[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Ian and Charley Roberts: £125 expenses. Lisa will call at Sheffield Contra in Lieu of fee
Bob Morgan: £30 expenses approx. (07722 189948)

PA provided by: TBC"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2017-09-29T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2017-09-29T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Gareth & Co: £70 expenses (07730781222)
Jeremy Child: approx £30 expenses 

Any money left after hall/expenses to be split evenly between band members/caller
PA provided by: Gareth and Co"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2017-10-27T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2017-10-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jeremy Child"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Matt Norman: (07759 215438)
Rhianwen: approx £30 expenses (07929 034821)

PA provided by:"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2018-01-26T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2018-01-26T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Mic Spencely: £40 expenses (07919048183)
Weston CDB: £50 expenses?

PA provided by"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2018-03-02T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2018-03-02T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Contrasaurus: 
Jake Wood:

PA provided by Contrasaurus"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2018-03-30T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2018-03-30T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Jake Wood"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Ali Messer
Charlotte Rich

PA Provided by:"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2018-04-27"
end_date = "2018-04-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2018-06-01"
end_date = "2018-06-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2019-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2019-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2019-10-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2019-10-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2019-11-15"
end_date = "2019-11-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jen Morgan"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2020-01-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2020-01-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2020-02-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2020-02-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/519367215282671/"]
start = "2020-03-20T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2020-03-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Abacus"]
callers = ["Sally Vernon"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2020-04-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2020-04-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Jake Wood"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2020-05-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2020-05-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Carol Ormand"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2020-06-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2020-06-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Lauren Wilson"]
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/lunesk"]
start = "2021-11-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2021-11-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diatonics in Kennington"
details = "[Cancelled]"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-01-08"
end_date = "2022-01-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spinach for Norman in Willand"
details = "[Postponed]"
links = ["http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Whats_On_Jan.html"]
start_date = "2022-01-08"
end_date = "2022-01-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Willand"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spinach for Norman"]
callers = ["Simon Maplesden"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Contra Dance Band in Englefield Green"
links = ["http://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start_date = "2022-01-09"
end_date = "2022-01-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Englefield Green"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-01-11T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-11T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-01-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-11T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-01-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-17T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-01-17T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-01-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-18T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-01-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2022-01-21"
end_date = "2022-01-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-24T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-01-24T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-01-25T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-25T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-01-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-25T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-01-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-26T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-01-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-01-27T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-27T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-01-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-27T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oggle Band in Great Torrington"
links = ["http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Whats_On_Jan.html"]
start_date = "2022-01-29"
end_date = "2022-01-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Great Torrington"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oggle Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Threepenny Bit in Romsey"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/102892739-threepenny-bit-at-plaza-theatre"]
start_date = "2022-01-29"
end_date = "2022-01-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Romsey"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-01-31T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-31T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-01-31T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-01-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Leigh on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/potatoes-in-the-park-2/"]
start_date = "2022-02-01"
end_date = "2022-02-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Leigh on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-02-01T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-01T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-02-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-01T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-02-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-02T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-02-02T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/673204100520619/"]
start = "2022-02-02T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-02-03T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-03T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-02-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-02-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/322997106491543/"]
start = "2022-02-04T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-04T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-02-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-04T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Loaf Band in Sedlescombe"
links = ["http://www.sugarloafband.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-02-05"
end_date = "2022-02-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Sedlescombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sugar Loaf Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Dancing at the Jam Jar"
details = "An informal, indoor gathering with European folk music and social dancing."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1542560522772557/"]
start_date = "2022-02-05"
end_date = "2022-02-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Improvisation Dans Les Danses De Couple"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D680%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/715", "https://www.facebook.com/events/426807029182939"]
start = "2022-02-05T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-05T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop - Wals Ritmische Variaties"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/388"]
start = "2022-02-06T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-06T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-02-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-07T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-02-07T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-02-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-08T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-02-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-08T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1082733642291473/"]
start = "2022-02-08T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D687%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/721", "https://www.facebook.com/events/450106753261968"]
start = "2022-02-08T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-02-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-09T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-02-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-02-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-02-10T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-10T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 220"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/372069597590986/"]
start = "2022-02-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-02-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-10T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EdinBal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1264835490684382/"]
start = "2022-02-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-10T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music workshop and Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4152", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1101725273719371"]
start = "2022-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/455572446039035/"]
start = "2022-02-10T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-10T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686958802468032/"]
start = "2022-02-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird", "Duo Mistral", "On Bouge Band", "David Lowe"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/273536808177763/"]
start = "2022-02-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-11T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Granny's Attic"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bailinho no Encontro"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/636476890950742/"]
start_date = "2022-02-12"
end_date = "2022-02-12"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folkinlimburg.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/681"]
start_date = "2022-02-12"
end_date = "2022-02-12"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bayou Bedlam"
links = ["https://bayoubedlam.org/BB22/"]
start_date = "2022-02-12"
end_date = "2022-02-12"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$40"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/houston.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule at Wolvercote Village Hall"
details = "Come join us for a cosy bal miniscule at Wolvercote Village Hall."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3013954258844575/"]
start = "2022-02-12T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-12T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1156276304776671/"]
start = "2022-02-12T19:15:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-12T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh with Mary Panton and Bosun Higgs"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/626900/", "http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-02-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bosun Higgs"]
callers = ["Mary Panton"]
price = "£2-£13"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance 400th dance with cake"
details = "Contra dance with Mark Elvins calling and the English Contra Dance Band playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/243417821143957/"]
start = "2022-02-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka in Northampton Square"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/666380268055145/"]
start = "2022-02-13T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-13T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/385809496645312/"]
start = "2022-02-13T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Shivelight"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-02-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/638769044214951/"]
start_date = "2022-02-14"
end_date = "2022-02-14"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-02-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-14T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-02-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-02-15T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-15T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-02-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2429319267200867/"]
start = "2022-02-15T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-15T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-02-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-16T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-02-16T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-02-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-16T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Kim Smith"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-02-17T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 221"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/439777471264977/"]
start = "2022-02-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-17T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-02-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/682"]
start_date = "2022-02-18"
end_date = "2022-02-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Meix-devant-Virton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/690727345267580/"]
start = "2022-02-18T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/350542103644073/"]
start = "2022-02-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-02-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-18T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVII Aniversário Tradballs"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/4517426451718916/"]
start_date = "2022-02-19"
end_date = "2022-02-19"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dancing Strings"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance For Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D681%26reset%3D1", "https://www.facebook.com/events/988694131856901/"]
start_date = "2022-02-19"
end_date = "2022-02-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-02-20"
end_date = "2022-02-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brian & Mike"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2022-02-20T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-20T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601312/"]
start_date = "2022-02-21"
end_date = "2022-02-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-02-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-02-21T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-02-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-22T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-02-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/767"]
start = "2022-02-22T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Saint-Gilles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DJ Koen"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/963376321050850"]
start_date = "2022-02-23"
end_date = "2022-02-23"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Ann Summers Band in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220223"]
start_date = "2022-02-23"
end_date = "2022-02-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ann Summers Band"]
callers = ["Rob Taylor"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-02-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-23T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen with Androneda"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-16/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/267686425103647/"]
start = "2022-02-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-23T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-02-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/785", "https://www.facebook.com/events/679759389703327"]
start = "2022-02-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1345685155869599/"]
start = "2022-02-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-23T21:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Trio"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£2-£10"
organisation = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
source = "events/uk/brighton_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-02-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Ceilidh Dance Party"
details = "Come one and come all to a night of ceilidh dancing and drag. Swing your partner and get down to tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town."
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/10683-queer-folk"]
start_date = "2022-02-24"
end_date = "2022-02-24"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£14"
organisation = "Queer Folk"
source = "events/uk/queer_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-02-24"
end_date = "2022-02-24"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "London Irish Set Dancing"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-02-24T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-24T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 222"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1563942560639774/"]
start = "2022-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-02-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-24T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-24T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "IVFDF 2022"
details = "The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival."
links = ["https://sheffield-ivfdf.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/931285487679053/"]
start_date = "2022-02-25"
end_date = "2022-02-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hekety", "Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer", "Bearded Dragons", "Vertical Expression", "Bellamira", "Fourth Road", "The Rheingans Sisters", "Vijay Venkat and Mel Biggs"]
callers = ["Liz and Kirsten", "The NYFTE Group", "Charlie Turner", "Daisy Black", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Lisa Heywood", "Nisha Lall"]
price = "£19-£50"
organisation = "IVFDF"
source = "events/uk/ivfdf.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/818"]
start = "2022-02-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-25T19:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Schaerbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stoemp", "Les Kickeuses"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "February Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2625233657610859"]
start_date = "2022-02-26"
end_date = "2022-02-26"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Legitima"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/mazurka-legitima-we-mogen-weer/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/254087693528691/"]
start = "2022-02-26T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-26T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zaandam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Two Hats"]
price = "€15"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Variations For Waltz & Polka"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D682%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/668", "https://www.facebook.com/events/212811987725149"]
start = "2022-02-26T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-26T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D658%26reset%3D1", "https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20211218folkbal-queimada/?lang=en", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/803"]
start = "2022-02-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw", "A Contrabanda", "Calamalys"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PDSW's Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/pdsw-ceilidh-series-february-ceilidh-with-threepenny-bit-and-caller-ian-nichols/", "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103061085-threepenny-bit-at-pavilion-dance-south-west"]
start = "2022-02-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Knalt"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://www.facebook.com/events/478275170579430/", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/tBqTDSAdqBPF8jNpWcQzLiBhiPdf5iEYdgzVym9w/en", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/783"]
start = "2022-02-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-26T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels Ball"
details = "Chelsea Old Town Hall"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1045109042746449/"]
start = "2022-02-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-26T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£45-£49"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-02-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mischief & Mayhem"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/674"]
start_date = "2022-02-27"
end_date = "2022-02-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées"]
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Leigh"
links = ["https://www.reverbnation.com/thefamouspotatoes/shows/", "https://www.reverbnation.com/show/25638494"]
start_date = "2022-02-27"
end_date = "2022-02-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Leigh"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance For Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D683%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/673"]
start = "2022-02-27T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-02-27T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Apéritif Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/263249885889225/"]
start = "2022-02-27T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-02-27T19:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Emily & The Simons"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrovetide dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3233279463562523/"]
start_date = "2022-02-28"
end_date = "2022-02-28"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "40-60 PLN"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/638769040881618/"]
start_date = "2022-02-28"
end_date = "2022-02-28"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601313/"]
start_date = "2022-02-28"
end_date = "2022-02-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20220301"]
start_date = "2022-03-01"
end_date = "2022-03-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/630825404872748/"]
start = "2022-03-01T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-01T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poelbal On The Move"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.fotm.be/concerts/poelbal-on-the-move/", "https://www.facebook.com/fiddlersonthemove", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/801", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1664193770600353"]
start = "2022-03-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Poelband", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "Fiddlers On The Move"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm"]
start = "2022-03-02T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Neil Franklin"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-03-03"
end_date = "2022-03-03"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "London Irish Set Dancing"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/376081437274655/"]
start = "2022-03-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-03T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-03-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-03-04T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-04T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Old Boys Band"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-03-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-04T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Carnival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/572379057429793"]
start_date = "2022-03-05"
end_date = "2022-03-05"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkworkshop_2022_03_05/", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/632032001440222/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/683"]
start_date = "2022-03-05"
end_date = "2022-03-05"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folksy Groove", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "€10-€25"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venn in Stroud"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/661053688559433"]
start_date = "2022-03-05"
end_date = "2022-03-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3...4 Bal Folk"
details = 'Ball - "https://www.marinettebonnert.be/events/event/folk-a-donf-tourinnes-le-grosse/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/363257318602607/" - "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/" - "https://folkbalbende.be/event/684"'
links = []
start = "2022-03-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tourinnes-la-Grosse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Venn and others"
links = ["http://balmini.org/vs/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/661053688559433/"]
start = "2022-03-05T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-05T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Venn", "Les Tontons Flingueurs"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Oli"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/879"]
start_date = "2022-03-06"
end_date = "2022-03-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Wereldlokaal Warnsveld"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/243765107924882/", "http://www.speelman.nl/wereldmuziek/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wereldlokaal-warnsveld/"]
start = "2022-03-06T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-06T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Warnsveld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BmB"]
price = "€5-€15"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601314/"]
start_date = "2022-03-07"
end_date = "2022-03-07"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-07T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-03-07T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-03-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-08T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-03-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-08T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-03-08T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/768"]
start = "2022-03-08T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5066607246728716/"]
start_date = "2022-03-09"
end_date = "2022-03-09"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brian & Rosie McMinn in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220903"]
start_date = "2022-03-09"
end_date = "2022-03-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brian & Rosie McMinn"]
callers = ["Ray Goodswen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-03-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-09T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-03-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Peter Dunkley"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-03-10"
end_date = "2022-03-10"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-03-10T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-10T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 223"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1627024100983382/"]
start = "2022-03-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-03-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-10T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start = "2022-03-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-10T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-03-11"
end_date = "2022-03-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hosepipe Band in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2022-03-11"
end_date = "2022-03-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hosepipe Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
TARANTA DJUS
Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy … alle diese Musikstile beherrscht das GUSTI DJUS ORKESTAR und mischt sie lebhaft durcheinander, bis schließlich ein „Gůstí Đůs“ (kroatisch = satter fruchtfleischiger Saft) entsteht. Wohl bekomm’s!
Fügt man noch Pizzica- und Tarantella-Musik hinzu und schmeckt alles mit Sonnenschein aus Süditalien ab, so wird dieser musikalische Saft zur hochwirksamen Medizin – anwendbar gegen winterliche Depressionen ebenso wie gegen die Tanzwut nach dem Tarantelbiss.
E va bene, ein „Taranta Djus“ ist erschaffen!
 
Duo Becker & Wolff © privat
BECKER & WOLFF
singen und spielen Folkmusik voller Energie. Mal frisch, mal verträumt, interpretiert das Berliner Duo Songs und Melodien aus Deutschland, England, Frankreich und vom Balkan."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/tanzhaus-wabe-mit-taranta-djus-duo-becker-wolff"]
start = "2022-03-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326056572797960/"]
start = "2022-03-11T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-11T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/786", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3021743884807828"]
start = "2022-03-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2022-03-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-11T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/262163809319207/"]
start_date = "2022-03-12"
end_date = "2022-03-12"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Light Reaction"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Trad with Duo Absynthe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/339342854736784/"]
start_date = "2022-03-12"
end_date = "2022-03-12"
country = "France"
city = "Tulle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe", "La Maiade Malemortine"]
price = "€8"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm"]
start_date = "2022-03-12"
end_date = "2022-03-12"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sauts Béarnais"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D685%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/675"]
start = "2022-03-12T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-12T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge workshop and baltrad"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/533514211303951/"]
start = "2022-03-12T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio ZinZon", "On Bouge Band", "David Lowe"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lente-sessiebal in Rotterdam"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/639607147245035/"]
start = "2022-03-12T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mars House Band"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/626903/", "http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-03-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["PolkaWorks"]
callers = ["Aidan Hansell"]
price = "£2-£13"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Pendans"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/446863323845076/"]
start = "2022-03-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-12T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pendans", "The Drones Club"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Louise Siddons and Portland Drive"
details = "Contra dance with Louise Siddons calling and Portland Drive playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1003910236874082/", "https://www.plug.events/event/contra-dance-with-louise-siddons-and-portland-driv"]
start = "2022-03-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jubileumbal Aald Hielpen"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/jubileumbal-aald-hielpen/"]
start = "2022-03-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-13T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hindeloopen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folie du Nord"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Aald Hielpen"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-03-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Gill"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650659993456/"]
start_date = "2022-03-14"
end_date = "2022-03-14"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601315/"]
start_date = "2022-03-14"
end_date = "2022-03-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-14T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-03-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-03-15T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-15T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-03-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1013663162836261/"]
start = "2022-03-15T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-15T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/858"]
start = "2022-03-15T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-15T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Southend on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/potatoes-at-grand-ceilidh-club-4/"]
start_date = "2022-03-16"
end_date = "2022-03-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Southend on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-03-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-16T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-03-16T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-16T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Dee Chapman"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round end of term party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-03-17"
end_date = "2022-03-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-03-17"
end_date = "2022-03-17"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-03-17T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-17T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 224"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/272942318308861/"]
start = "2022-03-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-03-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-17T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4203", "https://www.facebook.com/events/534126461309395/"]
start = "2022-03-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French and Breton dance night"
details = "Public bal after French dance workshop week."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/balfolk-french-and-breton-dance-night/"]
start = "2022-03-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Full Moon Folk Ball"
links = ["https://www.aaf.co.nz/event/full-moon-folk-ball", "https://www.facebook.com/events/387824789701188/"]
start_date = "2022-03-18"
end_date = "2022-03-18"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$27-$39"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music and dancing under the moon"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/683195286448193/"]
start = "2022-03-18T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-18T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2022-03-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gloworms"]
callers = ["Mary Panton"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-03-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-18T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tradballs"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/361302915840017/"]
start = "2022-03-18T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-18T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dahu"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BLOWZABELLA (Grande-Bretagne)"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://blowzabella.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-03-19"
end_date = "2022-03-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance For Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D686%26reset%3D1"]
start_date = "2022-03-19"
end_date = "2022-03-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Patrick's Ceili"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/533352518116984/"]
start_date = "2022-03-19"
end_date = "2022-03-19"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-Dansstage"
links = ["https://dansstage.nl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/991290394928033/"]
start = "2022-03-19T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€65-€75"
organisation = "Dansstage"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_dansstage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Around the World"
links = ["https://www.datw.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-03-19T10:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£28-£30"
organisation = "Dance Around the World"
source = "events/uk/datw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507715860695867/"]
start = "2022-03-20T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-20T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601316/"]
start_date = "2022-03-21"
end_date = "2022-03-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-03-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-03-21T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-03-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-22T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-03-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-03-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-23T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen with Ball Noir"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-20/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/237681631464427/"]
start = "2022-03-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-23T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ball Noir"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam session et Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/514855006691708/", "http://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/"]
start = "2022-03-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-23T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe", "La Maiade Malemortine"]
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-03-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/787", "https://www.facebook.com/events/668176040977689"]
start = "2022-03-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/345958014099048/"]
start = "2022-03-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-23T21:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£2-£10"
organisation = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
source = "events/uk/brighton_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Eve Evans"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.fash.org.uk/SCD%20Contra%20Flyer.pdf", "https://www.facebook.com/events/516901536429424/"]
start = "2022-03-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-23T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-03-24"
end_date = "2022-03-24"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-03-24T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-24T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 225"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2102409306593022/"]
start = "2022-03-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-03-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-24T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Bexhill"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2022-03-25"
end_date = "2022-03-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Bexhill"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/lilou.dugratteferme", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/862"]
start = "2022-03-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-25T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calamalys"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/887"]
start = "2022-03-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-26T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/318706693459887/"]
start = "2022-03-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt Norman & Hannah Cummings"]
callers = ["Jake Wood"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile com Benoit Guerbigny"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/880578659304803/", "http://pedexumbo.com/bailes/"]
start_date = "2022-03-26"
end_date = "2022-03-26"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Évora"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Benoit Guerbigny"]
price = "€4-€6"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/evora.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Albireo in Kendal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2845293142429073"]
start_date = "2022-03-26"
end_date = "2022-03-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Kendal"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
callers = ["Martyn Harvey"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celebration Band in Spondon"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601450/"]
start_date = "2022-03-26"
end_date = "2022-03-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Spondon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Celebration Band"]
callers = ["Yvonne Kawecka"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danças do Poitou"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/4961059847293846/", "http://pedexumbo.com/formacao/"]
start = "2022-03-26T11:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-26T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Évora"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/evora.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Dancing at the Jam Jar"
details = "An informal, indoor gathering with European folk music and social dancing."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1542560519439224/"]
start = "2022-03-26T11:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-26T15:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-03-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-03-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-03-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blue Jewel"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/487880726207590/"]
start = "2022-03-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Steffi & Jamie", "Simone Singh Sondhi & Johannes Georg Schwarz"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-03-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brian & Mike"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601317/"]
start_date = "2022-03-28"
end_date = "2022-03-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D666%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/656"]
start = "2022-03-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-28T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650656660123/"]
start = "2022-03-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-28T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica with feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D667%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/655"]
start = "2022-03-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-03-29T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-29T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal XX At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/849", "https://www.facebook.com/events/426450035921483/"]
start = "2022-03-29T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-29T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Simon Gielen", "Naragonia Quartet"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-03-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-29T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/537081304502520"]
start_date = "2022-03-30"
end_date = "2022-03-30"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-03-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-30T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-03-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-03-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["David Wright", "Kathryn Wright"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1301699040311666/1301699050311665/"]
start = "2022-03-30T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-03-31T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-03-31"
end_date = "2022-03-31"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-03-31T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-31T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 226"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/997453764515277/"]
start = "2022-03-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-31T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-03-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-03-31T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshopweekend bals"
details = "Bals both evenings after music workshops during the day."
links = ["https://draailier-doedelzak.nl/workshopweekend_english.htm", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagbal_muziekstage2022/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zaterdagbal_muziekstage2022/"]
start_date = "2022-04-01"
end_date = "2022-04-02"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St. Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Funambals"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/844997619469831/"]
start_date = "2022-04-01"
end_date = "2022-04-04"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Funambals"
source = "events/france/funambals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mitchell and Vincent in Taunton"
links = ["http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2022-04-01"
end_date = "2022-04-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Taunton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mitchell and Vincent"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PolkaWorks in Woodbridge"
links = ["https://www.list.co.uk/event/1495896-woodbridge-dance-folkus-april-ceilidh/"]
start_date = "2022-04-01"
end_date = "2022-04-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Woodbridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["PolkaWorks"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Playford Assembly"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly-2/"]
start_date = "2022-04-01"
end_date = "2022-04-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Purcell's Polyphonic Party"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£165-£270"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Lebbeke"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/916", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5298061080205995/"]
start = "2022-04-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-02T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lebbeke"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkafdeling Bornem", "Folkafdeling Lebbeke", "Hidrae"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-04-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Oli"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/833"]
start_date = "2022-04-02"
end_date = "2022-04-02"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Funky Folk"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/whats-on/"]
start_date = "2022-04-02"
end_date = "2022-04-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigworks"]
callers = ["Fran Wood"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Panjandrum in Orpington"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1510834999312638", "http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/panjandrum-042575.php"]
start_date = "2022-04-02"
end_date = "2022-04-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Orpington"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Gordon Potts", "Nancy Potts"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "April Scandi Dance and Workshops"
links = ["https://mailchi.mp/9530946588c2/saturday-2-april-scandi-french-dancing", "https://www.peterboroughfolkdiary.org.uk/index.php/april-2022", "https://www.facebook.com/events/761927238101984/"]
start = "2022-04-02T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-02T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-22"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile Folk Trafaria"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/426254515922851/"]
start = "2022-04-02T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-03T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Trafaria"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DJ LG", "DJ Messidor"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Folkäppy"
source = "events/portugal/trafaria.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hajda Banda"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/707332333945237"]
start_date = "2022-04-03"
end_date = "2022-04-03"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hajda Banda"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkowisko"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spontan"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505815491119697"]
start_date = "2022-04-03"
end_date = "2022-04-03"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2147836868723599/"]
start = "2022-04-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-03T17:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601318/"]
start_date = "2022-04-04"
end_date = "2022-04-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht: Muzikaliteit en/in de Dans"
details = '''
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Muzikaliteit en/in de dans door Wouter Kuyper
Waarom dansen sommige mensen een wals op een mazurka, of andersom? Kan je het verschil horen tussen een snelle scottish en een polka? Wat maakt een bourrée een bourrée (in 2? in 3?) ? En kan je een scottish dansen op een andro? Deze vragen komen in een workshop met een van de meest ervaren (bal)folkmuzikanten in Nederland allemaal aan bod.

Workshopbeschrijving
Hoe herken je als danser de dingen die belangrijk zijn in de muziek om op te dansen, dat is waar deze workshop over zal gaan. Over verschillen en overeenkomsten, over een glijdende schaal of niet, over je eigen keuzes, en die van de band... en zo meer. Ik neem zelf natuurlijk onderwerpen mee, maar het lijkt me leuk om ook een dialoog mogelijk te maken. (Muziek en dans is altijd een uitwisseling!) Dat betekent dat je ook je prangende vragen over de muziek en aanverwanten mee mag nemen; wie weet heb ik een antwoord. ;-) En het is ook de bedoeling dat we veel dansen, natuurlijk.

Niveau
De workshop staat open voor iedereen die wil dansen, en die al een beetje een basis heeft in de dansen, en dus ook iets kan met bovenstaande vragen. (begonners-gevorderden)


Over de Docent
Wouter Kuyper (1978) is sinds zijn 10de jaar al bezig met de volksmuziek. Als muzikant: Eerst met blokfluit, daarna met doedelzak, en vervolgens sinds zijn 15e ook met de trekharmonica. Na vele stages (en de daarbij horende nachten) gevolgd te hebben, onder andere in Gooik (BE), St. Chartier (FR) en "Trek er es Uut " en "Schier" in Nederland, speelt hij nu onder andere met de Nederlandse Balfolkbands "Wouter en de Draak", BmB, Androneda en nog meer.
Als muziekdocent: Hij heeft al jaren zijn eigen trekzakacademie en heeft lesgegeven bij Trek er es Uut, Doorslaande Tongen en de Stichting Volksmuziek Nederland (SVN). Maar ook als danser en dansdocent: Hij ontwikkelde en gaf 15 jaar geleden de danslessen met Louise Marius, en gaf jaren balfolkdansles in Leiden.

Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.

Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet meer zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik dan de deurbel. Bij geen gehoor kun je ook het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (soms is de bel niet goed te horen als de muziek aan staat tijdens de workshop, maar geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).

Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)

Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. Bekijk de richtlijnen hier.

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-muzikaliteit-en-in-de-dans/"]
start = "2022-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pair of Shears in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220405"]
start_date = "2022-04-05"
end_date = "2022-04-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pair of Shears"]
callers = ["Pat Hicks"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk / fest noz with Duo Thomas/Faure"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3129443180655434/"]
start_date = "2022-04-06"
end_date = "2022-04-06"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Thomas/Faure"]
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Start of the dance season"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/301417918743248/"]
start = "2022-04-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-06T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Folk Salad"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1065736167313960/"]
start = "2022-04-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk Salad"]
price = "£5-£6"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-04-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Karen Hanna & friends"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-ratisbonne.net/"]
start_date = "2022-04-07"
end_date = "2022-04-10"
country = "Germany"
city = "Regensburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Laüsa", "Duo Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther"]
price = "€53-€70"
organisation = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
source = "events/germany/ratisbonne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Duo Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/07-04-2022-duo-andy-cutting-en-gudrun-walther-de/"]
start_date = "2022-04-07"
end_date = "2022-04-07"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://louvainfolk.over-blog.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/906"]
start_date = "2022-04-07"
end_date = "2022-04-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Cooligans"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-04-07"
end_date = "2022-04-07"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 227"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/894838304693483/"]
start = "2022-04-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = []
start = "2022-04-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-04-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk Solidária"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/512376330295063/"]
start = "2022-04-07T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-04-07T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-04-08"
end_date = "2022-04-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkbal Groningen"
details = """
Eindelijk is het zo ver! Ook in Groningen komt er weer een echt balfolkbal. Op 8 april speelt Paracetamol in De Travertijn.

Programma
18.30 Deuren open
19.00 Dansworkshop (incl Bravade en Grabbelton)
20.00 Bal deel 1
20.45 Pauze
21.15 Bal deel 2
22.00 Spansen (spelen en dansen, neem je instrument dus mee voor deze sessie!)
23.00 Einde

Het bal vindt plaats in De Travertijn. Daar hebben we een mooie grote zaal met een heel erg fijne houten dansvloer. Adres: Travertijnstraat 6 in Groningen.

De kosten zijn 10 euro. Heb je voldoende te besteden en draag je live muziek een warm hart toe? Betaal dan wat meer bijvoorbeeld 20 of 15 euro. Na aftrek van de zaalhuur gaat namelijk al het geld naar de muzikanten. Zijn de kosten voor jou een reden om niet te komen? Neem dan even contact op dan kunnen we vast samen een oplossing vinden.

Er is geen bar. Wel mogen we zelf eten en drinken meenemen. Alcohol is in het gebouw niet toegestaan.
Het is fijn als je je vooraf aanmeldt. Dat kan via een PM aan Mariken Stegmann of via email naar balfolkcafe.groningen@gmail.com. Vooraf betalen vinden we ook fijn. Dat kan door het geld over te maken naar NL67Rabo0342768719 tnv ME Stegmann. Niet vooraf aangemeld? Aanmelden aan de zaal + contant betalen kan ook!
We hanteren de op dat moment geldende corona-maatregelen. Op dit moment betekent dat alleen: blijf bij klachten thuis. We houden je op de hoogte mochten de regels veranderen.

Tijdens de workshop kunnen we alvast lekker dansen: De bandleden behandelen de basispassen van een aantal dansen zodat beginners niet aan de kant hoeven staan. Maar daarnaast is er ook aandacht voor een aantal minder bekende dansen die Paracetamol wel in het repertoire heeft zitten zoals de Bravade en de Grabbelton. De workshop is geschikt voor zowel beginners als meer gevorderde dansers. Dus het je nu gaat om een goede voorbereiding op het bal of om een uurtje extra dansen, je bent van harte welkom!

Om 22u moet de versterkte muziek uit. Waarschijnlijk is er nog wel de mogelijkheid om onversterkt nog even samen muziek te maken en door te dansen. Ook hierover volgt tzt een update.
Over de band: Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka’s, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657.
De band bestaat uit
- Rob Zantkuijl (doedelzakken, saxofoon),
- Jan Willem Veenhuis (gitaren, percussie),
- Gyöngyi Kovács (contrabas, zang) en
 -Nico Beltman (viool, dudey, doedelzak).
http://paracetamolfolk.nl/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkbal-groningen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1623432948014801/"]
start = "2022-04-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sauts béarnais"
details = """
De Sèt Sauts (“zevensprong”, https://youtu.be/rjbppyTDrso) is een dans die iedereen los van elkaar op een cirkel danst. Deze dans komt regelmatig op sessies langs, maar ze is ook onderdeel van een grotere familie dansen uit Gascogne (Béarn) genaamd de Sauts béarnais. Deze zijn allemaal gebaseerd op ‘calls’, instructies geroepen door een ‘caller’.
Vanavond gaan we bezig met een aantal van deze dansen. We starten met de Sèt Sauts, en leren daarna de calls voor wat andere sauts zoals de Mariana en La Craba. Als je een paar van deze calls kent, kun je op een bal nog veel meer sauts meedansen!

Je hebt geen voorkennis of ervaring nodig om met deze practice mee te doen, je kunt zo instappen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sauts-bernais/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2179098295561788"]
start = "2022-04-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "Balfolk Zeist"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/788", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2249993725148333"]
start = "2022-04-08T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-09T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/levendredidanse/posts/1721607621343133", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472865831289650/"]
start = "2022-04-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Habitués"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/509914687289349/"]
start = "2022-04-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral", "On Bouge Band"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/582448/"]
start = "2022-04-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Tonic"]
callers = ["Chris Rose"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-04-08T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-04-08T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XXIX FEST-i-BALL"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/976901916585994/"]
start = "2022-04-08T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kwadril", "LyraDanz", "Folky Bal'boa", "Duo Fermé-Exibard"]
price = "€49-€55"
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irregular waltz workshop + dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/298035442440139"]
start_date = "2022-04-09"
end_date = "2022-04-09"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10-50 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Coming Home to Contra"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"]
start_date = "2022-04-09"
end_date = "2022-04-10"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "StringFire!"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Petrick"]
price = "$80-$115"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Make-a-Ceilidh Band in Cheltenham"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.AX.20220409"]
start_date = "2022-04-09"
end_date = "2022-04-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Make-a-Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["Mel Burton"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Lincoln"
links = ["http://www.banter.band/"]
start_date = "2022-04-09"
end_date = "2022-04-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Lincoln"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-04-09"
end_date = "2022-04-09"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.dranoutercentrum.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/907", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2725629234249336/"]
start = "2022-04-09T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio RCB", "École de Bourrée de Davignac"]
price = "€10-€24"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/790"]
start = "2022-04-09T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mackie-Hendrix", "Siger"]
price = "€10-€15"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand bal Diatocello + Naragonia duo"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/608712387045674/"]
start = "2022-04-09T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-09T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Diatocello"]
price = "€3-€12"
organisation = "Phénomènes"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Charlie Turner, Mark Elvins and Vertical Expression"
details = "Contra dance with Charlie Turner and Mark Elvins calling and Vertical Expression playing. Was originally going to be Lynne Render."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/496124358900872/", "https://www.plug.events/event/contra-dance-with-lynne-render-and-vertical-expres"]
start = "2022-04-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bargainatt"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/10-04-2022-bargainatt-fr/"]
start_date = "2022-04-10"
end_date = "2022-04-10"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule at Isis Farmhouse"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1250266122126017/"]
start = "2022-04-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-04-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-10T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/766021821054507/766021827721173/"]
start = "2022-04-10T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-10T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601319/"]
start_date = "2022-04-11"
end_date = "2022-04-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Fundamentals: Mazurka"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Fundamentals - Mazurka (basis en variaties in ritme en dynamiek)
De Fundamentals, workshops waarin we veelvoorkomende balfolk dansen leren. Je zult hier de basis en een aantal variaties leren, of ze juist verfijnen. Vorig seizoen leerden we de Fundamentals van de Wals en Scottish in twee workshops van Rian de Jong. Dit voorjaar gaan we verder met nog drie Fundamentals workshops: Mazurka (Renske & Aljosha), Polka (Sophie van Grinsven), en Groepsdansen (Renske en Aljosha).

Workshopbeschrijving
De mazurka is een populaire koppeldans die oorspronkelijk uit Polen komt. De muziek en dans zijn ontzettend divers: van energiek naar sereen en van springerig naar vloeiend. Door onder andere de ritmiek van de pas te veranderen kun je improviseren, en zo ontstaat een dans waar velen naar vooruit kijken op bals.

In deze workshop gaan we ons de mazurka écht eigen maken door drie fundamentele aspecten uit te diepen: de basispas, lichaamshouding, en de communicatie met de danspartner. Er zal veel verschillende muziek langskomen om de diversiteit van de mazurka te schetsen, en we zullen variaties in ritme, verticale energie en dynamiek ontdekken. Het doel is om soepel en op een manier mazurka's te kunnen dansen op de uiteenlopende energie van de muziek.


Niveau
Voor wie net begint met balfolk is, zijn de Fundamentals een kans om zowel de basistechnieken als wat verdieping te leren. Alle Fundamentals workshops zijn toegankelijk voor beginners, dus je hoeft niet de vorige te doen om de volgende te kunnen.

Voor wie al een tijdje balfolk danst, is dit een kans om je techniek te verfijnen en/of de andere rol te leren, en hierbij kun je gebruik maken van de persoonlijke aandacht van onze fijne docente.

Over de Docenten
Renske en Aljosha zijn enthousiaste dansers die al jaren een passie voor Balfolk delen. Vanaf 2016 organiseren ze lessen en workshops in onder andere Wageningen en Nijmegen. Ook organiseren ze vijf keer per jaar het grote bal in de Junushoff in Wageningen. Hun dansfilosofie draait om het plezier in de dans, lichaamsbewustzijn en postuur, respect en connectie tussen danspartners, en dans als een interpretatie van muziek. Verder zijn ze als dansers actief in de wereld van contactimprovisatie.

Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.

Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet meer zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik dan de deurbel. Bij geen gehoor kun je ook het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (soms is de bel niet goed te horen als de muziek aan staat tijdens de workshop, maar geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).

Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)

Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. Bekijk de richtlijnen hier.

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/fundamentals-mazurka/"]
start = "2022-04-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650649993457/"]
start = "2022-04-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-11T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-04-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilhelmina — 150e editie"
details = """
De 150e editie van Balfolk in café Wilhelmina. Al jarenlang een vaste prik op de tweede woensdag van de maand. Dit speciale jubileum spelen twee gelegenheidsband (Wilma en Mieneke) bestaande uit toppers van Nederlandse en Belgische bodem.

Vooraf dansuitleg door Wilco en Anita."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilhelmina-150e-editie/"]
start = "2022-04-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mieneke", "Wilma"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2752797575027240/"]
start = "2022-04-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-13T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£2-£10"
organisation = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/brighton_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-04-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Joe Hodgson"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-04-14"
end_date = "2022-04-14"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 228"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/666735111176343/"]
start = "2022-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "B. B. Social Mix"
details = "Blues and balfolk crossover"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/949112685801255/"]
start = "2022-04-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€2-€7"
organisation = "Be Blue"
source = "events/portugal/be_blue.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Four Person Bourrée Workshop and Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4224", "https://www.facebook.com/events/361024152441148/"]
start = "2022-04-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bank holiday clandestine mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1021831765416263/"]
start = "2022-04-15T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-15T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Festival Leuven - ComSiBal"
details = "The 2nd edition of the Folk Festival Leuven."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/629470541604750/", "https://comsibal.be/en/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/810", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/885", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/886"]
start = "2022-04-15T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-17T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz", "Duo Mackie-Hendrix", "Trio14", "Duo Besson-Rio", "Beat Bouet Trio", "Emmarilin", "Duo Tanghe-Coudroy", "Floris & the Flames", "Duo Zena", "Duo Balzam"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
Hidrae
Hidrae steht für energetische Folkmusik mit kraftvollen Melodien, bezaubernden Klangfarben und kreativen Arrangements.
Voller Begeisterung spielen in der fünfköpfigen belgischen Band: HILKE BAUWERAERTS (Diatonisches Akkordeon & Gesang), MARIEKE VAN RANSBEECK
(Flämischen Dudelsack & Baroque Musette), MALICORNE BUYSSE (Violine & Cello), THOMAS HOSTE (Electro-Akustische Alt-Drehleier) und ZJEF VAN STEENBERGEN (E-Bass).
Einerseits steht Hidrae für einen ordentlichen Schuss Adrenalin und gleichzeitig für eine Portion glückseligiges Serotonin.
So bringen sie nicht nur die TänzerInnen in Bewegung, sondern verbinden sich auch mit den ZuhörerInnen.
Im Frühjahr 2020 wurde ihre erste CD mit dem melodischen Namen „Hydraulic“ veröffentlicht.
 
Copyright: Maciej Sowilski
Stefano Baldan
Stefano Baldan spielt ein abwechslungsreiches Balfolk Repertoire, gespeist aus zeitlosen, traditionellen Stücken, Covers und Eigenkompositionen. Er liebt es zu experimentieren, das Alte mit dem Neuen zu verbinden, auf der Suche nach einer feinen Balance zwischen Tradition und Innovation.
Mit irischer Mandoline, Gesang, Stomp Box, und elektroakustischen Effekten kreiert er einen ansprechenden und energetischen Mix, der garantiert die Füße in Bewegung bringt.
Im Dezember 2021 veröffentlichte er sein zweites Solo Album „Ancora“. Einen Vorgeschmack gibt es auf Spotify.
–
Eintritt: 20 Euro, ermäßigt 15 Euro
Mögliche im April noch geltende coronabedingte Zulassungsvoraussetzungen bitte zu gegebener Zeit der Wabewebseite entnehmen."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/hidrae-stefano-baldan-wabe"]
start = "2022-04-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hidrae", "Stefano Baldan"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ideeën in koppeldansen"
details = 'Samen wisselen we ideeën uit op basis van vragen zoals: "Ken je leuke variaties?", "Waar let op in de muziek?" en "Hoe leidt of volg je improvisatie?"'
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/ideeen-in-koppeldansen/"]
start = "2022-04-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/954"]
start = "2022-04-15T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-16T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Beat Bouet Trio"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2022-04-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk Camps Party Band"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Owl Light Trio & Xogara in Oxford"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1024498744-xogara-at-florence-park-community-centre", "https://www.facebook.com/events/728504201894882"]
start_date = "2022-04-16"
end_date = "2022-04-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Owl Light Trio", "Xogara"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile do Encontro"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/504494251086559/"]
start = "2022-04-16T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-16T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz Hoorn"
details = """
We kunnen weer dansen! Dus op 17 april (1e paasdag) gaan we weer los. We hopen dat de gemeente ons deze keer weer kan ondersteunen, andwoord hier op wordt binnekort verwacht maar het bal gaat hoe dan ook door! Omdat de fair-trade price afgelopen keer bevallen is blijven we dit concept hanteren, voor meer infromatie hierover kijk bij het kopje prijzen.

Wat is een Fest Noz?

Een Fest Noz is de bretonse naam voor een feest in de avond. Deze naam wordt meestal gebruikt voor evenementen in bretagne waar live muziek en dansen aanwezig zijn. Voor deze editie van het bal in Hoorn hebben we 3 groepen uit bretagne bereid gevonden om naar Hoorn af te reizen om hier een echt Fest Noz neer te zetten. Er zullen op de avond ook gewoon koppel dansen langs komen maar verwacht dus ook veel verschillende bretonse dansen. Deze dansen zullen tijdens de workshop worden uitgelegd en het is ook al vaker voorgekomen dat deze muzikanten onbekendere dansen tijdens het bal hebben uitgelegd (in het engels zelfs!!!). Dus maak je geen zorgen, we gaan er een goed feestje van maken!

Programma

12:00 – 15:00 – Workshop “Basis van Bretonse Dansen” door Leo Visser
15:15 – 16:15 – Dansuitleg
16:30 – 18:30 – Beat Bouet Trio
18:30 – 19:30 – Picknick
19:30 – 21:30 – Fahrenheit
21:45 – 23:30 – La Sauterelle

Praktische informatie

De locatie is op loop afstand van het station Hoorn en de treinen rijden nog nadat het bal is afgelopen.
Met de auto is de locatie ook goed te bereiken. Als het goed is kan er op Zondag gratis geparkeerd worden in de buurt maar controleer dit goed want er zijn gedeeltes alleen voor vergunninghouders. Er is altijd de optie om bij de P&R bij het station te parkeren.
Op de locatie is een bar aanwezig met verschillende opties aan drinken en alcoholische dranken. Verder heeft de locatie ook eten te koop (denk hierbij aan frituur en tosti’s etc). De locatie wordt onderhouden door vrijwilligers en de opbrengten van de bar worden gebruiken om deze vrijwilligers te ondersteunen en de locatie beschikbaar te houden voor evenementen. Het is niet verboden om eigen drinken mee te nemen maar het wordt erg gewaardeerd als er ook een aantal consumpties bij de bar gehaald worden.
We zullen zorgen dat dit keer de ventilatie direct vanaf het begin aanstaat zodat het iets minder heet in de zaal wordt dan vorige keer!

Picknick

Tenzij de maatregelen veranderen zullen we tijdens het bal een potluck picknick hebben. We vragen alle deelnemers dus om een bordje en bestek mee te nemen (bij voorkeur herbruikbaar ivm het mileu) en iets lekkers voor de picknick. We zetten alle gerechten op een tafel en iederen kan overal een beetje van pakken voor een mooie gebalanceerde maaltijd. Ik weet (nu) nog niet zeker of de winkels in de buurt op deze dag open zullen zijn, houd er dus rekening mee dat deze mogelijk gesloten zijn en dat je dus van te voren iets wil kopen om mee te nemen!

Workshop

Voorafgaand aan het bal zal er een workshop gehouden worden door Leo Visser van BalfolkWorkshop.com, de workshop zal de basis van bretonse dansen behandelen en ingaan op hoe je kunt instappen in iedere dansen in een groep zonder het idee te hebben dat je de dans voor andere verpest. De workshop is dus vooral gericht op meer beginnende dansers maar ervaren dansers zijn meer dan welkom om ook weer even hun dansen op te frissen!

Prijzen

Voor het bal hanteren we twee tarieven. We hebben het normale tarief en het fair-trade tarief. De musikanten en geluids technici krijgen genoeg betaald voor hun werk door ondersteuning van de gemeente Hoorn. Het fair trade tarief is het bedrag dat eigenlijk nodig zou zijn om iedereen ruimte kunnen betalen, de gages die nu gegeven worden kunnen gerealiseerd worden doordat er een tour bezig is. Extra inkomsten vanuit het Fair-Trade tarief gaan dus ook direct naar de geluids technici en de musikanten toe zodra de rest van de kosten van het bal betaald zijn.

Normaal tarief: 20 euro
Fair-Trade tarief: 25 euro
Workshop: 20 euro

Kaartjes kopen

Vanaf 25 februari om 12:00 (midden op de dag) zal de kaartverkoop open gaan. Vanaf dat moment kunt u via de link hier reserveren. Na reservering ontvangen u de betaal informatie voor de kaartjes.

Covid Maatregelen

We zullen tijdens het bal de op het dat moment geldende corona maatregelen vanuit de Nederlandse Overheid hanteren. 1 a 2 weken voorafgaand aan het bal zullen we hier nog meer informatie over geven."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/fest-noz-hoorn/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/basis-van-bretonse-dansen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/785656505725909/"]
start = "2022-04-17T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-17T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Beat Bouet Trio", "Fahrenheit", "La Sauterelle"]
price = "€20-€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2022-04-17T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/766021821054507/766021834387839/"]
start = "2022-04-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-17T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D668%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/659"]
start = "2022-04-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-19T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/event/portes-ouvertes-2022-pablo/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1089294848686862", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/929"]
start = "2022-04-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pablo Golder"]
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D669%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/660"]
start = "2022-04-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Marri Anne"
details = """
Dinsdagavond 19 april is de avond voor mijn verjaardag en dit vier ik graag dansend! Ik wil jullie van harte uitnodigen om een gezellige, feestelijke avond te beleven met dansjes, taart en LIVE muziek. Ook als je mij niet kent, wees welkom. Hoe meer zielen, hoe meer vreugd.

Als cadeautip zal er een spaarpot aanwezig zijn. Ik ben aan het sparen voor een nieuwe set skeelers waar ik met veel plezier kilometers mee wil gaan maken! Elke kleine bijdrage wordt gewaardeerd.
Kom je ook meedansen voor mijn verjaardag?
Tot dan, Marri Anne

Praktische informatie:
Dinsdag 19 april
Zaal open 19:30 uur
Aanvang dansavond en live optreden 20:00 uur
Einde dansavond 23:00 uur
Deelname €4,- per persoon, gratis voor donateurs van de stichting
Koffie, thee en warme choco inbegrepen
Drinken en iets lekkers mag worden meegenomen (geen alcohol)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-marri-anne/"]
start = "2022-04-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/899"]
start = "2022-04-19T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-19T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dave Byett in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220420"]
start_date = "2022-04-20"
end_date = "2022-04-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Ian Ludbrook"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3 & 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/662"]
start = "2022-04-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-20T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen with Hartwin Dhoore & Geronimo"
details = """
*** Alles onder voorbehoud van de Covid maatregelen ***
Mogelijk wordt het bal, mogelijk wordt het een luisterconcert…. gezellig wordt het in ieder geval en mooie muziek is gegarandeerd!

 

alfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-17/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2864813930451126/"]
start = "2022-04-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Geronimo"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam session et Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/521887376310387/"]
start = "2022-04-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Renaud Hibon & Guets"]
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Easter French Music and Dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1038066850141067/"]
start = "2022-04-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D672%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/661"]
start = "2022-04-20T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/789", "https://www.facebook.com/events/710962279892367"]
start = "2022-04-20T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-21T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-04-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rosie Yeats-Brown"]
callers = ["John Evans"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-04-21"
end_date = "2022-04-21"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D673%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/657"]
start = "2022-04-21T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-21T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab with Duo Mackie-Hendrix"
details = """
De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk en kan  op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Er wordt lekkere Iraanse soep geserveerd, voor 6 euro krijg je ook een bordje (de rode linzensoep is vegan). Dus als je direct uit je werk komt, kan je het frietje op 't station overslaan :-)

Programma:
19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding!
20:30 Bal met de begeleidingsband!
21:00 Bal met Duo Mackie/Hendrix
23:30 einde en nog een half uurtje sessie
Alan Mackie en Lies Hendrix vonden elkaar in 2015 onder de middernachtzon in Noord-Noorwegen. In die tijd waande Alan zich een jazzbassist en dacht Lies dat ze een taalkundige was. Enkele jaren, talloze kaneelbroodjes, nachtelijke kaartspellen en gefluisterde jams in Franse hotelkamers later weten ze dat ze het bij het verkeerde eind hadden: er gaat niets boven samen viool en accordeon spelen.

In 2021 giet Duo Mackie/Hendrix traditionele dansmuziek uit heel Europa en Noord-Amerika in de vorm van populaire balfolkdansen: Kentucky square dances worden jigs, hallings uit Värmland blijken Bretoense rijdansen en bourrées zijn bourrées. Mackies gevoel voor jazz- en bluegrassimprovisatie en Hendrix' harmonische intuïtie bouwen onverwachte bruggen tussen ogenschijnlijk onverwante tradities, met unieke en levendige dans- en luistermuziek als resultaat.

Hier is video van een eerder 'bluegrassy' nummer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9vqoCX5Bso). Daarnaast spelen we ook veel 'echte' (zowel Franse als Scandinavische) dansmuziek."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-alan-mackie-en-lies-hendrix", "https://www.facebook.com/events/388817129359149/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-duo-mackie-hendrix/"]
start = "2022-04-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-21T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mackie-Hendrix"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 229"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/475690990849021/"]
start = "2022-04-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_zuid_holland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5 & 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D674%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/658"]
start = "2022-04-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-21T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = []
start = "2022-04-21T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-04-21T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk at KIPISZ"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1112546652859942"]
start_date = "2022-04-22"
end_date = "2022-04-22"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "5 PLN"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Oxford"
links = ["https://www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk/2022-ceilidhs", "https://www.facebook.com/events/311615671006475/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/494103258996499/"]
start_date = "2022-04-22"
end_date = "2022-04-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh", "balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oxford University Ceilidh Band", "Jigfoot", "Shivelight", "Sawney White"]
callers = ["Jane Bird", "Ian Nichols"]
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tatterdemalion in Dorchester"
links = ["http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2022-04-22"
end_date = "2022-04-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introductieworkshop"
details = """
Ben je nieuwsgierig naar Balfolk of ken je iemand die het leuk lijkt met Balfolk kennis te maken? Dan is deze avond ideaal. Tijdens deze introductieworkshop wordt de basis van enkele veelgedanste Balfolk dansen uitgelegd en geoefend.
Met deze basis kan je al van de vele dansavonden en bals die Nederland rijk is genieten. Wil je je verder verdiepen in de dansen raden wij workshops zoals onze andere thema’s op vrijdagen aan en lessen die op meerdere plaatsen in het land gegeven worden."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/introductieworkshop/"]
start = "2022-04-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/289782033109325/"]
start = "2022-04-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ian & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-04-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cat's Whiskers"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/668171691111107"]
start_date = "2022-04-23"
end_date = "2022-04-23"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1284118408746264"]
start_date = "2022-04-23"
end_date = "2022-04-23"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kapela Napięcie", "Marcin Szargut", "Wiesława Gromadzka", "Katarzyna Zedel"]
price = "50 PLN"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Elfia Haarzuilens"
links = ["https://www.elfia.com/en/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-3/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-4/"]
start = "2022-04-23T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-24T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Haarzuilens"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€35.80-€65.80"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/530578591766366/"]
start = "2022-04-23T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-23T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/861", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1326715571125817/"]
start = "2022-04-23T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Anthisnes"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pilartz-Gielen", "Tribal Folk"]
price = "€10-€25"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/967"]
start = "2022-04-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-23T19:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Torhout"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Boreas"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orchestre & Animateur"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/"]
start = "2022-04-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-23T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BaleynBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2022/04/23/hommelbaleynbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/953"]
start = "2022-04-23T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-23T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hommel-Baleynbal-Band"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:ef622c8f-41af-34c8-9b28-dbe8424dcb34", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/964"]
start_date = "2022-04-24"
end_date = "2022-04-24"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nivelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.legraindart.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/911", "https://www.facebook.com/events/345908537502465/"]
start = "2022-04-24T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-24T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/362772329111410/"]
start = "2022-04-24T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio ZAJ", "Stephan Steiner"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/766021821054507/766021837721172/"]
start = "2022-04-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-24T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ball-trad"
links = ["https://www.cm-tvedras.pt/agenda/detalhes/127647/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/702117884272547/"]
start = "2022-04-24T22:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-25T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Torres Vedras"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folky Bal'boa"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601310/"]
start_date = "2022-04-25"
end_date = "2022-04-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Fundamentals: Polka"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Fundamentals 3 - Polka (basis en variaties in ritme en figuur)
We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.

De Fundamentals, workshops waarin we veelvoorkomende balfolk dansen leren. Je zult hier de basis en een aantal variaties leren, of ze juist verfijnen. Vorig seizoen leerden we de Fundamentals van de Wals en Scottish in twee workshops van Rian de Jong. Dit voorjaar gaan we verder met nog drie Fundamentals workshops: Mazurka (Renske & Aljosha), Polka (Sophie van Grinsven), en Groepsdansen (Renske en Aljosha).


Het is mogelijk om je los in te schrijven voor elke Fundamentals workshop.


Workshopbeschrijving
Polka, een koppeldans met een eenvoudige basis en ongekende mogelijkheden. De Polka komt veel voor op bals en is een ideale dans om variaties en technieken te leren die bij allerlei andere dansen ook van pas komen. Met deze workshop op zak heb je gegarandeerd op alle bals een leuke tijd!

Deze Fundamentals workshop begint zoals gebruikelijk met een aantal bases: basispassen en basishouding, zowel in leiden en volgen. Je bent vrij om de rol te leren/dansen die jij wil. Naast dat we deze bases onder de knie krijgen, gaan we aan de slag met variaties en techniek binnen het thema 'verplaatsen in de ruimte' - heel leuk om eindeloos mee te spelen en nuttig om botsingen op de dansvloer te voorkomen.

Met verplaatsingen in de ruimte kunnen we als danskoppel allerlei kanten op gaan, letterlijk. Denk maar aan draaien, van richting veranderen, of naar de andere kant van de zaal bewegen. We zullen bij deze workshop wat extra ruimte maken voor persoonlijke aandacht en oefeningen zodat je steeds comfortabeler wordt in je danshouding en in effectieve communicatie met je danspartner. Zo stap je straks met nog meer plezier en vertrouwen de dansvloer op!


Niveau
Voor wie net begint met balfolk is, zijn de Fundamentals een kans om zowel de basistechnieken als wat verdieping te leren. Alle Fundamentals workshops zijn toegankelijk voor beginners, dus je hoeft niet de vorige te doen om de volgende te kunnen.

Voor wie al een tijdje balfolk danst, is dit een kans om je techniek te verfijnen en/of de andere rol te leren, en hierbij kun je gebruik maken van de persoonlijke aandacht van onze fijne docente.


Over de Docent
Sophie van Grinsven werkt als docent en choreograaf binnen de tijdloze en improvisatorische danswereld. Ze heeft brede ervaring in het lesgeven van niet alleen tijdloze dans maar ook klassiek ballet, ballroom, contact improvisatie en mime. Haar uitgebreide achtergrond zet ze in om studenten van alle leeftijden de vele verschillende wegen naar Rome in de optredende kunsten te laten zien. Sophie leidt vele verschillende (improvisatie) dansprojecten en streeft naar iedereen een eerlijke kans te geven om te leren zichzelf, binnen hun mogelijkheden en talenten, te uiten via de kunst.


Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.


Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).


Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)


Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl"""
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end = "2022-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
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styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
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[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/888"]
start = "2022-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-25T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650639993458/"]
start = "2022-04-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-25T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica With Feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/890"]
start = "2022-04-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
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[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
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start = "2022-04-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-26T19:30:00+02:00"
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city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/event/portes-ouvertes_2022-oli/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/341179884646268", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/935"]
start = "2022-04-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Cap"]
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
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[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-04-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-26T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-04-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/896"]
start = "2022-04-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-27T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
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[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/968"]
start = "2022-04-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jan Smed"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/895"]
start = "2022-04-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/356920136374613/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-04-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
details = "AGM"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.fash.org.uk/SCD%20Contra%20Flyer.pdf", "https://www.facebook.com/events/523176139109997/"]
start = "2022-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-04-28"
end_date = "2022-04-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
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end_date = "2022-04-28"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
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[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
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city = "Brussels"
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workshop = true
social = false
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[[events]]
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details = "Course"
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social = false
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[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Music and Dance Evening"
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start = "2022-04-28T19:00:00+01:00"
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city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
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[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Sint-Michielsbeweging"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/965", "https://www.facebook.com/events/517212810001697/"]
start = "2022-04-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["West Rim"]
price = "€7-€9"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkarria eco Festi-bal"
links = ["http://folkarria.es/2022/"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-05-01"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Lopez/Herremans", "Trio Loubelya", "Castijazz", "Duo Laloy-Letron", "My Petite", "Obal"]
price = "€60-€80"
organisation = "Folkarria"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whapweasel in Allendale"
links = ["http://www.whapweasel.com/events/"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Allendale"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Whapweasel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brewery Band in Bristol"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AT.20220429"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brewery Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
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[[events]]
name = "Finnegans Wok in Stroud"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/stroud.htm#D.AY.20220429"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Finnegans Wok"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandimoot"
details = "Scandinavian music and dance event, with tutors from Sweden."
links = ["http://scandimoot.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/Scandimoot/"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-05-02"
country = "UK"
city = "North Yorkshire"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mats Berglund", "Fredrik Lundberg", "Samuel Lundh"]
price = "£105-£140"
organisation = "Scandimoot"
source = "events/uk/scandimoot.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Heydays at Evesham"
links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-04-29"
end_date = "2022-05-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Albireo", "Confluence", "Keeping Thyme", "Klerizma", "Portland Duo", "Purcell's Polyphonic Party", "Wild Ride"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Colin Hume", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "John Sweeney", "Karen Sweeney", "Lynne Render", "Nigel Close"]
price = "£48-£97"
organisation = "May Heydays"
source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hotel Palindrone"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1324803164692179/"]
start = "2022-04-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hotel Palindrone"]
price = "€15.50-€22"
organisation = "Hotel Palindrone"
source = "events/austria/hotel-palindrone.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foute balfolk"
details = """
Hoor je ook wel eens een nummer op de radio waar je een scottisch op zou kunnen dansen terwijl het eigenlijk geen balfolkmuziek is?

Deze avond is speciaal om te dansen op muziek die niet geschreven is voor balfolk. Samen proberen we er achter te komen welke dans het beste past."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/foute-balfolk/"]
start = "2022-04-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-04-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-29T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella workshop weekend"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4507037/584823441/blowzabella", "https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4336295/565913688/blowzabella-workshops-and-dance-frankfurt-am-main-germany"]
start_date = "2022-04-30"
end_date = "2022-05-01"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frankfurt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Blowzabella"
cancelled = true
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/909"]
start_date = "2022-04-30"
end_date = "2022-04-30"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Philippe Plard", "Loogaroo", "Les Trafiquants", "Balssens"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/958"]
start_date = "2022-04-30"
end_date = "2022-04-30"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Uccle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Pigeon Swing in Hastings"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/292841809617248"]
start_date = "2022-04-30"
end_date = "2022-04-30"
country = "UK"
city = "Hastings"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Pigeon Swing"]
callers = ["Baz Parkes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/484436333269673/"]
start = "2022-04-30T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-30T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zéphyr Combo", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "45 CHF"
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal du Climat et de la Terre"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/957821868264609/"]
start = "2022-04-30T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paris Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Jeremy Kuhn"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.muziekpublique.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/859", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1083797412462368/"]
start = "2022-04-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-30T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nisia Trio", "A Contrabanda", "Fiston"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BaleynBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/home", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/915"]
start = "2022-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-04-30T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkafdeling Sint-Niklaas"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1052365905404984"]
start = "2022-04-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatre Quarts"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cut the Crap Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/fbtswgt/event/537412", "https://www.facebook.com/events/324599189620957/"]
start = "2022-04-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dirty Big Canal Dance Band", "Wod"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£10-£12"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-04-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-04-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Amber Fire"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1046718662723749/"]
start = "2022-05-01T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-01T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Aveiro"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Renata Silva"
source = "events/portugal/aveiro.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/992371288306930/"]
start = "2022-05-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Aesch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boccadoro Ensemble", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "20-30 CHF"
source = "events/switzerland/aesch.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mécanique du Guidage"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1025841591363989/"]
start = "2022-05-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-05-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-03T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Eline"
details = "Omdat ik op 2 mei 50 word, is er op dinsdag 3 mei een verjaardagsbal met heerlijke muziek. Androneda komt voor ons spelen! Wouter (trekzak, doedelzak), Patricia (saxofoon) en Lenny (doedelzak, zang) maken er een supermooi dansfeestje van!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-eline/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3158089954479106/"]
start = "2022-05-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/724849195558188/"]
start = "2022-05-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-03T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/966"]
start = "2022-05-03T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-03T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/714738819957504/714738826624170/"]
start = "2022-05-04T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-04T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-05-05"
end_date = "2022-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-05-05"
end_date = "2022-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/531476325292966/"]
start = "2022-05-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/mensuelle-du-6-mai-2022/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/"]
start_date = "2022-05-06"
end_date = "2022-05-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!", "Eä"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/970"]
start_date = "2022-05-06"
end_date = "2022-05-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Schaerbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D664%26reset%3D1", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907381780148565", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/679"]
start = "2022-05-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-08T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Harsin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Surviving the jamsession"
details = """
Op een jamsessie komen vaak de vreemde dansen aan bod. Wat zijn toch die rare snelle huppels (pas d'eté), dat rechts-links-voor-achter in rijen (madison), die cirkel waar mensen om elkaar heen draaien (bal limousine) etc etc?

Op deze avond gaan we zulke dansen aanleren en misschien zelfs wat variaties bekijken."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/surviving-the-jamsession/"]
start = "2022-05-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holmfirth Festival of Folk bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/levendredidanse/posts/1707317742772121", "https://www.facebook.com/events/649883782742044/"]
start = "2022-05-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Habitués"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nuno Carpinteiro - Sala TGV"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1109291673261174/"]
start = "2022-05-06T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-07T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nuno Carpinteiro"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Nuno Carpinteiro"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cadenza in Bromsgrove"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/601597/"]
start_date = "2022-05-07"
end_date = "2022-05-07"
country = "UK"
city = "Bromsgrove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cadenza"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina at Parker's Piece"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1200182654122443/"]
start = "2022-05-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-07T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
price = "free"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/925", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5286875721332280/"]
start = "2022-05-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-07T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Doedelzak Ensemble", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "100%Folkoren"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "GIG CB! EuroCeilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/585222406557121/"]
start = "2022-05-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["GIG CB!"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance with Flying Cat"
links = ["https://www.flyingcat.dance/gigs/round-contra-may-7-22", "https://www.facebook.com/events/368597545155516/"]
start = "2022-05-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£8"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Sawney Bird and Dogs on Strings"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1050726485796702/"]
start = "2022-05-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sawney Bird", "Dogs on Strings"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de Fontenailles"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/688885452249885/"]
start_date = "2022-05-08"
end_date = "2022-05-08"
country = "France"
city = "Fontenailles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["l'Air du Temps", "Duo VTT", "EFRB"]
price = "€5"
source = "events/france/fontenailles.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Oli"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/837"]
start_date = "2022-05-08"
end_date = "2022-05-08"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Marmite Folk"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Striding Edge in Lancaster"
links = ["http://www.striding-edge.org/diary/"]
start_date = "2022-05-08"
end_date = "2022-05-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Striding Edge"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Cross Step Waltz van Alena (PL) incl. practicum"
details = """
Alena Bialova komt speciaal voor ons vanuit Polen om zondag 8 mei een workshop Cross Step Waltz (CSW) te geven in een prachtige zaal met houten vloer in Arnhem.

Deze dans is een leuke toevoeging aan je balfolk repertoire als je van walsen houdt. En kan gedanst worden op langzame walsen en heeft ook wat weg van slängpolska.

Workshop + practicum: € 25,-

Het 'practicum' is een FusionUnion social met veel mooie walsjes om je Cross step Waltz op te oefenen afgewisseld met gevarieerde nummers uit verschillende stijlen.
Aanmelden voor de workshop is noodzakelijk  bij peggypay
Deelnemen kan zonder partner.

Het practicum kan ook los van de workshop worden bezocht (15:30-19:30).
Online sale practicum: € 7,- (cash aan de deur € 10,-)
Zie ook het Facebook-event onder 'Meer info >>'

Over Alena Bialova:
Naast CSW is Alena fervent danser binnen verschillende dansstijlen waaronder, historische dansen, balfolk, blues, fusion, tango en danst ze al jaren Schotse dansen en Iers. Ze is organisator en DJ van verschillende evenementen in Krakow waaronder balfolk, fusion en historisch reenactment. Haar dansgroep in Krakow is momenteel de enige groep in West-Europa die op regelmatige basis cross-step lessen houdt.

Wat is CSW (Cross Step Waltz):
Een dansvorm die makkelijk te leren is, doch eindeloos innovatief en gevarieerd genoeg voor beginnende alsook gevorderde dansers. Je legt afstand af en er is sprake van rotatie zoals bij een 'traditionele' wals maar door de kruisende-pas is er een grote range en speelse set aan variaties mogelijk. Waardoor een vloeiende en bijna meditatieve manier van wals bereikt kan worden.
Origineel komt CSW uit de Blues hoek uit Parijs in 1920 en is op Stanford University nieuw leven ingeblazen rond 1990. Tegenwoordig wordt het over de hele wereld gedanst en zijn er al meer dan 250 variaties vastgelegd.
Alena in actie."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-cross-step-waltz-van-alena-pl-incl-practicum/"]
start = "2022-05-08T12:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-08T19:30:00+02:00"
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city = "Arnhem"
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[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-heute-live-skald/"]
start = "2022-05-08T16:00:00+02:00"
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city = "Cologne"
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workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["SkALD"]
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[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/952"]
start = "2022-05-08T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-08T20:00:00+02:00"
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city = "Borgerhout"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Biblioteca Mao VZW"
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[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/354362656758859/"]
start = "2022-05-08T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-08T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
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[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/662792921461780/"]
start = "2022-05-08T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-08T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1309986429497191/", "https://forms.gle/fP8no4vi4dAgjZP18"]
start = "2022-05-08T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2022-05-08T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Montague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Rachel Bell"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/massachusetts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warszawsko-Lubelska Orkiestra Dęta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1083605735523738"]
start_date = "2022-05-09"
end_date = "2022-05-09"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warszawsko-Lubelska Orkiestra Dęta"]
price = "PWYW"
organisation = "Dom Tańca"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/603872/"]
start_date = "2022-05-09"
end_date = "2022-05-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Fundamentals: Groepsdansen"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Fundamentals - Groepsdans

We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.

De Fundamentals, workshops waarin we veelvoorkomende balfolk dansen leren. Je zult hier de basis en een aantal variaties leren, of ze juist verfijnen. Vorig seizoen leerden we de Fundamentals van de Wals en Scottish in twee workshops van Rian de Jong. Dit voorjaar gaan we verder met nog drie Fundamentals workshops: Mazurka (Renske en Aljosha), Polka (Sophie van Grinsven), en Groepsdansen (Renske en Aljosha).

Workshopbeschrijving
In deze workshop werken we aan het basisrepertoire groepsdansen: tovercirkel, jig, an dro en hanter dro. Deze dansen komen vaak voorbij op bals, zijn een heerlijke uitnodiging om oude en nieuwe dansers te leren kennen. We zullen een stuk dieper op iedere dans ingaan dan in de initiatie, en naast de passen en variaties werken aan de groepsenergie die juist deze dansen zo speciaal maakt - van de connectie tussen buren of partners naar de samenhang van de hele cirkel of rij.

Tovercirkel (“cercle cercassien”) en jig (“chapelloise”) zijn voorbeelden van “mixers”: dansen waarin de dansvloer gemengd wordt omdat iedere 32 maten van partner gewisseld wordt. We zullen aandacht besteden aan mogelijkheden om met de choreografie te spelen, werken aan een goede communicatie in de verschillende danshouding die mixers bieden, en aan etiquette. Na de workshop zul je meer mogelijkheden hebben om te variëren in mixers, en meer plezier vinden in de speelse soepelheid die deze dansen kunnen bereiken.

An dro en hanter dro zijn Bretonse rijdansen, waarbij er ketens van aaneengesloten dansers worden gevormd. We bespreken uiteraard de basis voor de handen en voeten, maar gaan ook hard werken aan de synergie tussen buren en door de hele rij heen. Die synergie ligt deels in het postuur dat karakteristiek is voor Bretonse dansen, maar ook in de verticale energie (bounce) in de rij. We gaan op zoek naar die verticale energie in muziek en dans.


Niveau
Voor wie net begint met balfolk is, zijn de Fundamentals een kans om zowel de basistechnieken als wat verdieping te leren. Alle Fundamentals workshops zijn toegankelijk voor beginners, dus je hoeft niet de vorige te doen om de volgende te kunnen.

Voor wie al een tijdje balfolk danst, is dit een kans om je techniek te verfijnen en/of de andere rol te leren, en hierbij kun je gebruik maken van de persoonlijke aandacht van onze fijne docente.


Over de Docenten
Renske en Aljosha zijn enthousiaste dansers die al jaren een passie voor Balfolk delen. Vanaf 2016 organiseren ze lessen en workshops in onder andere Wageningen en Nijmegen. Ook organiseren ze vijf keer per jaar het grote bal in de Junushoff in Wageningen. Hun dansfilosofie draait om het plezier in de dans, lichaamsbewustzijn en postuur, respect en connectie tussen danspartners, en dans als een interpretatie van muziek. Verder zijn ze als dansers actief in de wereld van contactimprovisatie.

Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.

Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet meer zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik dan de deurbel. Bij geen gehoor kun je ook het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (soms is de bel niet goed te horen als de muziek aan staat tijdens de workshop, maar geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).

Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)

Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl"""
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end = "2022-05-09T22:00:00+02:00"
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workshop = true
social = false
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[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650643326791/"]
start = "2022-05-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-09T21:30:00+02:00"
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city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
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source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de danse hebdomadaire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027641904697814/1027642008031137/"]
start = "2022-05-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-09T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319011757822/"]
start = "2022-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-05-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-05-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-82"]
start = "2022-05-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=628"]
start = "2022-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/378286280980767/"]
start_date = "2022-05-11"
end_date = "2022-05-11"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-12/"]
start = "2022-05-11T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-12T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/947", "https://www.facebook.com/events/283242230526256"]
start = "2022-05-11T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-12T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-05-12"
end_date = "2022-05-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-05-12"
end_date = "2022-05-12"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 230 — Bourrée Auvergnate"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 mei is het socialles 230 in Rotterdam. Docenten deze week zijn Leon en Claudia. Zij gaan samen met ons aan de slag met de bourree auvergnate (bourree in drie).

Programma
18.30: Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdagavond. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Dansen en corona
De coronamaatregelen zijn geheel losgelaten: er is geen 1,5 meter of mondkapje meer verplicht. Uiteraard staat het je vrij om zelf wel 1,5 meter afstand te houden en een mondkapje te dragen als je dat liever wel doet.

Locatie
De socialles is vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-230-rotterdam-bourree-auvergnate/"]
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end = "2022-05-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurkas in May"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/542503650556614/"]
start = "2022-05-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/685956219111707/"]
start = "2022-05-12T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-05-12T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-05-13"
end_date = "2022-05-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jigsmith in Whitchurch"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/604560/"]
start_date = "2022-05-13"
end_date = "2022-05-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitchurch"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigsmith"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus Wabe im Mai"
details = """
Weitere Informationen folgen zeitnah.
Über den Mail-Verteiler „Aktuelles“ seid ihr immer informiert."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabemai"]
start = "2022-05-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feestdansen"
details = "Door alle tijden heen is er dansen op feesten geweest. In koppels, kringen of mixers wordt er overal ter wereld feestelijk gedanst. Deze avond lichten we er een aantal uit die tegen balfolk aan liggen. Een Nederlandse polka Piqué, een walsje met een extra, een extra leuke mixer of een andere bijna scottisch. Hoe meer zielen, hoe meer feest. De dansen worden uitgelegd, dus ook als je minder ervaren bent kun je meedoen."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/feestdansen/"]
start = "2022-05-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/371116681603685/"]
start = "2022-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Five Fiddlers", "On Bouge Band"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/480227033761064/"]
start = "2022-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-05-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-13T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/582449/"]
start = "2022-05-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Frog on a Bike"]
callers = ["Andy Rouse"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-13-5-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-05-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella at the Corn Hall"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4336296/565913689/blowzabella"]
start_date = "2022-05-14"
end_date = "2022-05-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Diss"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Blowzabella"
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Four Foot Four in Bridport"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/thefourfootfour-6b4e45.php", "http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2022-05-14"
end_date = "2022-05-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Bridport"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Four Foot Four"]
callers = ["Phil Preen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danses Bretonnes"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/956"]
start = "2022-05-14T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-14T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Léo"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1181462135926589/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leve-toi-et-danse/evenements/bal-a-leo-14-et-15-mai-cente2022"]
start = "2022-05-14T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Montpellier"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Come Chez Vous", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€35-€45"
organisation = "Lève-toi et danse"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Park Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/blackparkchapel/posts/7303818366356676", "https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/20094110.haltons-black-park-chapel-host-french-dancing-may/"]
start = "2022-05-14T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chirk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kantref"]
price = "£10-£15"
source = "events/uk/black_park_bal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Matrioske + Philippe Plard - Warm up"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/14-maggio-le-matrioske-philippe-plard/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/344082827773632/"]
start = "2022-05-14T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Matrioske", "Philippe Plard"]
price = "€8-€18"
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile do Encontro"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3113863622215565/"]
start = "2022-05-14T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh with Jane Bird and New Bees"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-05-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["New Bees"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£2-£13"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/371221568400139/"]
start = "2022-05-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Druidston"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily Bowden & Jess Ward"]
source = "events/uk/wales.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beltane Full Moon"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/726734165169131/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/540941/"]
start = "2022-05-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Rattery"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "Bal Trad South West"
source = "events/uk/bal_trad_south_west.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Charlie Turner and the Stringrays Trio"
details = "Contra dance with Charlie Turner calling and the Stringrays Trio playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1112729602841375/"]
start = "2022-05-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays Trio"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal in Rotterdam"
details = """
Op zondag 15 mei gaan de voetjes van de vloer met een bal in Rotterdam! Voor het eerst op een nieuwe locatie voor Balfolk Zuid-Holland en met twee topbands!

De bands die voor ons komen optreden zijn Mr Folxlide en Duo Schepper-Sanczuk. Van heerlijk bluesy getinte balfolk tot sfeervolle en energieke deunen: deze beide muzikale artiesten gaan ons een topavond vol fijne balfolkdansjes bieden.

Vooraf zal er ook een workshop zijn, gegeven door Mr. Folxlide zelf! Meer informatie hierover maken we zo snel mogelijk bekend.

Programma
13:00 - 16:00 Workshop
15:00 - 16:00 Dansuitleg
16:00 - 18:00 Bal (deel 1)
18:00 - 19.00 Picknick
19:00 - 21:00 Bal (deel 2)
21.30 Einde

Dansuitleg
De dansuitleg is bedoeld om weer even in te komen voor als je al een poosje niet gedanst hebt, of als je de eerste pasjes alvast onder de knie wil krijgen. Iedereen is uiteraard welkom om mee te dansen.

Picknick
Er staat ook een picnick gepland. Breng daarvoor voor jezelf (en één of twee anderen) wat lekkers te eten mee, wat op één grote tafel wordt verzameld, zodat we met z'n allen een heerlijke maaltijd zullen hebben. Het is handig om eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen, dat is niet aanwezig op de locatie zelf.

Nieuwe locatie
De locatie kunnen we je al wel vertellen: voor het eerst zullen we een bal geven in het Maaspodium in Rotterdam, aan de Sint-Jobsweg 3 in Rotterdam. Deze locatie biedt een mooie danszaal en een gezellige bar en foyer waar behalve dansen ook wat bijgekomen en gekletst kan worden. Metrostation Coolhaven is op een kleine 10-15 minuten lopen afstand. Op zondag is voor zover bekend straatparkeren gratis. Er is ook een parkeergarage vlakbij. Gebruik je eigen favoriete routeplanner om je route te bepalen. Meer informatie is te vinden op de website van het Maaspodium. 

Toegang
Tickets kosten voor dit bal 25 euro per persoon. Reserveren is fijn, zowel voor jezelf als voor ons, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het gaat worden."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-rotterdam-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/614286926528715/"]
start = "2022-05-15T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mr Folxlide", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Folk Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/civicrm/event/info?id=711", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/957", "https://www.facebook.com/events/608558514314828/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/366510798710783/"]
start = "2022-05-15T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Berendrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Twalseree", "Naragonia Quartet", "Novar"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Grand Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.les48h.fr/evenements/le-grand-bal-folk/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/982"]
start = "2022-05-15T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tournai"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Décalés"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfest'day"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/325188639738631/"]
start = "2022-05-15T15:00:00+03:00"
end = "2022-05-15T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Deli Reçel", "The Schwänzeltanz"]
price = "50TL-100TL"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka workshop and bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/677331293498910/", "https://bit.ly/BalFolkMazurka"]
start = "2022-05-15T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Di Doux"]
price = "€8-€25"
organisation = "Uno È la Danza"
source = "events/italy/padova.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-05-15T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-15T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays Trio"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Suédois"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://duo-noordwest.nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/955"]
start = "2022-05-15T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-15T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PHIZZFEST Balfolk Dance Session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/301919252133155/"]
start = "2022-05-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/603873/"]
start_date = "2022-05-16"
end_date = "2022-05-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Verbinding in de Dans"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Verbinding in de Dans door Bart Boskaljon

We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.

Workshop Beschrijving
Binnen balfolk hebben we veel vrijheid in hoe we dansen, onszelf uiten en verbinding maken met onze partner(s). Hoe we verbinden is heel is heel bepalend voor de dans. Het zorgt veel meer dansplezier bij ons en onze danspartners. En het mooie is: Iedereen kan het leren!

Tijdens de workshop gaan we samen opzoek naar hoe we een sterkere connectie kunnen maken in de dans en welke technieken we hiervoor kunnen gebruiken.

Over de Docent
Bart Boskaljon heeft ruim 20 jaar danservaring in o.a. Balfolk, Argentijnse tango en Stijldansen. Hij gebruikt technieken uit de verschillende dansen om met meer plezier en verfijnder te kunnen dansen. Foto Bart door Ferry Knijn.

Niveau
De workshop is voor iedereen toegankelijk die de basis van balfolk onder de knie heeft. We gebruiken een aantal verschillende dansen zoals scottish, wals, mazurka en de tovercirkel.

Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.

Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet meer zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik dan de deurbel. Bij geen gehoor kun je ook het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (soms is de bel niet goed te horen als de muziek aan staat tijdens de workshop, maar geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).

Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)

Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl

Fotograaf van de foto boven: Ferry Knijn"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-verbinding-in-de-dans/"]
start = "2022-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de danse hebdomadaire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027641904697814/1027641964697808/"]
start = "2022-05-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-16T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319005091156/"]
start = "2022-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-05-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-83"]
start = "2022-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/973"]
start = "2022-05-17T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-17T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=630"]
start = "2022-05-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Tay Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dave Byett in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220518"]
start_date = "2022-05-18"
end_date = "2022-05-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Peter Howarth"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/714738819957504/714738839957502/"]
start = "2022-05-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-18T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier de danses trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/543438497334226/543438510667558/"]
start = "2022-05-18T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-18T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Boussac"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Duo Eva"
source = "events/france/boussac.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/976"]
start = "2022-05-18T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-18T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Academie Voor Muziek, Woord En Dans Gooik"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/461084129032150/"]
start = "2022-05-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-18T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£2-£10"
organisation = "Brighton Gender-Free Contra"
source = "events/uk/brighton_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-05-19"
end_date = "2022-05-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PGT Reels"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgt.reels"]
start_date = "2022-05-19"
end_date = "2022-05-19"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "PGT Reels"
source = "events/uk/pgt_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-05-19"
end_date = "2022-05-19"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk en kan  op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Er wordt lekkere Iraanse soep geserveerd, voor 6 euro krijg je ook een bordje (de rode linzensoep is vegan). Dus als je direct uit je werk komt, kan je het frietje op 't station overslaan :-)

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door PFM!.
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met BMB
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie

BmB
Wij zijn drie mannen die houden van folk.
We brengen gezongen liederen om je te laten stuiteren en zwijmelen, te laten zwieren, lachen en huilen. We brachten in 2021 ons eerste album uit en hopen dat je ons een keer komt bezoeken om het mee te maken.

BmB bestaat uit Luc Plompen (zang, gitaar), Wouter Kuyper(doedelzakken, fluiten, chalumeau) en Niek van Uden-Luteijn(accordeon). Wij kennen elkaar jaren via de internationale (bal)folk scene. De wens om het gezongen lied in een krachtige bezetting te brengen, zorgden uiteindelijk voor de combinatie van deze rasechte troubadour met vertellende stem, een partij doedels en fluiten zoals alleen Wouter kan en een stevige basis van Nieks concertaccordeon. In 2021 hebben we ons eerste album uitgebracht, “Ge vindt wel een taal”.

Luister hier naar een nummer!

Website

Facebook"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-bmb/"]
start = "2022-05-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-19T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "BmB Light"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Outdoors"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/548804006658911"]
start_date = "2022-05-20"
end_date = "2022-05-20"
country = "Poland"
city = "Bydgoszcz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Bydgoszcz"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/709956493792631"]
start_date = "2022-05-20"
end_date = "2022-05-20"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk at KIPISZ"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3088104521443420"]
start_date = "2022-05-20"
end_date = "2022-05-20"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "5 PLN"
organisation = "KIPISZ"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Moulton"
links = ["http://www.banter.band/"]
start_date = "2022-05-20"
end_date = "2022-05-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Moulton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fairgreen Ceilidh Band in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2022-05-20"
end_date = "2022-05-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fairgreen Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/poitou/"]
start = "2022-05-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=659"]
start = "2022-05-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Teannaich"]
price = "£13"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2022-05-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oxford NAGS"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC1qdHZaUwzoJfBi-NexvESHiHdS0pwtXi_8LArnnSg3omAw/viewform", "https://www.facebook.com/events/870843913694793/"]
start = "2022-05-20T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo David & Loris"]
price = "€10-€45"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-05-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-05-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays Trio"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kapela Odloty"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1414868612351286"]
start_date = "2022-05-21"
end_date = "2022-05-21"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["polish", "balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kapela Odloty"]
price = "20 PLN"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/912"]
start_date = "2022-05-21"
end_date = "2022-05-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/261228646207914/?ref=newsfeed", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/971"]
start_date = "2022-05-21"
end_date = "2022-05-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Walcourt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waalse Dansen Met Aurélie Giet"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1017"]
start = "2022-05-21T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-21T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Anniversaire des 30+2 ans de l'Amuse Danse"
links = ["http://amuse.danse.free.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/525250932273945/"]
start = "2022-05-21T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-22T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Chartrettes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trad&Son", "Electrons Libres", "Les Barreaux Verts", "La Talvera", "Bargainatt", "Nom d'un Chien", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Duo Tanghe-Coudroy"]
price = "€15"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance for Ukraine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/273736839379198/posts/5033865093366325/"]
start = "2022-05-21T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn", "Becky Price & Ollie Cousins"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "French Dance Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/574848487643550"]
start = "2022-05-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boccadoro Ensemble", "Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
source = "events/germany/stuttgart.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/511903587264503/"]
start = "2022-05-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays Trio"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Special Contra Dance organised by Friday Folk"
details = """
Dancing for everyone. Come on your own or with a partner. Beginners welcome.
"""
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/", "http://www.contrasaurus.com/diary.html"]
start = "2022-05-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-21T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Oli"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/838"]
start_date = "2022-05-22"
end_date = "2022-05-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Clan Destin", "The Cooligans"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Zaterdag — Scandinavian Dances Crashcourse"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Scandinavian Dances Crashcourse door Emelie Waldken
Deze workshop is voorgaand aan deze bal, zie hier. Je kunt daar reserveren voor de bal + workshop, ook kun je daar reserveren als je alleen naar de workshop wil komen.

Workshop Beschrijving


Let's jump right into the Scandinavian dances and we promise that the water is much less cold than you might expect! The vals is very similar to the waltz you already know, the slängpolska is improvisative, cooperative and fun, the halling is very free, show-offy and fun, and the schottis needs a bit more care about where you feet are but is, well, also very fun.
The main ingredient common to all these dances is the typical Nordic “bounce”, which we will keep as a running theme during these 3 hours. We will also focus on communication in dancing, listening both with your ears and your eyes, and keeping energy to last all night!

All in all, a useful workshop for everyone wanting to try Scandinavian dances but not having had the opportunity (or dare) yet, and also for people who, after two years break, want to remember how it is to walk on Nordic moss.

No prerequisites for attending the workshop, but dance experience is always a plus and we will go at a fast pace, to make the most of the limited time.
Music both on recordings and played live by Emelie.

Over de Docent
Emelie Waldken  is een muzikant en dansdocent uit Zweden. Je kunt meer over haar lezen door op haar naam te klikken.

Niveau
Voor alle niveaus mits je snel leert.

Locatie & Deurbeleid
De workshop vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

Prijzen en Reserveren
Voor de prijzen en reserveren, zie hier.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal1workshop/"]
start = "2022-05-22T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-22T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/300360528955805/"]
start = "2022-05-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Bal"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Bal met Emelie Waldken, Les Bottines Artistiques en Wouter Kuyper
Herinner je nog de goede oude tijd, toen er bals waren in de Moira? Waar we knusse dansjes deden op goed muziek met leuke mensen. We hebben goed nieuws! We zijn terug na een aantal lange jaren met twee bals dit najaar en we openen met maar liefst 3 toffe bands!  En, mocht je nog nooit in de Moira hebben gedanst, dan is dit het perfecte moment om fijne herinneringen op te bouwen.

Er is een workshop van Emelie Waldken voor het bal, onderwerp gaan we nog aankondigen. Wil je de workshopbeschrijving lezen, zie hier.


Programma
12:00 – Workshop van Emelie Waldken
15:00 – Einde workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Emelie Waldken (Zweden)
17:30 – Potluck
19:00 – Wouter Kuyper (Nederland)
20:30 – Les Bottines Artistiques (Belgie)
22:00 – Einde bal en Sessie tijdens het opruimen


Bands
Op dit bal hebben we dus maar liefst drie volgende bands voor jullie:

Emelie Waldken  is een muzikant en dansdocent uit Zweden, die voor ons een workshop en uitvoering zal verzorgen. We kunnen dan de dingen dat we op de workshop hebben geleerd gelijk toepassen op het bal.

Wouter Kuyper is in de Nederlandse folk al jaren een zeer zeer bekende en populaire muzikant.

Les Bottines Artistiques is onze derde epische band met niemand minder dan Guus Herremans op accordeon en stopmbox en Pavel Souvandjiev op viool. Ze spelen al jaren samen door heel Europa, maar mocht je je nog afvragen, wie zijn dat? Je kunt meer over ze lezen door op hun naam te klikken, of je kunt hieronder naar ze luisteren. Met dank aan Frisse Folk voor de opname.
https://youtu.be/QEkgaP8N9bg


Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.


Reserveren
Reserveren kan via de knop bovenaan deze pagina. Hier reserveer je een kaartje voor het bal, bal + workshop, of workshop. Je kiest aan de deur welke tarief je wil betalen. Mocht je graag voor dit evenement en andere evenementen via balfolk.nl niet steeds al je gegevens willen invoeren, hebben we onderaan op onze lespagina informatie over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.


Prijzen


 \tBal

 \tNormaaltarief €20,-
 \tFair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen.)
 \tKortingstarief €14,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt.)


 \tBal + workshop

 \tNormaaltarief €30,-
 \tFair-Trade tarief €35,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen.)
 \tKortingstarief €24,-


 \tWorkshop

 \tNormaaltarief €23,-
 \tFair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen.)
 \tKortingstarief €19,-



Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Mocht je meer willen betalen dan de fair-trade om de artiesten en ons te sponsoren, alle hulp is welkom. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je met de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.

Let op! Mocht je reserveren, maar niet komen opdagen, dan moet je een boete van €5,- betalen voor de volgende keer dat je komt. Als je boete van de vorige keer nog moet betalen, dan kan dat gelijk aan de kassa.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Eten en Drinken
Er is een Potluck. Iedereen neemt eten mee, die we dan met zijn allen delen. We zorgen dat er een aantal tafels staan met labeltjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Aangezien er balfolkers zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) raden we aan om een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten te zetten.

Neem je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En, het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit. We zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal1/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/551842603042349/"]
start = "2022-05-22T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken", "Les Bottines Artistiques", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3097149127169384/3097149133836050/"]
start = "2022-05-22T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-22T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/603874/"]
start_date = "2022-05-23"
end_date = "2022-05-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Polska variations"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Polska variations across the Scandinavian peninsula a dance workshop with Emelie Waldken

We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.


Workshopbeschrijving
The polska turn is quite a difficult beast to tame. This has left many dancers believing they can't dance polska at all. Some people might also find the dance it a bit boring once the basic turn is mastered. Yet the polska is much more than this famous turn, with various figures giving a wide range of possible movements and creativity. We will get into variations of different regions, notably springlek and Värmland figures, and even look at several Norwegian pols variants, even spying a few tricks from the various springar promenades and turns. The not-enough known yet great bakmes figure might be, if desired, the star of the show.

Note : We will NOT work on the polska turn in this workshop (but on everything else).


Niveau
You are a dancer with a solid experience of various folk dances, not necessarily Scandinavian, and no need for previous polska experience (but you'll learn new things even if you can dance the basic polska perfectly already).


Over de Docent
Emelie Waldken has fallen hard for Scandinavian folk music and dances upon discovery and nowadays calls Sweden home. Throughout the years, she has taught various Nordic dances accross Europe, from very well-known schottis and polska to obscure menuett and, of course, halling. She tends to fill her workshops with unexpected metaphors and will often grab her fiddle to provide live music to her exercises. For more information about Emelie Waldken, see https://www.facebook.com/emeliewaldken


Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.


Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).


Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)


Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar utrecht@balfolk.nl met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/496619045424647/"]
start = "2022-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€19-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650653326790/"]
start = "2022-05-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-23T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de danse hebdomadaire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027641904697814/1027641951364476/"]
start = "2022-05-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-23T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dunedin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/404157495042601"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-05-24T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/403381131786904"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-05-24T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319008424489/"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-24T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-84"]
start = "2022-05-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=637"]
start = "2022-05-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alan Crookston ceilidh band"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/983"]
start = "2022-05-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Molenbeek-Saint-Jean"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen with BmB"
details = """
*** Alles onder voorbehoud van de Covid maatregelen ***
Mogelijk wordt het bal, mogelijk wordt het een luisterconcert…. gezellig wordt het in ieder geval en mooie muziek is gegarandeerd!

 

alfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-18/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/230217241770503/"]
start = "2022-05-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-25T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BmB"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/667883190953989/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-05-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.fash.org.uk/SCD%20Contra%20Flyer.pdf"]
start = "2022-05-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "36th Leipziger Tanzhausfest"
links = ["http://www.tanzhausfest.de/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/961634201382204/"]
start_date = "2022-05-26"
end_date = "2022-05-29"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Imnari", "Tref", "Lunesk", "Swedenquell", "DiaTon", "L'air Inconnu"]
price = "€38-€90"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-05-26"
end_date = "2022-05-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Irish Set Dancing"
links = ["https://londonirishsetdancing.com/"]
start_date = "2022-05-26"
end_date = "2022-05-26"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Carlotta Fuller", "Tadhg Buckley"]
price = "£10"
source = "events/uk/irish.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2022_05_26/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1021"]
start = "2022-05-26T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-27T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Boréale", "Rokkende Vrouwen"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/685956229111706/"]
start = "2022-05-26T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-05-26T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk en Folie"
links = ["https://www.lesetournias.fr/agenda/festival-folk-en-folie-2022", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-etournias/evenements/folk-en-folie-la-rochelle-27-et-28-mai-2022"]
start_date = "2022-05-27"
end_date = "2022-05-28"
country = "France"
city = "La Rochelle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tralala Lovers", "Duo Janvier/Serot", "Les Cueilleurs de sons", "Diskuizh", "Les Zéoles", "Les Toqués du Tempo", "Philomèle"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Étournias"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1003"]
start_date = "2022-05-27"
end_date = "2022-05-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Meix-devant-Virton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tribal Folk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1030"]
start_date = "2022-05-27"
end_date = "2022-05-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ligny"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-05-27"
end_date = "2022-05-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Folk Camps Party Band", "Whapweasel", "Linda Game Band", "Warleggan Village Band", "Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Fee Lock", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£50.94-£138.88"
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Albireo in Chester"
links = ["https://www.albireo.co.uk/gigs/"]
start_date = "2022-05-27"
end_date = "2022-05-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Chester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dafodil 2022"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3174119849535626/", "https://dafodil.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/917", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/922"]
start = "2022-05-27T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-29T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diest"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Trio Törn", "Loogaroo", "Boréale", "Siger", "Naragonia", "Duo Montanaro-Cavez", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Ciac Boum"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Play Utrecht — Balfolk Bal"
details = """
Op 27 mei houden wij een bal in Utrecht.

Verwacht live muziek, dansen, een fijne ruimte om met elkaar uit te hangen en wat lekkers bij de bar. Heel leuk als je komt!

Over het bal
De avond wordt gestart met een workshop, fijn om er weer even in te komen (en het te leren!). Na een korte pauze start dan het bal. Het event heeft een dans-area waar het bal is en een chill area. Hier kun je met elkaar kletsen en je voeten even een adempauze gunnen .

Het bal start met live muziek van de band Berkenwerk. Een vrij nieuwe band met prachtige covers en eigen nummers. Ze nemen diverse instrumenten mee (harp, gitaar, ukelele en etouki).
Daarna volgt de live muziek van de vrolijke band Madlot. Madlot speelt verschillende liedjes en deuntjes en zet daarmee de traditie van volksmuzikanten voort. Van middeleeuwse ballads tot pakkende melodieën die tot ver in de 20e eeuw werden overgeleverd. Madlot kan je met hun muziek mee nemen!


Praktische informatie

Tijdstip
De inloop is om 18:30 en de workshop begint om 19:00.
Om 20:00 begint het bal, dit duurt tot 23:00. Daarna is er nog tijd om even te kletsen en wat te drinken.

Praktisch voor de avond
Er is een bar waar je drankjes en lekkers kunt krijgen op donatiebasis.
Er wordt geen alcohol geschonken.

Locatie
Op de Playground aan de Kanaalweg 84A in Utrecht. Dit ligt op 15 minuten lopen van Utrecht centraal. Je kan vanaf Utrecht centraal bus 7 nemen. Deze stopt vlak bij de deur.

Ook is er een gratis parkeerplaats naast de deur. Deze kan je via de link vinden.
https://goo.gl/maps/kRggcVAyKz9wDL2WA.

Tickets
Workshop en het bal; 20,-
Het bal alleen kost 15,-
Tickets zijn te koop via https://www.chipta.com/.../49183/play-utrecht-balfolk-bal/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/play-utrecht-balfolk-bal/"]
start = "2022-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Berkenwerk", "Madlot"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introductieworkshop"
details = """
Ben je nieuwsgierig naar Balfolk of ken je iemand die het leuk lijkt met Balfolk kennis te maken? Dan is deze avond ideaal. Tijdens deze introductieworkshop wordt de basis van enkele veelgedanste Balfolk dansen uitgelegd en geoefend.
Met deze basis kan je al van de vele dansavonden en bals die Nederland rijk is genieten. Wil je je verder verdiepen in de dansen raden wij workshops zoals onze andere thema’s op vrijdagen aan en lessen die op meerdere plaatsen in het land gegeven worden.

 

Aanmelden (via contact@balfolkzeist.nl) wordt gewaardeerd maar is niet vereist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/introductieworkshop-2/"]
start = "2022-05-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-05-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-27T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-27-5-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-05-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zweitägiger Tanzkurs"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1198188487657076/"]
start = "2022-05-28T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-29T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€80-€120"
source = "events/austria/vienna-toni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.limbourg-tourisme.com/evenement/bal-folk/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1016", "https://www.facebook.com/TourismeLimbourg/"]
start = "2022-05-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Limburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€9"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/910", "https://www.facebook.com/frederic.cornet.14/posts/10228498045184558"]
start = "2022-05-28T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-28T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Anthisnes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Solia", "Tout Bout D'chants"]
price = "€10-€25"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk im Mai"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/780145789659271/"]
start = "2022-05-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Munich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€4-€6"
organisation = "Bal Folk in München"
source = "events/germany/munich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-05-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-05-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris Toyne's Big Band"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1004"]
start_date = "2022-05-29"
end_date = "2022-05-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Braives"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Josephine Mini Bal"
links = ["http://www.toituosm.com/whats-on/events/josephine-mini-bal", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/josephine-mini-bal/dunedin"]
start = "2022-05-29T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-05-29T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/525838935645955/"]
start = "2022-05-29T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Toxico"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3097149127169384/3097149130502717/"]
start = "2022-05-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-29T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/603875/"]
start_date = "2022-05-30"
end_date = "2022-05-30"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Minireeks: Partnering (1/2)"
details = '''
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Partnering met Sophie van Grinsven
We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.


Workshopbeschrijving
Balfolk dansen doe je niet alleen, maar samen! In een koppel, in een kleine groep of met een grote groep dansers. Je danspartner is een van de sleutelelementen in balfolk, vandaar dat het ook belangrijk is om te weten wat allemaal invloed heeft op je connectie met je danspartner. Zo kan je eigen lichaamsspanning kan invloed hebben op het leiden of geleid worden. De manier waarop je je voeten gebruikt, de verbinding met de vloer, heeft invloed op je balans en daarmee ook op je danspartner. Je gevoel bij de muziek, hoe goed je de maat hoort en hoe expressief je bent hebben ook allemaal invloed op hoe je leidt of geleid wordt.

In deze workshop gaan we op onderzoek uit en leren we op welke manier we leiden en volgen. We gaan aan de slag met welke elementen je kunt inzetten om betere connectie te maken met je danspartner en wat er voor nodig is om te volgen. We werken vanuit verschillende achtergronden (balfolk, balroom/latin en hedendaagse dans), om zo kennis te maken met een breed scala aan tools die onze partnering verbeteren.


Niveau
Dansers moeten kennis hebben van de mazurka, wals, scottish, cercle. Het is een "Dansstage niveau 2b-3" workshop.


Over de Docent
Sophie van Grinsven werkt als docent en choreograaf binnen de wereld hedendaagse en improvisatie dansen. Ze heeft veel ervaring met niet alleen hedendaagse dans doceren, maar ook klassiek ballet, ballroom, contactimprovisatie en mime. Ze zet haar uitgebreide achtergrond in om cursisten van alle leeftijden de vele wegen naar Rome te tonen. Met focus op zowel technische waarden als artistieke vrijheid en uitdrukken hoopt ze dansers op te leiden tot breed onderlegde artiesten met het gereedschap om hun eigen stijl te creëren in de dans. Sophie leidt verschillende (improvisatie) dans projecten en streeft ernaar om iedereen een eerlijke kans te geven zich te leren uitdrukken met hun eigen krachten.


Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.


Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).


Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname van één workshop per avond zijn:
Normaaltarief €23,-
Fair-Trade tarief €25,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €19,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)


Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar utrecht@balfolk.nl met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/partnering-1/"]
start = "2022-05-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de danse hebdomadaire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027641904697814/1027641958031142/"]
start = "2022-05-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-30T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dunedin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/404157495042601"]
start = "2022-05-31T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-05-31T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319048424485/"]
start = "2022-05-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-31T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-05-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-31T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-05-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-31T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-85"]
start = "2022-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/988"]
start = "2022-05-31T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-05-31T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=640"]
start = "2022-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rerr Terr"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/714738819957504/714738833290836/"]
start = "2022-06-01T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-01T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier de danses trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/543438497334226/543438507334225/"]
start = "2022-06-01T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-01T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Boussac"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Duo Eva"
source = "events/france/boussac.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/948", "https://www.facebook.com/events/399724695323777"]
start = "2022-06-01T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-02T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "8° Mazurka Klandestina di Konfine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/8207499075942681/"]
start = "2022-06-01T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-02T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-06-02"
end_date = "2022-06-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "WÖR in North Curry"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103338709-wor-at-st-peter-and-st-paul's-church"]
start_date = "2022-06-02"
end_date = "2022-06-02"
country = "UK"
city = "North Curry"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WÖR"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Woodbridge"
details = "[To Be Confirmed]"
links = ["http://www.banter.band/"]
start_date = "2022-06-02"
end_date = "2022-06-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Woodbridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PGT Reels"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgt.reels"]
start_date = "2022-06-02"
end_date = "2022-06-02"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "PGT Reels"
source = "events/uk/pgt_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "RenoFolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/reno-folk-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/347862077132979/"]
start_date = "2022-06-02"
end_date = "2022-06-05"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Caamaño & Ameixeiras", "Bucci e Fragole e Tempesta", "KV Express", "Man Encantada Duo", "Les Zéoles", "Ciac Boum", "Duo Meo Lucanero", "TriOblique"]
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 232 — Repasseado"
details = "BELANGRIJK: Wegens onvoorziene omstandigheden, kan socialles 232 met als thema de repasseado helaas niet doorgaan. Deze donderdag 2 juni is er dan ook geen socialles in Rotterdam. We zijn nog aan het kijken om dit thema op een ander moment alsnog aan bod te laten komen met een socialles. Voor nu doen we ons best om iedere mogelijke geïnteresseerde op de hoogte te brengen. Mocht je zelf nog iemand weten die van plan was te komen, laat diegene gerust weten dat het deze donderdag niet doorgaat."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-232-rotterdam-repasseado/"]
start = "2022-06-02T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile com Burel"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/338355051337178/", "http://pedexumbo.com/bailes/"]
start_date = "2022-06-03"
end_date = "2022-06-03"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Évora"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Burel"]
price = "€4-€6"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/evora.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Southend on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/famous-potatoes-jubilee-weekend-show-at-priory-park/"]
start_date = "2022-06-03"
end_date = "2022-06-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Southend on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Contra Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-weekend/"]
start_date = "2022-06-03"
end_date = "2022-06-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Jake Wood", "Charlie Turner"]
price = "£165-£270"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Veilig dansen"
details = """
Samen dansend en pratend ontdekken wat veilig dansen voor jou betekent en hoe je eraan bij kunt dragen voor jezelf en voor elkaar, sociaal-emotioneel, fysiek en in ruimte.

Aanmelden (via contact@balfolkzeist.nl) wordt gewaardeerd maar is niet vereist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/voorzichtige-variaties/"]
start = "2022-06-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balayvré"
links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"]
start = "2022-06-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-05T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmanuelle Bouthillier", "Boeuf Dézingué", "Bon Matin Duo", "Fleuves", "Boréale", "Les Recycleurs de Sons", "Celta 12", "Aqhor"]
price = "€18-€34"
organisation = "Adamada"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/913"]
start = "2022-06-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-04T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tribal Folk", "Duo Simon Laffineur & Michel Jacqmain"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Village dance for Ashburnham"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/", "https://ashburnham-penhurst.net/event/barn-dance-with-the-steamers-quartet/?instance_id=12002"]
start_date = "2022-06-04"
end_date = "2022-06-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashburnham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
price = "₤2-₤5"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Geldeston ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/349452360398058"]
start_date = "2022-06-04"
end_date = "2022-06-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Beccles"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stookey Blue"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bees Knees in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220604"]
start_date = "2022-06-04"
end_date = "2022-06-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Marj Hendy"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polskarhythmen tanzen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1175974343221189/"]
start = "2022-06-04T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-04T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/365123628970174/", "https://www.citizenticket.co.uk/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/contra-dance-returns-to-edinburgh/"]
start = "2022-06-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace and friends"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/"]
start = "2022-06-05T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-05T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3e Vuurbal"
details = """
3e Vuurbal
Wil jij een avondje lekker Balfolk dansen op live muziek? Dan mag je de derde editie van Vuurbal op zondag 5 juni niet missen!

Wat kun je verwachten
Op deze zomerse avond treden Achterband en Wouter Kuyper op in de tuin van Woongemeenschap De Vuurplaats. Er is een sessie achteraf. Voor het bal maken we een vuurtje. Je bent welkom om soep en stokbrood mee te eten.

Programma
18:00 Vuurtje + soep en brood
19:00 Optreden Achterband
20:00 Optreden Wouter Kuyper
21:30 Sessie

Toegang + aanmelden
Toegang is op basis van donatie. Onze suggestie is een donatie van 5 euro voor het eten en de huur van de bands. Wil je een donatie doen? Dat kan ter plekke bij het bal.

Er is plek voor zo'n 40 dansers. Aanmelden kan door een mail te sturen naar marieke@de-vuurplaats.nl. Je krijgt dan een bevestiging of er nog plek is.

De Bands

 \tAchterband: Achterband bestaat uit het duo Arthur van Bottenburg en Marieke Rensen. Arthur speelt al een aantal jaar op de trekzak en Marieke op de draailier.
 \tWouter Kuyper: Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak. Website: http://www.wouterkuyper.nl/

Locatie
Het Vuurbal is in de mooie tuin van De Vuurplaats. De Vuurplaats is een woongemeenschap waar mens- en milieuvriendelijk wonen centraal staat.
Het adres is:
De Vuurplaats
Keizerfazant 46
1704 WL Heerhugowaard
Reissuggesties:

 \tTREIN/BUS: Neem de trein naar station Alkmaar en vanaf daar bus 160 naar bushalte Heerhugowaard, Butterhuizen. Loop vanaf daar naar de Vuurplaats.
 \tTREIN/OV-FIETS: Neem de trein naar station Heerhugowaard en neem vanaf daar de OV-fiets richting De Vuurplaats.
 \tAUTO: Rijdt met de auto naar Keizerfazant 46 in Heerhugowaard. Er is voldoende parkeerplek rondom het gebouw.

Slecht weer?
We rekenen op goed weer. Mocht het onverhoopt toch regenen dan verzetten we het bal. Iedereen die zich heeft aangemeld krijgt daar dan een bericht van per e-mail."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/3e-vuurbal/"]
start = "2022-06-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Heerhugowaard"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Achterband", "Wouter Kuyper"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête De La Communauté Grecque"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/greekday.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1044"]
start_date = "2022-06-06"
end_date = "2022-06-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Enghien"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Assos 2", "Les Freres Lyviaka", "Ypsilon"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Basis Bourree de Berry (2t)"
details = """
De Bourree. Een toffe dans waarbij je elkaar niet aanraakt en tegenover elkaar danst, de structuur naar elkaar en terug en dan oversteken zullen de meesten van jullie wel kennen. Maar de groove die in de pas zit, die is wat moeilijker om zo op een bal op te pikken. Voor mij is de bourree een heel geaarde dans, die door het voetenwerk heel speels wordt. En vervolgens is er heel veel ruimte voor spelen en improviseren. Er is niet echt 1 leider en 1 volger, je kan allebei inititatief nemen, en je reageert allebei op elkaar. Dat maakt het heel erg samen, op een heel andere manier dan de meeste koppeldansen die we kennen uit balfolk.

Mijn dansleerlingen uit Nijmegen wilden graag de bourree leren voor de zomer, maar die behandel ik liever uitgebreid in de vervolgcursus (die na de zomer weer begint). Dus heb ik een moment gevonden om een losse bourree workshop te geven. En daarin zijn ook een paar plekjes voor dansers die geen wekelijkse lessen bij me volgen. De workshop is heel geschikt voor mensen die nog geen ervaring hebben met de bourree, maar juist ook de mensen die al langer de bourree op bals of festivals dansen, maar die ‘m niet eerder echt geleerd hebben, zullen veel van deze workshop op kunnen steken,

In de workshop gaan we vooral aan de slag met de basispas, om die lekkere groove erin te krijgen. En vervolgens gaan we ook kijken hoe we kunnen spelen met z’n tweeën, en mogelijk ook een beetje met z’n 4-en.

Tijd: Maandat 6 juni van 19:00 tot 22:00
Locatie: De Kleine Wiel, Karl Marxstraat 101, Nijmegen-Lent
Kosten: 30 euro normaal tarief, 25 euro kortingstarief
Aanmelden: stuur een mail naar louise@balfolk.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-basis-bourree-de-berry-2t/"]
start = "2022-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de danse hebdomadaire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027641904697814/1027641921364479/"]
start = "2022-06-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-06T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319001757823/"]
start = "2022-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-06-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-07T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
details = "Waltz and Laridé"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/413569353997077/"]
start = "2022-06-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-07T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-86"]
start = "2022-06-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=642"]
start = "2022-06-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wullie Scott ceilidh band"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1000"]
start = "2022-06-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin"]
price = "€10-€12"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-18/"]
start = "2022-06-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-09T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kelten zonder Grenzen"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk Au CBO"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1039"]
start = "2022-06-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-08T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-06-09"
end_date = "2022-06-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 233 — Tovercirkels en hun variaties"
details = """
Deze donderdag 9 juni is het socialles 233. Het thema deze week is Tovercirkels en hun ontelbare variaties. Hoewel deze dans vaak beschouwd wordt als 'basisdans' is ook hier heel veel mogelijk qua variaties, connecties en samen dansen in de groep. We gaan gezamenlijk aan de slag met deze dans onder begeleiding van René.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cd-muziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdagavond. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Locatie
We zijn vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten en drinken in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Dansen en corona
De coronamaatregelen zijn geheel losgelaten: er is geen 1,5 meter of mondkapje meer verplicht. Uiteraard staat het je vrij om zelf wel 1,5 meter afstand te houden en een mondkapje te dragen als je dat liever wel doet."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-233-tovercirkels-en-hun-variaties/"]
start = "2022-06-09T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Bristol"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5572126612803332/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538252"]
start = "2022-06-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Return to Brittany"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/686942679037946/"]
start = "2022-06-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/685956222445040/"]
start = "2022-06-09T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-06-09T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Porto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Coreto"
source = "events/portugal/porto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Keeping Thyme in Stonesfield"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/didcot.htm#D.AT.20220610"]
start_date = "2022-06-10"
end_date = "2022-06-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Stonesfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Keeping Thyme"]
callers = ["Frances Richardson & Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Wimborne Minster"
details = "[To Be Confirmed]"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-06-10"
end_date = "2022-06-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Wimborne Minster"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk mit Snaarmaarwaar"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/snaarmaarwaar_2022-06-10", "https://www.facebook.com/events/509562887277699"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée Auvergnate"
details = """
-uitgebreide beschrijving volgt nog-

Aanmelden (via contact@balfolkzeist.nl) wordt gewaardeerd maar is niet vereist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bourree-auvergnate/"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica DJ Koen & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D723%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1059", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1137524480158870"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DJ Koen"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/949", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1397684190671029"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-11T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/775996553769303/"]
start = "2022-06-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Marginaux", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-10T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-10-6-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-06-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk summer"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/4980615172066886"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Urban Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/545415717017102"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spontan"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1639466833092209/"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Conté"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://conteenbalade.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1043"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Uccle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chantal Dejardin & Jean-Marie Paque"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk for MS Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/whats-on/", "http://www.bethgifford.co.uk/gig-list/", "http://mister.red/dance/wantage.htm#D.UC.20220611", "https://www.facebook.com/events/939012083473219"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take The Biscuit"]
callers = ["Gus Morrice"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Wimborne Minster"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-06-11"
end_date = "2022-06-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Wimborne Minster"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polskarhythmen tanzen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1175974343221189/"]
start = "2022-06-11T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-11T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk en fête"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/508207024291609/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1031"]
start = "2022-06-11T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Charleroi"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf", "Yann-Fañch Perroches & Ioana Lemoine", "Zim Boum Trad"]
price = "€10-€35"
organisation = "Folk en fête"
source = "events/belgium/folk_en_fete.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1131154677425599/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/405451831163498/"]
start = "2022-06-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Rats"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Charlotte Rich-Griffin, Mark Elvins and Contrasaurus"
details = "Contra dance with Charlotte Rich-Griffin and Mark Elvins calling, and Contrasaurus playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/406778071367115/"]
start = "2022-06-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Days"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2022/"]
start_date = "2022-06-12"
end_date = "2022-06-19"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Rohnert Park"
styles = ["ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$825-$1050"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Clandestina"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2857532927883931/?ref=newsfeed", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1067"]
start = "2022-06-12T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-12T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal and summer party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/512149307280434/"]
start = "2022-06-12T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-12T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule at Isis Farmhouse"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/358843112240507/"]
start = "2022-06-12T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-12T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-06-12T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-12T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-06-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Didier Oliver & Emmanuel Pariselle"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Stroud"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3184206731905664/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538294"]
start = "2022-06-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-12T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette", "Venn"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "iFolk in Bournemouth"
links = ["http://www.fash.org.uk/dance_diary.htm"]
start_date = "2022-06-13"
end_date = "2022-06-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["iFolk"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holderness Folk Band in Wawne"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/603871/"]
start_date = "2022-06-13"
end_date = "2022-06-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Wawne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holderness Folk Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Minireeks: Partnering (2/2)"
details = '''
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Partnering met Sophie van Grinsven
Je kunt ook los voor de eerste of tweede workshop inschrijven, voor de helft van de tarief. Als je alleen 1 van de 2 workshops wil volgen, dan kun je inschrijven door te mailen naar: utrecht@balfolk.nl. Als je voor de hele minireeks wil inschrijven, kun je inschrijven via deze pagina. 

Reserveren kan via het eerste evenement

Deze avond is deel 2 van de minireeks "Partnering ".
Je kunt alle informatie hier vinden: https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/partnering-1

Heb je vragen? Mail naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/partnering-2/"]
start = "2022-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Birmingham"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/355944052789079/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538298"]
start = "2022-06-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=716", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5302451893132049"]
start = "2022-06-14T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-14T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lucas Thébaut"]
price = "€9-€15"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319051757818/"]
start = "2022-06-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-06-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-87"]
start = "2022-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels Summer Party"
details = "With live band."
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£9-£10"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=644"]
start = "2022-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Big Shoogle"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1032"]
start_date = "2022-06-15"
end_date = "2022-06-15"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bees Knees in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20220615"]
start_date = "2022-06-15"
end_date = "2022-06-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Geoff Elwell"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dampier's Round in Sytchampton"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/worcester.htm#D.AF.20220615"]
start_date = "2022-06-15"
end_date = "2022-06-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Trevor Monson"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/714738819957504/714738823290837/"]
start = "2022-06-15T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-15T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier de danses trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/543438497334226/543438504000892/"]
start = "2022-06-15T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Boussac"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Duo Eva"
source = "events/france/boussac.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansinitiatie Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1053"]
start = "2022-06-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-15T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Lancaster"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/277653147806392/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538254"]
start = "2022-06-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events"]
start_date = "2022-06-16"
end_date = "2022-06-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PGT Reels summer party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgt.reels"]
start_date = "2022-06-16"
end_date = "2022-06-16"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "PGT Reels"
source = "events/uk/pgt_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 234 — Tillen en lifts"
details = """
Deze donderdag 16 juni is het socialles 234. We gaan deze week aan het werk met tillen en lifts in dans, zoals bijvoorbeeld in de polka. Daarnaast - aangezien een uur lang tillen best een uitdaging kan zijn - komen ook twee dansen aan bod: de tarantella en de miserlou.
We gaan gezamenlijk aan de slag met deze dans onder begeleiding van Wim en Leora.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdagavond. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Locatie
We zijn vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten en drinken in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Dansen en corona
De coronamaatregelen zijn geheel losgelaten: er is geen 1,5 meter of mondkapje meer verplicht. Uiteraard staat het je vrij om zelf wel 1,5 meter afstand te houden en een mondkapje te dragen als je dat liever wel doet."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-234-rotterdam-tillen-en-lifts-en-tarantella-en-miserlou/"]
start = "2022-06-16T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab with Duo Roblin-Thebaut"
details = '''
[caption id="attachment_5144" align="alignnone" width="577"] Duo Roblin-Thebaut[/caption]

As usual bandmates in Le Gros Trio over the last decade, Benoit and Lucas are delighted to have you for a dance or two !
Enjoy the vibe with a variety of finest french traditionnal and BalFolk repertoire : Centre-France, Berry, Poitou and of course couple dancings alongside with a few surprises. Energy provided, Fun promised !

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk en kan  op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Er wordt lekkere Iraanse soep geserveerd, voor 6 euro krijg je ook een bordje (de rode linzensoep is vegan). Dus als je direct uit je werk komt, kan je het frietje op 't station overslaan :-)

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door Tiddo!.
20:30 Bal met Tiddo!
21:00 Bal met Duo Roblin-Thebaut
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-7/"]
start = "2022-06-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-16T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Roblin-Thebaut"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Sheffield"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1374395312993511/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538300"]
start = "2022-06-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Sjanté"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.lightmychoir.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1055"]
start_date = "2022-06-17"
end_date = "2022-06-17"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aalst"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Light My Choir"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-06-17"
end_date = "2022-06-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive", "3D", "Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer", "English Contra Dance Band", "Folkus Pocus"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Colin Hume", "Ivan Aitken", "Christine Dodd", "Brian Stanton", "Bernie Culkin", "Neil Stuart"]
price = "£75-£85"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
Parasol
…ein liebgewonnener Name in der Bal Folk Szene mit immer wieder gern gehörten leisen und verträumten Melodien, die uns über die Tanzfläche fliegen lassen. Ihr Spiel mit den Tänzer*innen und die Freude an der Improvisation, machen jeden Auftritt  einzigartig.
Sie bringen traditionelle Melodien aus der Auvergne nebst feder-leichten Eigenkompositionen auf die Bühne und verwandeln jeden Ball in einen warmen Sommertag unter einem bunten Sonnenschirm (Parasol).

Gérard Godon – Accordéon
Louise Legrand – Violine

Programm
17:30-19:30 (sehr empfehlenswert)
Im Tanzworkshop (Schottisch / Scottish Impair / Walzer / ungerader Walzer / Mazurka)
wird auf die entsprechenden Schritte und Figuren, aber auch auf die Haltung und Kommunikation zwischen den Tanzpartnern eingegangen
20:00
Bal Folk (ungerader) Walzer und Schottisch, Mazurka, Bourrée, Chapelloise, Fröhlicher Kreis, …
mit Tanzworkshop: 28 € / 19 € — nur BalFolk: 19 € / 13 €"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabejuni"]
start = "2022-06-17T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
price = "€13-€28"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Luisteren naar elkaar in de dans"
details = """
Als je samen danst dan ben je een dialoog aan het voeren met je lichaam. Maar in een dialoog is het altijd een kwestie van zowel luisteren als praten. In deze workshop gaan we kijken of we wel echt aan het luisteren zijn naar elkaar. Met behulp van een aantal oefeningen gaan we kijken hoeveel we echt luisteren. Graag verzoeken we mensen om indien mogelijk een mobiele telefoon mee te nemen met camera functionaliteit we gaan namelijk ook wat dingen filmen (al deze opnames zullen aan het eind van de workshop worden verwijderd tenzij alle betrokken partijen het er mee eens zijn dat deze bewaard mogen worden). We verwachten ook dat deelnemers minimaal een scottish kunnen dansen (hiermee bedoelen we dat je niet meer hoeft na te denken over de stappen van de dans zelf terwijl je de dans doet) als zowel een leider als volger.

Aanmelden (via contact@balfolkzeist.nl) wordt gewaardeerd maar is niet vereist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/luisteren-naar-elkaar-in-de-dans/"]
start = "2022-06-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1074", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1134701447317046/"]
start = "2022-06-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-17T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aalst"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Roots"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2238296486327200/"]
start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - Norwich"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/496699135379749/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538302"]
start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2022-06-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cock and Bull Band"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Będzie Potańc"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/743091533794191"]
start_date = "2022-06-18"
end_date = "2022-06-18"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête De La Musique"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/zimboumtrad", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1068"]
start_date = "2022-06-18"
end_date = "2022-06-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Rixensart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Zim Boum Trad"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Faultline Frolic"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/faultline-frolic-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/524008485845321/"]
start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2022-06-19T14:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Rosa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Notorious"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$160"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polskarhythmen tanzen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1175974343221189/"]
start = "2022-06-18T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-18T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/713355423013846/"]
start = "2022-06-18T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-18T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1033"]
start = "2022-06-18T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-18T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Schaerbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Anthracite"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzfest im Sommer"
details = "Balfolk and Balkan"
links = ["https://www.wuppertal-live.de/?408173", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5104370899682357/"]
start = "2022-06-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Wuppertal"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Odessa Projekt", "Trio SALUT!"]
price = "€8-€15"
organisation = "Färberei"
source = "events/germany/wuppertal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtic Evening"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1902765240111791/"]
start = "2022-06-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-18T19:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Zingem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lir", "Geronimo"]
price = "€10-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Playford ball"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/pball", "https://www.facebook.com/events/715596719452073/"]
start = "2022-06-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-18T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Small Square Band"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-18-6-22-st-columbas-pont-st/"]
start = "2022-06-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1034"]
start_date = "2022-06-19"
end_date = "2022-06-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hannut"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flic Flac Folk", "Emile & Pauline"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music and Dance Week"
links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/june-week"]
start_date = "2022-06-19"
end_date = "2022-06-25"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spin", "The Dam Beavers", "Fine Companions"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Will Mentor", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$640-$740"
organisation = "Lady of the Lake"
source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette UK Tour - London"
details = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/649508419797894/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538304"]
start = "2022-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Aftershock"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/post-faultline-petaluma-contra/"]
start = "2022-06-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2022-06-19T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Petaluma"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Notorious"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$10-$17"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Minireeks: Dansbeleving (1/2)"
details = '''
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Dansbeleving met Sophie van Grinsven
We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.


Workshopbeschrijving
"Die ene wals van die ene band met die ene danser; dat was echt geweldig!!", dansbeleving is de ervaring die we hebben tijdens het dansen in een zo breed mogelijke zin. Hoe je de muziek ervaart, welke verbinding je met je danspartner hebt, de flow van de dans zelf en hoe alles samenkomt, dit bepaald wat je dansbeleving is. Hoe mooi zou het zijn als we daar invloed op konden uitoefenen? Nou, dat kunnen we dus, en in deze workshop reik ik je de tools aan om ieder dansje tot een feestje te maken!

We gaan aan de slag met muziekinterpretatie, het aanvoelen van muziek en hoe je daar mee omgaat. We gaan ook werken met de karakteristieken van de verschillende (basis) balfolk dansen, wat maakt de wals een wals, waarom is een polka anders terwijl het ook 3 passen zijn? Ook gaan onderzoeken welke elementen voor jou als danser het meeste invloed hebben op je dansbeleving, is dat de muziek? Je danspartner? De ruimte? Je eigen mentale ruimte? Iets anders?


Niveau
Dansers moeten in ieder geval de mazurka, wals, scottisch en polka beheersen. Beheersing van de onregelmatige wals is sterk aanbevolen. Het is een “Dansstage niveau 3-4” workshop.


Over de Docent
Sophie van Grinsven werkt als docent en choreograaf binnen de wereld hedendaagse en improvisatie dansen. Ze heeft veel ervaring met niet alleen hedendaagse dans doceren, maar ook klassiek ballet, ballroom, contactimprovisatie en mime. Ze zet haar uitgebreide achtergrond in om cursisten van alle leeftijden de vele wegen naar Rome te tonen. Met focus op zowel technische waarden als artistieke vrijheid en uitdrukken hoopt ze dansers op te leiden tot breed onderlegde artiesten met het gereedschap om hun eigen stijl te creëren in de dans. Sophie leidt verschillende (improvisatie) dans projecten en streeft ernaar om iedereen een eerlijke kans te geven zich te leren uitdrukken met hun eigen krachten.


Lestijden
Elke workshop is 2.5 uur lang. Het programma:
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.


Locatie & Deurbeleid
De lessen en workshops vinden plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.

De deur van de Moira-zaal mag niet zonder toezicht open blijven staan. Tussen 19:00 en 19:15 staat er dus iemand van de organisatie bij de deur om iedereen binnen te laten. Daarna gaat de deur dicht.

Ben je onverhoopt te laat? Gebruik het 06-nummer bellen dat op de deur hangt (geef ons wel eerst even de tijd om de trap op te lopen ).


Prijzen en Aanmelden
De kosten voor deelname aan deze minireeks is:
Normaaltarief €46,-
Fair-Trade tarief €50,- (Als je de eerlijke prijs wil betalen)
Kortingstarief €38,- (Als je weinig te besteden hebt).

Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Balfolk Utrecht Stempelkaart
Dit seizoen introduceren we de Balfolk Utrecht stempelkaart! Spaar het hele seizoen door stempels en lever je kaart aan het eind in voor korting. Hoe meer workshops je hebt gevolgd, hoe meer korting.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze workshops komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze workshops en danslessen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

(Mocht je benieuwd zijn naar richtlijnen die meer voor de bals (sociale dansavonden) bedoeld zijn, die kun je hier vinden. Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.)


Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar utrecht@balfolk.nl met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansbeleving-1/"]
start = "2022-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650663326789/"]
start = "2022-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-20T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Święto Muzyki"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1035506107369049"]
start_date = "2022-06-21"
end_date = "2022-06-21"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheilas Reels in Ludlow"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/ludlow.htm#D.AU.20220621"]
start_date = "2022-06-21"
end_date = "2022-06-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Ludlow"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sheilas Reels"]
callers = ["Sheila Thackwray"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ein Tanzabend in drei Sätzen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/420468339701131/"]
start = "2022-06-21T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-22T00:00:00+00:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen", "Fritz/Dideriksen/Leben/Hacker", "Stępień/Dideriksen"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/austria/vienna-toni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319018424488/"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=717", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1026", "https://www.facebook.com/events/714609769878932"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-21T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€9-€15"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
details = "Polka and Plinn"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/413569363997076/"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-88"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Club Night contra dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2022-06-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£2.50-£5"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dampier's Round in Sytchampton"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/worcester.htm#D.AF.20220622"]
start_date = "2022-06-22"
end_date = "2022-06-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-19/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/205103517962340/"]
start = "2022-06-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-22T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/950", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1397684190671029"]
start = "2022-06-22T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-23T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.fash.org.uk/SCD%20Contra%20Flyer.pdf"]
start = "2022-06-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 235 — Bourée auvergnate"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 juni is socialles 235 in Rotterdam. De docent deze week zijn Leon en Claudia. Zij gaan met ons aan de slag met de Bourrée Auvergnate (de 'bourrée in drie'), verder op de basis en eventueel een vervolg.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdagavond. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Locatie
We zijn vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten en drinken in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Dansen en corona
De coronamaatregelen zijn geheel losgelaten: er is geen 1,5 meter of mondkapje meer verplicht. Uiteraard staat het je vrij om zelf wel 1,5 meter afstand te houden en een mondkapje te dragen als je dat liever wel doet."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-235-rotterdam-bouree-auvergnate/"]
start = "2022-06-23T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk-festival"]
start = "2022-06-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Mattstedt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wings & Tales", "Geronimo", "Bargainatt", "J.B. Picot", "Maracu", "Aurélien Claranbaux", "Duo Bothe-Molzahn"]
price = "€25-€135"
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1110"]
start_date = "2022-06-24"
end_date = "2022-06-24"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lasne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals et Roses"
links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/"]
start_date = "2022-06-24"
end_date = "2022-06-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florenville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bals et Roses"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella Festival"
details = "Separate tickets available for Saturday evening bal."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/blowzabella-festival-with-guests-les-poufs-a-cordes/", "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-blowzabella-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/558582549321310/"]
start = "2022-06-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-26T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella", "Duo Rivaud-Lacouchie"]
price = "£6-£270"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Festival De La Pouméane"
links = ["https://balistik.jeremiebt.com/poumeane-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1052818818968681/"]
start = "2022-06-24T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Combovin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Le Mange Bal", "DiaTao", "La Chimère", "Eric Thézé", "Nøkkenoc"]
price = "€31-€52"
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rhythmic Variations in Couple Dances"
details = """
We have asked Remi Kesteman (musician from Fahrenheit) to give us a workshop about rhythmic variations in couple dances. Time to go beyond just adding or skipping a step and use different musical constructions in your dances to add more interesting variations. People participating should have a basic grasp of the scottish, mazurka and walz (3 times) to participate.
Note! In this exceptional case signing up is required."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/rhythmic-variations-in-couple-dances/"]
start = "2022-06-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oldafolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1047"]
start = "2022-06-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-24T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"]
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-06-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-24T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-6-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-06-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-06-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-06-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Leigh on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/famous-potatoes-at-leigh-folk-festival/"]
start_date = "2022-06-25"
end_date = "2022-06-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Leigh on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Four Foot Four in Sherborne"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/sherborne.htm#D.AT.20220625"]
start_date = "2022-06-25"
end_date = "2022-06-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Sherborne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Four Foot Four"]
callers = ["Phil Preen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polskarhythmen tanzen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1175974343221189/"]
start = "2022-06-25T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-25T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DenneFeest"
details = "Mooie muziek, fijn dansen en lekker eten in de prachtige bosrijke omgeving van openluchttheater Hoessenbosch."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-3/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/354135493014247/"]
start = "2022-06-25T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-25T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Berghem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Laouen", "Naragonia", "QuiVive"]
price = "€20.50-€45.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bakewell Day of Dance"
links = ["https://www.bakewelldayofdance.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-06-25T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bakewell"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Well Dressed Band"]
price = "£8-£13"
source = "events/uk/bakewell.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "le Bal as Queer as Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1687488328271490/"]
start = "2022-06-25T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Michaud-Guérin", "Duo Bouthillier-Lemoine", "Lange Rivoalen and Lucas Falezan", "Les Zéoles"]
price = "free"
organisation = "As Queer as Folk"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-06-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Home Brew"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/FolkaDonf", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1069"]
start_date = "2022-06-26"
end_date = "2022-06-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Braine-l'Alleud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"]
start_date = "2022-06-26"
end_date = "2022-07-02"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Cruz"
styles = ["ecd", "scd", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Josephine Mini Bal"
links = ["http://www.toituosm.com/whats-on/events/josephine-mini-bal", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/josephine-mini-bal/dunedin"]
start = "2022-06-26T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-06-26T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal #3"
links = ["https://www.folkaddikt.be/en/tickets/2022-06-26-petit-bal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1643157712725563/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1040", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1041"]
start = "2022-06-26T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mr Folxlide", "Geronimo"]
price = "€10-€25"
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Variomatic In 't Smiske"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/variomatic-folkbal-op-zondag", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1038", "https://www.facebook.com/events/747965279695369"]
start = "2022-06-26T15:05:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T16:35:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic"]
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/525838938979288/"]
start = "2022-06-26T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht —  Minireeks: Dansbeleving (2/2)"
details = '''
Balfolk Utrecht presenteert
Dansbeleving met Sophie van Grinsven
Reserveren kan via het eerste evenement

Deze avond is deel 2 van de minireeks "Partnering ".
Je kunt alle informatie hier vinden: https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/partnering-1

Heb je vragen? Mail naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansbeleving-2/"]
start = "2022-06-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/888"]
start = "2022-06-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-27T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier: Practica With Feedback (level 4 - 8)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/890"]
start = "2022-06-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/893"]
start = "2022-06-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-28T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319041757819/"]
start = "2022-06-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours de Danse Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours-classes/folktrad-renipont/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/659664758579473", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/936"]
start = "2022-06-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3155769291308552"]
start = "2022-06-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-28T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banjacs in Sytchampton"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/worcester.htm#D.AF.20220629"]
start_date = "2022-06-29"
end_date = "2022-06-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Paul Andrews"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/714738819957504/714738829957503/"]
start = "2022-06-29T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atelier de danses trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/543438497334226/543438514000891/"]
start = "2022-06-29T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-29T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Boussac"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Duo Eva"
source = "events/france/boussac.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/896"]
start = "2022-06-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-29T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/895"]
start = "2022-06-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1054"]
start = "2022-06-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sjwoeng"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/704911657288363/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-06-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-06-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà 2022"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2022", "https://www.facebook.com/Danserla"]
start_date = "2022-06-30"
end_date = "2022-07-03"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy", "Gilles le Bigot & Stephane Morvan", "Duo Artense", "Duo Dhoore-Geerinck", "Hidrae", "Duo Laloy-Letron", "La Sauterelle", "ba.fnu", "Wouter en de Draak Trio", "B-Key", "Faya Gur", "Anke", "N.N."]
price = "€35-€99"
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 236 — Rondeau &c."
details = """
Deze donderdag 30 juni is socialles 236. Docent deze week is Rick. Deze week gaan we aan de slag met onder andere de rondeau en chaîne, kost-ar-choad, plinn en nog meer andere snelle-pasjes-dansjes.

Programma
Het programma:
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdagavond. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Locatie
We zijn vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken.
Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-236-rotterdam-rondeau-en-andere-snelle-pasjes-dansjes/"]
start = "2022-06-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/892"]
start = "2022-06-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-30T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/891"]
start = "2022-06-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-06-30T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hosepipe Band in Ipswich"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/358697976375907/"]
start_date = "2022-07-01"
end_date = "2022-07-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Ipswich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hosepipe Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mitchell and Vincent in Taunton"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5561973367192709"]
start_date = "2022-07-01"
end_date = "2022-07-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Taunton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mitchell and Vincent"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jolieke's Bal"
details = """
Jolieke's Bal met Wim te Groen en Hilde van Belle, Ter gelegenheid van mijn 25ste verjaardag organiseer ik mijn eerste bal. Het zal plaatsvinden in “wereldstad” Geleen, in een zaal met (pas opgeschuurde) houten vloer 😊 De muziek wordt verzorgd door Hilde van Belle en Wim te Groen. Beide zowel solo als in duo zullen spelen.

De locatie ligt op 15 minuten lopen vanaf station Geleen-Lutterade. Er gaat ook een bus vanaf station Sittard die je voor de deur afzet; bus 38 halte Bloemenmarkt. Kom je met de auto? Dan is er schuin tegenover ’t Volkshoes een grote parkeerplaats waar je kunt parkeren.

Tijdens het bal zullen we rondgaan met de hoed voor een vrije bijdrage, onze suggestie is 15 euro. Je bijdrage gaat rechtstreeks naar de muzikanten.

Reserveren wordt op prijs gesteld en kan via deze pagina.

Programma
18:30 Deuren open
19:00 Initiatie door Balfolk Express
20:00 Bal met Hilde van Belle
21:00 Bal met Hilde van Belle en Wim te Groen in duo
22:00 Bal met Wim te Groen
22:45 Sessie/Balfolk DJ

Tot dan!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/joliekes-bal-met-wim-te-groen-en-hilde-van-belle/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/435629391731150/"]
start = "2022-07-01T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-02T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim te Groen", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Folk Ball And Dance Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D724%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1056"]
start = "2022-07-01T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-3/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/914"]
start = "2022-07-01T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-02T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amano", "Les Kickeuses"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Week-end Accordéon"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.smitlap.fr/#Dates", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1070"]
start = "2022-07-01T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-02T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antoing"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Smitlap"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Smitlap"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Duo Bottasso – Bal folk!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/401910305236845/", "https://batavierhuis.stager.nl/web/tickets/111193562"]
start = "2022-07-01T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bottasso"]
price = "€10-€15.90"
organisation = "Duo Bottasso"
source = "events/netherlands/batavierhuis.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://edinburghceilidhclub.com/events/?event_id1=661"]
start = "2022-07-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Teannaich"]
price = "£13"
organisation = "Edinburgh Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-1-7-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-07-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rose & Castle Morris Weekend Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.banter.band/gigs/?event_id=200"]
start_date = "2022-07-02"
end_date = "2022-07-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Towcester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Sheffield with Contrasaurus"
details = "This special one-off event is being organised by Contrasaurus in partnership with our friends at Sheffield Scratch Contra."
links = ["https://www.contrasaurus.com/super-special-contra-dance-in-sheffield-2-july-2022.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/624541988872392/"]
start_date = "2022-07-02"
end_date = "2022-07-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer School: Bourrées @ AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://akdt.be/en/stages/2022/bourrees/", "https://youtu.be/9uWLn8vwEpI", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/937", "https://www.facebook.com/events/623104472242806/"]
start = "2022-07-02T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-09T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "AKDT"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal and workshop"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2022_07_02/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1076", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1077", "https://www.facebook.com/events/664408152003415", "https://www.facebook.com/events/527747478959458/"]
start = "2022-07-02T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-03T02:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pilartz-Gielen", "Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Neige(m)Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://forms.gle/dib1tN2ajy4ySQiS6", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/972", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5061404353975271/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/695165071695888/"]
start = "2022-07-02T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-03T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neigem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt", "Loogaroo", "EmBRUN", "Viorel"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "NeigemFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intensive Folk Dance Summer School @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D662%26reset%3D1", "https://www.facebook.com/events/724362768966575", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1115"]
start = "2022-07-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-09T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folks Tanz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/356477273007977/", "https://eveeno.com/312180677"]
start = "2022-07-02T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-03T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Munich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Trad & Bordun"
source = "events/germany/munich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/924"]
start_date = "2022-07-03"
end_date = "2022-07-03"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Bal"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht presents
Bal with Geronimo, Viorel en Snaarmaarwaar
Our previous ball sold out quite early. You can book via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/16qNSmuvB6KHAozC7.

Do you remember the good old days when there were balls in the Moira? Where we did cozy dances to good music with nice people. We have good news! We are back after a number of long years with two balls this fall and with no less than 3 great bands! And, if you've never danced at the Moira, now is the perfect time to build great memories.

There is a workshop before the ball, the teacher and subject we will announce later.


Programm
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – End of Workshop
15:30 – Walk-in for the ball
16:00 – Geronim0
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Viorel
20:15 – Short break
20:30 – Snaarmaarwaar
22:00 – End of the ball and Session.


Bands
We have no less than three following bands for you at this ball:

Geronimo .

Viorel .

Snaarmaarwaar . You can read more about them by clicking on their names, or you can listen to them below. Special thanks to Frisse Folk for the recording.
https://youtu.be/DDWK6zvgF0s


Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall.


Reservation, Prices and Conditions
You reserve a ticket for the ball, ball + workshop, or workshop. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. For reservations, prices and conditions see Google Forms: https://forms.gle/16qNSmuvB6KHAozC7.

NB! You pay cash  at the door which rate you want to pay. Later in the evening, the cash register moves to the bar. If you want to pay more than the fair-trade to sponsor the artists and us, all help is welcome. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)


Food and Drinks
There's a Potluck. Everyone brings food, which we then share with all of us. We ensure that there are a number of tables with labels: vegetarian, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Since there are balfolkers with allergies (nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etc.), we recommend adding an ingredients list to your food.

Bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoons, these are not available in the Moira. And, it's nice if you clean up and / or throw away your own waste after the potluck. We provide a number of garbage cans.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.


Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal2workshop/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201104267324836/"]
start = "2022-07-03T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Viorel", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€14-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Week-end Accordéon"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1071"]
start = "2022-07-03T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-03T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antoing"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Grenon-Larive"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/540262634237143/", "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balfolk-dance-workshop-tickets-367548446297"]
start = "2022-07-03T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2022-07-09T20:00:00+03:00"
country = "Iraq"
city = "Erbil"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Institut Français à Erbil"
source = "events/iraq/erbil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2022-07-04"
end_date = "2022-07-10"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian", "irish-set", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing Lochem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/647650646660124/"]
start = "2022-07-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/dancing_bodies.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Festival Balalalune 2022"
links = ["http://balistik.jeremiebt.com/balalalune-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/530197032115480/"]
start_date = "2022-07-05"
end_date = "2022-07-10"
country = "France"
city = "Saint Maurice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cabanes", "Soluna", "Duo Michaud-Guérin", "Kaz Kan Zie", "Mara Des Bois", "Eva Parmenter", "Valsaviris", "Folksy Groove", "Plume", "Amzéom", "Dekolaz", "La Chimère", "Escale Ordinaire", "La Roulotte", "Rhizottome", "La Sylva", "La Mêche"]
price = "€69-€156"
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319058424484/"]
start = "2022-07-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
details = "Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/413569367330409/"]
start = "2022-07-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-05T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1107"]
start_date = "2022-07-06"
end_date = "2022-07-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1060", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1148143092693026"]
start = "2022-07-06T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-07T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PaT welcomes Dave Shepherd"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1135819870297031/"]
start = "2022-07-06T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rudolstadt Festival"
links = ["https://www.rudolstadt-festival.de/"]
start_date = "2022-07-07"
end_date = "2022-07-10"
country = "Germany"
city = "Rudolstadt"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons", "Folk My Life!", "Kerno-Buisson", "Kreuz & Square", "Kud Hž Varaždin", "Token Women"]
organisation = "Rudolstadt Festival"
source = "events/germany/rudolstadt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 237 — Ceilidh"
details = """
Deze donderdag 7 juli is het socialles 237. Deze laatste socialles in het seizoen draait het om samen dansen en plezier maken. Deze keer met net even iets andere dansen dan we gewend zijn: we maken een uitstapje naar de Ceilidh-dansen uit voornamelijk Schotland, onder begeleiding van René. 

Let op: dit is de laatste socialles van het seizoen 2021-2022, er is hierna zomerstop tot begin september.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
22.00: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cd-muziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 16.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee

Locatie
We zijn vanaf begin 2022 verhuisd naar een nieuwe locatie. Je kunt ons vanaf nu vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten en drinken in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-237-rotterdam-uitstapje-naar-ceilidh/"]
start = "2022-07-07T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Priddy Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.priddyfolk.org/", "http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2022-07-08"
end_date = "2022-07-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Priddy"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bristol Ceilidh Quartet", "Confluence"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
organisation = "Priddy Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/priddy.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ely Folk Festival"
links = ["https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/dance-the-nights-away/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/321086556675490/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235868450493687/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/635486050846096/"]
start = "2022-07-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-10T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Steamchicken", "Frog on a Bike", "Harbour Lights Band"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies", "Oliver Simons", "Pam Ross"]
price = "£38-£120"
organisation = "Ely Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/ely.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paradiso Folkbal Intiem"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1075", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1487142805036206/"]
start = "2022-07-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-08T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bassevelde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Diatocello"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D733%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1097", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1026262528022999"]
start = "2022-07-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/573996414174206/"]
start = "2022-07-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-07-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-08T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-8-7-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-07-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7MAI4M6qGxqDTzNAAzeAmcJU1Vwj8mK5MKHZDzucobwUWcA/viewform", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1101"]
start_date = "2022-07-09"
end_date = "2022-07-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Hot Griselda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Volcaniques"
links = ["htps://brayauds.fr/les-volcaniques/volcaniques-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1633692220341260/"]
start = "2022-07-09T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-13T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Riom"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€40-€519"
organisation = "Brayauds"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ZaanFolk Festival 2022"
details = """
Susanne Greuter en Balfolk Amsterdam verzorgen een workshop balfolk (eigentijdse manier van volksdansen). Haak in! De dansen worden kort uitgelegd en met live-muziek begeleid door PFM.
Aansluitend op de dansinstructie speelt het trio PFM een set, waarop zeker niet stilgestaan hoeft te worden.

Sinds 2020 speelt PFM balfolk. De drie bèta’s Frans (natuurkunde), Maurits (lucht en ruimtevaart techniek) en Pieter (elektrotechniek) houden hun formules uiteraard geheim. Herkenbare ingrediënten zijn klarinet, viool, gitaar en trekzak. Met als resultaat een knallend en vonkend muzikaal bal.

Om 13:00 instructie door Balfolk Amsterdam

Om 14:00 speelt PFM! een lekkere set balfolk muziek."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zaanfolk-festival-2022/", "https://www.zaanfolk.nl/balfolk-workshop-live-balfolk-door-pfm/"]
start = "2022-07-09T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-09T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wormerveer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bastille Bal"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-07-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Adam Hughes and Nozzy"
details = "Contra dance with Adam Hughes calling and Nozzy playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/528154965759979/"]
start = "2022-07-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule at Isis Farmhouse"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/500558735027174/"]
start = "2022-07-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-07-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-10T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Emily & The Simons"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/wp/", "http://emilyandthesimons.com/#tour-dates", "https://www.facebook.com/events/532399781844680/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/409905114230788/"]
start = "2022-07-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Emily & The Simons"
links = ["http://emilyandthesimons.com/#tour-dates"]
start = "2022-07-11T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hainichen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "JohannesHof"
source = "events/germany/hainichen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D742%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1114", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441779602985520"]
start = "2022-07-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319061757817/"]
start = "2022-07-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sommertanz"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/Flyer_EmilyandtheSimons_2022.pdf", "https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html", "http://emilyandthesimons.com/#tour-dates"]
start = "2022-07-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€5-€7.50"
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk before Blues Exchange"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/459813985597841/"]
start = "2022-07-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-13T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Son Continu"
links = ["http://www.lesoncontinu.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/609694407115906/"]
start_date = "2022-07-14"
end_date = "2022-07-17"
country = "France"
city = "Lourouer Saint Laurent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ma Petite", "Söndörgő", "Calum Stewart Trio", "Germán Díaz", "Lionel Suarez / André Minvielle", "Groove Factory", "Lena Jonsson", "Turfu", "Cam&Léo", "Sylvain Giro et le Chant de la Griffe", "La Machine", "Renaud Garcia-Fons", "Artús", "KKC Orchestra & CPC", "CentralBal", "Jérémie Congrega & Friends", "Duo Meunier-Buteau", "Duo Michaud-Guérin", "Radio Tutti & the Barilla Sisters", "Poolidor", "Trencadit", "La Croix Feuillée"]
price = "€60-€75"
organisation = "Le Son Continu"
source = "events/france/lsc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gate to Southwell Festival"
links = ["https://www.gtsf.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-07-14"
end_date = "2022-07-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Southwell"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rum Ram Ruff", "Blackbeard's Tea Party", "Filkin's Ensemble"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bastille Day Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02nAbnnopZX1S11NVzfNZ7KYp4ZA3hVWdt3ShoFm9M79QRbvQWgc6knzfuzZrV3qb2l"]
start = "2022-07-14T19:30:00+12:00"
end = "2022-07-14T22:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les NoctamBals"
links = ["https://www.lesnoctambals.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2990002821249666/"]
start = "2022-07-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-17T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Guingamp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "NoctamBals"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = """
Emily & the Simons sind ein anglo-belgisches Balfolk-Trio. Im Mittelpunkt ihrer Musik stehen Emilys Kompositionen, die sich von den Begegnungen im Leben und der Energie auf der Tanzfläche inspirieren lassen. Ihr Stil ist sehr ausdrucksstark,voller Improvisation, Leidenschaft, Zärtlichkeit und Verspieltheit. Mit einem breiten Repertoire, das von exquisiten, sinnlichen Mazurken bis zu fröhlichen, treibenden Bourrées reicht, regt ihre Musik die Fantasie an, bewegt die Füße und hebt den Geist.
 
Emily Bowden (UK): Violine
Simon Dumpleton (UK): Chromatisches Akkordeon
Simon Laffineur (BE): Gitarre
 
Website der Band
Album „Firelight“ hören
Video „Rowan Tree Scottishe“ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT9ShJoKz54 )
 
weitere Informationen:
18:30 Uhr – Crashkurs Balfolk für Einsteiger*innen
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 14 Euro, ermäßigt 8 Euro (Workshop inkl.)
Bitte macht vor der Veranstaltung einen Corona-Selbsttest und kommt bei Erkältungssymptomen jeglicher Art nicht zum Tanzen."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/e2shds", "https://hausdersinne-berlin.de/event/balfolktanz-live-mit-emily-and-the-simons/", "http://emilyandthesimons.com/#tour-dates"]
start = "2022-07-14T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€8-€14"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/583032589779713/"]
start = "2022-07-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waltzing with Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4329", "https://www.facebook.com/events/846021836775713/"]
start = "2022-07-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "422 in Rothbury"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1098827/ceilidh-with-422"]
start_date = "2022-07-15"
end_date = "2022-07-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Rothbury"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["422"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Emily & The Simons"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/14-juli-2022-emily-and-the-simons-uk-be", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1346430239178864/"]
start = "2022-07-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal at Gentse Feesten"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/789635375342552/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1012", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/984"]
start = "2022-07-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-17T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Sanseveria", "Phlox", "Geronimo"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "River Rendezvous"
links = ["https://riverrendezvous.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/656454182128444/"]
start = "2022-07-15T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2022-07-17T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Coshocton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Mean Lids"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Terry Doyle", "Carol Kopp"]
price = "$95-$171.50"
organisation = "Northeast Ohio Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/ohio.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skillywidden in Calstock"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7815387325198900"]
start_date = "2022-07-16"
end_date = "2022-07-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Calstock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skillywidden"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stage d'été Folk & Tango"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=704", "https://www.facebook.com/events/501341451600172/"]
start = "2022-07-16T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-21T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Marsaz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zomersessiebal Zuid-Holland"
details = """
Voetjes van de vloer op onze fijne stek in Rotterdam, tijdens het zomer-sessiebal in Cuartito Azul, waarbij we gezamenlijk het seizoen sociallessen af sluiten.

De band die voor ons komt spelen is een trio muzikanten, bestaand uit Geert, spelend op onder andere doedelzak, Gilbert op trekharmonica en Marieke op viool, een bijzondere gelegenheidsformatie speciaal voor dit sessiebal in het leven geroepen.

En, natuurlijk, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent is er ook weer ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee!

Programma
17.00 - 18.00: Picknick
18.00 - 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 - 20.30: Bal!
20.30 - 22.30: Sessie

We vinden het fijn als je even laat weten dat je komt, dus vergeet niet te reserveren.

Sessie
De sessie is vrij voor alle muzikanten om bij aan te sluiten, vergeet dus niet je muziekinstrument(en) mee te nemen. Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen.

Picknick
De picknick wordt door de bezoekers zelf geregeld: ieder neemt voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen wat lekkers te eten mee en dat wordt op één grote tafel neergezet, waarbij iedereen iets kan pakken. Wij zorgen voor kannen water. Vergeet niet je eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen (en ook weer terug mee naar huis te nemen). Bij Cuartito Azul kan afgewassen worden, dus plastic bordjes en bestek zijn niet per se nodig.

Prijs
De toegang tot het bal inclusief picknick, dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zomersessiebal-zuid-holland/"]
start = "2022-07-16T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-16T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Geert-Gilbert-Marieke"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Łazarski | 2"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5611103852235521/"]
start = "2022-07-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-16T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hexham Village Band in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1487858/ceilidh-with-the-hexham-village-band"]
start_date = "2022-07-17"
end_date = "2022-07-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hexham Village Band"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French outdoor session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/564856581688201/"]
start = "2022-07-17T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Cam-French"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1898969916965752/"]
start = "2022-07-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-17T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319028424487/"]
start = "2022-07-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D744%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1116", "https://www.facebook.com/events/407916614697438/415689580586808"]
start = "2022-07-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Wilderness balfolk lesson"
details = "Rondeau and Maraichine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/413569357330410/"]
start = "2022-07-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-19T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8"
organisation = "London Folk Wilderness"
source = "events/uk/folk_wilderness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "III Potańcówka na Cygance // Cucimy Cygankę"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1368669916974255"]
start = "2022-07-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-21T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Po Staremu"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal at Gentse Feesten"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/789635375342552/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/986"]
start = "2022-07-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-21T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic", "Broes"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk before Balfolk summer weekend Warsaw"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5203268343124644/"]
start = "2022-07-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-20T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warwick Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-07-21"
end_date = "2022-07-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Relentless", "Peeping Tom", "Vertical Expression", "Whapweasel"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
price = "£83-£166"
organisation = "Warwick Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/warwick.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "POKtańcówka & warsztaty & koncert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/401216308716396/401216312049729/"]
start = "2022-07-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-24T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Białystok"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wowakin Trio", "Kapela Dejcie Pozór", "Smetonos Usai"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Podlaski Instytut Kultury"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/583032599779712/"]
start = "2022-07-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de l'Europe (Gennetines)"
links = ["https://www.gennetines.org/2021/12/grand-bal-de-leurope-2022/"]
start_date = "2022-07-22"
end_date = "2022-08-05"
country = "France"
city = "Gennetines"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Association Européenne des Amoureux de Danses Traditionnelles"
source = "events/france/gennetines.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bridport Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.bridportfolkfestival.com/social-dance.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3163196717226543/"]
start_date = "2022-07-22"
end_date = "2022-07-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Bridport"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["No Strings Attached", "Casterbridge Band", "Confluence"]
organisation = "Bridport Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/bridport.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk summer weekend"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEVhIMASK77TC0l1QkPQhaVr-AXyyf5n9D1dznR9d_gYti2Q/viewform", "https://www.facebook.com/events/402766374760784/"]
start = "2022-07-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-24T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Hartwin Dhoore", "Viorel"]
price = "95 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Muzyka za miedzę. Charity concert for Ukraine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/756344132276061/"]
start = "2022-07-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-22T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dola", "Daj Ognia", "Trio G3"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Red Shed in Exeter"
links = ["http://www.johnculf.co.uk/hfolk/ceilidhs.htm", "https://www.list.co.uk/event/1881091-barn-dance-fundraiser-organicarts/"]
start_date = "2022-07-23"
end_date = "2022-07-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Red Shed"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Łazarski | 3"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/707701117251044/"]
start = "2022-07-23T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-23T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk à La Salle Dublin"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1049", "https://www.facebook.com/events/587573312646425/"]
start = "2022-07-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-23T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1593372104382882/"]
start = "2022-07-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Tonic"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fundraiser ceilidh"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/collaborationmalthousepassagebordeweyyoungsetemupjoe-8ab022.php", "http://mister.red/dance/upton_upon_severn.htm#D.AV.20220723"]
start = "2022-07-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Upton upon Severn"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Malthouse Passage", "Bordewey & Young", "Set 'Em Up Joe"]
callers = ["Richard Hannah"]
price = "₤10-€12"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/FolkaDonf", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1072"]
start_date = "2022-07-24"
end_date = "2022-07-24"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nivelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ischia Folk 2022"
links = ["https://www.artefolk.it/2018/07/ischia-folk/"]
start_date = "2022-07-24"
end_date = "2022-07-31"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ischia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Artefolk"
source = "events/italy/artefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal at Gentse Feesten"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/789635375342552/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/987", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1108"]
start = "2022-07-24T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-24T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques", "Duo Golder-Fahy"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1898969920299085/"]
start = "2022-07-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-24T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319031757820/"]
start = "2022-07-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/523212696156639/"]
start = "2022-07-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Basaltiques"
links = ["https://cdmdt43.com/ledition-2022-en-un-coup-doeil/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/355891756471008/"]
start = "2022-07-27T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-31T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Puy-en-Velay"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["CentralBal", "Duo Fermé-Exibard", "Planèze", "Los Cinc Jaus", "Barilla Sisters", "Biais", "Pelos Baug", "Duo Rivaud-Lacouchie", "La Machine", "Traucaneù"]
organisation = "CDMDT43"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D746%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1123", "https://www.facebook.com/events/407916614697438/415689587253474"]
start = "2022-07-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/824693575180007/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-07-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/583032603113045/"]
start = "2022-07-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-07-29"
end_date = "2022-08-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus", "Nozzy", "Belshazzar's Feast", "Mollie & Richard", "Will Allen", "De Små Grå", "Joshua Rowe", "CentralBal", "Kirkophany", "Cock and Bull Band", "Melrose Ceilidh Band", "Urban Folk Theory", "Diatonics", "Out of Hand", "Threepenny Bit", "Lasair", "Jigfoot", "Bosun Higgs", "Random", "Mrs Midnight's", "Frog on a Bike", "The Barber Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons", "Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Daisy Black", "Jake Wood", "Rhi Davies", "Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£64-£340"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-29-7-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-07-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-07-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête des Chavans"
links = ["https://lachavannee.com/wp/2022/07/fete-des-chavans-programme-2022/"]
start = "2022-07-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Château-sur-Allier"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chaï", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen", "CentralBal"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "La Chavanne"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1130"]
start = "2022-07-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-30T19:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Funky Folk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1080"]
start = "2022-07-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nivelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Josephine Mini Bal"
links = ["http://www.toituosm.com/whats-on/events/josephine-mini-bal", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/josephine-mini-bal/dunedin"]
start = "2022-07-31T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-07-31T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rosentanz"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start = "2022-07-31T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-07-31T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Monsieur Circulaire"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof3-Folk"
links = []
start = "2022-08-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
cancelled = true
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof1-Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/934957784088630/"]
start = "2022-08-02T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-02T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319021757821/"]
start = "2022-08-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D747%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1124", "https://www.facebook.com/events/407916614697438/415689583920141"]
start = "2022-08-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Club Night"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm"]
start = "2022-08-03T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3-£4"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1109"]
start_date = "2022-08-04"
end_date = "2022-08-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nebel"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tańce ceili w plenerze"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1141061179959451/"]
start = "2022-08-04T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-04T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["ceili"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "25 PLN"
organisation = "EtnoBalans"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/583032576446381/"]
start = "2022-08-04T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-08-05"
end_date = "2022-08-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Cock and Bull Band"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£64-£340"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-5-8-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-08-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dartmoor Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk/", "https://www.banter.band/gigs/?event_id=203"]
start_date = "2022-08-06"
end_date = "2022-08-06"
country = "UK"
city = "South Zeal"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Dartmoor Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina in Prague"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1092738448120122/"]
start = "2022-08-06T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-07T05:38:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ceciliafolk.be/en/shows/bal-pipaix/", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1065"]
start_date = "2022-08-07"
end_date = "2022-08-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Pipaix"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cecilia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.ellezelles.com/ecomusee/moisson.html", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1127"]
start_date = "2022-08-07"
end_date = "2022-08-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ellezelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["E Saquant Bèyaus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance S'More"
links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore"]
start_date = "2022-08-07"
end_date = "2022-08-13"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay", "Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg"]
callers = ["Susan Michaels", "Abigail Hobart"]
price = "$450-$900"
organisation = "Lady of the Lake"
source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk aux Rendez-Vous du Château"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://lesrendezvousduchateau.be/index.php/events/dimanche-en-musique/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.trois-quatre.art/accueil", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1134", "https://www.facebook.com/events/615165150039394/"]
start = "2022-08-07T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-07T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Walhain"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3..4"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Rendez-Vous du Château"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336318991757824/"]
start = "2022-08-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D748%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1125", "https://www.facebook.com/events/407916614697438/415689590586807"]
start = "2022-08-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tańce ceili w plenerze"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1141061183292784/"]
start = "2022-08-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-11T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["ceili"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "25 PLN"
organisation = "EtnoBalans"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1117"]
start = "2022-08-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Broes"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance the Bay"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"]
start_date = "2022-08-12"
end_date = "2022-08-14"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Syncopaths", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$30-$175"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3e Vuurbal"
details = """
3e VUURBAL

Wil jij een avondje lekker Balfolk dansen op live muziek? Dan mag je de derde editie van Vuurbal op vrijdag 12 augustus niet missen!

WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
Op deze zomerse avond treden Achterband en Wouter Kuyper op in de tuin van Woongemeenschap De Vuurplaats. Er is een sessie achteraf. Voor het bal maken we een vuurtje.
18:00 Vuurtje
19:00 Optreden Achterband
20:00 Optreden Wouter Kuyper
21:30 Sessie

TOEGANG
Toegang is op basis van donatie. Onze suggestie is een donatie van 5 euro voor de huur van de bands. Wil je een donatie doen? Dat kan ter plekke bij het bal.
Er is plek voor zo'n 40 dansers.
Aanmelden kan door een mail te sturen naar Marieke (zie hierboven bij Contact). Je krijgt dan een bevestiging of er nog plek is.

DE BANDS
- Achterband: Achterband bestaat uit het duo Arthur van Bottenburg en Marieke Rensen. Arthur speelt al een aantal jaar op de trekzak en Marieke op de draailier.
- Wouter Kuyper: Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak. Website: www.wouterkuyper.nl

LOCATIE DE VUURPLAATS OP LOOPAFSTAND VAN BUSHALTE HEERHUGOWAARD, BUTTERHUIZEN
Het Vuurbal is in de mooie tuin van De Vuurplaats. De Vuurplaats is een woongemeenschap waar mens- en milieuvriendelijk wonen centraal staat.

Het adres is:
De Vuurplaats
Keizerfazant 46
1704 WL Heerhugowaard

Reissuggesties:
TREIN/BUS: Neem de trein naar station Alkmaar en vanaf daar bus 160 naar bushalte Heerhugowaard, Butterhuizen. Loop vanaf daar naar de Vuurplaats.
TREIN/OV-FIETS: Neem de trein naar station Heerhugowaard en neem vanaf daar de OV-fiets richting De Vuurplaats.
AUTO: Rijdt met de auto naar Keizerfazant 46 in Heerhugowaard. Er is voldoende parkeerplek rondom het gebouw."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/3e-vuurbal-met-achterband-en-wouter-kuyper/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/537700231333825/"]
start = "2022-08-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-12T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Heerhugowaard"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Achterband", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1061", "https://www.facebook.com/events/582089900191483"]
start = "2022-08-12T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-12-8-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-08-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "White Horse Folk Festival Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk/", "https://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/whats-on/"]
start_date = "2022-08-13"
end_date = "2022-08-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melobo"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "₤5-₤10"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Benenwerk - Ballroom Brugeoise"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.benenwerk.be/2022/folkbal_stage_nl.php", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1066"]
start = "2022-08-13T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-14T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laoun Duo", "Viorel", "Phlox Kwartet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkwoodsreünie"
details = """
In 2012 werd de (voorlopig?) laatste editie van het Folkwoodsfestival in Eindhoven georganiseerd. Om daarop terug te kijken houden we een gezellige middag in het mooie Philips van Lenneppark met fijne muziek. Er wordt onder andere gespeeld door Paracetamol, Wouter Kuyper en het duo Swinco (Gregor Swinkels & David Cornelissen, oftewel een halve Avendans).

Er is horeca aanwezig, eigen eten/drinken meebrengen voor een picknick is een goed alternatief.

Gratis toegankelijk, een bijdrage voor de muzikanten wordt zeer op prijs gesteld."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkwoodsreunie/"]
start = "2022-08-14T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-14T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol", "Swinco", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-08-14T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-14T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ferragosto Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1638839719826989/"]
start = "2022-08-15T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Slovenia"
city = "Komen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/slovenia/komen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319045091152/"]
start = "2022-08-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica En Plein Air"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D749%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1126", "https://www.facebook.com/events/407916614697438/415689577253475"]
start = "2022-08-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Andanças"
links = ["http://www.andancas.net/site/en/homepage/"]
start_date = "2022-08-18"
end_date = "2022-08-21"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Campinho"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€80-€100"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/andancas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1131"]
start_date = "2022-08-18"
end_date = "2022-08-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Follia"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tańce ceili w plenerze"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1141061186626117/"]
start = "2022-08-18T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-18T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["ceili"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "25 PLN"
organisation = "EtnoBalans"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Initiation Puis Bal Jusque 22h30"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.etey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1144"]
start = "2022-08-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-18T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Follia"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://lesateliersdelaccordeon.be/agenda/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1139"]
start_date = "2022-08-19"
end_date = "2022-08-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Chimay"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkEast"
links = ["https://folkeast.co.uk/", "https://www.reverbnation.com/show/25514222", "http://www.blackbeardsteaparty.com/gigs/"]
start_date = "2022-08-19"
end_date = "2022-08-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Little Glemham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Dulcimer Duo", "Blackbeard's Tea Party"]
organisation = "FolkEast"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D745%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1121", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1187072525178696"]
start = "2022-08-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-19-8-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-08-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://laspirale.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1135"]
start_date = "2022-08-20"
end_date = "2022-08-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Natoye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accordance"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Threepenny Bit in Wareham"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103471797-threepenny-bit-at-purbeck-valley-farmhouse"]
start_date = "2022-08-20"
end_date = "2022-08-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Wareham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-08-20"
end_date = "2022-08-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Relentless", "Oxford NAGS", "Banter", "Fiddler's Elbow", "Out of Hand", "Token Women", "Jo Freya and Fi Fraser", "Melrose Ceilidh Band", "Peeping Tom", "Bearded Dragons", "Ali & Mollie", "Purcell's Polyphonic Party", "Stray Chords", "Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Phil Bassindale", "Barry Goodman", "Cate Haynes", "Patrick Rose", "Martyn Harvey", "Rhodri Davies", "Colin Hume", "Bob Morgan", "Lynne Render", "Dave Turner"]
price = "£50-£286"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Velodroom Zomerbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1119", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1133", "https://www.facebook.com/events/414079610677883", "https://www.facebook.com/events/359686619512058"]
start = "2022-08-20T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin", "Airboxes"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Buitenbal Harfsen"
details = """
Gezellig en kleinschalig buitenbal met Wouter Kuyper.

Gezamenlijk eten en bijkletsen, bijvoorbeeld met Monique en Paul die dan ook weer even in het land zijn. Het is de bedoeling dat iedereen die hieraan deelneemt iets te eten of te drinken meebrengt.

18:00 inloop en picknick
19:30 instructie Balfolk (geen danservaring nodig!)
20:00 start bal met muzikale begeleiding door Wouter Kuyper en aansluitend informele sessie

>> Neem dus je instrument mee!

Muzikantenbijdrage: € 10,-

Vooraf aanmelden bij Cathie Hoek:
cathie@mhjhoek.com  of 06 - 19188351"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/buitenbal-harfsen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/561074798807337/"]
start = "2022-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Harfsen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cannings Court French and Breton Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1030532541184614/"]
start = "2022-08-20T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-21T12:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sunday Jam", "Roofed With Tigers Duo", "Fell"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Cannings Court"
source = "events/uk/cannings_court.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.boreasfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1118"]
start_date = "2022-08-21"
end_date = "2022-08-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nieuwmunster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boreas"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/611486103870214/"]
start = "2022-08-21T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-21T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk On Stage"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stagegooik.be/folkonstage/", "https://www.ceciliafolk.be/en/shows/bal-stage-gooik/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1102", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1103", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1104", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1105", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1106", "https://www.facebook.com/events/352045587035578/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/699933834630225/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/431835238949451/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1357378291419410/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1178740486259247/"]
start = "2022-08-21T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-25T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Aérokorda", "Cecilia", "BA1", "Threo", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336318995091157/"]
start = "2022-08-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk Au CBO"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1098", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5008758465839401/"]
start = "2022-08-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-23T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://boombalfestival.be/home", "https://www.facebook.com/events/314280280726406/"]
start_date = "2022-08-25"
end_date = "2022-08-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ba.fnu", "Beat Bouet Trio", "Broes", "Cam&Léo", "Ciac Boum", "ClaïS", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Duo Montanaro-Cavez", "Duo Dhoore-Geerinck", "Duo Gestrikt", "Duo Nello", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen", "EmBRUN", "Koriander", "La Bachule", "La Valise", "Le Grand Barouf", "Les Bottines Artistiques", "Loogaroo", "Naragonia", "Phlox", "Rémi Geffroy", "Sanseveria", "Thalas", "Tiennet Simonnin", "Tralala Lovers", "Trio Thézé-Vandenabeele", "Triple-X", "Variomatic"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tańce ceili w plenerze"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1141061176626118/"]
start = "2022-08-25T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-25T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["ceili"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "25 PLN"
organisation = "EtnoBalans"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof 3-Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/747975899594409/"]
start = "2022-08-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-25T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1132"]
start = "2022-08-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique", "La Réveilleuse"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1136"]
start_date = "2022-08-26"
end_date = "2022-08-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malmedy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Rawette"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Threepenny Bit in Shrewsbury"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103561146-threepenny-bit-at-west-midlands-showground-shrewsbury-united-kingdom"]
start_date = "2022-08-26"
end_date = "2022-08-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Towersey Festival"
links = ["https://www.towerseyfestival.com/"]
start_date = "2022-08-26"
end_date = "2022-08-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Cock and Bull Band", "Diatonics", "Flowers & Frolics", "Lasair", "Oscina", "Stumpy Oak", "Tautas Roks", "Urban Folk Theory", "Vertical Expression", "Whapweasel"]
callers = ["Tim Walker"]
price = "£77-£162"
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2022-08-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-29T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gloworms", "Threepenny Bit", "Godot", "The Rheingans Sisters", "Token Women", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Brown Boots", "Relentless", "Bedlam"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield", "Phil Bassindale", "Peter Clifton", "Jo Freya", "Ben Moss", "Tom Kitching"]
price = "£104.45-£201.83"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298453630640714/"]
start = "2022-08-26T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2022-08-28T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$55"
organisation = "Bloomington Old-Time Music & Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/indiana.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://eledanse.be/event/soiree-burgersnfolk-avec-naragonia-froidmont-rix/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1141"]
start_date = "2022-08-27"
end_date = "2022-08-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Rixensart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Łazarski | 7"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/416358377256166/"]
start = "2022-08-27T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-27T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Josephine Mini Bal"
links = ["http://www.toituosm.com/whats-on/events/josephine-mini-bal", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/josephine-mini-bal/dunedin"]
start = "2022-08-28T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2022-08-28T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balsam & Bal Folk Poznań"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/358954676285583/"]
start = "2022-08-28T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-28T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balsam"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ijzerfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/ijzerfolk/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1142"]
start = "2022-08-28T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-28T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ieper"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Euterpe"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rosentanz"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start = "2022-08-28T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-28T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Monsieur Circulaire"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing in the park"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1267709123996526/"]
start = "2022-08-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-30T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319025091154"]
start = "2022-08-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.goefolk.be"]
start = "2022-08-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-08-31T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1062", "https://www.facebook.com/events/773271460351007"]
start = "2022-08-31T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-01T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/716043249482365/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-08-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-08-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1479776099129716/"]
start = "2022-09-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BunkFest"
links = ["https://www.bunkfest.co.uk/ceilidh.htm"]
start_date = "2022-09-02"
end_date = "2022-09-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Wallingford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot", "Oxford NAGS"]
callers = ["Jane Bird", "Aidan Hansell"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz & Folk Festival Oderland"
links = ["https://www.tff-b.de/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/345217240850095/"]
start = "2022-09-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-04T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Trebnitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar", "Sväng", "Hidrae", "Lunesk", "Chablis", "Familie Gerstenberg"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-2-9-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-09-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.templeriedeshiboux.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1154"]
start_date = "2022-09-03"
end_date = "2022-09-03"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Temploux"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf", "Claude Demulder"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/Com-Si-Bal-289788381673578", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1163", "https://www.facebook.com/events/470569481210543"]
start = "2022-09-03T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-04T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Airboxes"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French music and dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/401331945273738/"]
start = "2022-09-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-03T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season opening Balfolk Zuid-Holland with PFM!"
details = """
Voetjes van de vloer op onze fijne stek in Rotterdam, tijdens de seizoensopening voor Balfolk Zuid-Holland in Cuartito Azul, waarbij we gezamenlijk het seizoen openen.

PFM!
De band die voor ons komt spelen is PFM! Trio PFM! is een Nederlandse balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan. Naast vragen over de Space Shuttle, Stoppenkasten en de Wet van Archimedes kun je bij hen terecht voor onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle's, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka's en een verstilde gavotte de 'l Aven. Hun formule bestaat uit voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. De band bestaat uit: Maurits van Heijningen: lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek en viool Pieter Tijssen: elektrotechniek, gitaar en diatonische accordeon Frans Stuurman: natuurkunde en klarinet.

Programma
17.00 – 18.00: Picknick
18.00 – 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 – 20.30: Bal!
20.30 – 22.30: Sessie

Sessie
Ook deze keer is er, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent in Rotterdam, weer genoeg ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee! Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen.

Picknick
De picknick wordt door de bezoekers zelf geregeld: ieder neemt voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen wat lekkers te eten mee en dat wordt op één grote tafel neergezet, waarbij iedereen iets kan pakken. Wij zorgen voor kannen water. Vergeet niet je eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen (en ook weer terug mee naar huis te nemen). Bij Cuartito Azul kan afgewassen worden, dus plastic bordjes en bestek zijn niet per se nodig.

Prijs
De toegang tot het bal inclusief picknick, dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Reserveren
We vinden het fijn als je even laat weten dat je komt, dus vergeet niet te reserveren."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoensopening-balfolk-zuid-holland-met-pfm/"]
start = "2022-09-03T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-03T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potupajka urodzinowa"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1747981782222926/"]
start = "2022-09-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-03T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Wrocławskie Potupajki Bal Folkowe"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshop: Beweging & Variatie"
details = """
Balfolk workshop: Beweging & Variatie, Deze workshop is geschikt voor mensen die comfortabel de Hanterdro, Scottish, Jig, Mazurka en Tovercirkel kunnen leiden of volgen.

Wat gaan we leren?
Heb je een aantal bals bezocht, maar heb je het gevoel dat er meer is? Je ziet een aantal toffe bewegingen bij een ander koppel en je denkt: dat wil ik ook kunnen! Of heb je het gevoel dat je nergens ruimte hebt, en weet je niet hoe je daarmee om kunt gaan?

Dan is deze workshop iets voor jou! Je leert aan de hand van voorbeelden variaties te dansen. We focussen hierin op: wat is er mogelijk, wat kun je allemaal bedenken, wat werkt juist niet en hoe zorg je voor goede uitvoer van variaties?

Ook gaan we dieper in op de ruimte op de dansvloer. Soms is ruimte er in overvloed, en soms is het flink volgepropt. Hoe kun je ervoor zorgen dat je toch de ruimte hebt, en daar wat mee kunt doen?

Wie geeft het?
Paul de Man is een enthousiast danser. Hij verdiept zich al jaren in zowel stijldansen als balfolk. Hij heeft meerdere initiaties gegeven en valt vaak op door zijn variaties die van verschillende dansstijlen komen. Al deze ervaring laat hij samenkomen tot een leuke en fijne dans.

Mocht je nog vragen hebben, stuur dan een berichtje!

Datum: 4 september 11:00 – 12:30 uur
Locatie: Boerke Mutsaers, Vijverlaan 2 Tilburg

Minimum: 6 deelnemers
Maximum: 20 deelnemers

Aanmelden: daphneaalbers@outlook.com

Prijs: € 15 (workshop + bal)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-workshop-beweging-variatie/"]
start = "2022-09-04T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-04T12:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Tilburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal at Boerke Mutsaers"
details = """
Balfolk Boerke Mutsaers

Locatie: Boerke Mutsaers, Vijverlaan 2, 5042 PZ Tilburg

Band: ? Wie o wie? Houd de Facebookpagina in de gaten!
Aanvang: 13:00 – 18:00 (zaal open om 12.00 uur)

Entree: €10,- voor volwassenen, 12-18 jaar: €5,-, Onder 12 jaar gratis
Instructie: 13:00 uur door Paul de Man
Sessie: Vanaf 17:00 akoestische sessie olv David Cornelissen. Neem je instrument mee!

Op een steenworp van Station Tilburg Universiteit zit Boerke Mutaers. Een gezellige uitspanning met ruimte genoeg voor een fijn folkbal! De initiatie dansen wordt verzorgd door Paul de Man, voor zowel beginnende als gevorderde dansers. David Cornelissen, bekend van onder andere Vandiekomsa, Duo Swinco en Platzak, zal de jamsessie leiden.

Ervaren danser? Paul de Man geeft van 11:00 – 12:30  de workshop ‘Beweging & Variatie’

OV: slechts 'n paar meter van station Tilburg Universiteit
Auto: Gratis parkeergelegenheid"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-bij-boerke-mutsaers-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1385143008673283/"]
start = "2022-09-04T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-04T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Tilburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swinco"]
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Balfolk Tilburg"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673602039699/"]
start = "2022-09-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-04T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Duo Tanghe-Coudroy"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/wp/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/841620110165546/"]
start = "2022-09-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Tanghe-Coudroy"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof 3-Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5782468661785442/"]
start = "2022-09-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-05T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson with Louise and Wouter"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-en-wouter/"]
start = "2022-09-05T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-05T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319035091153/"]
start = "2022-09-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Op 6 september is er een proefles voor de nieuwe lessenreeks van Balfolk Express. Er wordt lesgegeven in twee groepen.

Je kan je hier aanmelden.

Bij Balfolk is het wisselen tussen danspartners gebruikelijk. Daarom hoef je je niet aan te melden met een danspartner.





Groep 1: Getting into Balfolk

In deze groep leer je de verschillende basis Balfolk dansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, andro, hanterdro, scottish, mazurka, wals in 3 en polka. Je leert hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en contact kan maken met je danspartner. Dit doen we in zowel koppeldansen als groepsdansen.

Deze groep is geschikt voor jou wanneer je nieuw bent in Balfolk of al enkele bals gedanst hebt, maar nog nooit een lessenreeks hebt gevolgd. Het doel is om samen met plezier te leren dansen en te zorgen dat iedereen groeit in zijn of haar dans, ongeacht hoe lang je al danst.















Groep 2: Continuing (y)our Balfolk journey

In deze groep gaan we aan de slag met zowel het verder verkennen van de basisdansen als het aanleren van enkele nieuwe dansen. Samen ontdekken we variaties en het gebruik van muziek in onze dansen. We gaan dieper in op connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Verder leer je een stevige basis voor de bourrée in 2.

Het doel is om iedereen een stap verder te brengen dan de basis zodat je kan gaan variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kan halen uit de bals.

Voor deze groep wordt verwacht dat je een scottish, wals in 3, mazurka, jig, tovercirkel, andro en hanterdro kan dansen op een basis level.

Data

Van 6 september tot en met 31 januari is er wekelijks les op dinsdagavond, met uitzondering van de vakanties.





Zaal open: 19.00
Groep 1: 19.15 – 20.30
Groep 2: 20.45 – 22.00

Kosten

Voor de proefles vragen we een bijdrage van €5,- om de huur van de ruimte te kunnen bekostigen.

De kosten voor de lessenreeks zijn €195,- voor 18 lessen. Wil je beide groepen volgen? Neem contact op om te kijken of dit bij je past. Korting voor het volgen van beide groepen is in overleg mogelijk.


Bereikbaarheid

Onze locatie is bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer en de auto kan gratis geparkeerd worden op het terrein van de sporthal.


Corona

Mocht corona een opleving krijgen, houden wij ons aan de overheidsmaatregelen en het protocol van Dansondernemers Nederland. Bij annulering vanwege de maatregelen krijg je het lesgeld naar ratio teruggestort.

Heb je nog vragen? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl"""
links = ["https://balfolkexpress.nl/lessen", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-lessenreeks-balfolk-express-utrecht-2/"]
start = "2022-09-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Avec Initiation Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D751%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1147", "https://www.facebook.com/events/603086791439290"]
start = "2022-09-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-06T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1161"]
start = "2022-09-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-07T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€60"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk before Numinosum"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/383746257242728/"]
start = "2022-09-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-07T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trial beginner lesson"
details = """
Op woensdag 7 september 2022 is er in Enschede een proefles voor de serie beginnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is dat deelnemers zo snel mogelijk op een balfolkbal goed mee kunnen doen.
Je kunt je hiervoor vanaf nu aanmelden.

Kosten.

De proefles is gratis. Een kleine (vrije) bijdrage wordt op prijs gesteld.
Na de proefles kan je je aanmelden voor de serie van 10 lessen. Deze serie kost € 110,-.

Locatie.

De lessen worden gegeven in de bovenzaal van Rico Latino aan De Heurne 19-b

Data.

Na de proefles wordt gedurende 10 weken op woensdagavond van 20.30-22.00 uur les gegeven. Uitgezonderd zijn de woensdagen in de schoolvakanties.

Bereikbaarheid.

Rico Latino bevindt zich op De Heurne, in het centrum van Enschede. Vanaf het station is het ongeveer 700 m lopen.

Veiligheid en gezondheid.

Mocht corona een opleving krijgen, houden wij ons aan de overheidsmaatregelen en het protocol van Dansondernemers Nederland. Bij annulering vanwege de maatregelen krijg je het lesgeld naar evenredigheid terug.

Voor opgave en informatie bel of mail Maarten:
-Tel: 06-54323290
-Facebook: Maarten Novemberbal
-Mail: mj@vanderwaal.nu"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginnerslessen-enschede/"]
start = "2022-09-07T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival 2022"
links = ["http://festival.numinosum.pl/?lang=en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/732603554347119/"]
start = "2022-09-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Adriano Sangineto", "ba.fnu", "Duo du Balcon", "LyraDanz", "TransFORMACJA", "Rémi Geffroy", "TriOblique", "Wim te Groen", "Hilde van Belle", "Mr Folxlide", "Duo Sienkiewicz", "Kovecs es Viz"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Slängpolska with Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4383"]
start = "2022-09-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swanage Folk Festival"
links = ["https://swanagefolkfestival.com/"]
start_date = "2022-09-09"
end_date = "2022-09-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Swanage"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Swanage Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/swanage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trial beginner lesson"
details = """
Op vrijdag 9 september 2022 is er in Zwolle een proefles voor de serie beginnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is dat deelnemers zo snel mogelijk op een balfolkbal goed mee kunnen doen.
Je kunt je hiervoor vanaf nu aanmelden.

Kosten.

De proefles is gratis. Een kleine (vrije) bijdrage wordt op prijs gesteld.
Na de proefles kan je je aanmelden voor de serie van 10 lessen. Deze serie kost € 125,-.

Locatie.

De lessen worden gegeven in een zaal van wijkcentrum 'Bestevaer', Trompstraat 10-b, Zwolle.

Data.

Na de proefles wordt gedurende 10 weken op vrijdagavond van 19.00-20.30 uur les gegeven. Uitgezonderd zijn de vrijdagen in de schoolvakanties en 21 oktober.

Bereikbaarheid.

Bestevaer bevindt zich in de wijk Wipstrik, even buiten het centrum van Zwolle. Vanaf het station is het ongeveer 1700 m lopen.

Veiligheid en gezondheid.

Mocht corona een opleving krijgen, houden wij ons aan de overheidsmaatregelen en het protocol van Dansondernemers Nederland. Bij annulering vanwege de maatregelen krijg je het lesgeld naar evenredigheid terug.

Voor opgave en informatie bel of mail Maarten:
-Tel: 06-54323290
-Facebook: Maarten Novemberbal
-Mail: mj@vanderwaal.nu"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginnerslessen-zwolle/"]
start = "2022-09-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-09T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D752%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1150", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1255465878547307"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "29e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1168314710612573/", "https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/joomla35/en/welcome"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-11T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hidrae", "Adar", "I Fratelli Tarzanelli", "Duo Näsbom-Paulson", "Les Lucioles", "Cap au Renard", "Ma Petite", "Au pied levé", "Duo Esbelin-Simonnin", "Airboxes", "Les Papillons de Nuit", "A Contrabanda", "Folk à Donf", "Le Bour - Bodros", "Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€42-€65"
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1148", "https://www.facebook.com/events/421224586515510"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-10T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival of Europe Euro-Bal"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/614208780411179/"]
start = "2022-09-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ange Hauck & Keith Macdonald"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/775218260328978/"]
start = "2022-09-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-09T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfordnags.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-09T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oxford NAGS"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-9-9-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-09-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2022/bal-du-10-septembre-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/994639904569017/"]
start = "2022-09-10T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-12T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Trois fois rien", "Duo du Balcon"]
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance with Rhi Davies, Sioned Davies and Fiddlechicks"
details = "Contra dance with Rhi Davies and Sioned Davies calling and Fiddlechicks (Mollie, Ali & Christina) playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1042552713294211/"]
start = "2022-09-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies", "Sioned Davies"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pre-Topette Bal Miniscule"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/582472193397879/"]
start = "2022-09-11T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-11T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk En Partie Médiéval"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1166"]
start = "2022-09-11T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-11T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Braine-le-Château"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées", "Acus Vacuum Et Les Ménestrels De Mordini"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Joepie, eindelijk zal er weer gedanst worden in de Junushoff! Wij (Aljosha & Renske) verheugen ons als nooit tevoren om jullie weer te zien.

Erik en Samuel Thézé speelden op het allereerste bal dat wij organiseerden – waaay back in 2016! Ter ere van ons 5-jarige lustrum wilden wij hen vorig jaar al in de Junushoff verwelkomen, en nu gaan we voor de 6-jaar jubileum-herkansing.

Eric (bandoneon & piano) en Samuel (klarinetten) staan gelukkig nog te popelen om voor jullie op te treden, en ditmaal nemen ze hun vrienden mee. Samen met Xavier Margogne (gitaar) en Stéphane Cozic (contrabas) komen zij hun nieuwe repertoire presenteren – en wij zijn de eersten die daarvan mogen genieten!

Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopige planning:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Bal
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Bal
21:00 Einde

We hopen gauw met jullie te dansen!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-6/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/546420107268837/"]
start = "2022-09-11T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-11T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Thézé & friends"]
price = "€14-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-09-11T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-11T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-09-11T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-11T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673595373033/"]
start = "2022-09-11T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-11T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! Tea-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/591805629192786/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/730142"]
start = "2022-09-11T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-11T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.50-£15"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1088"]
start = "2022-09-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-12T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fundamentals of (French) Folk"
details = """
Lesreeks september: Fundamenten van (Franse) Folk
In deze reeks neemt Robin jullie mee in wat ze in Zweden geleerd heeft over de folkdansen daar, en leer je om deze basistechnieken toe te passen op een paar Franse (bal)folkdansen. We beginnen vanuit de kleinste elementen van folk (ritme, lichaamshouding, muziek) en kijken op deze manier met een nieuw perspectief naar bekende dansen.

De reeks is toegankelijk voor mensen die al wat balfolk-ervaring hebben en bereid zijn met een scherpe blik naar hun eigen dans te kijken. De lesreeks wordt aangepast op het niveau van de dansers, dus bij elke aanmelding vragen we je om iets te vertellen over je ervaring. Je moet in ieder geval de volgende dansen kunnen doen zonder over de passen na te denken:

 \tScottish
 \tWals
 \tJig/Chapelloise
 \tTovercirkel/Cercle Circassien
 \tAn Dro
 \tOptioneel: Polka en Mazurka

Als je al veel andere danservaring hebt en dansen snel oppikt kun je contact opnemen met Robin via balfolkutrecht@gmail.com.

Hoe ziet de lesreeks eruit?
In de lessen gaan we praktisch aan de slag met lichaamshouding en -bewustzijn en muzikaliteit. Na de eerste les bouwen we op door onze bewegingshorizon te verbreden: van in je eentje bewegen, naar bewegen met de groep, naar bewegen in een half gesloten koppeldanshouding. We herhalen de basis van een deel van het vaste dansrepertoir met een nieuwe kijk op de passen en beweging.

Het tempo zal vrij hoog liggen, en tussen de lessen door vraag ik je ook om een paar uur te besteden aan het luisteren en analyseren van muziek, het oefenen van lichaamsbewustzijn, en af en toe geef ik ook wat leeswerk mee. Dit laatste zal vooral in het Engels zijn, maar hierbij kun je elkaar helpen of mij een berichtje sturen. Houd rekening met deze tijdsinvestering als je je inschrijft! Als je twijfelt over deelname kun je me altijd mailen.

Over de docenten
Robin van den Brule danst al meer dan tien jaar balfolk en dook daarbij steeds dieper in de Franse dansen en muziek. Daarnaast volgde ze een semester full time danslessen bij de folkdansopleiding van het Eric Sahlströminstitut in Zweden. Hier ontdekte ze de fundamenten van Zweedse dans en muziek, die daarna haar eigen dansstijl en overtuigingen sterk beïnvloedden. Voor Robin komt de muziek op plek één; hieruit komt de impuls tot beweging en daarmee ook de dansstijl en mogelijke variaties. Ze heeft een liefde voor stevige traditionele muziek met veel verticaliteit, maar zoekt daarbij ook altijd naar connectie en speelsheid.

Ter ondersteuning helpt Maya van der Loos bij de danslessen. Haar opleiding in oefentherapie komt goed van pas bij het reflecteren op houding en gezond bewegen.

Inschrijven: Praktisch
Ik vraag iedereen die mee wil doen om een kort stukje over zichzelf en hun danservaring te schrijven om een beter idee te krijgen van de groep. De groep is beperkt tot 14 deelnemers. Als je niet alle data kunt, of ergens over twijfelt, geef dit dan ook aan. Inschrijving geeft niet meteen toegang tot de cursus (mocht de groep niet passen komt er een tweede reeks in december). Je krijgt binnen een week na verzending van je inschrijfformulier reactie.

Prijzen:
Basistarief: 110 euro
Fair trade: 130 euro
Kortingstarief: 90 euro

Data:
Elke maandag van 12 September tot en met 3 Oktober
19.15-21.45 @ Moira Zaal, Utrecht (Wolvenplein 10, blauwe deur).

De lessen zijn wat prijziger dan gemiddelde danslessen. Hiervoor krijg je wel extra oefeningen, muziekplaylists, en achtergrondinformatie. Als je heel graag mee wil doen maar dit financieel lastig is, mail dan naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com of robinelisacarine@gmail.com (alleen als privé erg belangrijk is).

Inschrijven: https://forms.gle/DenTG5aC4x3Meq1o6"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/fundamenten-franse-folk/"]
start = "2022-09-12T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NederDans: Group Dances In Dutch"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=725", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1130775464320769/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1140"]
start = "2022-09-12T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof 3-Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/8158390154200906/"]
start = "2022-09-13T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-13T22:55:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1082"]
start = "2022-09-13T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-13T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319055091151/"]
start = "2022-09-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1083"]
start = "2022-09-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-13T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Levels 4-8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1099"]
start = "2022-09-13T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-13T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance by the light of the silvery moon"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1235837870545049/"]
start = "2022-09-13T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-09-13T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1085"]
start = "2022-09-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-14T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (beginners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1162"]
start = "2022-09-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-14T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€60"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1084"]
start = "2022-09-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab with Loogaroo"
details = '''
Loogaroo

Loogaroo is a balfolk duo with Pablo Golder (diatonic accordion) and Florian De Schepper (acoustic guitar). After being on the road together for more than 6 years with different projects, Pablo & Florian recently started playing in a duo and decided to continue this new band which they named “Loogaroo”. Not to be confused with “loup-garou”. “loogaroo” is a Carribean mythological creature that turns herself into a bright ball of light to haunt the night. No wolf howling music but powerful and surprising melodies by Pablo, accompanied with Florians groovy and pumping rhythms that will keep you dancing all night long, even underneath a full moon." https://www.facebook.com/pg/loogaroofolk/

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk en kan  op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Er wordt lekkere Iraanse soep geserveerd, voor 6 euro krijg je ook een bordje (de rode linzensoep is vegan). Dus als je direct uit je werk komt, kan je het frietje op 't station overslaan :-)

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door PFM!.
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Loogaroo
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-loogaroo/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/416314090392398/"]
start = "2022-09-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "PFM!"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1087"]
start = "2022-09-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1086"]
start = "2022-09-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella workshops, concert and dance"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4336301/565913706/blowzabella-workshops-concert-dance-hamburg-germany"]
start_date = "2022-09-16"
end_date = "2022-09-18"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Blowzabella"
cancelled = true
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2884443455191697/"]
start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-18T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anke Horling", "Folksy Groove", "Agregandado", "DiaTao", "Hartwin Dhoore", "Geronimo", "Knopfgemurmel", "Viorel"]
price = "€77-€99"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Les Bals Combiers"
links = ["https://lesbalscombiers.ch/index.php/festival", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3324942197785880/"]
start = "2022-09-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Le Chenit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Héron le Fou", "TriOblique", "Terroir Collapse", "No&Mi", "Arasta Bazaar", "Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "50-86 CHF"
organisation = "Les Bals Combiers"
source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
BAL-À-DEUX
Bal Folk – Musik aus Frankreich und aller Welt.
Wir spielen Lieder: mit Groove und Herz, kraftvoll oder verträumt, mit zwei Stimmen, Gitarre und Kontrabass. Lieder, die gute Laune machen, Lieder, die unter die Haut gehen, Lieder aus verschiedenen Ländern und in vielen Sprachen. Lieder mit Ausstrahlung und Überraschungen, zu denen es sich auch immer wunderbar tanzen lässt.
Louis Lasserre: Gitarre, Gesang
Nils Würfel: Kontrabass, Gesang

Javallon
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
Mal dominiert dabei die durchdringende, treibende Drehleier, mal beflügelt das variationsreiche Zwiegespräch zwischen Geige und Akkordeon die Tänzer, und wer noch immer zögert, den lockt eine klare Stimme zum An Dro.
Jeannette Klein Drehleier, Stimme
Dirk Niemeier  5-saitige Geige
Herman Waldner Akkordeon
19.30 Uhr: Tanzeinführung mit Louis Lasserre von Bal à Deux
Eintritt: 15 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro
Gefördert von"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabesep"]
start = "2022-09-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal-à-Deux", "Javallon"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Au Chapeau"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.legraindart.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1155"]
start = "2022-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-16T20:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["J'en Rafolk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/488417072736700/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1512068415912351/"]
start = "2022-09-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
callers = ["Emma Wooders"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-09-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-09-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alan, Ali and Edward"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit Dance Camp"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/"]
start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Singularity"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$300-$330"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1167"]
start_date = "2022-09-17"
end_date = "2022-09-17"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fluitenkruid", "Hidrae"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Brightling"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2022-09-17"
end_date = "2022-09-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Brightling"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diatonics in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://diatonics.co.uk/events.html", "http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-09-17"
end_date = "2022-09-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
callers = ["Nick Walden"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zonnebal"
details = """
Doordat de lokatie eisen heeft gesteld waar wij niet aan kunnen, en willen, voldoen hebben we het Zonnebal op 17 september moeten annuleren.
 
Ben jij klaar voor het grootste Balfolkfeest van Amsterdam? Met ruim zes uur aan dansplezier? Wil jij Balfolk leren dansen en dat direct toepassen op de muziek van twee topbands uit de Balfolkscene? Dan mag je het Zonnebal niet missen! Kom dansen op de muziek van Tref, Les Zéoles en PFM op zaterdag 17 september in ’t Zonnehuis in Amsterdam.
Tickets
Vroege Vogel korting: 25 euro (bestel voor 1 juli 2022)
Voorverkoop online normaal tarief: 30 euro
Aan de deur: 35 euro

Tickets via de website van Balfolk Amsterdam, klik hier!

Programma
13:15 inloop
13:30 dansworkshop beginners (door Berend & Gepke)
14:30 PFM!
16:30 Les Zéoles
18:30 potluck (neem iets lekkers mee om te delen)
19:30 Tref
21:30 sessie
22:30 einde bal

Tref
West-Europese rootsmuziek met een hoek af
Dat accordeonmuziek meer is dan oubollige muziek in zweterige cafés, dat weten we al lang. Wie nog steeds twijfelt, heeft Tref nog nooit live aan het werk gezien. Tref is Vlaanderen en Wallonië verenigd, zoals het hoort, met Wim Claeys en Didier Laloy, twee ervaren trekzakspelers op hun diatonische accordeon. Voor Tref vormen ze een kwartet met hun oude leraar, Bruno Le Tron en de Franse Frédéric Malempré op worldpercussion.

Samen gaan ze op het ritme van traditionele West-Europese folk langs een waaier aan moderne muziekgenres. Rock, jazz en zelfs klassiek komen in hun zelf gecomponeerde nummers aan bod. Het resultaat is een unieke mix van meeslepende etnische grooves, gebracht met veel ziel en goesting.

 
Les Zéoles
Een duo met minutieuze en piepkleine melodietjes...
Les Zéoles is een duo gevormd door Amélie Denarié op de diatonische accordeon en Anne Guinot  op de chromatische accordeon.

De twee muzikanten ontmoetten elkaar in 2002 in Montpellier en richtten Guilis ô Vent op, een kwintet van neo-traditionele muziek, waarvan ze het repertoire samen componeerden. De wens om samen te spelen en hun muzikale samenwerking verder te brengen bracht ze naar het duo in 2008. Bitterzoete composities, speelse en lyrische melodieën met arrangementen geïnspireerd op traditionele Franse en Europese muziek, maar ook klassiek. Het bal staat altijd centraal in hun werk, maar door hun respectievelijke opleiding tot klassiek pianist bieden ze ook een concertformule, altijd met dezelfde liefde voor onderzoek, van de juiste toon, degene die vlinders in de buik geeft en die we houden het warm als we het eenmaal hebben gevonden.

 
PFM!
De formule waar muziek in zit!
Maurits van Heijningen: lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek en viool
Pieter Tijssen: elektrotechniek, gitaar en diatonische accordeon
Frans Stuurman: natuurkunde en klarinet

Trio PFM is een balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 is ontstaan. Naast vragen over de Space Shuttle, Stoppenkasten en de Wet van Archimedes kun je bij hun terecht voor o.a. rechttoe-rechtaan cercle's, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka's en een verstilde gavotte de 'l Aven. Onze formule bestaat uit voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Geheime ingredienten uit de hele wereld. Boek ons!"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/zonnebal-met-tref-en-les-zeoles/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/698940698053239/"]
start = "2022-09-17T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-17T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles", "Tref", "PFM!"]
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3150695308479739/"]
start = "2022-09-17T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Night Before"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "P’tit Bal Du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1111"]
start = "2022-09-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["E Saquant Bèyaus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@Herk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/791979675267304/"]
start = "2022-09-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-18T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fluitenkruid", "Hidrae"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/limburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/363374495833479/"]
start = "2022-09-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bowstring"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Animation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://contretempsetmarees.wixsite.com/contretempsetmarees", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1164"]
start_date = "2022-09-18"
end_date = "2022-09-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Schaerbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.riverknits.uk/events/balfolk-music-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/774227944007008/"]
start = "2022-09-18T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-18T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/636609774545068/"]
start = "2022-09-18T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673598706366/"]
start = "2022-09-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-18T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Plantec"
details = "Breton Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/576587640769439/", "https://www.smsticket.cz/vstupenky/30217-plantec"]
start = "2022-09-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plantec", "Lichočar"]
price = "300-350 CZK"
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1143"]
start = "2022-09-18T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-19T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accordance"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansen Voor Het Klimaat"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1193"]
start = "2022-09-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Stevoort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ancolie"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336319038424486/"]
start = "2022-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-09-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D755%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1172", "https://www.facebook.com/events/603086791439290"]
start = "2022-09-20T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-20T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Proefles Balfolk Amsterdam najaar 2022"
details = """
In september 2022 start er weer een nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.

Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er iedere week van 28 september t/m 30 november. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 7 december.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, gezamenlijk voor Groep 1 en Groep 2
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke en Frans.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen. Je kan hier alvast reserveren, maar als je op het allerlaatst besluit betaal je gewoon aan de deur. Kom!
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op bafolkamsterdam.nl
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/5609/"]
start = "2022-09-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://www.facebook.com/Balhallafolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1160", "https://www.facebook.com/events/415006357174809?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D"]
start = "2022-09-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Tandem"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Equinox Folk Ball and Festival"
details = "Includes free Josephine Mini Bal and Mazurkas at Maggies."
links = ["https://events.humanitix.com/spring-equinox-folk-ball-and-festival", "https://www.facebook.com/events/572588844656331/", "https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02HopfVGi2EN8iGrou8MCjmLYxHdBd2Y8brVq7HGZT1QbjpW8zqNe9EuYjozPs34ufl", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/josephine-mini-bal/dunedin"]
start = "2022-09-23T19:30:00+12:00"
end = "2022-09-25T16:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkalyptica", "Maplewood", "Anna Bowen & Alan McCulloch", "Catgut and Steel"]
price = "$30-$90"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeer"
details = """
Met veel plezier wordt je uitgenodigd voor Skeer!
Een warm, portemonneevriendelijk, co-creatief internationaal (folk) muziek- en dansweekend.
Een weekend vol opzwepende muziek, zwierende dansjes, tedere dwaasheid, verbinding en plezier.
Voor wie? Voor iedereen die zin heeft plezier te maken met muziek en dans. Balfolkies en niet-balfolkies. Ervaren of onervaren.

Het is een evenement voor en door alle deelnemers.
Heb je zin een uitleg te krijgen? Die kan worden gegeven.
Heb je zin een uitleg te geven? Geef dat dan aan in het opgaveformulier.



Co-creativiteit
Skeer is een (folks) muziek- en dansweekend. Een weekend om samen lekker te dansen, muziek te maken en er een gezellige tijd van te maken. Samen zorgen we voor muziek, workshops, eten en schoonmaken. Overdag leren we elkaar de tips en tricks van toffe dansjes, muziek, liedjes en..., en 's avonds dansen en jammen we tot we er bij neervallen.
Workshops
Voel je vrij om ons de basis van bijvoorbeeld capoeira, polyritme of tango te leren. Laat je innerlijke tradpolitie los en leer ons hoe je die Gavotte des Montange of de Bourrée Auvergnate echt hoort te dansen (of geef een introductie in de basis). Doe eens gek en zing met iemand anders dan je stuk zeep onder de douche en doe mee aan een workshop over zangharmonieën en canons. En voel je vooral niet verplicht om een workshop te geven!
Wij hebben er enorm zin in!
Op de website van Skeer vind je meer informatie en een link om je aan te melden."""
links = ["https://www.skeerdans.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/845535340158964/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/skeer/"]
start = "2022-09-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-25T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaassen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€35"
organisation = "Skeer"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/489469759261258/"]
start = "2022-09-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ian & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-09-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-23T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "14° Kompleanno della Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/421450289767353/"]
start = "2022-09-23T22:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-25T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Mazurka Klandestina Milano"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.maxifolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1168"]
start_date = "2022-09-24"
end_date = "2022-09-24"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boreas"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidhs"
links = ["http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/catsclawband-5d6031.php", "http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HA.20220924"]
start_date = "2022-09-24"
end_date = "2022-09-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cat's Claw"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Matfield"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2022-09-24"
end_date = "2022-09-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Matfield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska-Tanz-Wochenende"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/489075272611657/"]
start = "2022-09-24T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-25T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French & Scandi Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1221804188592858/"]
start = "2022-09-24T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20220924-queimada-airboxes-emily-and-simon-a-contrabanda/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2850154325280306/", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1146"]
start = "2022-09-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & Simon", "A Contrabanda", "Airboxes"]
price = "€13-€15"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D753%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1192", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2850154325280306"]
start = "2022-09-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-24T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & Simon", "A Contrabanda", "Airboxes"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venn in Horsely"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-16c6e8.php"]
start = "2022-09-24T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
organisation = "Venn"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-09-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2022-09-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1044266292901254/"]
start = "2022-09-24T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace, Grace Emery, Heather McAslan and Sam DePasquale"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-09-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tight Squeeze"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-9-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-09-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-09-25"
end_date = "2022-09-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Variations De Rotation Pour Scottish"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D757%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1173", "https://www.facebook.com/events/867966254169653"]
start = "2022-09-25T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-25T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673605373032/"]
start = "2022-09-25T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-25T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class series with Louise starts"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-en-wouter-2/"]
start = "2022-09-26T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-26T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336318988424491/336318998424490/"]
start = "2022-09-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska & Friends (1/4)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1058280894829909/"]
start = "2022-09-28T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-28T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Start Reguliere Lessen Balfolk Amsterdam najaar 2022"
details = """
In september 2022 start er weer een nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.

Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles op 21 september, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er iedere week van 28 september t/m 30 november. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 7 december.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, gezamenlijk voor Groep 1 en Groep 2
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke en Frans.
Opgeven en kosten:
Je kunt je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op bafolkamsterdam.nl
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/lessen-balfolk-amsterdam-najaar-2022/"]
start = "2022-09-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-11/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1022850858584384/"]
start = "2022-09-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1201"]
start = "2022-09-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Geert En Oswald"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1149", "https://www.facebook.com/events/748978696393029"]
start = "2022-09-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3434545240106593/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-28T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/779589829784146/"]
start = "2022-09-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Duo Pastis"
details = """
18:30 Uhr – Crashkurs Balfolk-Tänze für Einsteiger*innen (keine live-Musik)
19:30 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt (Workshop inkl.): 17 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro, Soliticket 22 Euro (Abendkasse)


Copyright: Duo Pastis
Die beiden italienischen Musiker Fabio Colussi und Pierpaolo Berta spielen seit 2011 als Duo Pastis Neotrad und Balfolk.  In ihren kreativen Kompositionen und Arrangements ergänzen sich die rhytmische Gitarre und der melodiöse Klang des diatonischen Akkordeons wunderbar. An diesem Abend kommt noch die von Giulia Subba gespielte Violine hinzu und wir dürfen uns auf neue Stücke und eine bunte Mischung an Balfolk-Tänzen freuen.
–
Fabio Colussi: Gitarre
Giulia Subba: Violine
Pierpaolo Berta: Diatonisches Akkordeon
–
Website der Band mit Klangbeispielen
Video Duo Pastis mit Giulia Subba
Das Album „Anice Stellato“ gibt es auf Youtube und Spotify zu hören."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/duop"]
start = "2022-09-29T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk au Morimont"
links = ["https://asso.le-labo-m.fr/folk-au-morimont-en/"]
start = "2022-09-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Morimont"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Chimère", "Ribambal", "Jérémie Congrega", "Kaz Kan Zie", "Les Zéoles", "Le Mange Bal", "Arizonà", "Diatocello"]
price = "€60"
organisation = "Labo M"
source = "events/france/morimont.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Messing around in rondeaus, circles and jigs."
details = """
Deze 3 dansen lijken misschien niet direct op elkaar, maar toch kun je veel van de zelfde technieken gebruiken om er meer van te maken dan de standaardpassen.

Op welke dans(en) de nadruk gaat liggen zal afhangen van de vragen die gesteld worden en welke leuke variaties je zelf meebrengt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/variaties-in-cercles-en-gigues-glimlachen-en-chaos-2/"]
start = "2022-09-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-09-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€4"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Folkiri"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1150624002162043/", "https://billetterie.superforma.fr/"]
start = "2022-09-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pichard-Vincendeau", "Duo Brotto-Raibaud", "Trio Loubelya", "Adar", "21 BOuTONS", "Bargainatt"]
price = "€22-€42"
organisation = "Superforma"
source = "events/france/folkiri.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-30-9-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-09-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-09-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Drive in Willand"
details = "[To Be Confirmed]"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2022-10-01"
end_date = "2022-10-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Willand"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oktoberbal in Rotterdam"
details = """
Op zaterdag 1 oktober gaan de voetjes van de vloer met een bal in Rotterdam in het Maaspodium. Een internationaal bal deze keer met topmuzikant Jeroen Laureyssens uit België en een bijzonder trio uit Zweden. Ook deze keer weer een dansworkshop vooraf, gericht op onder andere de Slängpolska en diverse andere Zweedse dansen. Kijk hier voor alle informatie over de workshop.

Jeroen Laureyssens is een multi-getalenteerde Belgische diatonische accordeon speler. Hij speelde al op zesjarige leeftijd muziek en komt uit een muzikale familie. Musiceren, bijzondere composities maken en improvisatie zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van zijn muzikale leven. Hij speelt onder andere in Les Frères d’Eeckère, Duo Brabants-Laureyssens, Cosmo en The Quest.

Het Trio Västanvinden (ook wel ‘De Westenwind) speelt groovy trad muziek uit Zweden en andere Noordse landen. De ongebruikelijke mix van instrumenten, namelijk harmonica, klarinet en citer, geeft het trio een uniek, eigen geluid en doet een frisse wind waaien door de traditionele tunes. De sterke connectie tussen traditionele muzike en dans is fundamenteel voor de muzikale benadering van het trio en ze spelen daarom graag live voor dansers. De groep is opgericht aan het Royal College of Music in Stokcholm, waar de leden alledrie hebben gestudeerd. Hun debuutalbum is in oktober 2021 gepresenteerd. 

Dansworkshop
Voorafgaand aan het bal zal er ook een dansworkshop zijn, gegeven door Västanvinden zelf. De informatie over deze workshop vind je hier.


Het programma voor het bal
17.00: Picknick
18.00: Dansuitleg
19.00: Bal!
23.00: Einde

Dansuitleg
De dansuitleg is bedoeld om weer even in te komen voor als je al een poosje niet gedanst hebt, of als je de eerste pasjes alvast onder de knie wil krijgen. Iedereen is uiteraard welkom om mee te dansen.

Picknick
Er staat ook een picknick gepland. Breng daarvoor voor jezelf (en één of twee anderen) wat lekkers te eten mee, wat op één grote tafel wordt verzameld, zodat we met z’n allen een heerlijke maaltijd zullen hebben. Het is handig om eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen, dat is niet aanwezig op de locatie zelf.

Locatie
Het is de tweede keer dat we een bal geven in het Maaspodium in Rotterdam. Deze locatie vind je aan de Sint-Jobsweg 3 in Rotterdam. Er is een mooie danszaal en een gezellige bar en foyer waar behalve dansen ook wat bijgekomen en gekletst kan worden. Metrostation Coolhaven is op een kleine 10-15 minuten lopen afstand, er stopt ook een tram vlakbij. Op zondag is voor zover bekend straatparkeren gratis. Er is ook een parkeergarage vlakbij. Gebruik je eigen favoriete routeplanner om je route te bepalen. Meer informatie is te vinden op de website van het Maaspodium. 

Toegang
Tickets kosten voor dit bal 25 euro per persoon. Reserveren is fijn, zowel voor jezelf als voor ons, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het gaat worden."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/oktoberbal-in-rotterdam/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansworkshop-slangpolska-met-zweedse-band-vastanvinden/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1114054992570529/"]
start = "2022-10-01T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Trio Västanvinden"]
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert Kadril & Folkbal @ De Foyer"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ccsint-niklaas.be/podium/23456/kadril-folkbal-de-foyer-met-hidrae-jolie-flanande", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1156"]
start = "2022-10-01T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-02T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kadril", "Hidrae"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1157"]
start = "2022-10-01T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-01T20:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Initium"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-10-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2022-10-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hexham Village Band in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1487859/ceilidh-with-the-hexham-village-band"]
start_date = "2022-10-02"
end_date = "2022-10-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hexham Village Band"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673608706365/"]
start = "2022-10-02T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-02T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006735386046/"]
start = "2022-10-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/977"]
start = "2022-10-04T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-04T23:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sanseveria", "Guus Herremans"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D762%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1219", "https://www.facebook.com/events/948705449423696"]
start = "2022-10-04T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-04T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska & Friends (2/4)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1058280894829909/"]
start = "2022-10-05T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-05T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-10-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Kim Smith"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=743816006952351&id=100039718763282"]
start = "2022-10-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-10-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-4/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1035"]
start_date = "2022-10-07"
end_date = "2022-10-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Dance and Music Weekend"
links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend"]
start_date = "2022-10-07"
end_date = "2022-10-09"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audacious", "Banna Damhsa"]
callers = ["Franny Marr"]
price = "$225"
organisation = "Lady of the Lake"
source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/les-panards-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3164667060518119/"]
start_date = "2022-10-07"
end_date = "2022-10-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pichard-Vincendeau", "Duo Plard-Prescott", "Eel Grinders Trio"]
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkfest Hohnstein"
links = ["https://www.folkfest-hohnstein.de/"]
start = "2022-10-07T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-09T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hohnstein"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€49-€72"
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/hohnstein.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://oldafolk.brugseverenigingen.be/BalmetFollia", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1202"]
start = "2022-10-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-07T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Follia"]
price = "€8"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D763%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1206", "https://www.facebook.com/events/783215926214296"]
start = "2022-10-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Streatham Festival Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.streathamspaceproject.co.uk/whats-on-calendar/streathamfestivalceilidhoct7th", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1114752525785586/"]
start = "2022-10-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-07T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Tree"]
price = "£15.75"
organisation = "Streatham Festival"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-10-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-07T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-7-10-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-10-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2022-10-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-10-07T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen and Eric Boodman"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/710488663423385/"]
start = "2022-10-07T16:30:00-04:00"
end = "2022-10-09T14:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Buzz Band", "Redbud Ramblers"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$65-$280"
organisation = "Harvest Moon Folk Society"
source = "events/usa/moondance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zweitägiger Tanzkurs"
links = []
start_date = "2022-10-08"
end_date = "2022-10-09"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anton Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna-toni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kendal Scout Group Cumbrian Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.striding-edge.org/diary/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/322021664467"]
start_date = "2022-10-08"
end_date = "2022-10-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Kendal"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Striding Edge"]
price = "₤5-₤11.37"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D767%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1227", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268171877360374"]
start = "2022-10-08T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-08T15:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12-€28"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondeau En Couple & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D768%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1228", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268171877360374"]
start = "2022-10-08T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-08T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12-€28"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CD-presentatie Paracetamol"
details = """
Anderhalf jaar na een zeer succesvolle crowdfunding konden ze dan toch de opnamestudio in.
Op 8 oktober presenteert Paracetamol hun nieuwe cd in Zwolle!
19:00-20:00u Dansintro
20:00-21:00u Voorprogramma: Bert Leemans
21:00-22:30u CD-presentatie Paracetamol
22:30-23:00u Sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cd-presentatie-paracetamol/"]
start = "2022-10-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venn in Horsely"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-57ce1d.php"]
start = "2022-10-08T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "Venn"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1237"]
start = "2022-10-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-09T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musiciens Korneel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/752642/", "http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/589625066030847/"]
start = "2022-10-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take The Biscuit"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£2-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
details = "Contra dance with Rhodri Davies calling and Vertical Expression playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3343748582513656/"]
start = "2022-10-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht - Bal met 'Broes' en 'Duo de Schepper Sanczuk', 

** English below ** 



Je kunt reserveren via Google Forms, zie hier.
We trappen dit seizoen af met warme zuiderse en mysterieuze oosterse vibes! Niemand minder dan Duo de Schepper-Sanczuk en het quintet Broes komen om ons mee te nemen op reis langs de Middelandse Zee van Portugal helemaal naar de Balkan.

Er is een workshop voor het bal, die we nog gaan aankondigen. Het is mogelijk om via de Google Forms achteraf aan te melden voor de workshop onder hetzelfde emailadres, zelfs nadat je voor het bal hebt aangemeld.


Programma
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Broes
18:00 – Potluck
19:00 – Duo de Schepper Sanczuk
21:30 – Eind bal en Sessie tijdens het opruimen


Bands
Je kunt hieronder naar de bands luisteren. Met dank aan Frisse Folk voor de opname van Broes.
https://youtu.be/xEMyKVu9S5M
https://youtu.be/n-EBTqAuPTY


Reserveren, Prijzen en Voorwaarden
Je reserveert een kaartje voor het bal, bal + workshop, of workshop. Je kiest aan de deur welke tarief je wil betalen. Voor reserveren, prijzen en voorwaarden zie boven voor de link naar Google Forms.

Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je met de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. Er is een Potluck. Iedereen neemt eten mee, die we dan met zijn allen delen. We zorgen dat er een aantal tafels staan met labeltjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Aangezien er balfolkers zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) raden we aan om een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten te zetten.

Neem je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En, het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit. We zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.


Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.







You can book via Google Forms, see here.
We kick off the season with warme southern and mysterious eastern vibes! No less than Duo de Schepper-Sanczuk and the quintet Broes will take us on a journey along the Mediterranean Sea from Portugal all the way to the Balkan.

There is a workshop, which we will be announcing later. It is possible to reserve a spot for the workshop afterwards via the Google Forms under the same email address, even after you have reserved for the ball.


Programm
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – End of Workshop
15:30 – Walk-in for the ball
16:00 – Broes
18:00 – Potluck
19:00 – Duo de Schepper Sanczuk
21:30 – End of the ball and Session.


Bands
You can listen to them below. Special thanks to Frisse Folk for the recording of Broes.
https://youtu.be/xEMyKVu9S5M
https://youtu.be/n-EBTqAuPTY


Reservation, Prices and Conditions
You reserve a ticket for the ball, ball + workshop, or workshop. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. For reservations, prices and conditions see above for the link to Google Forms.

NB! You pay cash  at the door. Later in the evening, the cash register moves to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)


Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. There's a Potluck. Everyone brings food, which we then share with all of us. We ensure that there are a number of tables with labels: vegetarian, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Since there are balfolkers with allergies (nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etc.), we recommend adding an ingredients list to your food.

Bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoons, these are not available in the Moira. And, it's nice if you clean up and / or throw away your own waste after the potluck. We provide a number of garbage cans.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.


Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.


Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal3/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal3workshop/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxxQYtWOvqsCRKvQwFxixnTxDjTjQ4XQhQqb8PhAZzQpK3CQ/viewform"]
start = "2022-10-09T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€14-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-10-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-09T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-10-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-09T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673635373029/"]
start = "2022-10-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-09T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sessiebal Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
(English below)
Geen sessie na het bal, maar een heus sessiebal! Alle muzikanten zijn zeer welkom om hier lekker samen te spelen en eventueel eigen deunen op danspubliek uit te proberen. Natuurlijk zijn ook de dansers zeer welkom om op de muziek te komen dansen. Een avond voor en door de community!

De bar zal niet open zijn, dus neem zelf een drankje en hapje mee voor jezelf of om te delen.

 
Prijzen:
Muzikant: Gratis, maar we verwachten dat je wel minstens 2 deunen echt meespeelt.

Danser: €8

 
Voor de muzikanten:
Afhankelijk van het aantal aanmeldingen, mogen de muzikanten voorlopig per persoon één deun voorstellen. Je kunt op de avond zelf komen aanwaaien, maar je mag je ook van tevoren alvast aanmelden bij Balfolk Utrecht (utrecht [at] balfolk.nl) of bij Lucas. Je krijg dan toegang tot een Google-drive map met het overzicht van de aangemelde deunen met eventuele opnames en/of bladmuziek. Je kunt hierlangs dan ook jouw voorkeursdeun aanmelden met eventuele opnames en/of bladmuziek zodat andere muzikanten alvast kunnen oefenen om met je mee te spelen.

 
(English)
Not a session after the ball but a session ball! All musicians are most welcome to enjoy playing here together and possibly try their own tunes on a dancing audience. Of course the dancers are also very welcome to dance to the music. An evening for and by the community!

The bar won’t be open, so bring drinks and snacks for yourself or to share.

 
Prices:
Musicians: Free, but we do expect you to join in playing at least 2 tunes.

Dancers: €8

 
For the musicians:
Depending on the amount of registrations musicians can propose one tune for now. You can just show up on the evening, but you can also register upfront with Balfolk Utrecht (utrecht [at] balfolk.nl) or with Lucas. You will get access to a Google-drive folder containing an overview of the registered tunes with possible recordings and/or sheet music. You can also register your preferred tune with possible recordings and/or sheet music so the other musicians can already practice to play along with you."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sessiebal-balfolk-utrecht/"]
start = "2022-10-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006765386043/"]
start = "2022-10-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Paul Kingma"
details = """
Waerde menschen! Zoals enkelen van jullie weten ben ik afgelopen mei jarig geweest maar was ik daar niet in de gelegenheid om het te vieren. Inmiddels heb ik in oktober die ruimte wel, en op precies te zijn op dinsdag de 11e!

De zaal is open vanaf 8 uur, en we beginnen om ongeveer half 9 met dansen. David Cornelissen en zijn compagnon komen de live muziek verzorgen, tot een uur of 10. Als je wil mag je voor daarna nog een eigen instrument meenemen voor een sessie. Deze duurt tot een uur of 11.

Zie ik je de 11e? Leuk!

 Groet, Paul

 PS: Ik heb geen cadeauwensen. Ik vind het vooral leuk als je komt! Wil je mij toch iets geven, dan ben je daar altijd vrij in."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-paul-kingma/"]
start = "2022-10-11T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-10-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska & Friends (3/4)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1058280894829909/"]
start = "2022-10-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-12T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-13/"]
start = "2022-10-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Mark Amy", "Molly"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Balfolk-avond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1203", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1207", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424607416402167/"]
start = "2022-10-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-10-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession: Bal Basics"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4404", "https://www.facebook.com/events/645364783853786/"]
start = "2022-10-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Duo Lopez/Herremans"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/14-10-2022-duo-lopez-herremans/"]
start_date = "2022-10-14"
end_date = "2022-10-14"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Lopez/Herremans"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hexham Village Band in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1411756/ceilidh-with-the-hexham-village-band"]
start_date = "2022-10-14"
end_date = "2022-10-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hexham Village Band"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-10-14"
end_date = "2022-10-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beatroot in Norwich"
details = "[Sold Out]"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2022-10-14"
end_date = "2022-10-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Beatroot"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1194", "https://www.facebook.com/events/944881439800937"]
start = "2022-10-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-15T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/625434452627785/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/557906"]
start = "2022-10-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna Pack & Frances Watt", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/641986767576743/"]
start = "2022-10-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-14-10-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-10-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1158"]
start_date = "2022-10-15"
end_date = "2022-10-15"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lamorteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jigfoot in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-10-15"
end_date = "2022-10-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in East Stour"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-10-15"
end_date = "2022-10-15"
country = "UK"
city = "East Stour"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "White Horse Autumn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/events/index.php#D.WHC.20221015", "http://mister.red/dance/wantage.htm#D.UC.20221015"]
start_date = "2022-10-15"
end_date = "2022-10-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cotteswalde Country Dance Band"]
callers = ["Tina Morris"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekend dance workshop"
details = """
Wochenend-Tanzworkshop von Elena Leibbrand (BE)
 
Französische Tänze aus der Gascogne: Branle d’Ossau und Rondeau
Samstag 15.10.2022              11:00 – 16:30 Uhr
Sonntag 16.10.2022               10:00 – 13:30 Uhr
Preis für den 2-Tages-Workshop: 31 € regulär / 20€ ermäßigt
 
In diesem Workshop beschäftigen wir uns mit zwei sehr beliebten Tänzen aus der Gascogne (Südwest-Frankreich):
Der Branle d’Osseau sieht zunächst aus wie ein extrem einfacher Kettentanz … bis man ihn ausprobiert. Wie viele von uns haben sich schon in den Tanz eingeklinkt und sind nach ein paar Takten ganz verstört wieder aus dem Tanz ausgestiegen!
In diesem Workshop werden wir diesen besonderen Tanz Schritt für Schritt lernen und auch die eine oder andere Variation entdecken. Aber hauptsächlich möchte Elena euch das ganz einzigartige Gefühl vermitteln, das aufkommt, wenn alle zu herzzerreißend schöner Musik in der Kette im Gleichschritt schwingen.
Zur Abwechslung und Auflockerung werden wir den Paar-Rondeau (Rondeau en couple) üben und dabei unseren Grundschritt, Körperhaltung und Stil ein bisschen „aufputzen“. Wir nehmen auch die richtige Bewegung aller Tanzenden im Raum, damit alle Tanzpaare in einem schönen „Flow“ bleiben und werden schließlich typische und schöne Variationen einbauen.
Tanzniveau: Der Kurs ist eher für Tänzer*innen mit Erfahrung geeignet, aber auch für sehr motivierte Anfänger*innen, die den Branle d’Ossau zum ersten Mal entdecken möchten. Der Vorteil an diesen Tänzen ist, dass jede*r seinem/ihrem eigenen Lernrhythmus folgen kann.
Zur Tanzmeisterin: Elena Leibbrand begann 2011 mit großer Begeisterung in Brüssel BalFolk-Tänze weiterzugeben. Im Mai 2018 gründete sie ihre eigene Tanzschule EléDanse und bietet seitdem Kurse, Workshops, Bälle und Veranstaltungen aller Art an. Sie hat eine große Liebe zu Bourrées, Walzern und Tänzen aus dem im Südwesten Frankreichs und sie liebt den Ball, ob Fin-de-Siècle, Folk oder Musette. Elena bringt mit viel Können und Humor den Tanzenden die traditionellen Tänze nahe und reißt alle mit."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/workshopelena"]
start = "2022-10-15T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€31"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert e stage con gli Auka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/748380963017662/"]
start = "2022-10-15T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Auka"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal O’Gadjo"
details = """
© Anne Petitfils

Webseite der Band
Video
 
Bal O’Gadjo kombiniert die berauschende Musikflut aus dem Osten mit den warmen Klängen des Südens und bringt so jedes Publikum zum Tanzen. Seit 2005 arbeiten die 5 Musiker*Innen aus der Nähe von Montpellier in Frankreich gemeinsam und schaffen Begegnungen zwischen traditioneller Musik und Gesängen der Welt in ihren 6 Alben, die wiederum durch den Werdegang jedes einzelnen geprägt sind. Orientalische Gewürze, balkanisches Temperament, Malz und irischer Nebel laden ein zu einem, ganz nach dem Leitmotiv der Band: „Bal ohne Grenzen“.
Lucie Gibaux: Klarinette, Gesang
Lucile Magnan: Cello, Gesang
Fabien Bucher: Gitarre, Mandoline
Paul Oliver: Geige, Algerische Mondole
Samuel Wornom: Derbouka, Doholla, Cajon

Eintritt: 20 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro, Soliticket 30 Euro
Der Bal findet am Abend nach dem Workshopprogramm mit Elena Leibbrand in der Kulturmarkthalle statt. Es gibt keine Kombitickets, beide Veranstaltungen müssen einzeln gebucht werden.
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/balog"]
start = "2022-10-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal with Les Zéoles"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1281537355717500/"]
start = "2022-10-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles"]
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D727%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1078", "https://www.facebook.com/events/412784850893338"]
start = "2022-10-16T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Eindelijk weer een balfolk in de Wilde Wereld in Wageningen!
Op een beetje afwijkend tijdstip, van 14.00 tot 17.30 uur. Onze zaal was alleen op dat moment nog beschikbaar dit jaar.
Deze keer geen dansuitleg van te voren, we gaan dat tijdens het bal zelf doen wanneer dat gewenst is.
Entree: € 7,50 per persoon.
Madlot speelt ten dans. Daarnaast komen Andoorn en De Houtzagerij. Al met al toch minder dan een enkele Euro per muzikant en een hele middag dansplezier!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-2/"]
start = "2022-10-16T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2022-10-16T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Marginaux"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1103218216953548/"]
start = "2022-10-16T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-16T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna Pack & Ravi Sawney"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1247"]
start = "2022-10-16T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Solia"]
price = "€5-€7"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1248570392608523/"]
start = "2022-10-16T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-16T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tamm Tan"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/620638519521671/"]
start = "2022-10-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-16T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006772052709/"]
start = "2022-10-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D766%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1229", "https://www.facebook.com/events/466712695392583"]
start = "2022-10-18T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska & Friends (4/4)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1058280894829909/"]
start = "2022-10-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-19T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€100"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: een donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15, alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-21/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1091729358071555/"]
start = "2022-10-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-19T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1200", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1098320297469797/"]
start = "2022-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-19T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-10-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Paul Andrews"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
details = "A wonderful balfolk festival full of crazy bands, funny games, beautiful connections, good coffee, local beers, and a whole lot of dancing!"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1017795078982635/"]
start = "2022-10-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-23T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "DiaTon", "Duo du Balcon", "Duo Rodriguez-Franceschini", "Fahrenheit", "Hialøsa", "Laouen", "Loogaroo", "Mr Folxlide", "Noiranomis", "Ti Duo", "Tref", "Trio Baladins", "Variomatic", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€96.50-€107.50"
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-10-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/1212/bal-folk-dance-weekend"]
start_date = "2022-10-21"
end_date = "2022-10-23"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rachel Bell", "Becky Tracy", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$233"
organisation = "John C. Campbell Folk School"
source = "events/usa/john_c_campbell.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführung Israelische Tänze mit Thomas Römer passend zum Folkinger-Set
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 15 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro
Folkinger -Weltmusik & Tanz mit Tanzmeister Thomas Römer
Foto: Björn Grüneberg
Immer noch und immer wieder!Musik aus europäischen und nahöstlichen Gefilden mit stetig wachsendem Wurzelwerk ganz und gar ohr-, herz- und beingängig.
Das dynamische Zusammenspiel von Akkordeon, Geige, Klarinette/Saxophon, Kontrabass und Schlagzeug,prägt den treibenden Sound der Band und dies schon seit über drei Jahrzehnten auf kleinen und großen Bühnen.
Traditionelle Tanzstücke mit eigenen Arrangements sowie Eigenkompositionen bilden das Repertoire, lassen euch über den Boden schweben,als Einzelne im Kreis, als Paar oder fischbar an der Tischbar. Nur hör’n und kiek’n darf och sein!
Unter der Anleitung des ‚Tanzmeisters‘ wird generationsübergreifend getanzt,mal feurig, mal cool, mit Hingabe oder völlig losgelöst.Mit-Mach-Tanz mit dem besonderen Etwas!
Bandwebsite Folkinger
 
Duo „Budweis – Zeller“
Jan und Vivien – Foto: Bettina Wunderlich

Jan Budweis – Diatonisches Akkordeon ( https://janbudweis.de/ )
Vivien Zeller – Violine ( http://www.vivienzeller.de/ )

Jan Budweis — Den ersten Unterricht auf der Gitarre erhielt ich mit 14 Jahren. Mich faszinierte die Klangerzeugung auf Instrumenten aller Art schon als Kind. So erlernte ich das Spielen verschiedenster Instrumente, teils im Unterricht, teils autodidaktisch: Fagott, Viola da Gamba, Saxophon, Dudelsack, Drehleier. Ausserdem beschäftigte ich mich mit dem Bau von Musikinstrumenten und wurde später Klarinettenbauer. In den 1980er Jahren eröffnete sich mir durch den Volkstanz eine neue Welt. Dann entdeckte ich meine Liebe für das Diatonische Akkordeon, die bis heute anhält.
Vivien Zeller — Nach 13 Jahren klassischer Ausbildung habe ich mit 17 Jahren die traditionelle Tanzmusik entdeckt und habe dort gefunden was ich schon lange gesucht hatte. Verbundenheit von Musik, Tanz und Variation. Diesen alten wunderschönen Melodien Leben einzuhauchen, sie zum grooven zu bringen und die Verbindung zu den Tänzern zu spüren fasziniert mich nach wie vor.
In kurzer Zeit habe ich über schwedische, dänische und irische Folkmusik zur traditionellen Tanzmusik Deutschlands, besonders Norddeutschlands gefunden. Hier fühle ich mich am meisten zu Hause und immer wieder gehe ich auf Entdeckungsreise in die Archive, um neue handschriftliche Notenbüchern von Tanzmusikern des 17.- 20. Jahrhunderts im deutschsprachigen Raums zu finden.
Immer auf der Suche nach Inspiration und Perfektion, reise ich durch Europa, um auf Kursen, Konzerten und Sessions verschiedene traditionelle und neue Spieltechniken zu erlernen, die mein aktuelles Spiel befruchten und weiterentwickeln können.
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe1022"]
start = "2022-10-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkinger", "Duo Budweis-Zeller"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introductory workshop"
details = """
Ben je nieuwsgierig naar Balfolk of ken je iemand die het leuk lijkt met Balfolk kennis te maken? Dan is deze avond ideaal. Tijdens deze introductieworkshop wordt de basis van enkele veelgedanste Balfolk dansen uitgelegd en geoefend.
Met deze basis kan je al van de vele dansavonden en bals die Nederland rijk is genieten. Wil je je verder verdiepen in de dansen raden wij workshops zoals onze andere thema’s op vrijdagen aan en lessen die op meerdere plaatsen in het land gegeven worden.

 

Aanmelden (via contact@balfolkzeist.nl) wordt gewaardeerd maar is niet vereist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/introductieworkshop-7/"]
start = "2022-10-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1222"]
start = "2022-10-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Heer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2022-10-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Nancy Potts"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-10-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-21T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2022-10-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Cambridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Flying Cat and Matt Cudby with calling from Adam Hughes.

Flying Cat (Caro Appleby and James Rhodes) enjoy regularly dancing contra in various places around the country. They play for a variety of different forms of dancing, and for contra will generally be found playing piano and melodeon, playing tunes from all around the British Isles as well as further afield. They have a cat called Meatballs, named after the tune Meatballs, Whiskey and Beer.

Matt Cudby plays guitar and is rather good. He has two cats, Penny (with the hat) and Indie.

Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://www.flyingcat.dance/gigs/newcontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3312637989021793/"]
start = "2022-10-22T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flying Matt"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella Self Promo Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/blowzabella/posts/pfbid0bu5AJMZAxWXk6a3t1qe596mnuBzi6qviB5vJchb7D465a3S3tfXSgGCCdZTvYaQil", "https://www.facebook.com/events/861507191494890"]
start = "2022-10-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£5-£24"
organisation = "Blowazabella"
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-22-10-22-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2022-10-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Massif"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/761765224940908/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bal-massif-tickets-389986980557"]
start = "2022-10-23T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-23T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood", "Sawney White Bird", "Shivelight"]
price = "£5-£15"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673638706362/"]
start = "2022-10-23T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-23T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Post-CaDansa Ball"
details = '''
(English below)
Nu er eindelijk weer Cadansa is, is er natuurlijk ook weer een Cadansa-after-afterparty! Dus mocht je nog in de Cadansa-sfeer zitten, of een middel tegen de post-Cadansa-blues zoeken, of gewoon zin hebben om op maandag avond lekker te dansen met een supertoffe Franse band, kom dan vooral langs in de Moira in Utrecht!
Er is ook ruimte voor sessie, dus neem vooral een instrument mee en mochten je voeten even een pauze nodig hebben, is de bar open voor een drankje!
Programma:
17:30 Deuren open voor diner*
19:00 Aurélien Claranbaux
~21:00 Sessie
~22:00 Einde zodat iedereen nog treinen terug naar de meeste andere (grote) steden kan pakken (en eventueel nog kan slapen voor dinsdag weer aan het werk te gaan ;) ).
*Als het je gezellig lijkt kun je bij ons aanschuiven om je diner te komen eten. Dit kan alles zijn van potluck om tot delen tot een eigen maaltje en/of iets laten bezorgen bij de Moira.
Tarieven:
Het bal kost €12 of meer. Als je minder te besteden hebt, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief van €8. (Graag gepast mee te nemen.)
Fair trade: Bij dit bal krijgen de bands direct betaald wat er aan de deur wordt betaald. (Na aftrek van zaalhuur e.d.) Dat betekent dat je dus je waardering voor de muzikanten kunt laten blijken door wat meer te betalen zodat zij ook een wat eerlijker loon kunnen ontvangen. Mocht je het geld hebben, is het dus heel welkom om meer te betalen dan het standaardtarief van €12 in ruil voor dankbare blijere muzikanten.
Band:
Aurélien Claranbaux is één van de bekendste artiesten uit de balfolk. Zo speelt hij o.a. accordeon in ZEF, Duo Absynthe en FeO, maar ook solo staat hij zeker zijn mannetje met een kick en wat effecten voor wat extra power. Op het podium speelt hij een mix van traditionals, eigen composities (waarvan velen nu traditionals aan het worden zijn) en improvisatie. Hij haal zijn inspiratie uit een breed scala aan genres zoals traditionele Franse folk, jazz, rock, rap en wereldmuziek. Het ene moment laat hij je grooven en swingen op een traditionele melodie en het andere moment zweef je over de dansvloer tijdens een subtiele en intieme deun.
(English)
Finally there is Cadansa again and so of course there will be a grand Cadansa-after-afterparty again! So whether you are still in the Cadansa mood, trying to find a remedy against the post-Cadansa-blues, or just feel like dancing to the music of a super cool French on Monday evening, make sure you will get to the Moira in Utrecht!
There will also be some time for a session, so do bring your instruments and if your feet get tired and need a quick break, the bar is open for drinks!
Programme:
18:30 Doors open
19:00 Aurélien Claranbaux
~21:00 Session
~22:30 End which is on time to get a train back to most of the other (big) cities (and possibly sleep a little before going to work on Tuesday ;) ).
*If you would like some company for dinner,  feel free to join us with your own dinner. This can be anything from potluck to share to your meal and/or delivery meal at the Moira
Admission
Entrance fee for the ball is €12 or more. If you do not have so much to spend, use the lower fee of €8. (Please bring the exact amount.)
Fair tade: At this ball the bands get paid directly what is being paid at the entrance. (After deducing the locations rent.) That means you can show your appreciation to the musicians by paying some more to make sure they will also get a fair wage. So if you have the money, you are very welcome to pay more than the standard fee of €12 in exchange for grateful happier musicians.
Band:
Aurélien Claranbaux is one of the most known artists from the balfolk. He plays accordeon for instance in ZEF, Duo Absynthe and FeO, but also solo he puts down a great act with a kick and some effects for extra power. On stage he plays a mix of traditional, his own compositions (of which many are now becoming traditional) and improvisation. He takes his inspiration from a broad spectrum of centres such as traditional French folk, jazz, rock, rap and world music. The one moment he lets groove and swing to a traditional melody and the next moment you are floating over the dancing floor during a subtle and intimate tune.
Location:
The event takes place in the Moira. A location for regular balfolk events with a nice dancing floor, good sound, atmospheric lights and a "gezellige" bar in the heart of Utrecht at only 1km from the central station.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/6055/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/764652227966352/"]
start = "2022-10-24T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aurélien Claranbaux"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006768719376/"]
start = "2022-10-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1244"]
start = "2022-10-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "October's French Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/460019735995259/", "http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2022-10-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1195", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444821357711829"]
start = "2022-10-26T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-27T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/652476383250398/"]
start = "2022-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/793492865225746/"]
start = "2022-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-10-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1239"]
start_date = "2022-10-28"
end_date = "2022-10-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Consent workshop"
details = "Wat doe je als iemand je ten dans vraagt maar je eigenlijk helemaal niet wilt dansen? Of wat als er tijdens de dans iets gebeurd dat je niet leuk vind? Tijdens deze avond gaan we kijken naar verschillende situaties die kunnen voorkomen op de dansvloer en proberen wat werkt in deze situaties. We zullen proberen rollenspellen te doen zodat mensen in een veilige situatie dingen kunnen proberen. Let op dat we tijdens deze avond een veilige omgeving willen creëren dus mensen wordt gevraagd om zaken die tijdens de avond uitgesproken worden niet te delen tenzij hier toestemming voor gegeven is door iedereen aanwezig."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/consent/"]
start = "2022-10-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1482233718869109/"]
start = "2022-10-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt & Ali"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal des Friches"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/787008479201171/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/452406273491104/", "https://lesdocks-cahors.fr/v-14-10-beat-bouet-trio/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-babel-gum/evenements/le-bal-des-defricheuses"]
start = "2022-10-28T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-30T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Cahors"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["M'Braia", "Beat Bouet Trio", "La Soubirane", "Les Zéoles"]
price = "€24-€28"
organisation = "Prêts Feu Parquet"
source = "events/france/cahors.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-28-10-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-10-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/852111212450323/"]
start = "2022-10-28T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fabio Colussi"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XXX FEST-i-BALL"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/667750071065545/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNwtQSL0MFS3wmNUIK1suza_s2uLQEfLm8obMEbNkH7-osBw/viewform"]
start = "2022-10-28T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-01T02:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zé Oliveira", "Quercus", "Fol&ar", "Hartwin Dhoore", "Alfa Arroba", "OiO", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras"]
price = "€60"
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2022/10/29/loogaroo", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1159", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3343475335932646/"]
start_date = "2022-10-29"
end_date = "2022-10-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Duo Exceptionnel"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1209"]
start_date = "2022-10-29"
end_date = "2022-10-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Follia", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.aalter.be/herfst-folkbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1235"]
start_date = "2022-10-29"
end_date = "2022-10-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkies Academie Torhout", "Emmarilin", "Boreas"]
organisation = "100%Folkoren"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Albireo in Poynton"
links = ["https://www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk/dates/", "https://www.albireo.co.uk/gigs/"]
start_date = "2022-10-29"
end_date = "2022-10-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Poynton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Drive in Whittington"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2022-10-29"
end_date = "2022-10-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Whittington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Around the World"
links = ["https://www.datw.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-10-29T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£28-£30"
organisation = "Dance Around the World"
source = "events/uk/datw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/449141390484988"]
start = "2022-10-29T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-29T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight", "Helena Torpy & Steve Turner"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloweenbal 2022 in Poortugaal"
details = """
Het inmiddels bijna traditionele Halloweenbal van Balfolk Zuid-Holland. Deze keer niet in Leiden, maar in Poortugaal, een plek vlak onder Rotterdam. Uiteraard is het bal volop in Halloweensfeer. Voor ons komen optreden: Hilde Van Belle uit België en het Nederlandse powertrio BmB.

Hilde Van Belle is pianiste en zangeres. Zij speelt heerlijk sfeervolle en fijne balfolkmuziek. Al van kleins af aan was ze te vinden in de plaatselijke muziekschool en na haar studies muziekpedagogie en klassieke zang is ze niet meer weg te denken in de muzikale wereld.

De Nederlandse powerfolkband BmB bestaat uit drie mannen: Luc Plompen op gitaar, Niek van Uden op accordeon en Wouter Kuyper op doedelzak, fluit en chalumeau. Extra speciaal: de drie heren zingen ook graag.

Programma
Het programma voor de avond:
17.30: Deuren open
18.00: Dansuitleg
19.00: Hilde Van Belle
20.30: Kostuumprijsuitreiking
21.00: BmB
23.00: Einde

Halloween

Extra speciaal deze avond: het bal is natuurlijk in Halloweenthema, dus De Brinkhoeve wordt omgetoverd tot een sfeervolle griezellocatie, met in plaats van bezoekers en dansers, heksen, feeën, spoken of zelfs vampieren! Zelf in een favoriete Halloweenoutfit komen wordt aanbevolen: organisator Balfolk Zuid-Holland zorgt voor mooie prijzen voor de origineelste en leukste kostuums. Toch liever niet verkleed? Geen probleem, het is niet verplicht en gezellig wordt het sowieso!

Locatie

Het bal is in De Brinkhoeve, in Poortugaal. Deze zaal is te vinden aan de Kerkstraat 12 in Poortugaal. De locatie is goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo'n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het metrostation Poortugaal. Parkeren is gratis in de wijk rondom de zaal.

Prijs
Toegang tot het bal is 25 euro. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald, er kan niet worden gepind. Er is een bar waar bier, wijn en frisdrank tegen schappelijke prijzen gedronken kan worden.

Reserveren

Reserveren voor het Halloweenbal wordt aangeraden, dan weten we hoe gezellig het ongeveer wordt.

Vragen

Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/halloweenbal-2022-in-poortugaal/"]
start = "2022-10-29T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BmB", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest-noz with Trio Hamon/Martin/Ebrel"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/601481494970560"]
start = "2022-10-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-29T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Hamon/Martin/Ebrel"]
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "Dom Bretanii"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Volksbal - Ball Folk - Bal Champêtre"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.gcdewildeman.be/programma/olifantenbal-de-herfst-het-brabants-volksorkest-duo-macke-bornauw", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1181"]
start = "2022-10-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-29T23:50:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brabants Volksorkest", "Duo Macke-Bornauw"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@Herk"
links = []
start = "2022-10-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-30T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Follia", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/limburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween Ceilidh"
links = ["https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/halloween-ceilidh-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2031973217010527/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-ceilidh-tickets-366799546317"]
start = "2022-10-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2395341617439217/", "https://www.citizenticket.co.uk/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-october-29th/"]
start = "2022-10-29T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace & Tom Oakes"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-10-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spinach for Norman"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TriOblique@ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1279213786229989/"]
start = "2022-10-29T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2022-10-30T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "October Mini-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5335822013183116/"]
start = "2022-10-30T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2022-10-30T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2022_10_30/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/456661966526675/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/454236843406059/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1236"]
start = "2022-10-30T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-31T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes", "Trio Baladins"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Op 30 oktober zijn jullie meer dan welkom om in Wageningen te komen dansen op de mooie vloer in de foyer van de Junushoff. We presenteren twee *geweldige* groepen: Wouter en de Draak (NL) en Le Petit Piment (FR).

Wouter en de Draak is Joris Alblas (gitaar) en Wouter Kuyper (trekzak) en is sinds 2014 een vaste waarde in de Nederlandse folkscène. We zijn erg blij dat ze ons weer komen bewegen met hun originele tunes vol emotie, swing, en de robuuste energie die hun liefde voor Bretonse muziek brengt.

Petit Piment (Arnaud Bibonne, Lucas Thebaut, Léo Danais & Florian Huygebaert) brengt bourdonmuziek van de Zuid-Franse bals verwoven met de ritmes van twee virtueuze percussionisten. De conga- en drumgrooves van Léo en Florian vinden hun inspiratie ver van de grenzen van Europese folkmuziek, maar passen naadloos in de authentieke Gascogne-melodieën die Le Petit Piment zo'n bounce en swing geven. En mag ik jullie nog herinneren aan de vierstemmige zang?
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!

Betalen kan contant of via Tikkie.

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopige planning:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Wouter en de Draak
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Petit Piment
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-wouter-de-draak-petit-piment/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2416842108453898/"]
start = "2022-10-30T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak", "Petit Piment"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673612039698/"]
start = "2022-10-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-30T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Duo Calanca Lipparini"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/508728477255496/"]
start = "2022-10-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-30T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Calanca Lipparini"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balloween"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/810831536734793/"]
start = "2022-10-30T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-30T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin Halloween Special"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1652253431877526/"]
start = "2022-10-31T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-10-31T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trio Baladins Bal and Workshop"
details = """
Er is deze keer zowel een live bal als een workshop, zie minibal Trio Baladins! Voor enkel het bal hoef je niet te reserveren, maar het wordt aangeraden de workshop te volgen. Mocht je enkel naar het bal komen is de entree €8, €10 of €15. (Kortingstarief is voor dit bal bedoeld als je die €2 echt niet kan missen).

Voor workshop+bal moet je wel reserveren, zie boven voor reserveren voor het workshop+bal met bijhorende prijzen. Betaling doe je contant aan de kassa.

We hebben informatie onderaan op onze lespagina toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt, zie hier. Stuur ons gerust een email, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.


Programma
18:45 – deuren open
19:00 – les begint
21:00 – bal begint
22:00 – einde versterkt bal
22:30 – einde akoestisch bal
23:00 – Moira gaat dicht
Je moet de blauwe voordeur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Ben je onverhoopt te laat en is de deur dicht? Bel het 06-nummer dat op de deur hangt, dan komt iemand de deur open doen.

We vragen ook om de zaal snel te verlaten na het einde van het bal en om geen geluid te maken voor de Moira.


Workshop Beschrijving
The workshop will be given by Ellwen Barbault and musically accompanied by Trio Baladins.

What if our body knew more than our head may suggest? What if we learned to listen to it to let it lead us?

During this workshop, we will explore our body : we will learn to feel how it reacts to music, which emotions pass through it and how. Then, once we’ve met ourselves and let go, we can meet someone, observe, listen and feel how he or she reacts in the dance.

Which messages and emotions does he/she give to me ? Then it’s my turn to identify what I give and how. Finally, we’ll choose together a shared and/or complementary corporal language to lead and follow without suffering or imposing anything, neither to myself nor to someone else. Then can begin the co-leaded and unique dance we are creating together at 100%.


Niveau
In this workshop we mostly use mazurka and scottish as working bases, but nothing is settled and we adjust to the participants depending on their needs, levels, etc.


Prijzen, Aanmelden en Algemene Voorwaarden
Zie boven voor reserveren en prijzen. Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen zich vrij en veilig voelt om zichzelf te zijn en om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen, die naar onze workshops komt, op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen.

Stuur ons gerust een mail als je wilt aanmelden voor onze nieuwsbrief."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bulminibal1workshop/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bulminibal1/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/786435719106447/"]
start = "2022-10-31T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-10-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Baladins"]
price = "€8-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Skeggia delle Streghe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/642998984151898/"]
start = "2022-10-31T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-01T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trieste"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Trieste Folk"
source = "events/italy/trieste.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006738719379/"]
start = "2022-11-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1242", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1248753475874988/1248753485874987"]
start = "2022-11-02T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-02T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-11-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Eve Evans"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 244 — Fandango 2/2"
details = """
Deze donderdag 3 november is het socialles nr 243. De docenten deze week zijn Wim Scherpenzeel en Leora. Zij gaan met ons aan de slag met de Fandango. Let op: dit is les 2 van 2. Het is dan ook handig om bij beide aanwezig te zijn, maar er zal bij deze tweede les ook een korte herhaling gegeven worden van de eerste les voor degenen die het gemist hebben.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-244-rotterdam-fandango-2-2/"]
start = "2022-11-03T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1176884199572299/"]
start = "2022-11-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-11-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Ceilidh Dance Party"
details = "Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag. Swing your partner and get down to tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town."
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/11439-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-2022"]
start = "2022-11-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-03T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£14"
organisation = "Queer Folk"
source = "events/uk/queer_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://lerayonvert.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1241"]
start_date = "2022-11-04"
end_date = "2022-11-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Drive in Symonds Yat"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2022-11-04"
end_date = "2022-11-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Symonds Yat"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["http://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/678296893287250/"]
start_date = "2022-11-04"
end_date = "2022-11-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Intensive 2022"
details = '''
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀...
Heb je je ooit afgevraagd "Wie ben ik als danser en wie zou ik willen zijn?"
Deze intensive is een danservaring die (ervaren) dansers ertoe leidt hun volledige potentieel te bereiken om hun dans te ontwikkelen en dieper te duiken in beweging, lichaamscontrole en co-creatie (improvisatie).
 
MAX. AANTAL PLAATSEN: 20
TAAL: Nederlands
DUUR: 2,5 dag (vrijdag 16.00 uur - zondag 20.00 uur)
AANMELDEN: dancingbodies

 
𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: Een weekend op een besloten locatie om je te verdiepen in dans, je eigen lichaam en een ontwikkelprocessen aan te gaan met behulp van gespecialiseerde workshops. Met veel persoonlijke aandacht en gerichte oefeningen. Een intensive onderscheidt zich van een enkele workshop in een totaal opbouw met dieper detailniveau waarop wordt gewerkt. Met persoonlijke feedback uit de groep en van docent(en). De intensive is gericht op dansers die willen groeien en vanuit een technischere basis willen leren bewegen. Met als doel uiteindelijk meer vrijheid in hun dans te kunnen vinden (betere connectie en meer variatie). De duur van de intensive geeft de mogelijkheid om langer stil te staan bij onderwerpen en te werken met ervarend leren. Waarbij ruimte wordt gemaakt voor het invullen van een persoonlijk leerdoel.

 
𝗗𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗴𝗲𝗻:
Biomechanica en natuurwetten, danshouding en basis danstechniek (denk o.a. aan balans en spierspanning), consent, connectie en improvisatie (en muzikaliteit). De focus ligt hierbij niet op danspassen maar op beweging en lichaamscontrole en belangrijkste nog wel de communicatie binnen een danskoppel. Hoe dans je samen, in plaats van hoe dans ik mét iemand…

 
𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: Deelname is geschikt voor dansers uit de social dance scene. Basis ervaring in de rol van leiden OF volgen is noodzakelijk en kennis van de meest voorkomende dansen binnen Balfolk is gewenst. In de intensive wordt van een danser gevraagd om zichzelf te evalueren en ook anderen van feedback te voorzien. Belangrijk is dus dat je bij deelname open staat voor zelfontwikkeling.
Er wordt gewerkt met een beperkte groepsgrootte zodat er ruimte is voor voldoende persoonlijke aandacht van de docent en wisselen in de groep zodat we vooral ook van elkaar kunnen leren, waarbij de deelnemers ook zelf aangeven waar ze op willen ontwikkelen.

🅛🅔🅣 🅞🅟: Het instapniveau ligt relatief hoog, twijfel je over je dansniveau? Stuur me een berichtje!

 
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies)
 
Voor een basisbedrag van €260,- krijg je:
Naast 2,5 dag aan workshops en bezig zijn met dans(en)...
1x Cursusmateriaal
2x Broodmaaltijd met diverse soorten beleg, muesli, yoghurt, karnemelk, melk, koffie, thee en fruit, en 's zondags een gekookt eitje.
2x Soep of een warme snack met een verse salade, broodmaaltijd met diverse soorten beleg, karnemelk, melk, koffie, thee en fruit.
3x Drie (vegetarische) gangen:
- Voorgerecht; soep.
- Hoofdgerecht; warme verse groente, een gevulde salade, rijst/aardappelen, een zelfgemaakt hartig gerecht (zoals quiche of notengehaktballetjes) en een bijbehorende saus of een andere specialiteit van het huis.
- Dessert; een ambachtelijk bereid lekker toetje!
Onbeperkt koffie en thee.
2x Overnachting op locatie in Chambrette; eigen met houtenwanden afgeschermd bed en eigen wastafel op een slaapzaal.
 
Alternatief zijn de volgende opties beschikbaar:

 	Chambrette met Low income korting (30%)
 	Weekend zonder overnachting €240,-
 	2-persoonskamer delen (stapelbed) €330,- (zeer beperkt beschikbaar)
 	Privekamer €360,-  (zeer beperkt beschikbaar)

 
Extra's:
 

 	Lakenpakket €6,-
 	Extra nacht (incl. ontbijt 7-11) €45,-'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1027854577917132/"]
start = "2022-11-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-06T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lo Silenci de la Flor"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/800725477850944/"]
start = "2022-11-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lo Silenci de la Flor"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Philippe Plard"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/987398558595157/"]
start = "2022-11-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-05T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Philippe Plard"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-5/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1029"]
start = "2022-11-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-04T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wall Street", "Tout Bout D'chants"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/978"]
start = "2022-11-04T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-04T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Phlox", "Les Bottines Artistiques"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/633181881684044/"]
start = "2022-11-04T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-04T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-11-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-04T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-04-11-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-11-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van 1001 Nachten - Bal Des 1001 Nuits"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057301284753", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1210"]
start_date = "2022-11-05"
end_date = "2022-11-05"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Danses Folkloriques"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree Auvergnate 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D758%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1174", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1241699913330639"]
start = "2022-11-05T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-05T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€30-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
links = ["https://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1130053727647820/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1260", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1261"]
start = "2022-11-05T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-06T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar", "Emmarilin"]
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/baldeslibellules.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-11-05T14:10:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-05T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alan & Benjamin"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1248"]
start = "2022-11-05T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-05T19:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Philippeville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Citron-Gingembre"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banais Scottish-Irish balfolk wedding"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/453917936558119"]
start = "2022-11-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-05T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio G3"]
price = "35 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D761%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1211"]
start = "2022-11-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-05T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "A Contrabanda", "Trio14"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-05-11-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-11-05T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-05T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bœuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5906150059403945?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1267"]
start_date = "2022-11-06"
end_date = "2022-11-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/", "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"]
start = "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00"
end = "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree Auvergnate 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D759%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1175", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1241699913330639"]
start = "2022-11-06T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€30-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Italian Traditional Dances Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1208191983077140/"]
start = "2022-11-06T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-06T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Snaarmaarwaar"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/wp/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1007135146591635/"]
start = "2022-11-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€11-€17"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1145780949683906/", "https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2022-11-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Monday Night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2422222901249464/"]
start = "2022-11-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2022-11-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alison & Emilyn"]
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006792052707/"]
start = "2022-11-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-11-08T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D772%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1230", "https://www.facebook.com/events/466712695392583"]
start = "2022-11-08T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2022-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-08T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bees Knees in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VB.20221109"]
start_date = "2022-11-09"
end_date = "2022-11-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Marg Hendy"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-14/"]
start = "2022-11-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/684289062839829/"]
start = "2022-11-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-09T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-11-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["David Wright", "Kathryn Wright"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Loupiote FestiBal"
links = ["https://lalanterneprod.fr/loupiotefestibal1/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/831485234556976/"]
start = "2022-11-10T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Yenalaba", "Ciac Boum", "Chloé", "UnKloogged", "Patates Sound System", "Souches", "Leni Veríssimo Trio", "Jérémie Congrega"]
price = "€10-€100"
organisation = "La Lanterne Prod"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Balfolk-avond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1204", "https://www.facebook.com/events/454481426704397/"]
start = "2022-11-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4426"]
start = "2022-11-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-11-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-10T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1279"]
start_date = "2022-11-11"
end_date = "2022-11-11"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waimes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Rawette", "Pierre Hurdebise"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1289"]
start_date = "2022-11-11"
end_date = "2022-11-11"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses", "Les Impromptues"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-11-11"
end_date = "2022-11-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Keel Band in Norwich"
details = "[Sold Out]"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2022-11-11"
end_date = "2022-11-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Keel Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "JooDäio! Festival"
links = ["https://www.balefolk.ch/en/joodaio", "https://www.facebook.com/events/581144770426772/"]
start = "2022-11-11T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["CaraƆ", "La Sylva", "Bal de l'Aube", "L'air Inconnu", "Carovana del Bù"]
price = "170-210 CHF"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance, Music and Strawcraft"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/folk-dance-music-and-strawcraft/"]
start = "2022-11-11T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-14T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£165-£295"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk at KIPISZ"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/kipi-taniec-kipi-folk8"]
start = "2022-11-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "5 PLN"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le ptit Bal à Oli"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1225765354666139/", "https://oliviercap.be/bal/"]
start = "2022-11-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses", "Les Impromptues"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/oli.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://muzmoz.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1238", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1233"]
start = "2022-11-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'orchestre De La St Maartensgilde", "De Garre Van Kornee"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444068737621159"]
start = "2022-11-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/844163926714534/"]
start = "2022-11-11T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-11T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/583300526901360/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/558702"]
start = "2022-11-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vivant", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/438750091774481"]
start = "2022-11-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-11T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cock and Bull Band"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-11-11-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-11-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1086203118750373/"]
start = "2022-11-11T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XI kompleanno della Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/478255937346930/"]
start = "2022-11-11T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Bodle Street Green"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2022-11-12"
end_date = "2022-11-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Bodle Street Green"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diatonics in Havant"
links = ["http://diatonics.co.uk/events.html"]
start_date = "2022-11-12"
end_date = "2022-11-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Havant"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop „Grundschritt und dann…“ von Véronique Élouard"
details = """
Veroniqué und Piaire – Foto: Friedbert Linden
Workshop zu Tänzen für den Bal Folk, für Tänzer*innen mit Anfangskenntnissen
Kurs 12-18 Uhr (im Preis enthalten BalFolk am Abend)
Preis: 25 € / ermäßigt 15 €
Ziel des Kurses ist, zuvor erworbene (oder schlummernde) Anfangskenntnisse von Bal-Folk-Tänzen zu beleben, zu vertiefen und auszubauen.
Im Zentrum stehen Scottish, Polka, Polka Piquée, Walzer, Mazurka und Bourrée. Mit der Arbeit an den Grundschritten sollen der spezifische Bewegungsstil und Improvisationsmöglichkeiten für den jeweiligen Tanz vermittelt werden.
Kursleiterin ist Véronique Élouard (Sainte-Reine, Frankreich), der Berliner Folk-Szene durch Kurse zu Bal Folk-Tänzen allgemein ebenso wie spezifischeren Tänzen (Rigodon, Bourrées, Java u.a.) bekannt. Sie wird beim Kurs musikalisch unterstützt von Piaire Rambaud (Geige, diatonisches Akkordeon). Beider heimatliche Gruppe ist „Talon Pointe“.
Nach dem Kurs gibt es erst mal eine 2-stündige Pause zum Erholen und Essen gehen.
Dann geht es in den nachfolgenden, im Preis enthaltenen Balk Folk ab 20 Uhr.
Die Kursteilnehmer können die eben erlernten Tänze mit erfahrenen Folkies vertiefen.
Covid-Test: Ein negativer tagesaktueller (Selbst-)Test ist für Veranstaltungen in der KulturMarkthalle erforderlich. 
Foto: Mélanie Bruneteau
Gefördert durch

Anmeldung/Reservierung über unser Ticketsystem erwünscht, spontanes Erscheinen möglich, die Bezahlung erfolgt in bar vor Ort."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws22gs"]
start = "2022-11-12T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/nl/events/folkbal_2022_11_12/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1268", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5419356021514542/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5560950750692725/"]
start = "2022-11-12T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel", "Accords Perdus"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1341027622968204/", "https://www.reverbnation.com/show/25816501"]
start = "2022-11-12T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-12T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kantref", "TRaM"]
price = "£12-£18"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
details = """
„Bal Folk“ mit Piaire Rambeau, den Bourrée Party Crackers aus Brandenburg und Djava mit Hogir.
Gespielt wird das französiche BalFolk-Programm.
Bourrée Party Crackers

Bourrée Party Crackers – Foto: Christina Glanz
Djava und Hogir
Djava – Foto: Volker Janotta
Djava mit dem Percussionisten Hogir spielen leidenschaftlich BalFolk Tanzmusik mit den Einflüssen von Folk, Swing, Latin und Orient.
Hermann Waldner, Akkordeon (Javallon)
Uli Hoffmeier, Gitarre (Max Raabe Palast Orchester)
Michael Jach, Bass (Folkinger)
Hogir Göregen, Percussion und Darbuka
Preis: 10 € / ermäßigt 8 €  –  (für die Teilnehmer*innen des Kurses „Grundschritt – und dann…“ kostenlos)
Covid-Test: Ein negativer tagesaktueller (Selbst-)Test ist für Veranstaltungen in der KulturMarkthalle erforderlich. 
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/bpc22"]
start = "2022-11-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bourrée Party Crackers", "Djava & Hogir"]
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5614032081961452/"]
start = "2022-11-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Frog on a Bike"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£2-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1614145849000222/"]
start = "2022-11-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Deo Volente"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "il Sogno Armonico del Lavoro del Vento"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/632521028515279/"]
start = "2022-11-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Saro Calandi", "Stefano Venturini"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1581249262292196/"]
start = "2022-11-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-12T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cambridge University Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_uni_ceilidh_band.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
details = "Contra dance with Charlotte Rich-Griffin calling and English Contra Dance Band playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507910324246376/"]
start = "2022-11-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance workshop with Michael Parmenter"
details = "Improvising in triple time: Valse et Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505813498263542/"]
start = "2022-11-13T10:00:00+13:00"
end = "2022-11-13T12:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "24th Annual Autumn Harvest Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/42189851366/posts/10159050256336367/"]
start = "2022-11-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2022-11-12T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Boston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spare Parts"]
callers = ["Chris Ricciotti", "Tony Parkes"]
price = "$7-$18"
organisation = "Boston Gender-Free Contra"
source = "events/usa/boston.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop „Bourrée à deux temps"
details = """
Veroniqué und Piaire – Foto: Friedbert Linden
Kurs 14-19 Uhr
Preis: 25 € / ermäßigt 15 €
Die Bourrèe à deux temps gilt als ‚leichter Tanz‘, bietet aber viele Improvisationsmöglichkeiten für tanzende Paare, sowie Choreografien für den Tanz zu viert.
Im Workshop sollen diese Möglichkeiten kennengelernt werden, zugleich am Stil der Tanzbewegungen gearbeitet werden, der die spezifische Eleganz dieser Form der Bourrée ausmacht. Der Kurs eignet sich für alle, die den Tanz für sich weiterentwickeln möchten.
Kontrastiv wird eine kleine Einheit über die Bourree à trois temps eingeschoben.
Kursleiterin ist Véronique Élouard (Sainte-Reine, Frankreich), der Berliner Folk-Szene durch Kurse zu Bal Folk-Tänzen allgemein ebenso wie spezifischeren Tänzen (Rigodon, Bourrées, Java u.a.) bekannt. Sie wird beim Kurs musikalisch unterstützt von Piaire Rambaud (Geige, diatonisches Akkordeon).
Covid-Test: Ein negativer tagesaktueller (Selbst-)Test ist für Veranstaltung erforderlich. 
Bourrée in der Auvergne (um 1906) – Quelle: Wikipedia
Gefördert durch

Anmeldung/Reservierung über unser Ticketsystem erwünscht, spontanes Erscheinen möglich, die erfolgt Bezahlung in bar vor Ort."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws22bourree"]
start = "2022-11-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://centreculturelwanze.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1223"]
start = "2022-11-13T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T15:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-11-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-13T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-11-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/531881308369180/"]
start = "2022-11-13T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sebastian Slameczka", "Trio ZAJ"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Di Doux"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/615343490055180"]
start = "2022-11-13T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-13T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Di Doux"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Spelmanslag"
links = ["http://www.empson.org.uk/dance.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/673447310460539/"]
start = "2022-11-13T15:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-13T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bristol Spelmanslag"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Bristol Spelmanslag"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673622039697/"]
start = "2022-11-13T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-13T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/521997006428616/"]
start = "2022-11-13T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-13T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop „Java“ von Véronique Élouard"
details = """
Kurs 18-22 Uhr
Preis: 25 € / ermäßigt 15 €
JAVA ist ein Paartanz im 3-er-Rhythmus aus der Musette-Familie.
Entstanden in der Musette-Kultur am Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts hat die Java ihre Wurzeln im Milieu der von den Auvergnaten unterhaltenen Bälle in Paris und der Banlieue.
Sie ist musikalisch reich entfaltet, besonders durch Stücke für das Akkordeon, so von Jo Privat, Augusto Baldi, Emil Vacher und anderen.
Nach Auffassung einiger liegt ihr eine italienische Mazurka, Rosina, zugrunde, die von den Cracks mit schnellen Walzerschritten getanzt wurde. Es heißt, dass die Java einer der Tänze der Musette ist, die, wenn gut getanzt, einen Eindruck von Anmut, Leichtigkeit und technischer Perfektion erzeugen und „stets die Aufmerksamkeit anderer Tänzer auf sich ziehen“.
Der Kurs vermittelt Grundschritt und choreografische Möglichkeiten des Tanzes, unter Beachtung seiner stilistischen Eigenheiten. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.

Foto: Veroniqué und Piaire
Kursleiterin ist Véronique Élouard (Sainte-Reine, Frankreich), der Berliner Folk-Szene durch Kurse zu Bal Folk-Tänzen allgemein ebenso wie spezifischeren Tänzen (Rigodon, Bourrées, Java u.a.) bekannt. Sie wird beim Kurs musikalisch unterstützt von Piaire Rambaud (Geige, diatonisches Akkordeon).
Covid-Test: Ein negativer tagesaktueller (Selbst-)Test ist für Veranstaltung erforderlich. 
Gefördert durch

Anmeldung/Reservierung über unser Ticketsystem erwünscht, spontanes Erscheinen möglich, die Bezahlung erfolgt in bar vor Ort."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws22java"]
start = "2022-11-14T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Veer Intiem"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.booùbal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1253"]
start_date = "2022-11-15"
end_date = "2022-11-15"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Amandsberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Viorel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006788719374/"]
start = "2022-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brian & Rosie McMinn in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20221116"]
start_date = "2022-11-16"
end_date = "2022-11-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brian & Rosie McMinn"]
callers = ["Ian Ludbrook"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-11-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-16T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 246 — Spelen in de gigue"
details = """
Deze donderdag 17 november is het socialles nr 246. Docent deze week zijn Noelia & Rick. Het thema is de gigue en hoe interactie en 'spelen' met variaties, partners en de rest van de groep mogelijk gemaakt kan worden. Eigen variaties en inbreng van harte welkom!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-246-rotterdam-spelen-in-de-gigue/"]
start = "2022-11-17T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Band
Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka’s, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest en CaDansa.

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro bij aankoop vooraf, aan de deur 15,-, voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk maar kan op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door Manon en Robin.
20:30 Bal met Manon en Robin
21:00 Bal met Paracetamol
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-2/"]
start = "2022-11-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-11-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1224"]
start_date = "2022-11-18"
end_date = "2022-11-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert/Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.dranoutercentrum.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1256"]
start_date = "2022-11-18"
end_date = "2022-11-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "19th Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-19th-zesty-contra-weekend/"]
start = "2022-11-18T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-20T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£165-£270"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführung mit Loes Hendriks
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 17 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro
Light Migrations – Photos: Łukasz Zyska and Balfolk.pl
Light Migrations (Polen/Ukraine)
LIGHT MIGRATIONS formen einen musikalischen Raum voll Energie, Intimität und interkulturellen Verbindungen. Ihr Repertoire besteht sowohl aus populären Balfolk-Tänzen (Chappelloise, Scottish, Mazurka, Bourée 2 Temps und 3 Temps, Walzer, Polska, Hanter Dro, An dro und viele mehr), geht aber auch deutlich darüber hinaus: Mit ihrer umfangreichen musikalischen Expertise aus vielen europäischen Traditionen zeigt die Band ein Klangspektrum auf, das stark von skandinavischen und keltischen Elementen beeinflusst ist. Sie bedienen sich einerseits traditioneller Melodien und komponieren andererseits ihr eigenes Repertoire, um schöne Erlebnisse in Tanz- und Konzertsälen zu schaffen.
Musiker:innen:
Olena Yeremenko – Nyckelharpa, Geige
Jan Gałczewski – Irische Bouzouki
Michał Górka -Mandoline, Cello
Jakub Szczygieł – Irische Flöte, Pfeifen
 
Koriander – Fotograf: Thomas Storme
Koriander (Deutschland / Österreich)
KORIANDER, das sind Sebastian (Akkordeon, Flöten, Klavier), Michael (Klarinetten, Klavier) und ein vielseitiges und größtenteils selbst geschriebenes (Bal)Folk-Repertoire. Koriander lässt sich nicht nur vom „klassischen“ Balfolk inspirieren, sondern auch von schwedischen Polskas, finnischen Polkkas oder sogar dem ein oder anderen dänischen Sønderhoning und wechselt auch mal vom folkigen zu einem mehr jazzigen oder orientalisch-angehauchten Sound.
Musiker:innen:
Sebastian Slameczka – Akkordeon, Flöten, Piano
Michael Hochmuth – Klarinette, Bassklarinette, Piano
Weitere Infos, Hörproben und Video:
https://koriander-folk.eu/ ( https://koriander-folk.eu/ )
Video (Schottisch in Leipzig)
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe1122"]
start = "2022-11-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Koriander", "Light Migrations"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1286", "https://www.facebook.com/events/815682953088913/"]
start = "2022-11-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ottignies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nhân Et Michel Jacqmain"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1196", "https://www.facebook.com/events/796143864971580"]
start = "2022-11-18T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-11-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-18T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Bal "Enfin, La Ste-Barbe'
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1245"]
start_date = "2022-11-19"
end_date = "2022-11-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Musiciens Des Pas D'La Yau"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidhs"
links = ["http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HA.20221119"]
start_date = "2022-11-19"
end_date = "2022-11-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Juice"]
callers = ["Ned Clamp"]
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peeping Tom in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1495807/shocc-dances-november-ceilidh-with-peeping-tom-phil-bassindale", "http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-11-19"
end_date = "2022-11-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peeping Tom"]
callers = ["Phil Bassindale"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka 'Legitima'"
details = """
Mazurka 'Legitima' met Airboxes en Wim te Groen, Mazurka 'Legitima' - zat. 19-11-'22
Zaterdag 19-11 van 13:00-17:00 weer op de prachtige dansvloer in Dans Hotspot Zaandam
Entree: 22 euro

Om 13:00 beginnen we met een dansinstructie van ong. 30 minuten.

Met optredens van:
- Wim te Groen
- Airboxes
Ticket verkoop via peggypay."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/mazurka-legitima-met-airboxes-en-wim-te-groen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2314989245310617/"]
start = "2022-11-19T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€22"
organisation = "TwoHats"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vredebal in Arnhem"
details = """
Het eerste Vredebal in Arnhem komt eraan.

Twee Nederlandse bands spelen voor jullie.
De bar is open voor een drankje.

14:00 Dansuitleg
15:00 Artisjok
15:45 Momiro
16:30 Sessie, neem je instrument mee
17:30 Einde

Artisjok bestaat uit Yvette Maussart en Kris van 't Klooster. Met twee mandolines spelen ze eigen nummers en traditionals. De muziek is klein en fijn.

Momiro bestaat uit Jasper Tolsma op gitaar, Wouter Koenders op flute en Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en viool. De eigen composities bestaan uit speelse harmonieën met af en toe een twist."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vredebal-in-arnhem/"]
start = "2022-11-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Arnhem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Artisjok", "Momiro"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French music and dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/635803474689611/"]
start = "2022-11-19T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-19T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D770%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1213", "https://www.facebook.com/events/842034923481944"]
start = "2022-11-19T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt", "Repas", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Concert Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1848083728882984/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/felixstowe/two-sisters-arts-centre/french-breton-dance-workshop-concert-dance-with-bof/e-pprmrv"]
start = "2022-11-19T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-19T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ipswich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
price = "£10.50-£12.50"
organisation = "BOF"
source = "events/uk/ipswich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1259", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1297113324448190/"]
start = "2022-11-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Deinze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkband Kade", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
organisation = "Kunstacademie Deinze"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Volksdansbal 2022 in Dordrecht"
details = """
Een fijne combi tussen volksdans en balfolk, stijlen die veel met elkaar gemeen hebben, maar toch nog zeer verschillend zijn. Samen met volksdansvereniging Machar houdt Balfolk Zuid-Holland een volksdansbal, waar zowel traditionele volksdansen als typische balfolkdansen gedanst kunnen worden. De avond begint met een dansuitleg voor beide stijlen, zodat je als bezoeker geen moment aan de kant hoeft te staan.

Uiteraard zal er live-muziek zijn, en dat is deze keer het duo van Wouter en De Draak! Dit duo bestaat uit Wouter Kuyper op trekzak en Joris Alblas op gitaar. Balfolk, maar dan met een grotere rol voor de gitaar, een tintje Iers en een voorliefde voor Bretons.

Toegang tot het bal, inclusief gratis consumptie, is 12,50 euro. Dit kan bij voorkeur betaald worden door 12,50 euro over te maken naar NL60 INGB 0003555154 tnv Volksdansvereniging Machar te Dordrecht.

De avond begint om 20.00 uur en duurt tot 23.00 uur.

Je kunt komen dansen op de Haringvlietstraat 515, 3313 EM in Dordrecht, het Woonzorgcentrum de Merwelanden."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/volksdansbal-2022-in-dordrecht/"]
start = "2022-11-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Dordrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Cambridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with ECDB (English Contra Dance Band) with calling from Rob Humphrey and Charlie Turner.

No bio added

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments.

Charlie Turner has been dancing and teaching for as long as she can remember, but a move to San Francisco transformed her contra dancing and started her calling. Now based in Cambridge, UK, she brings the best of the West Coast to contra crowds, with clear, friendly teaching and satisfying dance selections. She emphasises connection, fun, flow and inclusivity in dance."""
links = ["https://www.flyingcat.dance/gigs/newcontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3289962541219873/"]
start = "2022-11-19T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-19T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2022/11/19/blowzabella", "https://pierrot.io/muziekclub-t-ey/blowzabella-baleynbal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/596163788719116", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1212"]
start = "2022-11-19T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-19-11-22-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2022-11-19T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-19T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk with Petit Piment"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3347951135474231/"]
start = "2022-11-19T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-19T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Petit Piment"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1290"]
start_date = "2022-11-20"
end_date = "2022-11-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Rawette", "Olivier Cap"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Heb Mar & Keskorra in Falmouth"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/the-cornish-bank/klub-nos-lowen-with-heb-mar-and-keskorra/1217884365735226/"]
start_date = "2022-11-20"
end_date = "2022-11-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Falmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Heb Mar", "Keskorra"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Buttered Peas in Skipton"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/otherdanceevents.html"]
start_date = "2022-11-20"
end_date = "2022-11-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Skipton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Buttered Peas"]
callers = ["Pete Coe"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le ptit Bal à Oli"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/479718660865535/", "https://oliviercap.be/bal/"]
start = "2022-11-20T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-20T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Rawette"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/oli.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2022-11-20T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-20T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatre Quarts"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance workshop and concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/515559963235771/"]
start = "2022-11-20T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lampetròn"]
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2268411973319712/", "https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2022-11-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-20T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zweedse Schottis (21 en 28 november)"
details = """
Op 21 en 28 november geeft Amber Wever workshops over de Schottis, een dans met dezelfde 19e-eeuwse stam als ‘onze’ Scottish maar één die een andere richting op geëvolueerd is. Iets dat vooral te zien is in dat deze dans afstand maakt! In deze workshops gaan we spelen met ritmes, leren initiëren zonder te leiden, en werken met het groepsgevoel van alle koppels in dezelfde ruimte. En dat natuurlijk terwijl we een stevige basis aanleren van deze hele toffe dans!

Niveau
De workshops zijn toegankelijk voor iedereen: binnen de basis is er ruimte voor individuele verdieping, dus de workshop is interessant voor beginnende dansers én mensen die de schottis al kennen. Wel raden wij met klem aan om beide workshops te volgen; mocht dat écht niet lukken kun je mailen naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com.

Lestijden & Locatie
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.
Je moet de blauwe voordeur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Ben je onverhoopt te laat en is de deur dicht? Bel het 06-nummer dat op de deur hangt, dan komt iemand de deur open doen.


Prijzen, Aanmelden en Algemene Voorwaarden
Zie boven voor reserveren en prijzen. Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen zich vrij en veilig voelt om zichzelf te zijn en om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen, die naar onze workshops komt, op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. :)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/schottis-bfu2022/"]
start = "2022-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433421040922/"]
start = "2022-11-21T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-21T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878114874557/"]
start = "2022-11-21T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-21T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006752052711/"]
start = "2022-11-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340944314414/"]
start = "2022-11-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-22T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1297"]
start = "2022-11-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-22T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-11-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2022-11-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Becky Price in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VC.20221123"]
start_date = "2022-11-23"
end_date = "2022-11-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Becky Price"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

19:30 dans uitleg
20:30 Livemuziek (2 sets)
22:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-22/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/374433537919269/"]
start = "2022-11-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-23T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nebel"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam Session et Bal Folk"
links = ["http://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/664278388471915/"]
start = "2022-11-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sophie Bardou & Julien Wieser"]
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689668324334/"]
start = "2022-11-23T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-23T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansinitiatie Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1296"]
start = "2022-11-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2022-11-23T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1199", "https://www.facebook.com/events/778781040043444"]
start = "2022-11-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-11-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-23T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-11-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2081112442075336/"]
start = "2022-11-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-23T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 247 — Leiden, volgen en variëren (1/2)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 24 november is het socialles nr 247. Docent deze week is Susanne, zij gaat met ons aan de slag met leiden, volgen en variëren in koppeldansen. Deze les sluit mooi aan bij de les van volgende week, gegeven door Paulo, maar kunnen zoals altijd ook los gevolgd worden.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-247-rotterdam-leiden-volgen-en-varieren-1-2/"]
start = "2022-11-24T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-11-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-24T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1571056443326729/"]
start = "2022-11-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wszystkie Mazurki Świata"
links = ["http://www.festivalmazurki.pl"]
start_date = "2022-11-25"
end_date = "2022-11-27"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Wszystkie Mazurki Świata"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Red Shed in Sandford"
links = ["http://www.johnculf.co.uk/hfolk/ceilidhs.htm"]
start_date = "2022-11-25"
end_date = "2022-11-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Sandford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Red Shed"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.oldafolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1191"]
start = "2022-11-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nebel"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D764%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1214", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3032791366866623"]
start = "2022-11-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Martin Coudroy Bal & Music Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3288764084723838/"]
start = "2022-11-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-25T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Martin Coudroy"]
price = "£8-£20"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10e Nuit Trad'Actuelle"
links = ["https://folkafon.com/nos-evenements/nuit-trad-actuelle", "https://folkafon.com/nuit-trad-actuelle-2022", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1607884046012963/"]
start = "2022-11-25T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-27T01:45:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Troyes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tref", "Toc Toc Toc", "Le Grand Barouf", "Djal", "La Cuivraille", "Laüsa", "La Machine"]
price = "€37"
organisation = "Folkafon"
source = "events/france/troyes.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/644274133720203/"]
start = "2022-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella session, workshops and dance"
details = "There will be a session on the Friday night."
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4336298/565913702/blowzabella-workshops-dance-holmfirth"]
start = "2022-11-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Blowzabella"
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1262"]
start = "2022-11-25T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nederokkerzeel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Limbrant"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/25-11-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-11-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://lebaragouts.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1276"]
start_date = "2022-11-26"
end_date = "2022-11-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Jamoigne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Lucioles"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hexham Village Band in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1487860/ceilidh-with-the-hexham-village-band"]
start_date = "2022-11-26"
end_date = "2022-11-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hexham Village Band"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Leigh on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/big-barn-dance-in-leigh-on-sea/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/leigh-community-centre/big-barn-dance-in-leigh-on-sea-with-the-famous-potatoes/660374915539602/"]
start_date = "2022-11-26"
end_date = "2022-11-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Leigh on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AS.20221126"]
start_date = "2022-11-26"
end_date = "2022-11-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska Workshop with Third Beat Dance Collective"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/468340555223801/"]
start = "2022-11-26T10:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£40"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "15 jaar Folkbal Nijmegen"
details = '''
Folkbal Nijmegen bestaat 15 jaar.
En dat vieren met twee dagen feest en zes bands. Deze dagen spelen Hot Griselda, EmBRUN, Wouter Kuyper, Les Bottines Artistiques, Two Catch a Raindrop en Naragonia.  Dans je mee?
Niet vergeten: op woensdag hebben we pre-party tijdens Balfolk Café Nijmegen met Nebel (NL/ Be) als opwarmer.

Het allereerste Nijmeegse bal vond plaats in 2007, in Café Trianon.  Het smaakte naar meer en we werden opgenomen door Stichting Vlaams Cultureel Kwartier (VCK), onder welke vlag we tot 2019 bals organiseerden. Eerst nog in het eigen pand van het VCK, op de zolder van het Vlaams Arsenaal. We hadden een eigen sleutel en de jamsessie na afloop van een bal mocht rustig tot 4 uur 's nachts duren. Toen het VCK deze ruimte in 2013 afstootte gingen we verder: eerst bals in tangosalon El Corte, vanaf 2015 in de Brebl en Het Danslokaal op het Honigcomplex. In de periode van 2017 tot 2020 organiseerden we bals in het Kolpinghuis.
Sinds 2017 organiseren we ook maandelijks bals samen met Kees van Café the Shuffle. Daar vieren we dan ook graag al deze dansende jaren met dit tweedaagse balfolk feest. Doe je mee?
Voorverkoop tickets
Prijs: 26,50 euro per dag
Voor de vroege vogels is er een aantal "combi-tickets" voor beide dagen te bestellen. Deze zijn 46,50.
Kaarten zijn op deze pagina te bestellen. De bestelknop vind je boven aan deze pagina, zie ook de pijl hieronder.


Tijdsplanning
Aan het tijdschema wordt nog gewerkt. Verwacht globaal:

Woensdag 23 nov pre-party: Balfolk Café met Nebel
• 19:30 dans uitleg
• 20:30 Nebel (2 sets)

Zaterdag 26 nov:
• 18:30 – Café open
• 19:30 – ...
• 21:30 – ...
• 23:30 – ...
• 01:00 – sessie

Zondag 27 nov:
• 12:00 – Café open
• 13:00 – ...
• 15:00  – ...
• 17:00  – ...
• 18:00  – sessie
* tijden onder voorbehoud, kan zijn dat begin of eindtijden een uurtje verschuiven.*'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-nijmegen-15jaar-dag1/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-nijmegen-15jaar-dag2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5277339818978270/"]
start = "2022-11-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-27T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Griselda", "EmBRUN", "Wouter Kuyper", "Naragonia"]
price = "€46.50-€53"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-11-26T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BOF!", "Jeudi Matin"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Feirste"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/481281467306716/"]
start = "2022-11-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£6-£8"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Martin Coudroy"
links = ["https://tickets.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/sales/live-events/bal-folk-with-martin-coudroy/bal-folk-with-martin-coudroy", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1709334502758658/"]
start = "2022-11-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Martin Coudroy"]
price = "£13.50-£16.50"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk d'Automne du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3078198062479735/"]
start = "2022-11-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-26T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Elba Connection", "Les Zéoles"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-11-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Momentum"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1252904225550683/", "https://www.citizenticket.co.uk/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-november-26th/"]
start = "2022-11-26T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace, Heather McAslan & Marit Fält"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2022-11-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mrs Midnight's"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-26-11-22-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2022-11-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Josephine Mini-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/692386291953974/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1655442681524338/"]
start = "2022-11-27T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2022-11-27T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Catgut and Steel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hambo and Swedish dances workshop"
details = """
Workshop Hambo en andere Zweedse dansen
Heb je altijd al eens de Hambo willen leren? Dit is je kans!

Op zondag 27 november a.s. geven wij een workshop waarin we de Hambo gaan aanleren en aandacht besteden aan een aantal basisfiguren uit de Zweedse polskor en gammaldans.

De sfeer van de Zweedse dans wordt door veel dansers omschreven als: harmonie met een partner, zweven op golven, zaligheid, knus, samen in balans.
Dit gevoel komt tot stand als er een aantal elementen op z'n plek vallen: ontspanning in de bewegingen, de techniek in de passen en de balans in je eigen lijf en met je danspartner.
In de workshop zullen we aan al deze elementen aandacht besteden.

Kom gezellig meedoen en ervaren hoe ook jij kunt zweven over de dansvloer.
Deze workshop is geschikt voor mensen met enige danservaring.

Graag tot dan!
Elske Hoen & Leo van der Heijden
-----------------------------------------

Elske en Leo zijn geen balfolk docenten, maar wel al bijna 30 jaar verknocht aan de Zweedse dansen.
Daarnaast zijn Elske en Leo ervaren in internationale en Nederlandse volksdansen.
Praktische informatie:
Datum: zondag 27 november van 13.30 tot 16.30 uur (zaal open om 13.00 uur)
Locatie: Dansschool Bransz, Nude 38 in Wageningen
Prijs: € 25,- per persoon

Meer informatie en aanmelden via: info@elskehoen.nl of 06-57251909
Graag vooraf aanmelden i.v.m. de capaciteit van de zaal.
We raden je zeer aan om schoenen met gladde zolen te dragen.
Dat danst het lekkerst én je hebt minder kans op blessures."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-hambo-en-andere-zweedse-dansen/"]
start = "2022-11-27T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-27T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pre-Blowzabella-Gig Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1450799178736162/"]
start = "2022-11-27T12:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-27T16:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk op zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen"
details = """
Balfolk op zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen met Mars House Band op 27 nov 2022

André ten Broeke (trekzak) en Jan Sijben (mandoline en banjo) vormen samen Mars House Band. Zij leerden elkaar kennen in 2018 bij een balfolk-muziekstage in Kalmthout (België).  Het klikte! .... en met veel plezier spelen (en bestuderen, en dansen) ze sindsdien balfolkmuziek. Inmiddels zijn ze lekker op elkaar ingespeeld en hebben hun eigen originele muzikale klank ontwikkeld. Veel eigen stukken (dansen), maar ook traditionals die ze oppikten van oude muzikanten en leermeesters in binnen- en buitenland. Met veel plezier presenteren ze op deze middag hun nieuwe programma:  Lekker spacen op muziek van Mars House Band.

Natuurlijk is ook het Ad-Hoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Het Ad-Hoc speelt vooral traditionele franse balfolk muziek.

Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen.
Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur.

Tijdens het bal worden enkele korte instructies gegeven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven, Andro retourné en Suite de maraîchines.

Entree is € 7
Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-5/"]
start = "2022-11-27T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-27T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Mars House Band"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673615373031/"]
start = "2022-11-27T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-27T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella at Oxfolk"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4336299/565913704/blowzabella-oxfolk", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/704184/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235871143820743/"]
start = "2022-11-27T16:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-27T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£6-£16"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/490769106480821/"]
start = "2022-11-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lapastourelle"]
callers = ["Jeremy Kuhn"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433481040916/"]
start = "2022-11-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-28T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878124874556/"]
start = "2022-11-28T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-28T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006742052712/"]
start = "2022-11-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340927647749/"]
start = "2022-11-29T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D773%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1231", "https://www.facebook.com/events/466712695392583"]
start = "2022-11-29T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pair of Shears in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20221130"]
start_date = "2022-11-30"
end_date = "2022-11-30"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pair of Shears"]
callers = ["Ray Goodswen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689711657663/"]
start = "2022-11-30T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1274"]
start = "2022-11-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vrijspel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1243", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1248753475874988/1248753482541654"]
start = "2022-11-30T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-11-30T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3278381949091469/"]
start = "2022-11-30T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-30T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-11-30T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Graham Knight"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 248 — Leiden, volgen en variëren (2/2)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 1 december is het socialles nr 248. Docent deze week is Paulo, hij gaat met ons aan de slag met leiden, volgen en variëren in koppeldansen. Deze les sluit mooi aan bij de les van vorige week, gegeven door Susanne, maar ze kunnen zoals altijd ook los gevolgd worden.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-248-rotterdam-leiden-volgen-en-varieren-2-2/"]
start = "2022-12-01T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/680319843464592/680319853464591/"]
start = "2022-12-01T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-01T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "200 PLN"
organisation = "Polish Academy of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/416920243971266/"]
start = "2022-12-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-01T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round end of term party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2022-12-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/591876292737277", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1294"]
start_date = "2022-12-02"
end_date = "2022-12-02"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Frolick"
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2022/"]
start_date = "2022-12-02"
end_date = "2022-12-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd", "balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audrey Knuth", "Jon Berger", "Rebecca King", "Jim Oakden", "Jeffrey Spero", "Christopher Jacoby", "Sande Gillette"]
price = "$375"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Marisca Trio in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2022-12-02"
end_date = "2022-12-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Marisca Trio"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiation Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D780%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1295", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2696250773838362/2696250787171694"]
start = "2022-12-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/660166732380778"]
start = "2022-12-02T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
organisation = "Bristol Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-12-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-02T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-02-12-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-12-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Academia Almadense Dança Ayres"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1347923579312568/"]
start = "2022-12-02T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-03T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.dranoutercentrum.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1215"]
start_date = "2022-12-03"
end_date = "2022-12-03"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phlox", "Loogaroo"]
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Rats in Hothfield"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1164033680808041"]
start_date = "2022-12-03"
end_date = "2022-12-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Hothfield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hot Rats"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tumbling Tom in Kendal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/744944896582731"]
start_date = "2022-12-03"
end_date = "2022-12-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Kendal"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tumbling Tom"]
callers = ["Fiona Rigg", "Les Ord", "Martyn Harvey"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Mytholmroyd"
links = ["http://www.banter.band/"]
start_date = "2022-12-03"
end_date = "2022-12-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Mytholmroyd"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal-Folk Tanzkurs"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/818304265911875/"]
start = "2022-12-03T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-04T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Sebastian Slameczka"]
price = "€80-€160"
organisation = "Anton Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna-toni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148527972751899/1148528009418562/"]
start = "2022-12-03T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-03T12:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musicalité Pour Danseurs"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D777%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1287", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1774850232925297"]
start = "2022-12-03T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-03T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = """
Bougnat Sound spielen einen fetzigen Folk aus der Auvergne. Tanzbarkeit ist garantiert, musikalische Langeweile ausgeschlossen.
Loic Etienne- diaton. Akkordeon
Julien Barbance – Cabrette, Geige, Gesang
Olivier Sulpice – Banjo
Website der Band:  https://www.legrandbarbichonprod.com/artistes/bougnat-sound-15 ( https://www.legrandbarbichonprod.com/artistes/bougnat-sound-15 )
Preis: 15 € / ermäßigt 8 €
Covid-Test: Ein negativer tagesaktueller (Selbst-)Test ist für Veranstaltungen in der KulturMarkthalle erforderlich. 
Am Sonntag den 4.12.2022 gibt es einen Musikworkshop ab 11 Uhr mit der Band, alle Informationen hier: https://folk.uber.space/events/ws22instrumental
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/bougnats22"]
start = "2022-12-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bougnat Sound"]
price = "€8-€15"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1164033680808041/"]
start = "2022-12-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Rats"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/672760884416914/"]
start = "2022-12-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "White Horse Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/whats-on/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/592429909301281/", "https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e250722/christmas-ceilidh-barn-dance"]
start = "2022-12-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-03T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
callers = ["Will Hall"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "White Horse Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D728%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1079", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5624969987596131"]
start = "2022-12-04T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-04T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with DuOblique"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/491294279519726/"]
start = "2022-12-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-04T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/4176929492532305/"]
start = "2022-12-04T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-04T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/folkstanzwirbel/posts/pfbid0pfAaeE53YW18Ldw47kPjVAgYLahuVCmU7wjQYwFUxdVohiq3KX9XL7c1SR26edUxl", "https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/1312/"]
start = "2022-12-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433434374254/"]
start = "2022-12-05T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-05T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham Christmas Bash"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2022-12-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-05T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondez Vous Christmas Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/431869552470447/"]
start = "2022-12-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "Rondez Vous"
source = "events/uk/chester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3470895769858712/"]
start = "2022-12-05T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-05T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878184874550/"]
start = "2022-12-05T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-05T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006762052710/"]
start = "2022-12-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Lunesk"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/06-12-2022-lunesk-de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1522084204927590/"]
start = "2022-12-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lunesk"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340940981081/"]
start = "2022-12-06T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-06T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal.Un: Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5877335568990500/"]
start = "2022-12-06T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal.Un Balfolk Universitario"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Heather Forbes and Ben Thackery in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VD.20221207"]
start_date = "2022-12-07"
end_date = "2022-12-07"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Heather Forbes and Ben Thackery"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "A mazzurk 'e Stramakkj'"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3299606733698584"]
start = "2022-12-07T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-08T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mazurka-I Mazurkari Parte-nopei (e parte no)"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Zuid-Limburg"
details = """
19:00 sessie. een klein uurtje samen musiceren met eenieder die dat leuk en vooral ook gezellig vindt. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom: accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, gitaar, viool, fluit enz. Aan deze activiteit zijn geen kosten verbonden. Bladmuziek is vooraf bij Musac op te vragen.

20:00 Musac Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg. Gedanst wordt op live muziek gespeeld door Musac.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/geleen-zuid-limburg/"]
start = "2022-12-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-07T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689708324330/"]
start = "2022-12-07T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-07T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm"]
start = "2022-12-07T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-12-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-07T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Peter Dunkley"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://muziekpublique.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1305"]
start_date = "2022-12-08"
end_date = "2022-12-08"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 249 — Repasseado"
details = """
Deze donderdag 8 december is het socialles nr 249. Docenten deze week zijn Anika, Ellen, Lara en Johan en zij gaan met ons aan de slag met de repasseado.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-249-rotterdam-repasseado/"]
start = "2022-12-08T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/680319843464592/680319856797924/"]
start = "2022-12-08T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-08T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "200 PLN"
organisation = "Polish Academy of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festive Eurosession: Mazurka magic"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/661127218847893/", "https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4452"]
start = "2022-12-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jo Veal"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2022-12-09"
end_date = "2022-12-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1123670928283719/"]
start = "2022-12-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emanuele Rossato & Michela Furin"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-6/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1036"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-09T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Avec Ou Sans Bretelles", "Manäcken"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Noson Balfolk Evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/855992488862048/"]
start = "2022-12-09T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Machynlleth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mach Dance Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Canolfan Owain Glyndŵr"
source = "events/uk/machynlleth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1197", "https://www.facebook.com/events/820888809354488"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://centreculturelwanze.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1225"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-09T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Christmas Party"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/814208159662369/"]
start = "2022-12-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio ZinZon"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1340644343371535/"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-09T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "San Stino di Livenza"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk Fiction", "Geronimo"]
organisation = "Entusiasticamente Popolari"
source = "events/italy/san_stino.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/622258/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1077029479657447/"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-09T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hosepipe Band"]
callers = ["Mary Panton"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-09-12-22-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2022-12-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5137187746385423"]
start = "2022-12-09T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Yuletide Frolick"
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/yuletide-frolick-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/809660693586635/"]
start = "2022-12-09T15:00:00-06:00"
end = "2022-12-11T01:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jambaroque", "Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham"]
price = "$105"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/lawrence_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AT.20221210"]
start_date = "2022-12-10"
end_date = "2022-12-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Ian Ludbrook"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile do Encontro"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/655008022789017/"]
start = "2022-12-10T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-10T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TriOblique in Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/788882732170759/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSforYMgQ4Tu0rar3qoIo0nLFIXC1pggrigNoyyB8HeHjV_AQQ/viewform"]
start = "2022-12-10T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Palermo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "PAF"
source = "events/italy/palermo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venn in Horsely"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-05b537.php"]
start = "2022-12-10T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-10T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
organisation = "Venn"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/546443447243503/"]
start = "2022-12-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cock and Bull Band"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£2-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
details = "Contra dance with Geoff Cubitt calling and Contrasaurus playing."
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1174817286452570/"]
start = "2022-12-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£5-£14"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-10-12-22-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2022-12-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£13-£19"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/Folkstanzwirbel_Bal-a-deux+Kapelle_Honig", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1092131834798494/"]
start = "2022-12-11T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-11T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kapelle Honig", "Bal-à-Deux"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2022-12-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-11T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2022-12-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-11T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Christmas Celebration"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/828324838464229/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/369673585373034/369673588706367/"]
start = "2022-12-11T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-11T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1809010589456461/"]
start = "2022-12-11T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-11T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mumpers Festive Gathering"
links = ["https://www.mumpers.org.uk/events/entry/88/"]
start = "2022-12-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-11T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Kegworth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mumpers Community Ceild Band"]
callers = ["Chris Fish"]
organisation = "Mumpers"
source = "events/uk/mumpers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou part 1 — Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
We hebben onderaan op onze lespagina info toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt. Stuur ons gerust een e-mail, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.



[English below] We gaan twee weken Poitou-dansen dansen bij Balfolk Utrecht en allerlei smaakjes leren kennen! Iedereen is welkom. Workshops zijn los te volgen, maar het leukst samen ;).

We starten op 12 december met een workshop van Saskia Sportel. Met een schat vol kennis en een flinke dosis humor neemt ze je mee naar het westen van Frankrijk, de Poitou-regio. Verwacht groepsdansen die energiek en speels zijn, en tegelijk een traditionele ondertoon hebben. Collectiviteit is een belangrijke factor bij deze dansen, en in deze reeks zal dit zeker tot uiting komen! Saskia heeft in samenspraak met onze Franse gast van de week daarop een heuse Poitou Menukaart ontwikkelt. Dat is gelijk de perfecte voorbereiding op onze seizoensafsluiter, namelijk…

Op 19 december komt niemand minder dan Lucas Thebaut naar de Moira, voor een workshop + minibal, met Poitou-muziek. Lucas is een bekende accordeonspeler van bands zoals Ballsy Swing en Accordzéâm. Maar hij is ook een fantastische soloartiest en danser.
Onze Poitou-workshop menukaart:
Deze workshop: 12 december, met Saskia Sportel:

 \tBal Limousine
 \tAvant deux à Coutant
 \tMaraichine
 \tAls de tijd het toelaat, bonusfiguren in de Maraichine

Op 19 december, met Lucas Thebaut:

 \tBranle de Noirmoutier*
 \tMarchoises
 \tExtra verrassingen als de tijd het toelaat

*Jazeker, je leest het goed… Branle de Noirmoutier met ‘echte Poitou passen’ ;-)
Daarna natuurlijk: Minibal met al deze dansen en meer!

Het belooft een knallende seizoensafsluiter te worden :).

Niveau
Beide workshops zijn toegankelijk voor iedereen… Je bent welkom, ongeacht of het je eerste kennismaking is met Poitou, of dat graag een opfrisser wil, of je kent de dansen alleen ‘van zien doen’, of omdat je simpelweg niet weg kunt blijven.

Over de docent
Saskia geeft sinds bijna 15 jaar balfolk workshops en lessen. Saskia’s doceerstijl wordt vaak beschreven als open, helder en verfrissend. Het doel is om plezier te hebben, zowel tijdens de workshop als op de dansvloer. Daarbij zijn een veilige ruimte en persoonlijke aandacht belangrijk.

Lestijden & Locatie
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting.
Je moet de blauwe voordeur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Ben je onverhoopt te laat en is de deur dicht? Bel het 06-nummer dat op de deur hangt, dan komt iemand de deur open doen.

Prijzen, Aanmelden en Algemene Voorwaarden
Zie boven voor reserveren en prijzen. Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen zich vrij en veilig voelt om zichzelf te zijn en om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen, die naar onze workshops komt, op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. :)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl



[English]

We are going to dance Poitou dances! All are welcome.

We start December 12th with a workshop by Saskia Sportel. With a chink of knowledge and a good dose of humor, she takes you along to the west of France, the Poitou region. Saskia developed this workshop in collaboration with our French guest of the following week, which makes it the perfect preparation. Because…

On December 19th the one and only Lucas Thebaut is coming to the Moira for a workshop + minibal with Poitou music! Lucas is a well-known accordeon player, from bands such as Ballsy Swing and Accordzéâm, and he is a fanastic solo-artist and dancer too.

Expect dances that are energetic, playful and have a traditional base to it. Collectivity is an important factor during workshops and bals with Lucas, and with the group dances from the Poitou-area you will definitely get this experience.
Our Poitou workshop menu:
On December 12th, with Saskia Sportel:

Workshop

 \tBal Limousine
 \tAvant deux à Coutant
 \tMaraichine
 \tIf time allows, extra figures in Maraichine

On December 19th, with Lucas Thebaut:

 \tBranle de Noirmoutier
 \tMarchoises
 \tExtra surprises if time allows it

And of course, also on December 19th, with Lucas Thebaut:

 \tMini bal with all these dances, and more!

This season finale is about to be a hit! :)

Level
Both workshops are open for everyone… You are welcome, whether it’s your first taste of Poitou dances, or you just want a refresher, or if you know the dances only from seeing it on the dancefloor, or because you simply cannot stay away."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/eerste-portie-poitou-balfolk-utrecht/"]
start = "2022-12-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433401040924/"]
start = "2022-12-12T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-12T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878098207892/"]
start = "2022-12-12T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-12T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006798719373/"]
start = "2022-12-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Au Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/379605447560771"]
start = "2022-12-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-13T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Gina"
details = """
In december ben ik jarig en wil dat graag met jullie vieren en daarom trakteer ik op live muziek.

Ik heb voor ons de band Androneda uitgenodigd!

Een cadeautje hoeft niet, mijn grootste wens is dat jullie allemaal komen meedansen. Kom jij ook?

Groetjes, Gina"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-gina/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2407604349392207/"]
start = "2022-12-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340980981077/"]
start = "2022-12-13T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels Christmas party"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2022-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2022-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-13T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dave Byett in Frenchay"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20221214"]
start_date = "2022-12-14"
end_date = "2022-12-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Ray Goodswen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Xmas Mini-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid04qC1cTad8hdWwLrSG9Z7qwiCoyiq9xGWz2oL2haWVffhZUZUz1gVHuYAWmKvmkbgl"]
start = "2022-12-14T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2022-12-14T21:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marika & Caleb"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-17/"]
start = "2022-12-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-14T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689691657665/"]
start = "2022-12-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/858690655174732/"]
start = "2022-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-14T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Joe Hodgson"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 250 — The choice is yours!"
details = """
Deze donderdag 15 december is het socialles nr 250. Docent deze week zijn Rick en Noelia. Helemaal in de feestdagenstemming, net nadat Sinterklaas is vertrokken en de kerstman is gearriveerd, doen we deze week een grabbelton/cadeautjesles: het is aan jullie wat we deze les gaan behandelen! Extra leuk omdat we natuurlijk deze keer de 250ste hebben. Verzoekjes welkom uiteraard voor thema's of dansjes die je altijd al eens wil doen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-250-rotterdam/"]
start = "2022-12-15T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Reserveren via de website van Balfolk Amsterdam (https://balfolkamsterdam.nl) is aanbevolen.

Band Duo Absynthe
Een ontmoeting tussen twee nachtbrakers
Duo Absynthe is een ontmoeting tussen twee nachtbrakers: Aurélien Claranbaux en Sylvain Letourneau. Samen spelen ze dromerige mazurka's, explosieve scottishes en uitzinnige bourrées.
​Het duo is zeer populair op de Franse festivals waar ze bekend staan om hun nachtelijke sessies tot de zon weer op komt.

Aurélien Claranbaux: diatonische accordeon
Sylvain Letourneau: gitaar

 

PFM!

PFM! begeleidt de dansuitleg en speelt daarna bal. PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!

Maurits van Heijningen: viool
Pieter Tijssen: gitaar en een beetje trekzak
Frans Stuurman: klarinet

 

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro bij aankoop vooraf, aan de deur 15,-, voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk maar kan op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door PFM!.
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Duo Absynthe!
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-5/"]
start = "2022-12-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/680319843464592/680319860131257/"]
start = "2022-12-15T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-15T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "200 PLN"
organisation = "Polish Academy of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1269"]
start_date = "2022-12-16"
end_date = "2022-12-16"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arasta Bazaar"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Einsteiger*innen Workshop mit Mara und Line
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 18 Euro, ermäßigt 12 Euro
Duo Absynthe (FR)
Das Duo Absynthe aus Frankreich spielt Melodien mit Schalk und Verbeugung und verspricht einen Tanzabend, der wie ein Karamellbonbon mit Butter ist.
Aurélien Claranbaux – Akordeon
Sylvain Letourneau – Gitarre, Violine
Copyright: Aurélien Claranbaux

Wings & Tales
Wings & Tales machen tanzbaren Folk mit Geige, Flöte, Rhythmusgitarre, Kontrabass, Bouzouki und vierstimmigem Gesang. Neben den Einflüssen zahlreicher Jamsessions auf diversen Balfolkfestivals, vereinen sich in unserer Musik irische und skandinavische Tunes mit englischen Volksliedern und jazzigem Bass.
Helene Laudel – Flöte
Fili Ulrich – Geige
Martin Hahn – Gitarre
Niklas Jacob – Bass
Theo Giann – Bouzouki
Foto: Niklas Jacob
 
Gefördert durch"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe1222"]
start = "2022-12-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe", "Wings & Tales"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Märchenhafter Weihnachtsbal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2161977580651152/"]
start = "2022-12-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Luca Fiorini & Vincent Brunel"]
price = "15-25 CHF"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1333"]
start = "2022-12-16T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-16T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1193960724549172/"]
start = "2022-12-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2022-12-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-16T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-16-12-22-london-scottish-house/"]
start = "2022-12-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "This Way Up in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1495808/shocc-dances-december-ceilidh-with-this-way-up-fee-lock", "http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2022-12-17"
end_date = "2022-12-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["This Way Up"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148527972751899/1148528022751894/"]
start = "2022-12-17T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T12:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Manchester Eurodance Midwinter Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/533102761605145/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/manchester-eurodance/t-krdnred"]
start = "2022-12-17T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bridget Slater"]
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/439315075072576/"]
start = "2022-12-17T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-17T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu", "Sara"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festa a ballo"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/469333688464594/"]
start = "2022-12-17T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Daverio"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "La Folkeria ARCI APS"
source = "events/italy/daverio.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Balfolk dance at GHT"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1514986735636925/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-balfolk-dance-at-ght-tickets-440261121867"]
start = "2022-12-17T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Southampton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Confluence"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "B.A.L. - Bal A'Lo(s)t"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1165", "https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bal-bal-alost/575376367577942"]
start = "2022-12-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aalst"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phlox", "Loogaroo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/847293859794415/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/french-evening-of-dance-includes-instruction-and-live-music-tickets-462010244077"]
start = "2022-12-17T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£6-£8"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = '"Not Quite Breton" Solstice Dance'
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/dora.darling.71/posts/pfbid0MTCKTe94xwh1GqoyWv5nSc37Ekp7SeSYHDw5heHGgJr9J3bLPiUzAgi86csvPqGgl"]
start = "2022-12-17T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "King's Lynn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Maya Love & Daygan Robinson", "Dora Darling, Gem Quinn, Sophie Harrison, Tamsin Marshall, Russell Baron & Charlotte Carson"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Darling Folk Collective"
source = "events/uk/darling_folk_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-12-17T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3D"]
callers = ["David Wright", "Kathryn Wright"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-17-12-22-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2022-12-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk di Natale"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/650192740181807/"]
start = "2022-12-17T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T00:00:00+00:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
organisation = "John O'Leary"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1264"]
start_date = "2022-12-18"
end_date = "2022-12-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Lucioles", "Duo Absynthe"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Raffidy Dumitz in Falmouth"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/the-cornish-bank/klub-nos-lowen-with-daveydyer-and-raffidy-dumitz/804623957347187/"]
start_date = "2022-12-18"
end_date = "2022-12-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Falmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Raffidy Dumitz"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Balfolk Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5737050576356971/"]
start = "2022-12-18T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-18T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal.Un"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2113722525503994/", "https://forms.gle/JXD51FfGz9BP8GRJ8"]
start = "2022-12-18T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€8-€15"
organisation = "Bal.Un Balfolk Universitario"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas hike and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1556046701497320/"]
start = "2022-12-18T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Montlaur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballaveu"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Montlaur Danses Trad"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1216"]
start = "2022-12-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chaï"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/"]
start = "2022-12-18T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-18T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brian & Mike"]
callers = ["Kim Smith"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Filippo Gambetta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1533540277080934/"]
start = "2022-12-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kerstbal in Rotterdam"
details = """
In Rotterdam wordt kerst feestelijk gevierd met een Kerstbal op onze vaste stek in Cuartito Azul. Voor ons komt de band Madlot spelen. Madlot is een fijn, dynamisch collectief van verschillende muzikanten rond Judica Lookman en Bert Lotz. Elkaar ontmoeten en inspireren vanuit verschillende muziektradities, is een nieuw thema geworden: van jong tot oud, West-Europees tot Syrië en Koerdistan. Aansluitende muzikanten zijn onder andere Wouter Koenders, Suzi Varga en Corentin Clot.

Het bal is uiteraard geheel in kerstsfeer. In je favoriete kerstoutfit komen mag, maar is uiteraard niet verplicht.

Omdat het bal deze keer op zondag is, beginnen en eindigen we wat vroeger.

Het programma:
16:30 - 17:30 Dansuitleg
17:30 - 19:00 Bal!
19:00 - 20:00 Picknick
20:00 - 22:00 Sessie

Toegang tot het Kerstbal is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstbal-in-rotterdam-2/"]
start = "2022-12-18T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Madlot"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Christmas part 2"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/533835631987612/"]
start = "2022-12-18T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-18T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/498613108822657/"]
start = "2022-12-18T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Lucioles", "Duo Absynthe"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Les Lucioles"
source = "events/belgium/neufchateau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Natal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1199439834117198/"]
start = "2022-12-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1163733587601535/"]
start = "2022-12-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-18T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/folkstanzwirbel/posts/pfbid0pfAaeE53YW18Ldw47kPjVAgYLahuVCmU7wjQYwFUxdVohiq3KX9XL7c1SR26edUxl", "https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/1312/"]
start = "2022-12-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou part 2 & Minibal — Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
Er is deze keer zowel een live bal als een workshop, zie minibal Lucas Thébaut! Voor enkel het bal hoef je niet te reserveren, maar het wordt aangeraden de workshop te volgen. Mocht je enkel naar het bal komen is de entree €8, €10 of €15. (Kortingstarief is voor dit bal bedoeld als je die €2 echt niet kan missen).

Voor workshop+bal moet je wel reserveren, zie boven voor reserveren voor het workshop+bal met bijhorende prijzen. Betaling doe je contant aan de kassa.



We hebben onderaan op onze lespagina info toegevoegd over inloggen en hoe dit systeem werkt. Stuur ons gerust een e-mail, als het je niet lukt met inloggen.



[English below] We gaan twee weken Poitou-dansen dansen bij Balfolk Utrecht en allerlei smaken leren kennen! Iedereen is welkom. Workshops zijn los te volgen, maar het leukst samen ;).

We starten op 12 december met een workshop van Saskia Sportel, die samen met Lucas een hele menukaart van dansen voor ons heeft samengesteld.

Voor deze workshop op 19 december komt Lucas Thebaut naar de Moira! Hij pakt de draad op van Saskia en introduceert ons aan een Tweede Portie Poitou, dansen uit de streek waar hij zelf vandaan komt. Verwacht groepsdansen die energiek en speels zijn, en tegelijk een traditionele ondertoon hebben. Collectiviteit is een belangrijke factor in de workshops van Lucas, en met dit menu zal dit zeker tot uiting komen!
Onze Poitou-workshop menukaart:
12 december, met Saskia Sportel:

 \tBal Limousine
 \tAvant deux à Coutant
 \tMaraichine
 \tAls de tijd het toelaat, bonusfiguren in de Maraichine

Deze workshop, 19 december, met Lucas Thebaut:

 \tBranle de Noirmoutier
 \tMarchoises
 \tExtra verrassingen als de tijd het toelaat

Jazeker, je leest het goed… Branle de Noirmoutier met ‘echte Poitou passen’ ;-)

Daarna natuurlijk: Minibal met al deze dansen en meer!

Het belooft een knallende seizoensafsluiter te worden :).

Niveau
Beide workshops zijn toegankelijk voor iedereen… Je bent welkom, ongeacht of het je eerste kennismaking is met Poitou, of dat graag een opfrisser wil, of je kent de dansen alleen ‘van zien doen’, of omdat je simpelweg niet weg kunt blijven. Deze workshop zal in het Engels gegeven worden.

Over de docent
Lucas is een bekende accordeonspeler van bands zoals Ballsy Swing en Accordzéâm. Maar hij is ook een fantastische soloartiest én danser. Hij heeft veel ervaring met dansworkshops geven in zowel Frankrijk als internationaal. Collectiviteit is een belangrijke factor tijdens workshops en bals van Lucas en met de groepsdansen uit de regio Poitou zal dit zeker tot uiting komen!

Lestijden & Locatie
18:45 – deuren open
19:00 – les begint
21:00 – bal begint
22:00 – einde versterkt bal
22:30 – einde akoestisch bal
23:00 – Moira gaat dicht
Je moet de blauwe voordeur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Ben je onverhoopt te laat en is de deur dicht? Bel het 06-nummer dat op de deur hangt, dan komt iemand de deur open doen.

We vragen ook om de zaal snel te verlaten na het einde van het bal en om geen geluid te maken voor de Moira.

Prijzen, Aanmelden en Algemene Voorwaarden
Zie boven voor reserveren en prijzen. Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen zich vrij en veilig voelt om zichzelf te zijn en om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen, die naar onze workshops komt, op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. :)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl



[English]

We are going to dance Poitou dances! All are welcome.

We start December 12th with a workshop by Saskia Sportel. With a chink of knowledge and a good dose of humor, she takes you along to the west of France, the Poitou region. Saskia developed this workshop in collaboration with our French guest of the following week, which makes it the perfect preparation. Because…

On December 19th the one and only Lucas Thebaut is coming to the Moira for a workshop + miniball with Poitou music! Lucas is a well-known accordeon player, from bands such as Ballsy Swing and Accordzéâm, and he is a fanastic solo-artist and dancer too.

Expect dances that are energetic, playful and have a traditional base to it. Collectivity is an important factor during workshops and bals with Lucas, and with the group dances from the Poitou-area you will definitely get this experience.
Our Poitou workshop menu:
On December 12th, with Saskia Sportel:

Workshop

 \tBal Limousine
 \tAvant deux à Coutant
 \tMaraichine
 \tIf time allows, extra figures in Maraichine

On December 19th, with Lucas Thebaut:

 \tBranle de Noirmoutier
 \tMarchoises
 \tExtra surprises if time allows it

And of course, also on December 19th, with Lucas Thebaut:

 \tMini ball with all these dances, and more!

This season finale is about to be a hit! :)

Level
Both workshops are open for everyone… You are welcome, whether it’s your first taste of Poitou dances, or you just want a refresher, or if you know the dances only from seeing it on the dancefloor, or because you simply cannot stay away."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/tweede-portie-poitou-minibal-lucas-thebaut-balfolk-utrecht/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibal-lucas-thebaut-balfolk-utrecht/"]
start = "2022-12-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lucas Thébaut"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1088", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D735%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1090", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-19T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433487707582/"]
start = "2022-12-19T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-19T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NederDans: Group Dances In Dutch"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=725", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1140"]
start = "2022-12-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878174874551/"]
start = "2022-12-19T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-19T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1082", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D730%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1091", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-20T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-20T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006802052706/"]
start = "2022-12-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken"]
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal + Open Deur + Kerst-tombola"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1338", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1138158330160467/"]
start = "2022-12-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1083", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D737%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1092", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-20T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340924314416/"]
start = "2022-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-20T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Levels 4-8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D738%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1099", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-20T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/541855851150453/"]
start = "2022-12-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles", "On y va Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Deep Street in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VE.20221221"]
start_date = "2022-12-21"
end_date = "2022-12-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Deep Street"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian dance workshop and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/676780460823628/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1388258701704004/"]
start = "2022-12-21T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken"]
price = "200 CZK"
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1085", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D736%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1096", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:30 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud) Tussendoor draaien we natuurlijk fijne balfolk hitjes, dus de hele avond kan er gedanst worden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-23/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2061767667338127/"]
start = "2022-12-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-21T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689694990998/"]
start = "2022-12-21T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-21T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1298"]
start = "2022-12-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1084", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D731%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1095", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-21T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1198", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1730211584019398"]
start = "2022-12-21T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-22T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2022-12-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-21T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 251 — Dancing together"
details = """
Deze donderdag 22 december is het socialles nr 251. Docent deze week is Leo Visser. Het thema is 'Samen dansen'.  Of we nu in een koppel of in een groep dansen, we zijn altijd samen aan het dansen. Dit betekent dat we willen communiceren en op elkaar letten. Tijdens deze socialles kijken we naar hoe we samen kunnen dansen. Het maakt niet uit of iemand trad of neo danst, snel of langzaam wil dansen of energiek of rustig, we dansen samen!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-251-rotterdam/"]
start = "2022-12-22T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1087", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D734%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1094", "https://www.facebook.com/events/58659849285094"]
start = "2022-12-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-22T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Kerstbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1205", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5657107727666704/"]
start = "2022-12-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Dinner and Dance"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-dinner-and-dance/"]
start = "2022-12-22T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris Toyne & Henry Lovegrove"]
callers = ["Simon Maplesden"]
price = "£5-£62"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1086", "https://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D732%26reset%3D1", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1093", "https://www.facebook.com/events/586598492850947"]
start = "2022-12-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"]
start = "2022-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gareth Kiddier, Linda Game & Hannah Cummings"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£370-£560"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter CDH"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/"]
start_date = "2022-12-26"
end_date = "2023-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Kingsport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Buzz Band"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle"]
price = "$370-$770"
organisation = "Appalachian Folk School"
source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Dance Week"
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/2022/11/02/winter-dance-week/"]
start_date = "2022-12-26"
end_date = "2023-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Erynn Marshall", "Carl Jones", "Karen Axelrod", "Rachel Bell", "Daron Douglas", "Audrey Knuth", "Noah Van Norstrand"]
callers = ["Phil Jamison", "Kalia Kliban", "Diane Silver"]
price = "$438"
organisation = "John C. Campbell Folk School"
source = "events/usa/john_c_campbell.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433494374248/"]
start = "2022-12-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-26T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kerstboombal 2022"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1251", "https://www.facebook.com/events/662358888852352", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/3PeFbUshULw2S8ChVxmPbr7q5FrtLt32y9Kipf7j"]
start = "2022-12-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-27T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sophie Cavez", "Cam&Léo", "Hot Griselda"]
price = "€23.25"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878141541221/"]
start = "2022-12-26T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-26T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Heidi's Silvester-Folk 2022"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/silvester2022heidi"]
start = "2022-12-27T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Witzenhausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Arquèthi", "L'air Inconnu", "Trio Molzahn-Hense-Horwath", "Bal Affaire", "Ilmfidelhupf", "Bal-à-Deux", "Eins68", "Duo Rudi Winkler & Alexander Loch"]
organisation = "Heidi"
source = "events/germany/heidi.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Silvester*Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.silvesterfolk.de/en_welcome.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1058710315009177/"]
start = "2022-12-27T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T13:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Colditz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arquèthi", "Bargainatt", "Diatocello", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Rokkende Vrouwen", "Duo Montanaro-Cavez", "KV Express", "Cam&Léon", "Geronimo", "Hartwin Dhoore", "Viorel", "L'air Inconnu", "Cam&Léo", "Mathæus Bech"]
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340934314415/"]
start = "2022-12-27T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-27T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1346"]
start_date = "2022-12-28"
end_date = "2022-12-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tout L'Barda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hedgehog's Skin in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e759897/the-hexham-christmas-ceilidh-with-the-hedgehogs-skin"]
start_date = "2022-12-28"
end_date = "2022-12-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hedgehog's Skin"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689741657660/"]
start = "2022-12-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-28T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1331"]
start = "2022-12-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-28T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2022-12-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-28T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/509788654524277/"]
start = "2022-12-28T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/682508506808400/"]
start = "2022-12-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/new-year-house-party-2022/"]
start = "2022-12-29T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-02T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rod & Francis Stradling"]
callers = ["Ted Morse", "Pat Morse"]
price = "£325-£515"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/680319843464592/680319846797925/"]
start = "2022-12-29T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2022-12-29T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "200 PLN"
organisation = "Polish Academy of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brummie Contra"
links = ["http://www.brummiecontras.co.uk/more-dates.html"]
start = "2022-12-30T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-30T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "Brummie Contras"
source = "events/uk/brummie_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Passagem d'Ano"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/662034618155374/"]
start = "2022-12-30T21:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-31T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Coimbra"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ahkorda", "Airboxes", "Cindazunda", "Aurélien Claranbaux"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1234"]
start_date = "2022-12-31"
end_date = "2022-12-31"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malmedy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le P’tit Bal À Olli & Pierre Hurdebise"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Réveillon Folka"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1345"]
start_date = "2022-12-31"
end_date = "2022-12-31"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Zaventem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hedgehog's Skin in Allendale"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e781713/new-year-ceilidh-with-the-hedgehogs-skin"]
start_date = "2022-12-31"
end_date = "2022-12-31"
country = "UK"
city = "Allendale"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hedgehog's Skin"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Friday dance"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2022-12-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2022-12-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal di Capodanno"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1754360281600670/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGKdvLujR4MA1KMwlkGSyW1mXcUoHDPctcJTa7Jk8BD07sxg/viewform"]
start = "2022-12-31T14:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T13:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bassano del Grappa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balarù", "DuOblique", "Tona Libre"]
price = "€25-€50"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/865698571477307/", "https://forms.gle/Bb8QcPt6ERvUKkXK6"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T03:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Balladum"]
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Réveillon à Meze 34"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/642245734278082/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leve-toi-et-danse/evenements/reveillon-meze-31-12-2022/diffusion"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Mèze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal a Zimuts", "Les Grandes Gigues"]
price = "€25-€59"
organisation = "Lève-toi et danse"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Years Bal@Herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://nieuwjaarsbal-herk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1221", "https://www.facebook.com/events/779594883334368"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T01:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda", "Zéphyr Combo", "Aurélia"]
price = "€25-€30"
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Final"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.boombal.be/balfinal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1252", "https://www.facebook.com/events/884927179559060"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-01T04:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Airboxes", "DJ Klesie", "Geronimo"]
price = "€22-€30"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Bonne Année"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2022-12-31T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Étoiles de Brighton"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/11496-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2022"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Silver Street Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["Martin Clarke"]
price = "£35-£45"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/622259/"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2022-12-31T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Murphy's Lore in Bournemouth"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/murphysloretrio-cdfe7b.php"]
start = "2022-12-31T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Murphy's Lore"]
callers = ["Tom Gregory"]
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet_2022.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2022-12-31T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-01T00:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk and Session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/folkstanzwirbel/posts/pfbid0pfAaeE53YW18Ldw47kPjVAgYLahuVCmU7wjQYwFUxdVohiq3KX9XL7c1SR26edUxl"]
start = "2023-01-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433404374257/"]
start = "2023-01-02T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-02T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878178207884/"]
start = "2023-01-02T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-02T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230103"]
start_date = "2023-01-03"
end_date = "2023-01-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Alan Holder"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006775386042/"]
start = "2023-01-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/"]
start = "2023-01-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340937647748/"]
start = "2023-01-03T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-03T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing in Geleen"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd.
De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.
Info / contact / aanmelden mailings: willvdbool@musac.eu

Kennismaken :Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-met-musac-in-geleen/"]
start = "2023-01-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689678324333/"]
start = "2023-01-04T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-04T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st/3rd Wednesday English"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Karen, Anna & Earl"]
callers = ["Mary"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nieuwjaarsheyppening"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1330", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1357"]
start_date = "2023-01-06"
end_date = "2023-01-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Balbuzar", "H.A.R.A.L.D."]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Duo L’Hêtre Heureux (FR) & Mara Menzel solo"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzworkshop „Walzer spezial“ mit Line (siehe unten)
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: regulär 17 Euro, ermäßigt 10 Euro, Soliticket 22 Euro (Abendkasse, keine Reservierung)
Workshopbeitrag nach Selbsteinschätzung (Empfehlung 2-10 Euro)
Duo L’Hêtre Heureux (Frankreich)
Duo L’Hêtre Heureux – Foto: Katia Panits
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux ist ein neues französisches Folk-Duo aus Klarinette und Gitarre. Euch erwarten paartanzverliebte BalFolk/NeoTrad-Melodien. In ihren Kompositionen von Instrumentalstücken und Liedern lassen sie ein fröhliches und poetisches Universum entstehen, das sowohl Anfänger als auch erfahrene Tänzer auf dem Boden zusammenbringt.
Léo Proulx – Klarinette, Percussion, Gesang
Olivier Valence – Gitarre, Gesang
Hörproben und Videos:
Scottish , 2er Bourré , 5er Walzer (live) , Mazurka
 
Mara Menzel solo
Mara Menzel – Foto: Gudrun Senger
Mara tritt seit 2013 mit verschiedenen Folkbands wie Stimmt so., Searching the Roots, Lunesk und Knopfgemurmel bei Konzerten und Festivals auf. In ihrem neuen Soloset spielt sie ihre Lieblingsstücke – ein wunderschöner Mix aus selbstgeschriebenen und adaptierten Stücken. Freut euch auf Akkordeon, vielsprachigen Gesang und träumerische Eskapaden.
Weitere Infos:
Webseite Mara Musica
Tanzworkshop „Walzer spezial“

„Man könnte sich vorstellen, dass die Musik eine Geschichte erzählt und das tanzende Paar zwei Künstle*Innen sind, die diese Geschichte auf dieselbe Leinwand malen.“
Du liebst Walzer und willst noch mehr davon tanzen, noch schneller, noch runder, noch flüssiger – ohne Kollision?
Dich interessiert, wie man eigentlich beim 5er Walzer das Austanzen der Schritte mit dem „lazy“- Schritt kombiniert?
In diesem Workshop wird Line mit einer Speed-Einführung als Erinnerung beginnen, so dass im Anschluss den Themen Schwung und Geschwindigkeit, Achtsamkeit im Raum und Schrittvariationen im 5er Walzer Platz gegeben wird.
Der Workshop richtet sich an Personen, die bereits Valse tanzen und sich weiterentwickeln möchten, sowie Menschen ohne Vorkenntnisse, die sehr geübt darin sind, neue Schritte zu erfassen.
Über Line:
Ich war immer in Bewegung, daher habe ich meine Wurzeln im Modern Dance, Tango und Contact, aber vor allem: im Balfolk. Es ist mein Zuhause, seit ich 12 Jahre alt bin, und jetzt genieße ich es, Balfolk in ganz Europa zu tanzen. In den Kursen wechsle ich immer die Rollen, um zu verstehen, wie das Tanzen aus verschiedenen Positionen funktioniert. Außerdem bin ich überzeugt davon, dass Tanzen auch politisch ist, so dass ein Rollenwechsel uns auch erlaubt, zu lernen, was es bedeutet, für mehr als nur mich selbst verantwortlich zu sein, die Kontrolle abzugeben und sich an jemand anderen anzupassen.
queeringbalfolk.de"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/feurwa2301"]
start = "2023-01-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Mara Menzel"]
price = "€10-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1356"]
start = "2023-01-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-06T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["AMano", "Les Kickeuses"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-01-06T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-06T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-6-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148527972751899/1148528002751896/"]
start = "2023-01-07T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-07T12:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
links = ["http://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_01_07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/691815318975143/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1358"]
start = "2023-01-07T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-08T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Sylva", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/baldeslibellules.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella dance"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4838350/616739370/blowzabella-dance-baltonsborough-village-hall-somerset"]
start = "2023-01-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baltonsborough"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Blowzabella"
source = "events/blowzabella.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/tba-99ddf2.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/660632435721317/"]
start = "2023-01-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skillywidden in Falmouth"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/816774776025225"]
start_date = "2023-01-08"
end_date = "2023-01-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Falmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skillywidden"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Saturday contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5427147637389970/", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html"]
start = "2023-01-08T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-08T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fêtes des Rois BalFolk"
links = ["https://riverknits.uk/events/balfolk-music-dance-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/840783073792034/"]
start = "2023-01-08T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-08T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1821357658208129/"]
start = "2023-01-08T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-08T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-01-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Andrea Capezzuoli"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3280446998845319/"]
start = "2023-01-08T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-08T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Andrea Capezzuoli"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Dance class level 1 (Mechelen)/781/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1463", "https://www.facebook.com/events/432392602230721"]
start_date = "2023-01-09"
end_date = "2023-01-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Intermediate Level"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Dance class Intermediate level (Mechelen)/783/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1464", "https://www.facebook.com/events/432392602230721"]
start_date = "2023-01-09"
end_date = "2023-01-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska without effort"
details = """
Op 9 en 16 januari geven Amber Wever en Robin van den Brule workshops over polska! Zij hebben hier beiden veel over geleerd tijdens hun dansstudie aan het Eric Sahlström Institut in Tobo, Zweden.

Er zijn natuurlijk meerdere polskor, net zoals er niet maar één bourrée is. In deze workshop gaan we aan de slag met algemene technieken in de polska, die heel goed toepasbaar zijn op de polska zoals 'ie bij balfolk gedanst wordt.

In de workshops gaan we vanuit een Zweeds dansperspectief aan de slag met bewegen, balans, draaien, en uiteindelijk het samen rondkomen. Zo kun je de polska leren dansen zonder geduw of getrek, en weinig duizeligheid: met minder moeite dus!

Niveau
De workshop is zowel geschikt voor beginners die al wat pasjes op de 1 en 3 gewaagd hebben, en mensen die de polska op de balfolkvloer al onder de knie (denken te) hebben. Het helpt altijd om al een beetje bekend te zijn met het muzikale ritme.

Wel raden wij met klem aan om beide workshops te volgen; mocht dat écht niet lukken kun je mailen naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com.

Lestijden & Locatie
19:00 – deuren open
19:15 – de les begint
21:45 – einde les
22:00 – sluiting
Je moet de blauwe voordeur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Ben je onverhoopt te laat en is de deur dicht? Bel het 06-nummer dat op de deur hangt, dan komt iemand de deur open doen.


Prijzen, Aanmelden en Algemene Voorwaarden
Zie boven voor reserveren en prijzen. Je betaalt contant voor je reservering aan het begin van de workshop.

Let op! Als je inschrijft, reserveren we een plekje voor je en gaan we er ook van uit dat je komt. Inschrijven is dus niet vrijblijvend. Als je je inschrijft en je je minder dan een week voor de workshop weer afmeldt, vragen we een administratieve bijdrage. Als je je minder dan drie dagen voor de workshop afmeldt, betaal je een deel van het lesgeld, tenzij je iemand vindt die je kaartje overneemt. Je kunt alles lezen in deze algemene voorwaarden, die gelden als je je aanmeldt.

Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen zich vrij en veilig voelt om zichzelf te zijn en om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen, die naar onze workshops komt, op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen: Balfolk Utrecht Richtlijnen. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. :)

Nieuwsbrief
Je kunt je aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief door een e-mail te verzenden naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com met dat je je wilt aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief.

Heb je vragen? Mail naar balfolkutrecht@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bfu23-polska/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1572418336514762/"]
start = "2023-01-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433427707588/"]
start = "2023-01-09T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-09T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Danslessen Niveau 1/784/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1546", "https://www.facebook.com/events/658644522394262"]
start = "2023-01-09T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878138207888/"]
start = "2023-01-09T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-09T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006822052704/"]
start = "2023-01-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340977647744/"]
start = "2023-01-10T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-10T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-01-10T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-10T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Schottische & Polska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216084113466/"]
start = "2023-01-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-10T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-01-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-10T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1292913878220667"]
start = "2023-01-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-19/"]
start = "2023-01-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-11T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689744990993/"]
start = "2023-01-11T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-11T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea beginners and improvers"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-01-11T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-11T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["http://s260080257.websitehome.co.uk/pat/events.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5785433874869016/"]
start = "2023-01-11T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-11T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cédric Martin & Emily Bowden"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1429", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1090322575700202"]
start = "2023-01-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1212906199569329/"]
start = "2023-01-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-11T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1359"]
start_date = "2023-01-12"
end_date = "2023-01-12"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Nello"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 252 — Rondeau"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 januari december is het socialles nr 252. Docent deze week is Marcel en we gaan deze week aan de slag met de rondeau als dans.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-252-rotterdam-rondeau/"]
start = "2023-01-12T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Dance class level 1/785/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1457", "https://www.facebook.com/events/658644522394262"]
start = "2023-01-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4463", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1190916345188512/"]
start = "2023-01-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cédric Martin & Emily Bowden"]
price = "£8-£20"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fairgreen Ceilidh Band in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2023-01-13"
end_date = "2023-01-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fairgreen Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/899647634533521/"]
start = "2023-01-13T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-14T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Częstochowa"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Kraków"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1360"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-13T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andrea Capezzuoli E Compagnia"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal In Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1349"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-14T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Duo Nello"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Bal"
details = "At Tinwell Village Hall."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/732727871280898/"]
start = "2023-01-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cédric Martin & Emily Bowden"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Ketton Dance France"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1292871551560151/"]
start = "2023-01-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Julian & Marcus Scott"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hekety with Ian Nichols"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3540815029484623/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/565377"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hekety"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
price = "£5.50-£11"
organisation = "Shorterfolk"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-13T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-13-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Driekoningenbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.muziekmozaiek.be/index.php?onderdeel=3661&titel=Driekoningenbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1293"]
start_date = "2023-01-14"
end_date = "2023-01-14"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Queens of Baba", "Loogaroo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Granny's Attic in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1495809/shocc-dances-january-ceilidh-with-grannys-attic-rhianwen-davies", "http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-01-14"
end_date = "2023-01-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Granny's Attic"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Greenfield Bal Folk Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/689248876247889/", "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start = "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Riptide", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$120-$195"
organisation = "Sierra Music and Arts Institute"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hive Mind Workshop and Bal"
details = """
14 Januari is het weer tijd om te dansen in Hoorn met 3 topgroepen en een workshop vooraf.

Programma

12:00 – 15:00 – Workshop
15:15 – 16:15 – Dansuitleg
16:30 – 18:30 – Cardboard Cabin
18:30 – 19:30 – Picknick
19:30 – 21:30 – Duo Nello
21:45 – 23:15 – Mars House Band

Praktische informatie

De locatie is op loop afstand van het station Hoorn de laatste trein naar utrecht gaat nog na 12 uur 's avonds dus je kunt het einde van het bal goed meemaken!
Met de auto is de locatie ook goed te bereiken. Als het goed is kan er op Zondag gratis geparkeerd worden in de buurt maar controleer dit goed want er zijn gedeeltes alleen voor vergunninghouders. Er is altijd de optie om bij de P&R bij het station te parkeren.
Op de locatie is een bar aanwezig met verschillende opties aan drinken en alcoholische dranken. Verder heeft de locatie ook eten te koop (denk hierbij aan frituur en tosti’s etc). De locatie wordt onderhouden door vrijwilligers en de opbrengten van de bar worden gebruiken om deze vrijwilligers te ondersteunen en de locatie beschikbaar te houden voor evenementen. Het is niet verboden om eigen drinken mee te nemen maar het wordt erg gewaardeerd als er ook een aantal consumpties bij de bar gehaald worden.

Picknick

Net zoals andere keren hebben we weer een picknick! We vragen alle deelnemers dus om een bordje en bestek mee te nemen (bij voorkeur herbruikbaar ivm het mileu) en iets lekkers voor de picknick. We zetten alle gerechten op een tafel en iederen kan overal een beetje van pakken voor een mooie gebalanceerde maaltijd. Probeer ook een kaartje of papiertje oid te maken om aan te geven of je gerecht bijvoorbeeld vegatarisch is of voor speciale dieten geschikt is. Dat helpt mensen die bepaalde dieëten volgen heel erg! (vooral bij gerechten in bijvoorbeeld bladerdeeg kan het soms echt giswerk worden anders)

Workshop

Voorafgaand aan het bal zal er een workshop gegeven worden door een internationale balfolk docent! Deze workshop moet los voor betaald worden. Tijdens de workshop is de bar nog niet open, we raden dus aan om zelf eten en drinken mee te nemen om te nuttigen tijdens de workshop.

Prijzen

De inflatie en verhoogde tarieven raakt ons ook. Waar we in het verleden nog een lager tarief en een fair trade tarief konden bieden is de prijs voor het bal nu gewoon 25 euro geworden. We zagen dat veel mensen het fair trade tarief al betaalde (heel erg bedankt hiervoor!) maar als we de musikanten en technici eerlijk willen betalen kunnen we niet meer minder vragen dan 25 euro voor het bal.

Bal: 25 euro
Workshop: 20 euro

Kaartjes kopen

Je kunt je kaartje voor het bal (en de workshop) via deze link bestellen.

This workshop will be before the bal in Hoorn (https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-hoorn/).
The workshop will be in English!

Description:
Have you ever experienced the situation when you hear your favourite group dance, you join the circle and it was nice but a bit off? Something was missing and you’re not sure what exactly?
Have you ever danced a really nice waltz, wanted to move smoothly around the room but got stuck in one spot? Have you ever bumped into other couples?
In this workshop we will work together on finding a common energy in the collective dances:
how to dance together and share energy in the group. We will also look a bit closer at the couple dances and see if we can find a connection between the couples on the dance floor.
We will look for ideas and solutions to these challenges to have more fun in the dance.

About the Teacher:
Agnieszka has been dancing since childhood: starting with artistic gymnastics and ballet, then court dances, Scottish Celtica SCD (later Cluaran SCD) and Irish dancing, where she stayed for some time, before finally landing in balfolk in 2016.
From that moment, she has been strongly attached to the balfolk scene - traveling around Europe to learn more, while also teaching and organizing regularly in Krakow for 5 years.
What is important for her is to find joy in movement and learning something new from every kind of dance: the richness of chain and circle dances but also the beautiful connection that you can find in couple dances."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-hoorn/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-the-hive-mind/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/460843829399452/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/563164175664895/"]
start = "2023-01-14T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Duo Nello", "Mars House Band"]
price = "€25-€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/levendredidanse/posts/pfbid0aTjQjkimndviPWr6xKU2wKwxsZgYcYFhafDybu94hJNRBjo8zFRWKXHaSJt1G5fCl"]
start = "2023-01-14T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-14T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Habitués"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3324771134458468/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10159578028632683/"]
start = "2023-01-14T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thomas Bailey, Léopoldine Guillaume, Valentin Nivetav and Camille Moreddu"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/nl/concert/2023-01-14/bal-experience-20-jaar-shillelagh-f", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1332"]
start = "2023-01-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
price = "€12-€14"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Contra-Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/785360/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2374461839424305/"]
start = "2023-01-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1091072018253597/"]
start = "2023-01-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/699593701264272"]
start = "2023-01-14T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pair of Shears in Hanham"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AU.20230115"]
start_date = "2023-01-15"
end_date = "2023-01-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Hanham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pair of Shears"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-14T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-14T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Afternoon Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk op Zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen van 2 tot 5 uur
In Die Port van Cleve vindt zondagmiddag 15 januari 2023 weer een Balfolk-middag plaats. Dit keer met als speciale muzikale gasten, de groep 'Madlot’.
De naam Madlot komt van een Nederlandse dans die in de negentiende eeuw populair was. Nu kun je daar een cercle op dansen. Madlot is een dynamisch collectief van muzikanten rond Judica Lookman en Bert Lotz. Elkaar ontmoeten en inspireren vanuit verschillende muziektradities, is een nieuw thema geworden: van jong tot oud, en vanuit allerlei streken. En hoe dat klinkt wil Madlot deze middag laten horen.  Zij spelen folk uit Nederland en Frankrijk: scottisch, wals, polka, mazurka, rondeau, andro, hanterdro, enz. enz.

Judica Lookman -trekharmonica’s
Bert Lotz -doedelzakken, koeienhoorn, blokfluit, schalmei
Wouter Koenders -doedelzakken, fluit
Corentin Clot -banjo
Zie voor meer informatie www.madlot.nl

Daarnaast zal ook het vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) spelen. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse en vlaamse Balfolk muziek. Er zullen tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies geven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen.

Entree is 7,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-van-2-tot-5/"]
start = "2023-01-15T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-15T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Madlot"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2023-01-15T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-15T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/668035931669996/"]
start = "2023-01-15T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-15T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-01-15T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-15T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433491040915/"]
start = "2023-01-16T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-16T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878088207893/"]
start = "2023-01-16T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-16T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pair of Shears' 46th Birthday Party"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230117"]
start_date = "2023-01-17"
end_date = "2023-01-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pair of Shears"]
callers = ["Ray Goodswen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006785386041/"]
start = "2023-01-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340957647746/"]
start = "2023-01-17T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-17T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "January club night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/710587910414560/"]
start = "2023-01-17T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica At Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Practica at Pianofabriek/800/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1477", "https://www.facebook.com/events/920551529105445"]
start = "2023-01-17T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Bourrées & Polska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216070780134/"]
start = "2023-01-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-17T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689748324326/"]
start = "2023-01-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-18T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea beginners and improvers"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-01-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-18T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st/3rd Wednesday English"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kate, Micah & Laurie"]
callers = ["Graham"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 253 — Wals"
details = """
Deze donderdag 19 januari is het socialles nr 253. Docent deze week is René en we gaan deze week aan de slag met de wals. Even terug naar de basis: hoe gaat deze dans, hoe dans je deze fijn en hoe zorg je ervoor dat je niet duizelig wordt van al die rondjes? We zullen vooral de wals in 3 dansen met z'n allen.

Deze socialles is mooi te combineren met die van volgende week, waarop we dieper op de dans in gaan en een uitstapje maken naar de wals in 5, 8 en mogelijke andere variaties. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-253-rotterdam-wals/"]
start = "2023-01-19T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballsaal Palindrone"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/858979028771279/", "https://musikschule-simmering.at/ballsaal-palindrone/"]
start = "2023-01-19T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hotel Palindrone", "Tanzhausgeiger", "Die Limanis"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Hotel Palindrone"
source = "events/austria/hotel-palindrone.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Band Les Zéoles
Les Zéoles is een duo gevormd door Amélie Denarié op de diatonische accordeon en Anne Guinot op de chromatische accordeon.
De twee muzikanten ontmoetten elkaar in 2002 in Montpellier en richtten Guilis ô Vent op, een kwintet van neo-traditionele muziek, waarvan ze het repertoire samen componeerden.
De wens om samen te spelen en hun muzikale samenwerking verder te brengen bracht ze naar het duo in 2008. Bitterzoete composities, speelse en lyrische melodieën met arrangementen geïnspireerd op traditionele Franse en Europese muziek, maar ook klassiek. Het bal staat altijd centraal in hun werk, maar door hun respectievelijke opleiding tot klassiek pianist bieden ze ook een concertformule, altijd met dezelfde liefde voor onderzoek, van de juiste toon, degene die vlinders in de buik geeft en die we houden het warm als we het eenmaal hebben gevonden.

Amélie Denarié
Als actrice van opleiding neemt muziek een primordiale plaats in haar leven in. Tijdens haar kinderjaren werd ze opgeschrikt door de diatonische accordeon van haar moeder, en pas na haar pianostudie besloot ze zich dit instrument volledig toe te eigenen. Uit zijn ontmoeting met Anne Guinot in 2002 werd Guilis ô Vent geboren, een neo-traditionele muziekgroep uit Montpellier die de balroute volgde tot 2005. Ze componeerde een deel van het repertoire. De diatonische accordeon begeleidt nu veel van zijn theatrale creaties, net als zang. Ze brengt haar composities nu naar het Zéoles-repertoire, waarvoor ze de arrangementen maakt met Anne Guinot, maar ook naar het duo Diatocello (met Mathieu Mitéran) en trad in 2018 toe tot het Bodoq-project met Angela Flahault.

Anne Guinot
Na het leren van de piano, bleek de chromatische accordeon zijn favoriete instrument. Mede-oprichter van de groep Guilis ô Vent met Amélie Denarié, ze componeerde een deel van het repertoire. Ze componeert ook regelmatig voor theater en dans. Haar composities dienen het repertoire van Zéoles, dat ze samen met Amélie Denarié arrangeert.

 

PFM!

PFM! begeleidt de dansuitleg en speelt daarna bal. PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!

Maurits van Heijningen: viool
Pieter Tijssen: gitaar en een beetje trekzak
Frans Stuurman: klarinet

 

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro bij aankoop vooraf, aan de deur 15,-, voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk maar kan op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door PFM!.
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Les Zeoles!
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-les-zeoles/"]
start = "2023-01-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles", "PFM!"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-01-19T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-19T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Einsteiger*innen Workshop mit Line
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 22 Euro, ermäßigt 15 Euro
Maracu
Maracu – Foto: Karl-Philipp Henschelmann
Maracu sagen über sich:
„Inspiriert von den feinsten Tänzen, die wir vielerorts aufgabeln konnten, haben wir Grooves und Melodien zusammengeschnürt. Die lassen wir mal harmonisch davon fliegen und mal fangen wir sie sanft wieder ein. Wir lassen Klangkonfetti regnen und gehen mit euch in fetten Sounds baden! Und wenn sich die Tanzbeine dabei richtig ausgetobt haben, dürfen sie zu Ohren werden und den Geschichten lauschen, die von einer nächtlichen Begegnung mit Jazz und Klezmer erzählen…“
Matthias Glatthorn – Gitarre, Querflöte, Charango
Michael Kock – Schlagzeug
Niklas Jakob – Kontrabass
Josefine Schlät – Violine
Luzia Walsch – Klarinette
Ein Vorgeschmack zum Hören und Schauen:
Website Maracu, Video Maracu 2019, Video Maracu 2020
Duo Becker & Wolff
Duo Becker & Wolff – Foto: Florian Gommel
Das Duo Becker & Wolff singt und spielt Folkmusik voller Energie. Frisch, zart, fröhlich und sehnsüchtig, immer mitreißend, interpretiert das Berliner Duo Songs und Tänze aus Frankreich, vom Balkan und anderen Ländern. Zu ihren Melodien kann wunderbar getanzt werden.
Peter Becker – Gitarre, Gesang
Karola Wolff – Geige, Gesang"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2301"]
start = "2023-01-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Maracu", "Duo Becker & Wolff"]
price = "€15-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal #4"
links = ["https://www.folkaddikt.be/en/tickets/2023-01-20-petit-bal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3369166320037560/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1342"]
start = "2023-01-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["OMGDude"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkaddikt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "January and Carnival Fest-noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1185736332150959"]
start = "2023-01-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Kraków"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088190683414", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1350", "https://www.facebook.com/events/806709927067588?ref=newsfeed"]
start = "2023-01-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tandem", "Hot Griselda"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/burns-night-london-2023/", "https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-20-1-23-burns-night-london-2023-st-marys/"]
start = "2023-01-20T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£39-£49"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/563282078661965/"]
start = "2023-01-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pastis", "Giulia Subba"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/834942707597835"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Tańcówka z Kapelą Towarzyską"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3510756235815049/"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Kapela Towarzyska"]
price = "45 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1362"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Dloweux D’danse"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal At Bouwel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Bal at Bouwel/802/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1507", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3032791366866623"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1363"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-20T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Cap"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1404", "https://www.facebook.com/events/574410764150363"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/903310804444377/"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-20-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/1528658444092537/posts/3074937089464657/"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Penparcau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Fest Noz Llanbadarn and Aberystwyth"
source = "events/uk/penparcau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Będzie Potańc Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3447026368859549/"]
start_date = "2023-01-21"
end_date = "2023-01-21"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["agregandado", "Skrzypkowie Dzielni", "TTMS"]
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Puis Podium Libre"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1364"]
start_date = "2023-01-21"
end_date = "2023-01-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Air Bac"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arin Arin & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Arin Arin & variations/807/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1472", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1016802452576679"]
start_date = "2023-01-21"
end_date = "2023-01-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidhs"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HB.20230121"]
start_date = "2023-01-21"
end_date = "2023-01-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Green/Matthews"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Friday contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-20T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148527972751899/1148528006085229/"]
start = "2023-01-21T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T12:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
Balfolk Utrecht - Bal met 'Naragonia' en 'Diatocello', 

** English below ** 



Je kunt reserveren via Google Forms, zie hier.
We trappen dit jaar af met de nostalgisch bekende Naragonia, en gaat-nog-nostalgisch-worden Diatocello. We beginnen de avond met Diatocello, bestaand uit accordeoniste Amélie Denarié (bekend van Les Zéoles) en de jazzcellist Mathieu Mitéran. Dus verwacht veel zachte, maar krachtig ritmische variaties. En we sluiten de avond af met Naragonia, twee accordeonisten uit België die prachtig muziek gaan maken in een extra lang optreden van 2 uur.

Er is een workshop voor het bal, maar die zijn we nog aan het inplannen.


Programma
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Diatocello 
17:30 – Potluck
19:45 – Naragonia
21:45 – Eind bal


Bands
Je kunt hieronder naar de bands luisteren.
https://youtu.be/bDBc27I3pMU
https://youtu.be/fMxcoThidck


Reserveren, Prijzen en Voorwaarden
Je reserveert een kaartje voor het bal, bal + workshop, of workshop. Je kiest aan de deur welke tarief je wil betalen. Voor reserveren, prijzen en voorwaarden zie boven voor de link naar Google Forms.

Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je met de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. Er is een Potluck. Iedereen neemt eten mee, die we dan met zijn allen delen. We zorgen dat er een aantal tafels staan met labeltjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Aangezien er balfolkers zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) raden we aan om een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten te zetten.

Neem je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En, het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit. We zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.


Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.







You can book via Google Forms, see here.
We kick off this year with the nostalgically familiar Naragonia, and Diatocello that is going to be nostalgic familiar. We start the evening with Diatocello, consisting of accordionist Amélie Denarié (known from Les Zéoles) and jazz cellist Mathieu Mitéran. So, expect a lot of soft, but powerful rhythmic variations. And, we close the evening with Naragonia, two accordionists from Belgium who will make beautiful music in an extra long performance of 2 hours.

There will be a workshop, but we're still planning it.


Programm
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Diatocello
17:30 – Potluck
19:45 – Naragonia
21:45 – Eind bal


Bands
You can listen to them below.
https://youtu.be/bDBc27I3pMU
https://youtu.be/fMxcoThidck


Reservation, Prices and Conditions
You reserve a ticket for the ball, ball + workshop, or workshop. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. For reservations, prices and conditions see above for the link to Google Forms.

NB! You pay cash  at the door. Later in the evening, the cash register moves to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register.


Fair Trade (Het Galette Prijsje)
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)


Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. There's a Potluck. Everyone brings food, which we then share with all of us. We ensure that there are a number of tables with labels: vegetarian, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Since there are balfolkers with allergies (nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etc.), we recommend adding an ingredients list to your food.

Bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoons, these are not available in the Moira. And, it's nice if you clean up and / or throw away your own waste after the potluck. We provide a number of garbage cans.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.


Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.


Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bu220112/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/844884916770006/"]
start = "2023-01-21T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Diatocello", "Naragonia"]
price = "€14-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/burns-night-london-2023/", "https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-21-1-23-burns-night-london-2023-st-marys/"]
start = "2023-01-21T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£39-£49"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1217"]
start = "2023-01-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Pas D'là Yau"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-01-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Charity Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3309378122642082/"]
start = "2023-01-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stirling"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/uk/stirling.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://stevensmel.wixsite.com/tonik/events"]
start = "2023-01-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lewes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tonik", "Trio ZinZon"]
organisation = "Tonik"
source = "events/uk/lewes.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-21-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Suédois"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://duo-noordwest.nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1434"]
start_date = "2023-01-22"
end_date = "2023-01-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Fandango & variations/808/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1476", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1016802452576679"]
start_date = "2023-01-22"
end_date = "2023-01-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$8-20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dancing at the Harbour Bar"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1215367985763326/"]
start = "2023-01-22T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-22T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Kirkcaldy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/667740648466559/"]
start = "2023-01-22T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-22T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht trial lesson"
details = """
Dit is het evenement voor de proefles van de lesreeksen van Robin en Cecilia op maandag in de Moira in Utrecht. Van eind januari tot begin april geven zij twee reeksen: een basisreeks en een verdiepende en verbredende reeks. Lees meer over de inhoud daarvan, praktische zaken, én de aanmeldlink op deze pagina.

De proefles kost 5 euro (graag contant betalen). Een vaste danspartner is niet nodig, maar we vinden het wel fijn als je laat weten dat je komt. Klik op de reserveerbutton bovenaan de pagina!

De deur is vanaf ongeveer 18.45 uur open, en dan beginnen we om 19.15 met de proefles voor beginners. De proefles voor de verdiepende reeks start om 20.45. We zijn om 22.00 uur klaar.

Er is ook een facebook-event voor deze avond, neem vooral je vrienden mee!

Praktisch

Tijden:
18.55 deur open
19.15 beginnen, basisgroep
20.15 thee, oefenen en in/uit-dansen, en soms speciaal programma voor beide groepen
20.45 verdiepende groep
22.00 klaar

Locatie:
Het adres van de Moira is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht loop je er tegenaan), maar het is een groot gebouw. De deur die je moet hebben is de blauwe aan de rechterkant, met daarop in roze letters Moira zaal. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is helaas geen lift.

Prijs:
5 euro, graag contant betalen (en laten weten dat je komt door bovenaan deze pagina te reserveren!). Een danspartner is niet nodig, maar je mag zoveel mensen meenemen als je wilt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles/"]
start = "2023-01-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433497707581/"]
start = "2023-01-23T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-23T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878118207890/"]
start = "2023-01-23T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-23T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Leigh on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/potatoes-play-the-hoy-at-anchor-folk-club/"]
start_date = "2023-01-24"
end_date = "2023-01-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Leigh on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006782052708/"]
start = "2023-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal & Party"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/event/2023_bal-folk-toutboutdchants/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/382977100713545", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1427"]
start = "2023-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://facebook.com/ccrixensart.", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1512"]
start = "2023-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259340954314413/"]
start = "2023-01-24T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Mazurka & Slängpolska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216077446800/"]
start = "2023-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-24T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-24T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "(After) New Year's balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1213167282674441/"]
start = "2023-01-25T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-25T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Bourree-in-2"
details = """
Gaan deze mensen elkaar te lijf? Neen, ze dansen een fijne bourree-in-2! Wil je dat ook leren? Of je kennis opfrissen? Kom naar de workshop ‘Bourree-in-2’ van Berend en Gepke.

Deelnemers
Je hoeft als deelnemer de bourree-in-2 nog niet volledig te beheersen. We beginnen de workshop vanaf de basis, zodat die er eerst goed in komt te zitten. Daar bouwen we vervolgens op verder met verschillende variaties en stijlen.

Wat mag je verwachten?
- Bourree basis pas (we behandelen de luie, klassieke en Balfolk pas)
- Danshouding en communicatie met de partner: hoe dans je samen?
- Variaties uit verschillende bourree stijlen voor Bourree-in-2 met 2 personen, zoals draaien, meegaan, dos-á-dos en volgen.
- Meerdere varianten van de Bourree-in-2 met 4 personen en 6 personen
- Bourree en ronde (cirkel bourree)

Programma
19:00 Deur open
19:30 Workshop Bourree-in-2 (incl. pauze)
22:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-bourree-in-2/"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-24/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1205621016654038/"]
start = "2023-01-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-25T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689698324331/"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1462"]
start = "2023-01-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-25T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Geert En Oswald"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-Up Ceilidh for Burns Night"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea beginners and improvers"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1407"]
start = "2023-01-25T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-26T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Holsbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/429177119261502/"]
start = "2023-01-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2124445281094583/"]
start = "2023-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 254 — Wals (verdieping)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 26 januari is het socialles nr 254. Docent deze week is Paulo en we gaan deze week verder de verdieping in met de wals. Wat is nu precies de techniek achter het dansen, hoe dans je deze samen met een partner fijn en hoe zorg je dat je heerlijk kunt zwieren op de dansvloer zonder duizelig te worden? We zullen ook een uitstapje maken naar niet alleen de wals in 3, maar ook in 5 en 8 en andere variaties.

Deze socialles is mooi te combineren met die van vorige week, waarop de basis aan bod is gekomen. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-254-rotterdam-wals-verdieping/"]
start = "2023-01-26T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1299"]
start = "2023-01-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1344", "https://www.facebook.com/events/554156246610048/"]
start = "2023-01-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-26T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-01-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/702807781427182/"]
start = "2023-01-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.tey.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1513"]
start_date = "2023-01-27"
end_date = "2023-01-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/burns-night-london-2023/", "https://ceilidhclub.com/event/27-1-23-burns-night-london-2023-st-marys", "https://www.facebook.com/events/847868152873283/"]
start = "2023-01-27T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-27T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£39-£49"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/438008261762577/438008271762576/", "https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/burns-night-ceilidh-2023/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burns-night-ceilidh-tickets-423945952757"]
start = "2023-01-27T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-27T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£16-£22"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5713772118667237/"]
start = "2023-01-27T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-27T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt Norman and Laurel Swift"]
callers = ["Jake Wood", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-01-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-27T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-27-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-27T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and bal at Auckland Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02nzDfk9DmNCm3619CwDgPntHimcnWAmCfyU6Rgs5C6JKedSdVxX8kyBAF2j5ZJe4Sl"]
start_date = "2023-01-28"
end_date = "2023-01-29"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Variations For Mazurka"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Variations for mazurka/806/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1475", "https://www.facebook.com/events/835063477754632"]
start_date = "2023-01-28"
end_date = "2023-01-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Maplewood in Poynton"
links = ["https://www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk/dates/"]
start_date = "2023-01-28"
end_date = "2023-01-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Poynton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Maplewood"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4rd Friday experienced contra"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-27T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-27T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$8-15"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1115329515844276/"]
start = "2023-01-28T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/830850204820298/"]
start = "2023-01-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ŠakarMakar", "Guoda", "Adrijus"]
price = "€7-€10"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-01-28T17:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£8-£13"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Robert Burns Dinner & Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1297956161003008/"]
start = "2023-01-28T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-29T00:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£40-£50"
organisation = "Robert Burns Annual Charity Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/burns-night-london-2023/", "https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-28-1-23-burns-night-london-2023-st-marys", "https://www.facebook.com/events/497988642206027/"]
start = "2023-01-28T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£39-£49"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Feirste"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2410794152420022/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/french-evening-of-dance-includes-instruction-and-live-music-tickets-491687880687"]
start = "2023-01-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£6-£8"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Chaotic Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1151134402201975/"]
start = "2023-01-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sunderland"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£30"
source = "events/uk/sunderland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/438008261762577/438008265095910/", "https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/burns-night-ceilidh-2023/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burns-night-ceilidh-tickets-423945952757"]
start = "2023-01-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£16-£22"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Warmer Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ticketsource.us/mr-burtons-soup-club-band/winter-warmer-ceilidh-with-mr-burtons-soup-club-band/2023-01-28/19:30/t-galqkpg"]
start = "2023-01-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stourbridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mr Burton's Soup Club Band"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "Mr Burton's Soup Club Band"
source = "events/uk/stourbridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Ian and Charley Roberts with calling from Louise Siddons.

Probably better known to regular contra dancers as one half of long-serving contra dance band Vertical Expression, Ian and Charley Roberts will be heading down from the Far North (well, Sheffield) armed with several melodeons, a piano, one or two guitars and a pair of tap shoes to provide some irresistibly danceable tuneage to accompany the dances.

Louise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up  surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of  the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we  should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance  to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming  atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary  Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society  (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021,  she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of  her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free,  positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is  starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2023-01", "https://www.facebook.com/events/647911067123242/"]
start = "2023-01-28T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ian & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/846001599959133/"]
start = "2023-01-28T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-29T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Metz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Groupe Elixir"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "Groupe Elixir"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-01-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dartmoor Pixie Band"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-28-1-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-01-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tsmiske.be/stek8/smiske/Detail.aspx?id=918", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1520"]
start_date = "2023-01-29"
end_date = "2023-01-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guus Herremans"]
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal D'Un Pas De Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/490296293278742/?ref=newsfeed", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1547"]
start_date = "2023-01-29"
end_date = "2023-01-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Berchem-Sainte-Agathe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-28T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-01-29T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-29T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1861251157552243/"]
start = "2023-01-29T15:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-29T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turbobal"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/957588811873863/"]
start = "2023-01-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tapage Hommage"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1365"]
start = "2023-01-29T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-29T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nisia Trio"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1067550947972840/"]
start = "2023-01-29T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-29T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/444433381040926/444433424374255/"]
start = "2023-01-30T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-30T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505878061541229/505878144874554/"]
start = "2023-01-30T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-30T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006745386045/"]
start = "2023-01-31T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3255945654653943/3259341000981075/"]
start = "2023-01-31T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-31T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Closing bal at Balfolk Express"
details = """
Kom dansen!

Op dinsdag 31 januari is de laatste les van het seizoen bij Balfolk Express. Deze keer willen we met een knaller eindigen. We hebben de band Itchy Fingers uitgenodigd en we openen de deuren voor iedereen. Ook jij bent welkom.

 

Reserveren:

Reserveren kan via de rode knop boven aan de pagina. We raden aan om te reserveren zodat je verzekerd bent van een plek.

 

Over de band:

Itchy Fingers

Kijkend naar het virtuoze accordeonspel van Erik de Jong, en de vliegensvlugge gitaarritmes van Tijn Berends, waarbij twee paar handen haast sneller dan het oog kan volgen heen en weer vliegen over knoppen en snaren, krijgen veel mensen een haast onbedwingbare neiging aan hun eigen vingers te krabben. Bij het zien van dit opmerkelijke fenomeen besloten de twee muzikanten om hun duo om te dopen tot Itchy Fingers.

De beide bandleden zijn oorspronkelijk afkomstig uit het noorden des lands, en speelden al enkele jaren samen bij de sessies in Groningen toen zij besloten hun muzikale vaardigheden te bundelen in deze band op zakformaat. Door het grote aantal instrumenten dat deze twee multi-instrumentalisten bespelen, kunnen zij een breed spectrum aan geluiden ten gehore brengen. Subtiele walsen op de tinwhistle, pakkende ritmes op bodhrán en bouzouki, en dansbare balfolk op accordeon, concertina en mondharmonica behoren tot de mogelijkheden.

 

 

Tijden:

Deuren open: 20:15
Start band: 20:30
Sluiten zaal: 22:45

 

Adres:

Café Tropical
Verlengde Hooggravenseweg 203, Utrecht

 

Bereikbaarheid:

Er zijn beperkt aantal plekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Buiten het terrein is het betaald parkeren.
De locatie is goed bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer of met de fiets."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-bij-balfolk-express/"]
start = "2023-01-31T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-01-31T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Itchy Fingers"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Breton dances & Bakmes"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216087446799/"]
start = "2023-01-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-01-31T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing in Geleen"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd.
De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.
Info / contact / aanmelden mailings: willvdbool@musac.eu

Kennismaken :Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-met-musac-in-geleen-2/"]
start = "2023-02-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-02-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-01T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Intiem"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1517", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1789505008115121"]
start = "2023-02-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Guus Herremans"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1158689651657669/1158689704990997/"]
start = "2023-02-01T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-01T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea beginners and improvers"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-02-01T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-01T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-02-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://facebook.com/ccdison", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1514"]
start_date = "2023-02-03"
end_date = "2023-02-03"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["L'air De Rien"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "IVFDF 2023"
details = "The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival."
links = ["https://ivfdf2023.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/IVFDF-2023-101175758757822/"]
start = "2023-02-03T16:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-05T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight", "Ygra", "Jackie Oates & John Spiers", "Oxford Waits"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies", "Louise Siddons"]
price = "£15-£60"
organisation = "IVFDF"
source = "events/uk/ivfdf.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert / Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5527109857400648/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/ras-l-bal/evenements/billeterie-bal-du-3-fevrier", "https://agendatrad.org/e_2023-02/bal-gadjo-raphael-mateos_40394.html"]
start = "2023-02-03T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-04T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Campan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Raphaël Mateos"]
price = "€4-€13"
organisation = "Association Ras l'Bal"
source = "events/france/campan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/461083036057894/"]
start = "2023-02-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-03T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fabio Colussi"]
price = "€10-€15"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1366"]
start = "2023-02-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-03T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak", "Rond de Sorcière"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-3-2-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-02-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance For Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk dance for beginners - level 1/797/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1474", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1192578698320684"]
start_date = "2023-02-04"
end_date = "2023-02-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.ronse.be/nl/nieuws/kadril-folkbal-met-broes", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1532"]
start_date = "2023-02-04"
end_date = "2023-02-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ronse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Broes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/events/index.php#D.WHC.20230204"]
start_date = "2023-02-04"
end_date = "2023-02-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larkrise Ranters"]
callers = ["Leslie Dunlop"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148527972751899/1148528026085227/"]
start = "2023-02-04T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-04T12:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1351"]
start = "2023-02-04T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-04T15:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tamines"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Des Élèves", "Pablo Golder"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Garrotxinàrius"
details = "Tallers i Ball concert a Olot"
links = ["https://www.olotcultura.cat/agenda/acte/garrotxinarius-3/", "https://olotcultura.koobin.cat/garrotxinariusconcert040220232200"]
start = "2023-02-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-05T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Olot"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fetén Fetén", "Els Elements"]
price = "€10-€22"
organisation = "Olot Folk"
source = "events/spain/olot.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Workshop Folk & Tango"
links = ["hhttps://frissefolk.be/en/civicrm/event/info?id=774", "https://www.facebook.com/events/810593493723206/"]
start = "2023-02-04T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-11T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Glandage"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€635-€715"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potupajka w Lutym"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1499626470527588/"]
start = "2023-02-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Wrocławskie Potupajki Bal Folkowe"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Fleche"]
start = "2023-02-04T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-04T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Lagrange-Rutkowski", "Fistoulig"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1112", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/JQ5YrpBcKRAVZYRcZDsyCKhpJPpVBrNKr2UN8E95"]
start = "2023-02-04T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-05T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN", "Bert Leemans Invite"]
price = "€17.25-€18"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2023-02-04T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Euro Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/672017334572617/"]
start = "2023-02-04T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Doug and Sarah Duo", "Jo May"]
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-4-2-23-queens-gate-house-2/"]
start = "2023-02-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/654060239643225/"]
start = "2023-02-04T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-05T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Justin Kennedy"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set Dancing Irlandais"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.heritage-celtique.fr/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1308"]
start_date = "2023-02-05"
end_date = "2023-02-05"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tournai"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diemerbal"
details = '''
Groot bal in De Omval in Diemen
Het is weer tijd voor een groot bal in Diemen, in de vertrouwde locatie De Omval. En we hebben een stevig programma in elkaar gezet:

14:00 Deuren gaan open
De bereikbaarheid van De Omval is heel goed. Het ligt op 10 minuten lopen van NS Station Diemen (niet Diemen Zuid dus!!) en 10 minuten lopen vanaf tramlijn 19. En in de omgeving van De Omval is het op zondag vrij parkeren, op de zones voor vergunninghouders na. Wil je overdekt staan dan kun je gebruik maken van de (betaalde) parkeergarage tegenover De Omval.
Je wordt ontvangen in de foyer en je kunt gebruik maken van de garderobe.



14:30 - 15:30 Dansintroductie
De dansintroductie wordt verzorgd door de juffen Gepke en Berend. De instructie wordt live begeleidt door PFM! Beginners kunnen na de introductie met een aantal dansen prima meekomen en het gehele bal meedoen.

15:30 - 16:15 Bal met PFM!
Aansluitend op de introductie speelt PFM! bal.
Trio PFM is een balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 is ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans (Natuurkunde), Maurits (Lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek) en Pieter (Elektrotechniek). Naast compositorisch nodeloos ingewikkelde bètanummers staan er ook rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven op het menu. Deze klinken op klarinet, viool, gitaar en trekzak. De nummers zijn voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden.

16:30 - 18:30 Broes
Broes begon als een kwartet in oktober 2009 op de straten van de Gentse binnenstad. Broes brengt eigen composities die geïnspireerd zijn door folk en jazz. Ze zijn ijzersterk in vingervlugge virtuositeit, afwisselende arrangementen en straf samenspel tout court. En dat is duidelijk te horen op hun nieuwe album.
In 2015 lanceerden ze hun eerste album, vol eigen composities, getiteld “Route du Soleil” en in dit jaar de CD "Botanist"

18:30 - 19:30 Picknick in de foyer
Een Balfolk Picknick is iets om mee te maken: Alle balfolkies komen naar het bal met een gerecht en dat delen ze met elkaar. De een maakt een pasta salade, de ander bakt een taart, iemand neemt stokbrood mee of iets om daar dan weer op te smeren. Alles mag! Hoe er wel rekening mee dat veel balfolkies vegetariër zijn dus geef aan of er vlees in zit. Na de picknick ruimen we alles netjes op, vegen de kruimels weg en gaan weer dansen met nieuwe energie!

19:30 - 21:30 EmBRUN
Een avond met EmBRUN? Da’s een volle tent, een enthousiast publiek. Dansend op de tonen van een moderne folkband op volle kracht. Het ene moment stomend en swingend, het andere heerlijk intiem. Een goed geoliede vijfcilinder: ritmisch strak, melodisch verrassend. En met genoeg kilometers op de teller om hun energie op elk publiek over te brengen.
EmBRUN is sinds 2003 een vaste waarde in de Belgische en Europese folkscene. Vanaf hun eerste optreden verrasten ze vriend en vijand met hun kijk op folk in de 21ste eeuw. Gestoeld op traditie maar vanaf dag 1 doorspekt met progressieve klanken en ritmes. Hun 20ste verjaardag vieren ze met een tournee door Europa.

21:30 - 22:30 Jam sessie in de foyer tijdens het opruimen
Aan ieder bal komt een eind en dat betekent de zaal opruimen, podium afbreken, stoelen weg, vegen etc. Het is fijn als je dan even wilt helpen!
Heb je je instrument bij je dan kan je ook in de foyer collega muzikanten opzoeken en samen jammen. Dat is een fijne begeleiding bij het afsluitende drankje.
Rond 22:30 gooien we iedereen er uit zodat alle balfolkies ook nog een beetje op tijd in bed liggen.'''
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/diemerbal-met-pfm-broes-en-embrun", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-diemen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/692791409077368/"]
start = "2023-02-05T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Diemen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Broes", "EmBRUN"]
price = "€27.50-€37.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich RSCDS"
details = "Club Night"
links = ["https://www.rscds-norwich.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-02-06T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-06T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Norwich RSCDS"
source = "events/uk/norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2023-02-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-06T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/846211889939443/"]
start = "2023-02-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006758719377/"]
start = "2023-02-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Op 7 februari is er een proefles voor de nieuwe lessenreeks van Balfolk Express. Er wordt lesgegeven in twee groepen.

Je kan je hier aanmelden.

Bij Balfolk is het wisselen tussen danspartners gebruikelijk. Daarom hoef je je niet aan te melden met een danspartner.





Groep 1: Getting into Balfolk

In deze groep leer je de verschillende basis Balfolk dansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, andro, hanterdro, scottish, mazurka, wals in 3 en polka. Je leert hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en contact kan maken met je danspartner. Dit doen we in zowel koppeldansen als groepsdansen.

Deze groep is geschikt voor jou wanneer je nieuw bent in Balfolk of al enkele bals gedanst hebt, maar nog nooit een lessenreeks hebt gevolgd. Het doel is om samen met plezier te leren dansen en te zorgen dat iedereen groeit in zijn of haar dans, ongeacht hoe lang je al danst.















Groep 2: Continuing (y)our Balfolk journey

In deze groep gaan we aan de slag met zowel het verder verkennen van de basisdansen als het aanleren van enkele nieuwe dansen. Samen ontdekken we variaties en het gebruik van muziek in onze dansen. We gaan dieper in op connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Verder leer je een stevige basis voor de bourrée in 2.

Het doel is om iedereen een stap verder te brengen dan de basis zodat je kan gaan variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kan halen uit de bals.

Voor deze groep wordt verwacht dat je een scottish, wals in 3, mazurka, jig, tovercirkel, andro en hanterdro kan dansen op een basis level.

Docenten

De lessen worden gegeven door Marc Meijerink en geassisteerd door Jolieke Kessels.

Data

Van 7 februari tot en met 27 juni is er wekelijks les op dinsdagavond, met uitzondering van de vakanties.





Zaal open: 19.00
Groep 1: 19.15 – 20.30
Groep 2: 20.45 – 22.00

Kosten

Voor de proefles vragen we een bijdrage van €5,- om de huur van de ruimte te kunnen bekostigen.

De kosten voor de lessenreeks zijn €210,- voor 19 lessen. Wil je beide groepen volgen? Neem contact op om te kijken of dit bij je past. Korting voor het volgen van beide groepen is in overleg mogelijk.


Bereikbaarheid

Onze locatie is bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer en de auto kan gratis geparkeerd worden op het terrein van de sporthal.


 

Heb je nog vragen? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl
Of kijk op onze website: https://balfolkexpress.nl/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-lessenreeks-balfolk-express-utrecht-3/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/531841815323498/"]
start = "2023-02-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-xl-in-de-pianofabriek/813/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1578", "https://www.facebook.com/events/575553250740386/"]
start = "2023-02-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Waltz & Rørospols"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216080780133/"]
start = "2023-02-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-02-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-08T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-15/"]
start = "2023-02-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1468"]
start = "2023-02-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3336054173340503/"]
start = "2023-02-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-02-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4496", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1232495101003248/"]
start = "2023-02-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bayou Bedlam"
links = ["https://bayoubedlam.org/"]
start_date = "2023-02-10"
end_date = "2023-02-12"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$40"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/houston.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterlüt 2023"
links = ["https://winterlut.com", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3312576682311137/"]
start = "2023-02-10T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-13T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bresier", "Les Conteuses de Pas", "Aniez Eta Zeina", "La Guêpe", "Planchée"]
organisation = "Winterlüt"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XIII Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/bailando"]
start = "2023-02-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Dadu", "Dos", "Duo Laigle-Chiapello"]
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Dotti"
details = "Balfolk with Initium in Bonn"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-02-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Initium"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiatie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Practica & Initiatie/824/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1565", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3032791366866623"]
start = "2023-02-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/577584793923542/", "http://www.wegottickets.com/event/571103"]
start = "2023-02-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BOF!", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-02-10T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-10T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt Paul & Vic"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-10T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2575538289276464/"]
start = "2023-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-10T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-10-2-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/504789375130543/"]
start = "2023-02-11T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-02-11T22:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Contra Dance Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/levendredidanse/posts/pfbid02BszCLzUXc5tDxatWU4F6CpYzRaFqhw7FUu8qZ4EMZ9qENowj6C1LxTpcq4rSZqo4l"]
start = "2023-02-11T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-11T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blues workshop, jam and bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1593480724497788/"]
start = "2023-02-11T16:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-11T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dança Ayres"
source = "events/portugal/danca_ayres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Lenzburg"
details = """
We look forward to the first Balfolk in the new year 2023\r
the trio “CaraƆ” and the accordionist \"Filippo Gambetta\" (Maestrale) il Grande\r
Maestro del Organetto, I don't need to introduce him in detail, you already know him\r
from the big stages :).\r
They will delight us with their sounds and voices in the beautiful\r
spoil the ballroom. The trio CaraƆ from western Switzerland enters the world of bal folk\r
the richness of its diverse origins: jazz, classical and folk. Your festive and\r
lively music will appeal not only to connoisseurs, but also to curious people of all ages\r
that will fill you with dance steps and your head with melodies...\r
In their original compositions and their arrangements of traditional themes\r
the three musicians skillfully combine violin, cello, soprano saxophone and vocals,\r
to take her audience on a unique journey and the thriving\r
To respect the tradition of French and Swiss Romandie dances.\r
CaraƆ will also move your feet… but not only!\r
There will also be room for the boeuf. So bring your instrument with you.\r
A first treat marks the start of the new ball season.\r
You are welcome to bring your specialty (fait maison) for the buffet!\r
Program:\r
5:00 pm Workshop with dances from Romandy.\r
18:30 h common buffet (bring crockery, cutlery and drinking vessel)\r
19:30 Balfolk 1\r
21:30h approx. Balfolk 2\r
Then boeuf. Tariff: 35.-/25.- reduced\r
Address: School Angelrain/ Aula Bleicherain\r
Angelrainstrasse 19, 5600 Lenzburg\r
Registration desired to Franco: E-Mail franco.melone@gmx.ch"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1274303276481404/"]
start = "2023-02-11T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["CaraƆ", "Filippo Gambetta"]
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Initium"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/category/kommende-veranstaltungen/"]
start = "2023-02-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Initium"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.muziekpublique.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1340", "https://www.facebook.com/events/389394306712503/"]
start = "2023-02-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dani Padpé", "A Contrabanda", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@Herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1418", "https://www.facebook.com/events/571515514411611/"]
start = "2023-02-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Les Bottines Artistiques"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Volksmuziek Limburg Vzw"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/557085683142420/"]
start = "2023-02-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£2-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/561781525377872/"]
start = "2023-02-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-11-2-23-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2023-02-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1613208022428118/"]
start = "2023-02-11T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-11T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Machine", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/700220434993951/"]
start = "2023-02-12T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Zondag 12 februari is Aljosha's verjaardag, geen betere reden voor muziek en dans! We hebben twee superduo's uitgenodigd om dit feestje te vieren.

Loogaroo is de synergie tussen accordeonist Pablo Golder en gitartist Florian de Schepper. Afgelopen jaar hebben zij op vele festivals gestaan, waaronder Boombal en Cadansa, waar ze prachtige bals hebben neergezet met hun verrassende verweving van accordion en gitaar. Hun muziek voert je mee naar verre oorden, waar het heerlijk dansen is.

KV Express is al lange tijd een muzikaal begrip, en wij zijn zeer verheugd dat ze weer bij ons komen spelen. Sophie Cavez (accordeon) en Bo Waterschoot (basgitaar) zorgen voor een fantastische en unieke groove, die ontzettend dansbaar is. Een geweldig bal is gegarandeerd!

Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg.

Betalen kan contant of via Tikkie.

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z’n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopige planning:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Loogaroo
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 KV Express Duo
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-7/"]
start = "2023-02-12T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express", "Loogaroo"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-02-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Quatrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/671622474512157/"]
start = "2023-02-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatrad"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/935978257403835/"]
start = "2023-02-12T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-12T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "with additional dance workshop at 7 pm"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-02-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Initium"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Potluck"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/859725661782230/"]
start = "2023-02-14T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-02-14T22:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006805386039/"]
start = "2023-02-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-02-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-02-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Class"
details = "Aysmmetric waltzes & Shottis"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/644216064113468/644216074113467/"]
start = "2023-02-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£8-£14"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson with Wouter Kuyper"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Kom naar de proefles van de nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam. Met live begeleiding door Wouter Kuyper.
<<Koop hier je ticket>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er iedere week van 22 februari t/m 3 mei. Op 22 maart is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 10 mei.

Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke en Frans.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen. Je kan alvast reserveren, maar als je op het allerlaatst besluit betaal je gewoon aan de deur. Kom!
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-voorjaar-2023/"]
start = "2023-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-15T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1550", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543588245878404"]
start = "2023-02-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea half term social"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-02-15T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-15T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 255"
details = """
Deze donderdag 16 februari is het socialles nr 255. Het thema en de docent(en) worden later nog bekendgemaakt.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-255-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-02-16T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
<<TICKETS>>

Band Nubia
Dromen, wolken
Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat.
Nubia maakt muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert.
Het duo bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar.
Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro bij aankoop vooraf, aan de deur 15,-, voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk maar kan op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend. Live begeleiding door Manon en Robin.
20:30 Bal met Manon en Robin
21:00 Bal met Nubia!
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie

<<TICKETS>>"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-nubia/"]
start = "2023-02-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-16T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia", "Duo Manon-Robin"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-02-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-16T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flurry Festival"
links = ["https://www.flurryfestival.org/"]
start_date = "2023-02-17"
end_date = "2023-02-19"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Saratoga Springs"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/flurry.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Deepening into Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/668663788147699/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/553655189519757/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/seminaras-gilinimasis-i-balfolka"]
start = "2023-02-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-02-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ignas Dailydė", "Guoda", "ŠakarMakar"]
price = "€18-€30"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzworkshop
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 23 Euro, ermäßigt 13 Euro (nur Abendkasse)
Trio G3 (Polen)
Trio G3 – Foto: Łukasz Zyska
Entstanden aus der Faszination für den Klang von Zupfinstrumenten und der Freude an der Improvisation, ist ihre Musik eine Mischung aus energiegeladenen und subtilen BalFolk-Tänzen, inspiriert von skandinavischer Tradition, keltischem Folk und Rock, die sich alle für einen zünftigen Abend mit BalFolk und Unfug eignen.
Zunächst als Duo G2 von Jan Gałczewski und Michał Górka begonnen, spielt das Bandprojekt nun um ein „G“ erweitert als Trio G3 zusammen mit dem Flöten- und Pfeifenspieler, Balfolk-Komponisten und alten Freund der Band Jakub „Goldfinch“ Szczygieł. Alle drei Musiker treten auch im Rahmen der Band Light Migrations gemeinsam auf und sind in verschiedenen weiteren Folkbands aktiv. (z.B. Balsam , Beltaine, Daj Ognia)
Jan Gałczewski – Irische Bouzouki
Michał Górka – Mandola
Jakub „Goldfinch“ Szczygieł – Irische Flöte, Pfeiffen
 
Duo Bothe-Molzahn: Balfolk aus Leidenschaft
Duo Bothe-Molzahn – Foto: Friedemann von Lampe

Das Duo Bothe-Molzahn (Erlangen, Jena) sorgt mit Spielfreude, Kreativität und mitreißender Leidenschaft bei Balfolk-Tänzern stets für unvergessliche Tanzabende – und gewinnt ebenso Ohr und Herz nichttanzender Zuhörer:innen!
Mit Andreas Bothe an diatonischem Akkordeon und Percussion und Uwe Molzahn an der Violine fanden und ergänzen sich zwei Folkbegeisterte, die an moderner Spielweise, rhythmischen Akzenten und Improvisation sichtlich ihre Freude haben. So erklingen viele ihrer Stücke nie genau so, wie beim Bal zuvor, sind immer etwas einmalig… denn die Intuition des Augenblicks bestimmt ihr intensives Zusammenspiel häufiger als man vermuten mag!
Mit viel energiegeladener, aber auch beseelt-romantischer Musik wird eine spannende Tanzreise durch Frankreich, ins Poitou und die Bretagne geboten. Abstecher nach Portugal und Skandinavien ergänzen die vielseitige Tour – Bon voyage!
Andreas Bothe – Diatonisches Akkordeon, Percussion (Udu, Davul, Maultrommel)
Uwe Molzahn – Violine

http://folk.uber.space/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Duo-Bothe-Molzahn_Video_Branle-Noirmoutier.mp4 ( http://folk.uber.space/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Duo-Bothe-Molzahn_Video_Branle-Noirmoutier.mp4 )
Bothe-Molzahn – Branle de Noirmoutier – Video: privat
Tanzworkshop
Mit Max & Renske:Häufige BalFolk Tänze für Neueinsteiger:innen + am Ende Bal Limousine"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2302"]
start = "2023-02-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio G3", "Duo Bothe-Molzahn"]
price = "€13-€23"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1368"]
start = "2023-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["C2 Vives", "Les Dloweux D’danse"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1490"]
start = "2023-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1367"]
start = "2023-02-17T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-17T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout L'Barda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/820210599071626/"]
start = "2023-02-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aaron Horlock & Nick Goode"]
callers = ["Gordon Potts"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkino"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/528887646007147/"]
start = "2023-02-18T10:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-02-18T21:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
price = "$30-$80"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal O'Gadjo"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/739604127524795/", "https://toptix1.mioticket.it/teatrodellatosse/it-IT/shows/bal'o%20gadjo/events"]
start = "2023-02-17T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Genoa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "InvexenDanza"
source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1369"]
start_date = "2023-02-18"
end_date = "2023-02-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marielle Vancamp"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spike Island in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-02-18"
end_date = "2023-02-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spike Island"]
callers = ["Sarah Clough"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Loaf Band in Hastings"
links = ["http://www.sugarloafband.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-02-18"
end_date = "2023-02-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Hastings"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sugar Loaf Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'ComSiBal "Discover Night"'
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_02_18/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1270"]
start = "2023-02-18T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-19T02:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol", "Les Impromptues", "Jaro De Roose", "Duo Clercx"]
price = "€12-€48"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop - Buiten De Lijnen Dansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1484", "https://www.facebook.com/events/553427746509044"]
start = "2023-02-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€16-€20"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scratch contra"
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/4097832003775376/"]
start = "2023-02-18T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-18T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Électrique #7"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1228375284427053/", "https://www.billetweb.fr/bal-electrique-7-le-mange-bal-beat-bouet"]
start = "2023-02-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Mange Bal", "Beat Bouet Trio"]
price = "€8.37-€12"
organisation = "Villes des Musiques du Monde"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest-noz"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/DuodLC/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1496"]
start = "2023-02-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo DLC", "Duo Veillon-Quemener"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de la Bourrache"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/564663658876105/"]
start = "2023-02-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Morues"]
price = "€8-€11"
organisation = "La Bourrache"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Feirste"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfeirste"]
start = "2023-02-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-18T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£6-£8"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran balfolk di Carnevale"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/814057493027657/"]
start = "2023-02-18T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-18T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sbanda Ballet"]
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1370"]
start_date = "2023-02-19"
end_date = "2023-02-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Nijmegen"
details = """
Een klein intiem bal met muziek om op weg te dromen. Wat wil je nog meer op een winterse zondagmiddag?

Tijdens dit bal speelt Nubia. Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar.

Programma*
13u45 zaal open
14u00 dansinstructie
15u00 Nubia
17u00 sessie

Omdat er beperkt ruimte is in de zaal, werken we met voorverkoop. Wil je dit bal niet missen, koop dan snel je kaartje.

De entree is €15,00. Moet je rondkomen van een krappe beurs, dan is er een kortingstarief van €12,00.

*tijden onder voorbehoud"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-nijmegen-met-nubia/"]
start = "2023-02-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-19T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1527373977772975/"]
start = "2023-02-19T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio WHA"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carne-Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/508452621412565/"]
start = "2023-02-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5715421791845653"]
start = "2023-02-19T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-19T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid0Mrc7QeW6sokokXgBzP2uRfQVD1rXo9Zhnizpi9CoJUQ45oLSX4g1sFwkHXcvY5WGl"]
start = "2023-02-20T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-02-20T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Start danslessen"
details = """
Op maandag 20 februari 2022 start een nieuwe cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies). Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles!

 

De lessen worden gegeven op maandagavonden (tweewekelijks) in het Stadshuus, Markt 3 Lochem, van 19.30 tot 21.30 uur. De lessen vinden plaats in een gemixt niveau.

10 lessen; cursusgeld is 100 euro

 

Lesdata:

20 februari (gratis proefles)

6 maart

20 maart

3 april

17 april

1 mei

15 mei

 \tgeen les met pinkeren (29-5)




12 juni

26 juni

10 juli

24 juli


 

Reserveren en meer informatie, neem contact op met Cathie Hoek.
Telefoon: 06-19188351
Mail aan: cathie@mhjhoek.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-danslessen-in-lochem/"]
start = "2023-02-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-20T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/870568247349381/"]
start = "2023-02-21T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-02-21T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006808719372/"]
start = "2023-02-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "February club night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2328311297341382/"]
start = "2023-02-21T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-21T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class open dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1121655101838260/"]
start = "2023-02-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-21T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring 2023 Balfolk lessons"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? In februari 2023 start er weer een nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.
<<Boek hier de lessen>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen. Aan bod komen o.a.: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we oefenen een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen o.a. de wals, mazurka, bourree in 2, rondeau-en-couple en meer Bretonse dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We gaan in op moeilijker en minder bekende dansen. Daarnaast gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Hoe houd je contact in de bourree in 3?
Lessen
De serie lessen bestaat uit 10 lessen op de woensdagavond. Er is iedere week les van 22 februari t/m 3 mei. Op 22 maart is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 10 mei.
De kosten voor de reeks van 10 lessen bedraagt € 110,-. Je kunt ook twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.
Je schrijft je in voor de serie lessen via de website https://balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke en Frans.
Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2023/"]
start = "2023-02-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-29/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/296501452655826/"]
start = "2023-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1558"]
start = "2023-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-22T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guy En Bart Praet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poelbal On The Move"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.fotm.be/concerts/poelbal-on-the-move/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1559", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1177804056161907"]
start = "2023-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Poelband", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras"]
price = "€7"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-02-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London RSCDS Chelsea beginners and improvers"
links = ["https://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/category/branchactivities/branchclasses/beginnersandimprovers/"]
start = "2023-02-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-22T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London RSCDS branch"
source = "events/uk/london_rscds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1408", "https://www.facebook.com/events/729373138588596"]
start = "2023-02-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-23T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1176916056554827/"]
start = "2023-02-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-22T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1276798349534762/"]
start = "2023-02-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peakdance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/157883120929220/posts/6044297155621091/"]
start_date = "2023-02-23"
end_date = "2023-02-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Kinnersley"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & Simon", "En Attendant Godot", "Jess Ward"]
organisation = "Peakdance"
source = "events/uk/kinnersley.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 256"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 februari is het socialles nr 256. Het thema en de docent(en) worden later nog bekendgemaakt.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-256-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-02-23T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-02-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Costumé"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.aliquam-amentis.com/la-revolution-americaine-sur-les-traces-doutlander/"]
start_date = "2023-02-24"
end_date = "2023-02-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nethen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée Folk et Bal Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/538386365021609/"]
start = "2023-02-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-25T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Étienne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Mange Bal"]
price = "free"
organisation = "La Fabuleuse Cantine"
source = "events/france/saint-etienne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/822681292167541/", "https://billetterie-limprimerie.mapado.com/event/171104-diatao", "https://247833.frogdp-web03.directetproche.tools/fr/bal-folk-533"]
start = "2023-02-24T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rive-de-Gier"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DiaTao"]
price = "€9-€12"
organisation = "L'Imprimerie Café-Théâtre"
source = "events/france/rive-de-gier.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/598631281961065/"]
start = "2023-02-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-24T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-2-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Percorsi di Balfolk a Caserta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1383967642163707/"]
start = "2023-02-24T21:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dansstage"
links = ["https://dansstage.nl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1176720783250637/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/705821874382546/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2023-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/open-bal-dansstage-2023/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2023/"]
start = "2023-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-26T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballsy Swing", "Cam&Léo"]
organisation = "Dansstage"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_dansstage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jigfoot in Bournemouth"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/jigfoot-048a8c.php"]
start_date = "2023-02-25"
end_date = "2023-02-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Barber Band in Poynton"
links = ["https://www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk/dates/"]
start_date = "2023-02-25"
end_date = "2023-02-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Poynton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Barber Band"]
callers = ["Sue Coe"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Loaf Band in Sedlescombe"
links = ["http://www.sugarloafband.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-02-25"
end_date = "2023-02-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Sedlescombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sugar Loaf Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catch the Pigeon in Thetford"
links = ["https://catchthepigeonuk.wordpress.com/news/"]
start_date = "2023-02-25"
end_date = "2023-02-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Thetford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catch the Pigeon"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddling Frog"
links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"]
start = "2023-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-02-26T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Root System", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jeremy Korr"]
price = "$85-$190"
organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stage Folkdans Voor Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1600", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1496156207538646/"]
start = "2023-02-25T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-25T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Show"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/556774319669983/"]
start = "2023-02-25T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-25T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Toulouse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Art'Cade"
source = "events/france/toulouse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-02-25T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna Pack & Frances Watt"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrary Faeries with calling from Adam Hughes.

Contrary Faeries arise from Sheffield to delight, entrance, and enthral! Sol Loreto-Miller on piano and Joshua Rowe on fiddle will whisk you away to a world where you can dance forever and forget your troubles, your home, and the life you lived before.

Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2023-02", "https://www.facebook.com/events/910856663408030"]
start = "2023-02-25T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra-Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-02-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Folk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk/event/queer-folk-ceilidh/"]
start = "2023-02-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-25T22:20:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£6.50-£18"
organisation = "Queer Folk"
source = "events/uk/queer_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-25-2-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-02-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.tsmiske.be/stek8/smiske/Detail.aspx?id=918", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1521"]
start_date = "2023-02-26"
end_date = "2023-02-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sons Of Sirius"]
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melrose Quartet in Topsham"
links = ["https://melrosequartet.co.uk/gigs/"]
start_date = "2023-02-26"
end_date = "2023-02-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Topsham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melrose Quartet"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Afternoon Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk op Zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen van 2 tot 5
In Die Port van Cleve vindt zondagmiddag 26 februari 2023 weer een Balfolk-middag plaats. Dit keer met als speciale muzikale gasten, de groep ‘PFM!’.
PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde Gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!

Daarnaast zal ook het vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) spelen. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse en vlaamse Balfolk muziek. Er zullen tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies geven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen.

Entree is 7,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-van-2-tot-5-2/"]
start = "2023-02-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-26T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "PFM!"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/846321476669082/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_b9LlaNJ1bhNMuxa3IcC4ZaXnVP3KTTDXkCLjlxxOBpKUDw/viewform"]
start = "2023-02-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pitularita"]
organisation = "Uno È la Danza"
source = "events/italy/padova.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French music and dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1139331503435810/"]
start = "2023-02-26T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-26T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-02-26T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-02-26T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2023-02-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-02-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concerto balfok"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/547511077152712/"]
start = "2023-02-27T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-27T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Genoa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique"]
organisation = "TriOblique"
source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/folk.gang.amadeus/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1647"]
start_date = "2023-02-28"
end_date = "2023-02-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk Gang Amadeus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006818719371/"]
start = "2023-02-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-02-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Contredanses"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937937593900761/937937607234093/"]
start = "2023-03-01T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-01T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing in Geleen"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd.
De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.
Info / contact / aanmelden mailings: willvdbool@musac.eu

Kennismaken :Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-met-musac-in-geleen-3/"]
start = "2023-03-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-03-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-01T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/597487905076243/"]
start = "2023-03-02T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-02T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "BreizhAlba"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-Up Ceilidh Balham"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/"]
start = "2023-03-02T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-02T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50-£40"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-03-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Folkestoltes 2023"
details = "Since 2011 every year we celebrate carnivals with a costume ball. Thus the folk dance is filled with even more mystery, colors, surprises and laughter. The 2-night, 3-day festival will take place at the Mercè Cultural Center in Girona. With music and dance workshops, popular paellada, jams and a ROBERT PELLICER competition!!!"
links = ["https://www.qrambla.cat/folkestoltes"]
start_date = "2023-03-03"
end_date = "2023-03-05"
country = "Spain"
city = "Girona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles", "Le Bal de l'Ephémère", "La Gravetat de Coulomb", "Ball Devot"]
price = "€50"
organisation = "Qrambla"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catch the Pigeon in Ely"
links = ["https://catchthepigeonuk.wordpress.com/news/"]
start_date = "2023-03-03"
end_date = "2023-03-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catch the Pigeon"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Akmed's Camel in Boston"
links = ["http://www.peterboroughfolkdiary.org.uk/index.php/march-2023/"]
start_date = "2023-03-03"
end_date = "2023-03-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Boston"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Akmed's Camel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1555", "https://www.facebook.com/events/629373515862816/"]
start = "2023-03-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-04T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1371"]
start = "2023-03-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-03T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accordance", "The Cooligans"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiatie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Practica & Initiatie/825/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1566", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3032791366866623"]
start = "2023-03-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1891847831159745/", "https://fienta.com/bal-folk-le-mange-bal-ant"]
start = "2023-03-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-03T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ant", "Le Mange Bal"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-03-03T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-03T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-3-3-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-03-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vlot Draaien In Polska & Polska Van Bingsjö"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Vlot draaien in polska & polska van Bingsjö/816/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1502", "https://www.facebook.com/events/598610281918002"]
start_date = "2023-03-04"
end_date = "2023-03-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1001 Mazurkas"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/737256741304950/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOreT1M3loT5VDLxDUoaCyVVxuTL0G5WUa_9kJ1MrQv9O1hA/viewform"]
start = "2023-03-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-04T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "50 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Warszawa"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CeltCast Fantasy Awards"
details = """
Live optredens:
– Sanseveria (BE)
– The Trouble Notes (DE)
– Sunfire (NL)
Andersoortige artiesten:
Alex Sealgaire, presentatie
Christophe Vico, fotografie P60
André Willemse, fotografie CeltCast
Tijdschema:

19:30 Zaal open

19:45–20:00 Awards, ronde 1
20:00–20:45 Sanseveria
20:45–21:00 Awards, ronde 2
21:00–21:45 The Trouble Notes
21:45–22:00 Awards, ronde 3
22:00–23:15 Sunfire

23:30 Afsluiting



“Sanseveria”
Sanseveria is een vijf koppige band die zijn origine kent bij de band Aérokorda. Als trio (Adriaan van Wonterghem, Davy Cautaerts en Pavel Souvandijev) hebben ze vaker Micheal Boere en Wout van Liedekerke als versterking gevraagd en vanuit die samenwerking hebben ze hebben toen de naam 'Aérokorda et les Autres' bedacht.
Na verschillende optredens en een hoop tijd samen doorgebracht te hebben, zijn deze vijf mannen goede vrienden geworden en hebben ze besloten om verder te gaan als een band op zichzelf. Deze band zou los komen te staan van Aérokorda in zowel stijl als ambitie en zo met een hoop inspiratie en motivatie, is Sanseveria gecreëerd.
Deze vijf mannen combineren hun eigen composities met Celtic trad en zo creëren zij een mooie mengeling van verschillende culturen, geluiden en met name een andere innovatieve blik op traditionele muziek. Wees voorbereid op geweldig energieke en fascinerende muziek die je niet snel zal vergeten!

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Sanseveriamusic



Dresscode:
Kom vooral lekker jezelf zijn. :-)



Datum: 4 maart 2023
Tijden: 19:30-23:30u
Tickets: celtcast.com/tickets (of aan de deur)


Toegangsprijs: 
Voorverkoop: € 17,50 euro + € 1,50 servicekosten Ticketmaster
Aan de deur: € 20,00

Wanneer is de avondkassa geopend?
De avond-kassa van P60 is tijdens de openingstijden van het P60 Café. De huidige openingstijden vind je op https://p60.nl/cafe .

Poppodium P60 heeft een grote zaal met een groot podium en een bar, hier zal gedanst worden. De vloer is geen danszaal-vloer, maar wel dansbaar. Verder is er een foyer met bar en een zithoek. Hier kun je wat rustiger zitten en wat kletsen.



Locatie & bereikbaarheid:
Poppodium P60
Stadsplein 100a, 1181 ZM Amstelveen

Is P60 makkelijk te bereiken met het OV?
P60 ligt naast het Amstelveen Busstation (nog geen minuut lopen). Hier zijn verschillende buslijnen naar Amsterdam Centrum, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam Zuid, Schiphol, Uithoorn, Mijdrecht, Kudelstaart. Aalsmeer, Hoofddorp en Haarlem.
Voor meer informatie kun je een kijkje nemen op de 9292!

Zijn er parkeerplaatsen rondom P60?
Liever met de auto? Naast P60 is de parkeergarage Q-park Stadsplein. Hier kun je 24/7 in- en uitrijden.

Kan ik mijn spullen opbergen in de garderobe?
Er zijn lockers naast de garderobe. Het gebruik ervan kost € 2,00 en de munten ervoor kun je pinnen bij de garderobe. De afmetingen van een locker zijn 20cmx30cm en 35 cm diep. Daarmee passen er ongeveer 2 jassen in.
Wel even scherp zijn als je je jas in de locker doet, want eenmaal geopend zul je opnieuw een munt in de locker doen om deze weer te gebruiken.

Is er Wifi aanwezig?
Het pand is volledig voorzien van goedwerkende WIFI. De inloggegevens hangen bij de barren in het pand.

Kijk voor overige vragen op de P60 FAQ .

Wat is balfolk?
Nog niet bekend met balfolk? Dan zal ik eens even uitleggen wat balfolk is! Bij balfolk dans je oude volksdansen uit West-Europa die in groepen of duo’s gedanst worden. Doordat je bij sommige dansen van partner wisselt tijdens de dans, leer je snel nieuwe mensen kennen en kan je makkelijker contact maken met ze! Wees niet bang als je nog nooit aan balfolk hebt meegedaan! Er zijn altijd mensen die je willen helpen het te leren en in alle dansen zit veel herhaling. Als je eenmaal de basis kent, kun je variaties gaan proberen. Je hoeft geen speciale kledij aan, als het maar lekker zit en je er vrij in kunt bewegen!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/celtcast-fantasy-awards/"]
start = "2023-03-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-04T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sanseveria"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Mary's Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.stmaryslondon.com/whatson?sapurl=Lys3MTFiL2xiL2V2Lys3ZjI1d2RjP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI3cHZuaDU3"]
start = "2023-03-04T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-04T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "St. Mary's London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-03-04T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-04T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Victoria Yeomans"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/tba-c344cc.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/691202746022827/"]
start = "2023-03-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & Simon"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-4-3-23-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2023-03-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Happy Wallonie - Maclottes En Andere Waalse Dansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Happy Wallonie - Maclottes en andere Waalse dansen/817/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1501"]
start_date = "2023-03-05"
end_date = "2023-03-05"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€65"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert and dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1641189289642973/"]
start = "2023-03-05T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-05T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/601280188491574/"]
start = "2023-03-05T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tacasbandà"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk à La Salle Dublin"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1632"]
start = "2023-03-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra & Square Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-and-square-dance-week-2/"]
start = "2023-03-06T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-10T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£225-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2023-03-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-06T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-03-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006825386037/"]
start = "2023-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Contredanses"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937937593900761/937937610567426/"]
start = "2023-03-08T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-08T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-03-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-08T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-20/"]
start = "2023-03-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-08T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1469"]
start = "2023-03-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/692606998833233/"]
start = "2023-03-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 257 — Zelda and other special dances"
details = """
Deze donderdag 9 maart is is het socialles nr 257. Docent deze week is Paulo, hij gaat met ons aan de slag met de dans 'Zelda' en mogelijk nog wat andere bijzondere dansjes uit de balfolk.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-257-rotterdam-zelda-en-andere-bijzondere-dansen/"]
start = "2023-03-09T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-03-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4528", "https://www.facebook.com/events/227753456288140/"]
start = "2023-03-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-03-10"
end_date = "2023-03-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hodmedod in Preston"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2023-03-10"
end_date = "2023-03-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Preston"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hodmedod"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
details = "Balfolk mit Duo NoLa und Duo KoAn"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-03-10T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-10T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["NoLa", "KoAn"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1461485011046618/"]
start = "2023-03-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-11T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Saxonette"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/165104209651878/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/574267/"]
start = "2023-03-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Deux Sans Frontières"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-03-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-10T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/157708456739517/"]
start = "2023-03-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-10T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-10-3-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-03-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Safari Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1292"]
start_date = "2023-03-11"
end_date = "2023-03-11"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dilbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1372"]
start_date = "2023-03-11"
end_date = "2023-03-11"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Elsa", "Aurélie"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beantown Stomp"
links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com/"]
start = "2023-03-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-03-12T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Boston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Luke Donforth", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$40-$120"
organisation = "JP Gender Free Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/boston.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2023-03-11&event_id=84234", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3389671901359568/"]
start = "2023-03-11T11:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-11T15:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka 'Legitima'"
details = """
Mazurka &#039;Legitima&#039; met Pablo Golder & Aérokorda, Een hele dag dansen in Zaandam. Eerst workshop, dan bal en als je nog niet uitgedanst was is er ’s avonds ook nog een FusionUnion social waar je met korting heen kunt als je het workshop en/of bal bezoekt!

Datum: zaterdag 11 maart; 13:00 – 19:00 (of zelfs 23:59)
Locatie: Dans Hotspot, Westzijde 71 in Zaandam
Met: Pablo Golder en Aérokorda

Tickets te bestellen via: twohats.peggypay

Balfolk programma:
12:00 Deur open (eigen lunch meenemen is toegestaan), de bar is open

Workshop
13:00-15:30 Gevorderden workshop wals door Wim te Groen & Anke Veens

Bal met initiatie
15:30-16:00 - ‘spoedcursus’ wat ik op een bal verwachten met live begeleiding
16:00-17:30 - Aérokorda
17:30-19:00 - Pablo Golder
- einde bal -

Fusion Social
20:00 - 23:59 FusionUnion social met DJ Saskia en composities van Wim te Groen

Workshop beschrijving
Niveau: gevorderd / vergevorderd (je moet de wals 3-5-8 en constante rotatiesnelheid voldoende beheersen) Duur: 2,5 uur (incl. korte pauze), start om 13:00
Docenten: Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies) en Wim te Groen

Wat is er nu leuker dan walsen? Voor iedereen die de wals in de basis goed beheerst organiseren we een workshop die verder induikt op de mogelijkheden die je hebt in en met de wals, niet alleen ritmische variaties zullen aan bod komen maar ook ornamenten om je dans te versieren en interessanter te maken. Maar we zullen waar mogelijk ook verder ingaan op alle andere mogelijkheden die je met walsen hebt; al ooit gedacht aan een wals in 1 of 4, walsen op niet-walsmuziek?!

Meer info over de fusion social: https://www.facebook.com/events/1799421847084069"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/mazurka-legitima-met-pablo-golder-aerokorda/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/gevorderden-workshop-%f0%9d%97%a9%f0%9d%97%ae%f0%9d%97%bf%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%b2%cc%88%f0%9d%97%bf%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%bb-%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%bb-%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%bb-%f0%9d%97%ba%f0%9d%97%b2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/474330861454893/"]
start = "2023-03-11T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pablo Golder", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€22-€45"
organisation = "TwoHats"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/levendredidanse/posts/pfbid02BszCLzUXc5tDxatWU4F6CpYzRaFqhw7FUu8qZ4EMZ9qENowj6C1LxTpcq4rSZqo4l"]
start = "2023-03-11T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-11T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Celtic Night"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1650", "https://www.facebook.com/events/695859998811790/"]
start = "2023-03-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Zingem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lir", "Emmarilin", "Tandem"]
price = "€10-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/458484243128045/"]
start = "2023-03-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Joneses"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1930539693978035/"]
start = "2023-03-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guerilla Ceilidh"]
callers = ["Steph West"]
price = "£2-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/778499070361309/"]
start = "2023-03-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/663632548728533/"]
start = "2023-03-11T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plume"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/728453452332957/"]
start = "2023-03-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-03-11T23:45:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pardon My French"]
source = "events/usa/pittsburgh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Suédois"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://duo-noordwest.nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1435"]
start_date = "2023-03-12"
end_date = "2023-03-12"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hawaii Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://kalani.com/hawaii-contra-dance-week-march-2023/"]
start = "2023-03-11T16:00:00-10:00"
end = "2023-03-17T12:00:00-10:00"
country = "USA"
state = "HI"
city = "Pahoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tangent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Claire Takemori"]
price = "$1420-$3100"
organisation = "Kalanimua"
source = "events/usa/hawaii.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black & White"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1531", "https://www.facebook.com/events/748468579718149"]
start = "2023-03-12T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles", "Broes"]
price = "€12-€22"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1277823126338856/"]
start = "2023-03-12T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-12T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-03-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Victoria Yeomans"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/716013233424637/"]
start = "2023-03-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Albin & Stoney"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Balarù"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1776411132726747/"]
start = "2023-03-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Balarù"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "with additional dance workshop at 7 pm"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-03-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Percorsi di Balfolk a Caserta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1383967642163707/"]
start = "2023-03-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "5€"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French & Breton Dance Week"
details = "Separate tickets available for Thursday evening bal."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/french-breton-dance-week-6/", "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-peter-clifton/"]
start = "2023-03-13T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-17T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Heacock & Paul Hutchinson", "Nigel Eaton"]
price = "£6-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with LyraDanz"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/category/kommende-veranstaltungen/"]
start = "2023-03-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006778719375/"]
start = "2023-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Op verzoek en in overleg is vaak een korte instructie vooraf mogelijk, neem hiervoor contact met ons op via e-mail of discord."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-03-14/"]
start = "2023-03-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-03-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Contredanses"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937937593900761/937937613900759/"]
start = "2023-03-15T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-15T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-03-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-03-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-15T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 258 — Valdresspringar"
details = """
Deze donderdag 16 maart is is het socialles nr 258. Deze week geven Tessel en Xander een introductie in de Valdresspringar, een dans uit Noorwegen. Voor de leiders betekent dat koppige bokkensprongen en voor de volgers magnifiek draaiwerk! Samen leer je het beginsel van een dans die veel inspiratie biedt voor meer gebruikelijke parade dansen… Het is verstandig om gladde schoenen mee te nemen, zeker voor de volgers. Mocht je minder willen of kunnen draaien, maak je geen zorgen! Tessel en Xander leren je ook een draaiarmere variatie aan.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-258-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-basis/"]
start = "2023-03-16T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Band Androneda en PFM!

<<Koop hier je ticket>>

Social dance in Mezrab

De maandelijkse balfolk avond in Amsterdam in de Mezrab, een kroeg gerund door leuke mensen nodigt balfolk uit om muziek te maken en te dansen :-).
Een dansuitleg en daarna speelt een fijne band. Sessie na. Komen jullie ook?

De entree is slechts 13,- euro bij aankoop vooraf, aan de deur 15,-, voor een hele avond plezier! Dansuitleg om 19:30. Bal vanaf 20:30. Reserveren is niet noodzakelijk maar kan op de site van Balfolk Amsterdam als je zeker wilt zijn van toegang.

Programma

19:00 Deuren open (soep!)
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met juffen Gepke en Berend
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Androneda
23:30 Einde en nog een half uurtje sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-androneda/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1185012635742862/"]
start = "2023-03-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-16T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda", "PFM!"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1413", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1690"]
start = "2023-03-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round end of term party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-03-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-16T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/"]
start = "2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Silke
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: Abendkasse 24 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt *

Copyright: Lyradanz
Eine rhythmische und verspielte Harfe, die eine „mediterrane“ Seele zeigt; ein virtuos gespielter Streichpsalter, der all seine melodischen und technischen Möglichkeiten auslotet; eine Gitarre, die von Manouche bis Rumba, von Flamenco bis Jazz zum treibenden Instrument für Experimente wird. Die drei Musiker von Lyradanz bieten frische und elegante Arrangements in einer gekonnten Darbietung voller Dynamik, Energie und charismatischer Bühnenpräsenz, die zu einer beschwingten Einbeziehung des tanzenden Publikums führt. Einer Vielzahl an Auftritten von kleinen Bühnen bis großen europäischen Folkfestivals und den zwei LPs „Un Giorno in Ballo“ und „Una Notte in Ballo“ folgt Ende 2022 nun ein neues Album, das Sie uns auf ihrer Frühjahrestour 2023 präsentieren werden.
LYRADANZ sind:
Adriano Sangineto: Keltische Harfe, Gesang
Caterina Sangineto: Streichpsalter, Flöte, Blockflöte, Gesang, Bodhran
Jacopo Ventura: Gitarre, Charango, Gesang
Vorgeschmack auf Lyradanz:
Website mit Hörproben    –    Lyradanz auf Spotify    –    Video Mazurka „Abbraccio Di Sale“     –     Video Congo de Captieux

Trio Basta
Trio Basta – Foto: Mélanie Bruneteau
Warum nicht im Oderbruch – wo morgens die Sonne über Deutschland aufgeht und im Frühjahr die Kraniche tanzen – den BalFolk voranbringen? Dachte sich das Trio Basta nach einigen Auftritten bei offenen Ateliers. Und – oh Wunder- wurde aus dem Trio ein Sextett und hatte im Herbst ’22 seine Premiere beim TFFO vor dem Trebnitzer Schloss und erfreut seither mit luftigen Arrangements und bodenständigem Groove.
Besetzung:
Corinna Lorenz: Akkordeon
Franziska Jany: Flöten
Michael Spitzer: Quintone
Ronald Rost: Gitarre
Michael Jach: Kontrabass
Silke Pätzold: Klarinette
—
Eintrittspreise:
Es gibt für alle Kurzentschlossenen ausreichend Tickets an der Abendkasse!
reguläres Ticket: 22 Euro VVK / 24 Euro Abendkasse
ermäßigtes Ticket – Kat.2: 17 Euro (NUR im VVK, bei verfügbarem (Netto-)Einkommen bis monatl. 1500 Euro)
ermäßigtes Ticket – Kat.1: 12 Euro (mit Ermäßigungsnachweis*, NUR an der Abendkasse, Kontingent ausreichend)
Soliticket: ab 30 Euro (nur im VVK)
Ticketshop VVK (bis 13.3.23): https://kasse.spreefolk.de/
*SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2303"]
start = "2023-03-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz", "Trio Basta"]
price = "€12-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Scotland 75th Anniversary Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/489232209886481/"]
start = "2023-03-17T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-17T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Edinburgh University New Scotland Country Dance Society"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2023-03-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["s-ceilidh", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1701"]
start = "2023-03-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/677009144089571/"]
start = "2023-03-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Jane Austen Evening"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-03-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-17T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Op Het Tanatsfestival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tanatsfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/tanatsfestival", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1341", "https://www.facebook.com/events/448464797077922/"]
start = "2023-03-17T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1553"]
start_date = "2023-03-18"
end_date = "2023-03-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Citron-Gingembre"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidhs"
links = ["http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"]
start_date = "2023-03-18"
end_date = "2023-03-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bunny-Eye Band"]
callers = ["Ian Ludbrook"]
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-03-18"
end_date = "2023-03-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1154154875244552/"]
start = "2023-03-18T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-18T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3521491738073512/"]
start = "2023-03-18T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-18T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arizonà", "Philu"]
price = "25-35 CHF"
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1955440137983802/"]
start = "2023-03-18T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior", "Akleja"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
source = "events/germany/stuttgart.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Marcowa Potupajka Balfolkowa"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/741498721023606/"]
start = "2023-03-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Wrocławskie Potupajki Bal Folkowe"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Huisband Madlot en balfolkstrijkers De Houtzagerij zijn de vaste muziekgroepen van dit bal in Wageningen.
Daarnaast speelt op dit bal ook het duo Artisjok ten dans. Zij brengen subtiele snarenmuziek: klein en fijn.
En we verwachten je te kunnen trakteren op muzikale verrassingen.

Tijdens het bal is ook een open podium, voor muzikanten die graag eens voor dansers willen spelen.
Meld je bij het begin van het bal (of van te voren) bij Bert of Judica.
Het bal eindigen we met een slotsessie.

Tijden:
19.00 uur dansuitleg
20.00 uur start bal"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-3/"]
start = "2023-03-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-18T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Madlot", "De Houtzagerij"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/856187265386216"]
start = "2023-03-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://legraindart.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1535"]
start = "2023-03-18T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-18T20:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Wanze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tribal Folk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/spring-ceilidh-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/483812950596326/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-ceilidh-tickets-473952744417"]
start = "2023-03-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-18T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£12-£18"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
details = """
BalFolk met Wouter Kuyper op zondagmiddag 19 maart in Enkhuizen

Het laatste Balfolk van dit seizoen 2022/2023 in Enkhuizen wordt gedaan Wouter Kuyper. Wouter Kuyper (beroepsmuzikant) speelt trekharmonica en doedelzak in verschillende formaties zoals Wouter en de Draak, BMB en Lirio, maar in Enkhuizen komt hij solo. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met de trekharmonica en speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel zijn eigen composities. Wouter houdt van bals en van dansen en heeft in de loop der jaren een geweldig balrepertoire opgebouwd waarop heerlijk gedanst kan worden.

Ons oude vertrouwde Ad Hoc Orkest, de huisband van het Balfolk in Enkhuizen, is natuurlijk ook weer van de partij. Zij spelen traditionele balfolk muziek, veelal uit Frankrijk.

Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig. en de entreeprijs is 7,00 euro."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-wouter-kuyper-op-zondagmiddag-19-maart-in-enkhuizen/"]
start = "2023-03-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/5861633763919330/"]
start = "2023-03-19T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-19T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-03-19T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-19T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/436607611980431/"]
start = "2023-03-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1512265162516957/"]
start = "2023-03-19T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-19T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wheelchair Fundraiser Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595220489168271"]
start = "2023-03-19T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-19T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Theo & the Mystery Crew"]
callers = ["Sol Loretto-Miller"]
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857557863634/"]
start = "2023-03-21T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-21T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006828719370/"]
start = "2023-03-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-03-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-03-21/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1155921668447616/"]
start = "2023-03-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-21T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1641"]
start_date = "2023-03-22"
end_date = "2023-03-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Solia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Contredanses"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937937593900761/937937597234094/"]
start = "2023-03-22T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-22T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Folk Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-folk-ball-and-dance-initiation/841/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/607581191242277/"]
start = "2023-03-22T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mons"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/frissefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-03-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-25/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2014529142052253/"]
start = "2023-03-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansinitiatie Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1687"]
start = "2023-03-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Sint Maartens Gilde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/227799609805892/"]
start = "2023-03-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1409", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1562611440929523"]
start = "2023-03-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-23T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/442802464695868/"]
start = "2023-03-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 259 — Bourree in 2 variations"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 maart is is het socialles nr 259. Docent deze week is René. We gaan aan de slag met de bourree in twee, het vervolg. Hoe kun je 'spelen' met deze dans en je partner en wat is er qua variaties eigenlijk mogelijk behalve dan vier keer naar elkaar toe en van elkaar af en dan om elkaar heen? Deze les sluit mooi aan bij de eerdere lessen en de komende les, maar is uiteraard ook los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-259-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-variaties/"]
start = "2023-03-23T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Czwartkowe Wprawki Balfolkowe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/604523521598476/604523538265141"]
start = "2023-03-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1551", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543588245878404"]
start = "2023-03-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XXXI FEST-i-BALL"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1020591141990948/"]
start = "2023-03-23T21:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1536"]
start_date = "2023-03-24"
end_date = "2023-03-24"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tessicku's BouncingBirthdayPartyBall!"
details = """
**English Below**
==============


Ter ere van Tess haar verjaardag, een gratis bal in Utrecht om het te vieren!

De entree is gratis, maar plekken zijn beperkt. (Last minute afmelden is niet gratis.) Dus zorg dat je je hier inschrijft:
Google Forms

Voor meer updates, houd de Facebookpagina in de gaten: www.facebook.com/events/5725508644211551

Programma:
16:00 - Inloop
16:30 - Dansuitleg
17:45 - Opening bal + Kelten Zonder Grenzen
19:30 - Potluck picknick
21:00 - Wim te Groen

 


Lieve vrienden, familie en balfolkies, zoals jullie weten heb ik nogal wat te vieren: ik (Tess) ben nu (zo-goed-als-) hersteld van mijn ongeluk in 2021 en ik ben natuurlijk tijdens de pandemie afgestudeerd. Daarnaast heb ik een aantal jaren mijn verjaardag niet gevierd en vond ik het daarom tijd om er dit jaar een GROOT FEEST van te maken! Daarom een VerjaardagsStuiterBal, met (balfolk-)dansen, een potluckpicknick en livemuziek!
En dat gaat ook gebeuren: vrijdag 24 maart om 16:00 bij St. de Moira, Wolvenstraat 10, 3512 CH Utrecht.
Als je nog nooit aan balfolk hebt gedaan, zorg dan dat je er om 17:00 bent! Dan is er een balfolkintroductieworkshop, waarin je kennismaakt met het balfolkdansen wat ik o-zo-graag doe.
Het bal duurt tot 22:30 uur.
Tussendoor zal er tijd zijn om te eten. Als iedereen wat te eten en een bordje meebrengt, maken we er (zoals traditioneel bij bals in de Moira;)) een uitgebreide gezamenlijke picknick van. Neem geen drinken mee, dat is verkrijgbaar bij de bar!
Omdat dit mijn verjaardagsbal is hoeven er natuurlijk geen kaartjes gekocht te worden om de bands te betalen;). Maar.. Wil je alsjeblief wel even laten weten of je komt (en +hoeveel?)? Want: VOL=VOL!
Ben je balfolker en wil je graag komen dansen? Dan ben je van harte welkom, maar vul wel even het aanmeldingsformulier in (komt nog;))
Verder krijg ik nu best veel de vraag of ik nog wensen heb... Mijn allergrootste wens is het geven van dit feestje, dat alle lieve mensen in mijn omgeving die iets voor me betekenen komen en dat het een stuiterknalbalfeest wordt om nooit te vergeten! Dus twijfel je over wat je me wilt geven? Zorg dan dat je er bent! Verder weten jullie dat ik al teveel spullen heb, dus alsjeblieft geen materiële cadeautjes! (Althans niet voor mij – voor de konijntjes mag wel:P) Wil je me toch iets kado geven? Neem me dan met je mee op een uitje, ergens naartoe (verras me maar!)
Dresscode: dans/uitgaanskleding and a touch of *glitter*


==============

In honor of Tess her birthday, a free ball in Utrecht to celebrate!

You can join for free (cancelling last-minute will cost you though), but spaces are limited, so make sure to sign up here:
Google Forms

To stay up to date with  updates, keep an eye on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/5725508644211551

Programma:
16:00 - Doors open
16:30 - Dance workshop
17:45 - Opening ball + Kelten Zonder Grenzen
19:30 - Potluck picnic
21:00 - Wim te Groen

 


Dearest family, friends and balfolk dancers. Like you all know I (Tess) have got a lot to celebrate right now: I am (as-good-as-completely-)recovered from my accident in 2021 and I graduated during the pandemic! Next to that I did not celebrate my birthday for a couple years, so it’s time for a BIG PARTY this year! So I organize a Birthday Ball, with (balfolk)dancing, a potluck picknick and live-music!
This will happen: Friday the 24st of March 2023, 16:00 at St. de Moira, Wolvenstraat 10, 3512 CH Utrecht.
If you’ve never had the chance to do balfolk dancing, make sure you’ll be there at 17:00! Then there is a balfolkintroduction workshop where balfolk dancing will be introduced (what I so love to do!)
The ball is finished at 22:30.
There will be time to eat dinner. If everybody brings a plate and something to eat, we will make a nice, communal potluck picknick (the way like is traditional with balls at the Moira). Don’t bring your own drinks, we have a bar!
Because this is my Birthday Ball there’s no need to buy a ticket in order to pay the band;). But, please let me know if you’re coming (and with +how many)? Because: FULL=FULL. Are you a balfolk dancer and you love to join this ball? You’re more then welcome to, but could you fill in the registration form, please? (still coming)
A lot of people ask me my what I wish for my birthday.. My greatest wish is to give this party, that all the sweet people in my environment who mean something to me will be there and that this will become a BouncingPartyBall that’s not easily forgotten! So, if you have doubts about what you could give me – Make sure you’ll be there! And, like you all know – I have too much stuff already, so please no materialistic presents (alright, not for me – for the bunnies it’s okay:P). Would you like to give me a present anyway? Please, take me somewhere out (I’ll let you surprise me;))
Dress-code: dancing/party-clothing and a touch of *glitter*"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagtess2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5725508644211551/"]
start = "2023-03-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kelten zonder Grenzen", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Vincenzo Caglioti"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1112698126061561/"]
start = "2023-03-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-24T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vincenzo Caglioti"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2372214952946917/"]
start = "2023-03-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-25T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 24 maart kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, op de live-muziek van Androneda, in de studio van De Doelen. 

Androneda is een Nederlandse balfolkband met Wouter Kuyper op trekzak en doedelzak, Patricia Swart op saxofoon en Lenny de Rooy met doedelzak en zang. De band speelt traditionele West-Europese dansmuziek, maar dan op een hedendaagse manier. Zij brengen grotendeels eigen composities ten gehore. De arrangementen zijn speels en spannend; de nummers energiek en swingend, maar ook regelmatig intiem, met melodieën die blijven hangen. Het centrale uitgangspunt in de muziek is altijd de dansbaarheid ervan. 

Sessie
Na het optreden van Androneda is er ruimte en mogelijkheid tot sessie spelen, dus neem vooral je instrumenten en muzikantenvrienden mee. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Reserveren is fijn, zodat we weten hoe gezellig het gaat worden, maar is niet verplicht. 

Programma
20:00: Start dansuitleg
20:45: Bal met Androneda!
22:15: Start van sessie
23:00: Einde sessie
23:30: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagbal-in-de-doelen-studio/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5772374106151681/"]
start = "2023-03-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3143032962673399/"]
start = "2023-03-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Benjamin Rowe & Adam Rich-Griffin"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-03-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-24T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-3-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-03-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1374"]
start_date = "2023-03-25"
end_date = "2023-03-25"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandmenil"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["MicheuStef", "Repas", "Tout Bout D'chants", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set for Spring"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/setspring23/home.html"]
start = "2023-03-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-03-26T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["balfolk", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rachel, Susan & David"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$60-$120"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/dallas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kraken Ceilidh Band in Poynton"
links = ["https://www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk/dates/"]
start_date = "2023-03-25"
end_date = "2023-03-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Poynton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kraken Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French & Scandi Dance"
details = "Beginner-friendly Swedish polska and slängpolska workshops, vegetarian meal and evening social French and Scandi dance."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/868672214351671/", "https://mailchi.mp/c53b15990a5a/next-dance-saturday-25-march-17022589"]
start = "2023-03-25T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£6-£20"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "European Folk Dance"
details = """
Breton dance basics 3-4pm, French dance basics 4.20-5.30pm.\r
Bring food to share 5.30-7.30pm.\r
Evening dance / bal 7.30-10.30pm.\r
Doors open 2.30.\r
Workshops £8, Evening £12, Both £18.\r
For more info contact 07891 407038."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/986191372363710/"]
start = "2023-03-25T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Llandeilo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£12-£18"
organisation = "Kathy Oakwood"
source = "events/uk/llandeilo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-03-25T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mike James & Dylan James"]
price = "£8-£13"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Farandole"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://farandoledanderlecht.com/event/bal/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/"]
start = "2023-03-25T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Anderlecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "Farandole Anderlecht"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Frome"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/598964615426213/"]
start = "2023-03-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Frome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["What the Pluck?", "Nathan Lewis-Williams & Caelia Lunniss"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Darling Folk Collective"
source = "events/uk/darling_folk_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Charlotte Rich-Griffin.

Contrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.

Charlotte Rich-Griffin is a friendly contra dance caller from Oxford. She loves sharing the joy of contra dances with everyone from absolute beginners right through to die-hard fans. You may have seen her calling at Chippenham, Sidmouth or Whitby Folk Festivals."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2023-03", "https://www.facebook.com/events/868180151103238"]
start = "2023-03-25T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-03-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-03-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Amber Fire"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1460"]
start_date = "2023-03-26"
end_date = "2023-03-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiston"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://tspelopdewagen.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1497"]
start_date = "2023-03-26"
end_date = "2023-03-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jowan Merckx"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Polska workshop"
details = """
Een workshop waarin de zweedse polska behandeld wordt vanuit een ander perspectief dan in de balfolk gebruikelijk.

Voor alle informatie over deze workshop klik HIER.

Let op: dit is geen bal, maar een workshop en ook geen 'typische' balfolk activiteit.
Omdat bij Balfolk ook Polska gedanst wordt, meldt Elske Hoen de workshop hier aan.

De variaties die in deze workshop worden behandeld zijn een leuke aanvulling op het balfolk-repertoire."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-zweedse-polska/", "https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/workshop-zweedse-polska/"]
start = "2023-03-26T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-26T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Eind maart breekt de lente aan, en die brengt ons een overvloed aan nieuwe (dans)energie! Wat is dan beter dan een bal in de Junushoff met twee geweldige Franse bands?!

La Réveilleuse (‘de ontwaker’) is een energiek en lumineus duo bestaande uit Camille Lachenal (zang, clarinet) en Simon McDonell (gitaar). Zij verzorgen een bal vol levensverhalen, vrouwen en eeuwenoude bomen. De zelfgeschreven teksten van Camille, door Simon verwerkt in folkarrangementen, nodigen uit om een repertoire van originele liedjes te ontdekken, geïnspireerd door traditionele dansmuziek. Betreed de kring van vrouwen, ontmoet La Réveilleuse bij het draaien in een wals, dans een mazurka onder een kastanjeboom en verlies jezelf in het bos met een avant-deux!

Na de potluck wordt de temperatuur in de Junushoff hoog opgedreven door niemand minder dan Fahrenheit! Alexandre Sallet (diatonische accordeon/stomp box), Remi Kesteman (cello), Simon McDonnell (gitaar/banjo) en Antoine Morin (houten fluit) brengen hun ongebreidelde energie naar de dansvloer. Deze vier zijn naast magnifieke muzikanten ook nog eens sublieme zangers. Hun uiteenlopende roots (o.a. Bretons, Iers, Portugees) zorgen voor een ijzersterk repertoire, waarin traditionele muziek geweldig wordt gemengd met invloeden uit pop en elektronische muziek. Op het podium, van Gennetines tot Cadansa en in heel Bretagne, laat het volle en levendige geluid van het kwartet de dansers zweven op een vloer die oververhit is tot meer dan 96°F!
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg.


Betalen kan contant of via Tikkie.


Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z’n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 La Réveilleuse
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Fahrenheit
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-8/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1627964730960281/"]
start = "2023-03-26T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-26T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Réveilleuse", "Fahrenheit"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1708", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2210495385799232/"]
start = "2023-03-26T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-26T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Câlin Et Le Calvin"]
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5833777580044909/"]
start = "2023-03-26T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1495811/shocc-dances-march-ceilidh-with-banter-barry-goodman"]
start_date = "2023-03-28"
end_date = "2023-03-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857567863633/"]
start = "2023-03-28T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-03-28T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-03-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-03-28/"]
start = "2023-03-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006832052703/"]
start = "2023-03-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1018", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2251128581736609/"]
start = "2023-03-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-28T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic", "Wim Claeys"]
price = "€14"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk live"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1386931578808385/"]
start = "2023-03-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Maurizio"]
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-03-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-29T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1700"]
start = "2023-03-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melanie Scheys & Stefaan Timmermans"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-03-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-ratisbonne.net/"]
start = "2023-03-30T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-02T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Regensburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zéphyr Combo", "Wouter en de Draak", "Plume", "TradTöchter", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Gwyntrawen"]
price = "€25-€130"
organisation = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
source = "events/germany/ratisbonne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 260 — Bourree in 8"
details = """
Deze donderdag 30 maart is is het socialles nr 260. Docent deze week is Ria. We maken een uitstapje naar een bourree met 8 personen in een rij, de bourrée à 8 de Poisieux. Benieuwd naar deze bijzondere variatie? Meedansen kan! Deze les sluit mooi aan bij de eerdere lessen over de bourree, maar is uiteraard ook los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-260-rotterdam-bourree-in-8/"]
start = "2023-03-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Czwartkowe Wprawki Balfolkowe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/604523521598476/604523531598475"]
start = "2023-03-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "15 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1707", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1072690717458672/1108594610534949"]
start = "2023-03-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["West Rim"]
price = "€7-€9"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Dance class level 1/785/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1457", "https://www.facebook.com/events/658644522394262"]
start = "2023-03-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish Set Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/irish-set-dance-weekend-6/"]
start = "2023-03-31T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-02T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rise the Dust"]
callers = ["Maggie Daniel", "Lucy Slemmings"]
price = "£175-£285"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-10/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1702"]
start = "2023-03-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-03-31T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["C2 Vives", "Bal & Gambettes"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1405", "https://www.facebook.com/events/726182405868975"]
start = "2023-03-31T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Holiday in Medieval England"
links = ["https://contraholiday.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/406729176663068/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1214059852544096/"]
start = "2023-03-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Rhi Davies"]
price = "$1400"
organisation = "Contra Holiday"
source = "events/uk/ely.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/03/31/21-boutons-trio", "https://pierrot.io/muziekclub-t-ey/21-boutons-trio-baleynbal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1375622696604979/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1643"]
start = "2023-03-31T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["21 BOuTONS Trio"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-31-3-23-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2023-03-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-03-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£14-£20"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.patroblc.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1439"]
start_date = "2023-04-01"
end_date = "2023-04-01"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Braine-le-Comte"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["J'en Rafolk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mad Hatters in Grove"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/647252/"]
start_date = "2023-04-01"
end_date = "2023-04-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Grove"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mad Hatters"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Spondon"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/649043/"]
start_date = "2023-04-01"
end_date = "2023-04-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Spondon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Loano Folk 2023"
links = ["https://www.artefolk.it/2018/07/loano-folk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2736320373055622/"]
start_date = "2023-04-01"
end_date = "2023-04-02"
country = "Italy"
city = "Loano"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
organisation = "Artefolk"
source = "events/italy/artefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/permalink/597967738457147"]
start = "2023-04-01T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-04-01T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1274767079982894/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426278460928839/posts/3306456466244353/"]
start = "2023-03-31T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-04-02T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "The Figments"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$90-$175"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk en Fête"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/576239510793234/", "https://www.gerpinnes.tv/"]
start = "2023-04-01T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Charleroi"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zim Boum Trad", "21 BOuTONS", "Citron-Gingembre"]
price = "€12-€37"
organisation = "Folk en fête"
source = "events/belgium/folk_en_fete.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-04-01T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-01T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/857126228694784/"]
start = "2023-04-01T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2023/4/1/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2023-04-01T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithica"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy", "O'Shanigans"]
callers = ["Pamela Goddard", "Sarah VanNorstrand", "Nancy Spero"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Hands Four Dancers of Ithaca"
source = "events/usa/ithica.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/727134919051828/"]
start = "2023-04-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andrea Capezzuoli"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1419"]
start = "2023-04-01T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Valise", "Accords Perdus"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/938504717157900/", "https://billetterie-limprimerie.mapado.com/event/174065-bal-folk", "https://247833.frogdp-web03.directetproche.tools/fr/bal-folk-533"]
start = "2023-04-01T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rive-de-Gier"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€9-€12"
organisation = "L'Imprimerie Café-Théâtre"
source = "events/france/rive-de-gier.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2023-04-01T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Salmanazar", "La Solive"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "April Fools Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.mumpers.org.uk/events/entry/89/"]
start = "2023-04-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Kegworth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Mumpers"
source = "events/uk/mumpers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Confluence in Ibsley"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/725459809095045"]
start_date = "2023-04-02"
end_date = "2023-04-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Ibsley"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/725459809095045/"]
start = "2023-04-02T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-02T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Farewell Clandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/608377681152179/"]
start = "2023-04-02T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-02T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1539", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1581", "https://www.facebook.com/events/503912194975642/"]
start = "2023-04-02T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nivelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De L'AcadéMie De Nivelles", "Flic Flac Folk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/768027694936823/"]
start = "2023-04-02T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques"]
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk à La Salle Dublin"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543588245878404", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1635"]
start = "2023-04-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2023-04-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-04-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857564530300/"]
start = "2023-04-04T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-04T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006815386038/"]
start = "2023-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308337353076740/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/paris-bal-folk/evenements/paris-bal-folk-bal-duo-du-balcon-balance-ta-chouette"]
start = "2023-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-04T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon", "Balance ta Chouette"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Paris Bal Folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-04-04/"]
start = "2023-04-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-04T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Contredanses"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937937593900761/937939180567269/"]
start = "2023-04-05T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-05T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930297218160304/930297231493636/"]
start = "2023-04-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-05T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk Boeuf"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1358970708281867/"]
start = "2023-04-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Patrick Rivière"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-04-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Peter Dunkley"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 261 — Bourree in 3"
details = """
Deze donderdag 6 april is het socialles nr 261. Docenten deze week zijn Leon en Claudia. We gaan de slag aan de bourree in 3, de bourree auvergne. Deze is net even anders dan de 'normale' bourree in 2 in rijtjes die we dansen, maar daarom niet minder leuk natuurlijk.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-260-rotterdam-bourree-in-8-2/"]
start = "2023-04-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230407"]
start_date = "2023-04-07"
end_date = "2023-04-07"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal Folk Festival"
links = ["http://comsibal.be/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/764912361755158/"]
start = "2023-04-07T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-10T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit", "Hilde van Belle", "Remi Kesteman", "Folk à Donf", "Diatocello", "Man Encantada", "Duo du Balcon", "Mia Marine", "Balbuzar", "Maracu", "Siger"]
price = "€88-€192"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/560512816043086/"]
start = "2023-04-07T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-07T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "BreizhAlba"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-04-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-07T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Hurst Green"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2023-04-08"
end_date = "2023-04-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Hurst Green"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1260"]
start = "2023-04-08T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-08T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zotte Sonerien", "Variomatic"]
price = "€12-€22"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/722191439369752/"]
start = "2023-04-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-04-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-09T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringway"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/157202500578721/"]
start = "2023-04-09T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Randwick All Stars in Randwick"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/stroud.htm#D.AX.20230410"]
start_date = "2023-04-10"
end_date = "2023-04-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Randwick"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Randwick All Stars"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230411"]
start_date = "2023-04-11"
end_date = "2023-04-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris Toyne"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peregrine Road in Street"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6229403313770397"]
start_date = "2023-04-11"
end_date = "2023-04-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Street"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peregrine Road"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857581196965/"]
start = "2023-04-11T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-11T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006812052705/"]
start = "2023-04-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-04-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-04-11/"]
start = "2023-04-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-04-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-21/"]
start = "2023-04-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1470"]
start = "2023-04-12T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-12T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/589794629846156/"]
start = "2023-04-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-04-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Francis Richardson"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 262 — American Contradance"
details = """
Deze donderdag 13 april is het socialles nr 262. Docent deze week is Isobel. Zij maakt met ons een uitstapje net buiten de balfolk, naar de Amerikaanse contradansen. Veel gelijkenissen met balfolk, maar toch net even anders. Benieuwd? Aansluiten kan!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-262-rotterdam-amerikaanse-contradans/"]
start = "2023-04-13T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/anmeldeformular-remi-geffroy/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2362369190608829/"]
start = "2023-04-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special dance in Mezrab"
details = '''
SPECIAL: L&#039;air inconnu en Andrea Capezzuoli in de Mezrab, Ander moment, ander programma, andere prijs. In april hebben we een special in de Mezrab met topmuzikanten uit Frankrijk en Italië.


De Mezrab is normaal op iedere derde donderdag van de maand en een dansinstructie vooraf. Alleen met deze special wijken we daar vanaf.

Deze editie is op de tweede donderdag van de maand en hebben we een band + solo muzikant op het prgramma.

Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van L'air inconnu en Andrea Capezzuoli!

Ticket
Voorverkoop: 16 euro
Aan de deur: 18 euro
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Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Bal met Andrea Capezzuoli
21:00 Bal met L'air inconnu
23:30 Sessie

Bands



 	L'air inconnu

Dani Velasco en Sylvain Pool zijn trots en blij hun muziekproject te delen met Fabien Bucher. Fabien is onder andere bekend van Bal'o'gadjo en speelt gitaar en mandoline!

Samen zijn ze een creatief muzikaal trio. Ze maken muziek ten dienste van de moderne traditionele dans, en nieuwsgierige oren.

Hun composities en arrangementen van traditionele thema's zijn geïnspireerd door emoties en sterke sensaties die worden ervaren op bals en festivals: vreugde van ontmoeting, intieme poëzie, virulentie van geluid, energie van bewegende lichamen, collectieve trance, ...



 	Andrea Capezzuoli

Accordeonist, zanger, doedelzakspeler, componist, arrangeur, geboren in Milaan in 1970, altijd al bezig geweest met volksmuziek. Hij was de oprichter van vele folkgroepen: in 1991 Terantiqua, met wie hij in 1994 de eerste Folkontest won die werd georganiseerd door de Folkermesse van Casale Monferrato (AL) en in hetzelfde jaar deelnam aan het prestigieuze Interceltic Festival van Lorient in Bretagne; in 1996 La Magiostra, groepslaboratorium van fusie tussen volksmuziek van verschillende oorsprong en moderne muzikale talen; in 1998 Musicanta, de eerste groep die traditionele Italiaanse muziek versmolten met Frans-Canadese klanken; in 2000 Din delòn, met wie hij half Europa toerde en twee cd's opnam.

Hij was accordeonist van de groepen Picotage (Franse muziek), 'O Calascione (muziek uit Zuid-Italië) en doedelzakspeler van de oudemuziekgroep La chambre du Roy René.

In 2006 richtte hij Andrea Capezzuoli e Compagnia op, een veelzijdig project van Italiaanse volksmuziek met besmettingen uit overzeese tradities. Met deze groep betreedt hij momenteel de schermen van de belangrijkste Italiaanse en buitenlandse festivals (Canada, Peru, Frankrijk, Duitsland, Oostenrijk, Nederland, België, Tsjechië, Spanje, Portugal, Zwitserland).

Hij is momenteel accordeonist van de formaties: BandaBrisca, Matapuexi.

Hij heeft duizend concerten op zijn naam staan, zestien opnames en deelname aan tal van radio- en televisie-uitzendingen, waaronder "Rolling Madness" van RAIDUE.

Hij is accordeonleraar sinds 1996 met vaste cursussen (Cremona, Canegrate, Novara, CPSM van Milaan) en privélessen. Hij geeft accordeonworkshops in Italië en in het buitenland (België, Nederland, Duitsland, Spanje, Frankrijk).

In 2012 publiceerde hij een "Manual of Diatonic Organ".

In 2015 maakte hij ook deel uit, in de sectie "Organetto - Wereldmuziek", van de jury van de prestigieuze PIF: Internationale Accordeonprijs van Castelfidardo (AN).'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-lair-inconnu/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1162591607707071/"]
start = "2023-04-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-13T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu", "Andrea Capezzuoli"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurosession with Polska workshop"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4539", "https://www.facebook.com/events/100283726377047/"]
start = "2023-04-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carol Turner"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kimmeridge Keilidh"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-04-14"
end_date = "2023-04-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Oxford"
links = ["https://www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk/", "http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/2023/04/16/folk-weekend-oxford.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/181408710962324/"]
start = "2023-04-14T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-17T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood", "Geckoes", "Narthen", "Guerilla Ceilidh"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson", "Jo Freya", "Fi Fraser"]
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Contra Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-contra-dance-weekend-3/"]
start = "2023-04-14T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-16T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£175-£285"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz & Folk Festival Berlin"
links = ["https://www.tff-b.de/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/546945243559532/"]
start = "2023-04-14T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T16:15:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TFFB Festivalband", "Knopfgemurmel", "L'air Inconnu", "Fior", "Rémi Geffroy", "Moore & Moss", "Lottes Flausen", "Stefano Baldan"]
price = "€10-€100"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cadences-bal 2nd edition"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3360663244162026/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-cadencences-coiron/evenements/cadences-bal-2eme-edition"]
start = "2023-04-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lussas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chloé", "UnKloogged", "Folk You", "Jérémie Congrega", "Labo Bicouses", "Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€38"
organisation = "Cadences Coiron"
source = "events/france/lussas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Dotti"
details = "Balfolk mit Duo Cassard"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html", "https://www.duo-cassard.de/"]
start = "2023-04-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Cassard"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Overdag zijn er cursussen, 's avonds muziek, bal en jamsessies. Er zijn 11 workshops, meer informatie volgt...
Foto's van het workshopweekend 2019:
• Foto's van de Avonden door Rosalin vd Wal
• Foto's van de Workshops door Rosalin vd Wal
• video's van het weekend
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-bij-de-muziekstage-5/"]
start = "2023-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-14T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St. Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk à la Maison Magis"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/239309535148382/239309541815048/"]
start = "2023-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/168674979050168/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/578410/"]
start = "2023-04-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2023-04-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Junction 24"]
callers = ["Andy Rouse"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hekety in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-04-15"
end_date = "2023-04-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hekety"]
callers = ["Emma Wooders"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stage Folkdans Voor Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1601"]
start = "2023-04-15T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-15T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2161232050932669/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1696", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1697"]
start = "2023-04-15T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ashels"]
price = "€10-€25"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal basics, meal, concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/6058426304240074/"]
start = "2023-04-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Deux Sans Frontières"]
price = "£8-£12"
organisation = "Claire Hannah"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Overdag zijn er cursussen, 's avonds muziek, bal en jamsessies. Er zijn 11 workshops, meer informatie volgt...
Foto's van het workshopweekend 2019:
• Foto's van de Avonden door Rosalin vd Wal
• Foto's van de Workshops door Rosalin vd Wal
• video's van het weekend
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balmuziekstage2023zaterdag/"]
start = "2023-04-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-15T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St. Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/lair-inconnu/"]
start = "2023-04-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rant"
details = "Regular public ceilidh in the heart of Brighton"
links = ["https://brightonceilidh.co.uk/etn/rant-april-15/"]
start = "2023-04-15T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brighton Ceilidh Collective"]
callers = ["Heather McAslan"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Brighton Ceilidh Collective"
source = "events/uk/brighton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Workshop & Dance"
details = "BalFolk workshop & dance for all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public."
links = ["https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/balfolk-workshop"]
start = "2023-04-15T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-15T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Middlebury"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triton"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Middlebury College"
source = "events/usa/middlebury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Striding Edge in St. Bees"
links = ["http://www.striding-edge.org/diary/"]
start_date = "2023-04-16"
end_date = "2023-04-16"
country = "UK"
city = "St. Bees"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Striding Edge"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whimple Irish Set"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/whimple.htm#D.AG.20230416"]
start_date = "2023-04-16"
end_date = "2023-04-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Whimple"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mark & Norma"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1376"]
start = "2023-04-16T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Académie De Hannut"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1377"]
start = "2023-04-16T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T18:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Marmite Folk", "Aïe Mon Pied!"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1461"]
start = "2023-04-16T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Nebel"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-04-16T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-16T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/728072422278544/"]
start = "2023-04-16T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tanzhausgeiger"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Musicanti d'la Bása"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1412342019536105/"]
start = "2023-04-16T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-16T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musicanti d'la Bása"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876618906775078/"]
start = "2023-04-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-16T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English & Scottish Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/english-scottish-dance-week-2/"]
start = "2023-04-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-21T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Frances Richardson"]
price = "£225-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/834/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1681", "https://www.facebook.com/events/923426482429435"]
start = "2023-04-17T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857584530298/"]
start = "2023-04-18T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-18T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-3/836/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1684", "https://www.facebook.com/events/923426482429435"]
start = "2023-04-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Liberál"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1152006732052713/1152006795386040/"]
start = "2023-04-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-04-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-04-18/"]
start = "2023-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "April club night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/153385021006406/"]
start = "2023-04-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Frenchay Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20230419"]
start_date = "2023-04-19"
end_date = "2023-04-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Byett"]
callers = ["Barry Reeves"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dampiers Round in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VB.20230419"]
start_date = "2023-04-19"
end_date = "2023-04-19"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930297218160304/930297238160302/"]
start = "2023-04-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-04-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam session et Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1397444440795600/", "http://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/"]
start = "2023-04-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Renaud Hibon & Jérémie Congrega"]
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/835/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1682", "https://www.facebook.com/events/923426482429435"]
start = "2023-04-19T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-04-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Paul Andrews"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 263 — Waltz in 5 and 8"
details = """
Deze donderdag 20 april is het socialles nr 263. Docent deze week is Rick. Deze week gaan we aan de gang met de wals in 5 en in 8, net even een stapje verder en anders dan de 'standaard'wals in 3. Enige kennis van de wals is mooi meegenomen, maar niet nodig om mee te kunnen doen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-263-rotterdam-mixers/"]
start = "2023-04-20T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pre-festival exercises"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/900700717826506/900700724493172/"]
start = "2023-04-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "21. Folk-Tanz-Fest"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2023-04-21"
end_date = "2023-04-23"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1378"]
start_date = "2023-04-21"
end_date = "2023-04-21"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NEFFA"
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/"]
start_date = "2023-04-21"
end_date = "2023-04-23"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Marlborough"
styles = ["contra", "scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/neffa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Piddle Valley Barn Dance"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-04-21"
end_date = "2023-04-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Piddletrenthide"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shinanikins in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2023-04-21"
end_date = "2023-04-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shinanikins"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Falconers Dance Club weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/falconers-dance-club-2023/", "https://www.falconers.org.uk/programme2022.html"]
start = "2023-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Falconers Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal du Bout du Village"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/circapharnaum/evenements/le-bal-du-bout-du-village-1", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1171762400384103/"]
start = "2023-04-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-23T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Loueuse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume", "Poolidor", "Le Quart d'Heure Picard", "Les Zéoles", "Le Mange Bal", "Clume"]
price = "€23-€40"
organisation = "Asso Circapharnaüm"
source = "events/france/loueuse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/240296071808007/"]
start = "2023-04-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Meisenthal"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pieds de Biche"]
organisation = "Pieds de Biche"
source = "events/france/meisenthal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/776129496949466/"]
start = "2023-04-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Adam Rich-Griffin & Nicola McConkey"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/663323655480948/"]
start = "2023-04-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-04-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-21T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tūranga Bal"
links = ["https://folkdance.nz/the-turanga-bal/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/the-turanga-bal/hawkes-bay-gisborne"]
start = "2023-04-22T09:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-22T22:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Gisborne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$50-$130"
organisation = "Folk Dance New Zealand"
source = "events/new_zealand/gisborne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://hands4-berea.com/workshops", "https://www.facebook.com/events/747408533037689/"]
start = "2023-04-21T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-23T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$88-$99"
organisation = "Hands Four"
source = "events/usa/hands_four.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Ceilidh"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.A6.20230422", "http://www.jigfoot.com/google-calendar/"]
start_date = "2023-04-22"
end_date = "2023-04-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Albireo in Newark"
links = ["https://www.albireo.co.uk/gigs/"]
start_date = "2023-04-22"
end_date = "2023-04-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Newark"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Ironmasters in Poynton"
links = ["https://www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk/dates/", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/638562/"]
start_date = "2023-04-22"
end_date = "2023-04-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Poynton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ironmasters"]
callers = ["Baz Parkes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Elfia Haarzuilens"
details = """
13:30 Workshop (Tovercirkel, Jig, scottish)

14:30 Airboxes

16:30 Workshop (mazurka, hanterdro, wals)

17:30 Wouter en de Draak"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-5/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-6/", "https://www.elfia.com/en/"]
start = "2023-04-22T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-23T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Haarzuilens"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Wouter en de Draak", "Broes", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton dance workshop"
details = "Retro Dance Studio (ul. Wielka 19/4)"
links = ["https://dombretanii.org.pl/wydarzenia-kulturalne/warsztaty/warsztaty-tanca-bretonskiego"]
start = "2023-04-22T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Dom Bretanii"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music and Dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1392874774805089/"]
start = "2023-04-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le bal des mouettes"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/ose-la/evenements/bal-folk-22-avril-2023", "https://www.facebook.com/events/883427152891229/"]
start = "2023-04-22T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-23T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Plouézec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume", "Yvan Rajalu", "Thomas Le Gallic"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "ose là"
source = "events/france/plouzec.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anniversary fest-noz with Skolvan band"
details = "Anniversary fest-noz with Skolvan band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dom Bretanii"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/762688522126246/"]
start = "2023-04-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skolvan"]
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Dom Bretanii"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/551777563458583/"]
start = "2023-04-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patrick Rivière", "Terre de Rivières"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Patrick Rivière"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pas d'la Yau weekend bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1528"]
start = "2023-04-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Chinchée"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1651"]
start = "2023-04-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Me Guusta", "Warmoes", "Duo Gestrikt"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Playford Ball"
links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://nfdg.org.uk/ball.php"]
start = "2023-04-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
callers = ["Victoria Yeomans"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/590165332562432/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1480372545707043/"]
start = "2023-04-22T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-22T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Philip & Joshua Rowe"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/04/22/embrun", "https://www.facebook.com/events/480732444187122/", "https://pierrot.io/muziekclub-t-ey/embrun-baleynbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1424"]
start = "2023-04-22T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-22T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/baleynbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Murphy's Lore in Weymouth"
links = ["http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2023-04-23"
end_date = "2023-04-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Weymouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Murphy's Lore"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1079004479722403/"]
start = "2023-04-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Toronto Spring Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/226541439862984/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1lXV30zbNgyqcv5q7_kBscXNaDsDZgBbKtnT2_WSmgbd7QQ/viewform"]
start = "2023-04-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht trial lesson"
details = """
Een korte lesreeks gegeven door Rian de Jong!

Van april tot juni geven we op maandagavond in de Moira een korte lesreeks. Er zijn twee lessen van een uur: een les voor beginners die bekend zijn met de basisdansen van balfolk (jig, tovercirkel, scottish, mazurka) en klaar zijn voor meer verdieping in dansen zoals de wals in drie en bourrée in twee: basis-plus dus! Verder is er een groep voor dansers die willen verbreden en verdiepen.

Deze eerste les is een proefles voor als je nog niet zeker bent of je de hele reeks mee wilt doen maar is ook de eerste les van de reeks. Aanmelden voor zowel de proefles als de lesreeks kan hier:

Inschrijformulier voor basis-plus
Inschrijfformulier voor verdiepen

Meer details volgen nog op de lessenpagina van Balfolk Utrecht. Hieronder alvast wat praktische informatie:

Lesdata:
24 april
8 mei
15 mei
22 mei
5 juni
12 juni
19 juni

Lestijden:
19.00 deur open
19.15-20.15: basis-plus
20.30-21.30: verdiepen

Prijs:
Een lesreeks kost 80 euro, of 70 euro met korting. Een losse proefles kost 10 euro; als je daarna door wil met de lessen wordt dit van je lesgeld afgetrokken. Betaling gaat contant."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/lesreeks2/"]
start = "2023-04-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-24T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230425"]
start_date = "2023-04-25"
end_date = "2023-04-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Pat Hicks"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk na Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/903153607382512/903153654049174/"]
start = "2023-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-04-25/"]
start = "2023-04-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Southend on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/potatoes-at-ceilidh-club/"]
start_date = "2023-04-26"
end_date = "2023-04-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Southend on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-04-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-26T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-26/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/310226351253030/"]
start = "2023-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-26T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Queens of Baba"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1712"]
start = "2023-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tanara"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1410", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865101424550255"]
start = "2023-04-26T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-27T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5802604493181700/"]
start = "2023-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1039340553688993/"]
start = "2023-04-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-04-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance at Tornhuset"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1148522685737428/1277155902874105/"]
start = "2023-04-27T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-27T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Sundsvall"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KRÄM"]
organisation = "Skönborgs Folkdanslag"
source = "events/sweden/sundsvall.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1237507370495023/", "http://www.starapekarna.cz/rezervace/2023-04-27"]
start = "2023-04-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"]
price = "139-190 CZK"
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk pre-party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/900700717826506/900700727826505/"]
start = "2023-04-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1723", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1458210675006545/"]
start = "2023-04-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Phoenix"
links = ["https://amherstecd.org/our-dances/phoenix/", "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103850608?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event"]
start_date = "2023-04-28"
end_date = "2023-04-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Andrew Shaw", "Graham Christian"]
price = "$200"
organisation = "Amherst Area English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/lenox.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandimoot"
details = "Scandinavian music and dance event, with tutors from Sweden."
links = ["http://scandimoot.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/Scandimoot/"]
start_date = "2023-04-28"
end_date = "2023-05-01"
country = "UK"
city = "North Yorkshire"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fredrik Lundberg", "Olof Kennemark & Pers Alexander Olsson", "John-Francis Goodacre"]
price = "£105-£150"
organisation = "Scandimoot"
source = "events/uk/scandimoot.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Heydays at Evesham"
links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-04-28"
end_date = "2023-05-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "English Contra Dance Band", "Knotted Chord", "Keeping Thyme", "The Old Boys' Network", "Stradivarious"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Burt Hunter", "Cis Hinkle", "Colin Hume", "Denise Devonald", "Geoff Cubitt", "Kathryn Wright", "David Wright", "Liz Bartlett", "Louise Siddons", "Maureen Knight", "Nicola Scott", "Paula Evans"]
price = "£48-£97"
organisation = "May Heydays"
source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Soleil"
details = "Familiäres, 3-tägiges Balfolk Festival im Toggenburg, mit Biskaya, Sol Do, Zéphyr Combo, Duo l´hêtre heureux und weiteren Künstlern"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch"]
start = "2023-04-28T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "St. Gallen"
city = "Mogelsberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya", "Sol Do", "Zéphyr Combo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "110-125 CHF"
organisation = "Sonnenhaus"
source = "events/switzerland/mogelsberg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with Alessandro Colmaier"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1224759081408831/"]
start = "2023-04-28T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-28T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Cremona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alessandro Colmaier"]
organisation = "Balfolk nella Bassa"
source = "events/italy/cremona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk 2023"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/633779078095731/"]
start = "2023-04-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkarria Eco Festi-bal"
links = ["http://folkarria.es/2023/index_en.html"]
start = "2023-04-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-01T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Laloy-Letron", "Duo Pacher-Roblin", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras", "Airboxes", "Loogaroo", "Giravolt", "Collado Project", "La Sylva"]
price = "€80-€100"
organisation = "Folkarria"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Balilas"
links = ["https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1175645033071915/"]
start = "2023-04-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-01T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit", "Peldrut", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Duo Artense", "NIJ", "Trencadit", "Zlabya", "Planchée", "KV Express", "Petit Piment"]
organisation = "Les Vies Dansent"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2023-04-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["s-ceilidh", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5. Erlanger Bal Folk Festival 2023"
links = ["https://erlanger-tanzhaus.de/veranstaltung/5-erlanger-bal-folk-festival-2023-2023-04-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/714100273397110"]
start = "2023-04-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-01T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Au Gré des Vents", "BéNéLo", "Gelée de Groseilles", "Trio JeanLo", "EmBRUN", "J.B. Picot", "Havok"]
price = "€10-€67"
organisation = "Erlanger Tanzhaus eV"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Romance"
links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr", "https://www.facebook.com/events/548500273810151/"]
start = "2023-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-30T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Chapel Hill"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Nova"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Eileen Thorsos"]
price = "$120"
organisation = "Triangle Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/chapel_hill.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melobo in Bournemouth"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/melobo-e37f03.php"]
start_date = "2023-04-29"
end_date = "2023-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melobo"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Bradwell on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/essex-green-weekend/"]
start_date = "2023-04-29"
end_date = "2023-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Bradwell on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Threepenny Bit in Salisbury"
links = ["https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1027799992-threepenny-bit-at-salisbury-arts-centre"]
start_date = "2023-04-29"
end_date = "2023-04-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Salisbury"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Bal & Basta!/803/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1465"]
start = "2023-04-29T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viorel", "Bargainatt"]
price = "€18-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1720"]
start = "2023-04-29T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Vertrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14", "Hartwin Dhoore"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-04-29T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kantref"]
price = "£8-£13"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1721", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5943764569024084/"]
start = "2023-04-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-29T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Torhout"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkies Academie Torhout", "College Folk Band", "Aérokorda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venn in Horsely"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-d9c28f.php", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02evXAoFUH59K4LeWSkFw3xKBHnH9NrisPbNMH5CrnomSsrGsxhLAYmBbBmz4q3ZH3l&id=100081257316155"]
start = "2023-04-29T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Venn"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Night"
links = ["https://www.spielkurs.de/#balfolk", "https://www.kulturhaus-torgau.de/index.php/Veranstaltung.html?va=bal-folk-nacht-276", "https://www.facebook.com/events/942088323445039"]
start = "2023-04-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Torgau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Trio", "Topette", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"]
price = "€18-€25"
organisation = "Spielkurs Torgau"
source = "events/germany/torgau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "15th Nuit du Trad"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/15e-nuit-du-trad-2023-04-29-2023-05-30-59/register", "https://www.facebook.com/events/717804096560519/"]
start = "2023-04-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rokkende Vrouwen", "Les Zéoles", "Les Kickeuses", "Emmarilin"]
price = "€19-€20"
organisation = "RZF"
source = "events/belgium/rzf.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Marni, Alan & Matt with calling from William Watson (USA).

Marni Rachmiel (flute & saxaphone), Alan Brunier (accordion) and Matt Cudby (guitar) are an exciting combination of experienced dance musicians that make groovy and danceable music for contra.

[William Watson](http://quiteapair.us/william/calls.html), a resident of Beaverton, OR,   danced his first contra in 1989 and began calling in Texas in 1992. He's called numerous contra  events in cities coast-to-coast, and his extensive experience and soothing voice project a calm  confidence. Vigilant and thoughtful dance programming ensure a variety of figures, transitions,  and sequences to entertain and support new dancers while offering the occasional challenge for  the more advanced. His calling proficiency and sensitivities ensure everyone has a good time.  This is his first time calling in England."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2023-04", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1391052175060397/"]
start = "2023-04-29T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marni, Alan & Matt"]
callers = ["William Watson"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-04-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phoenix"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/permalink/597967738457147"]
start = "2023-04-30T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-04-30T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-brabants-volksorkest", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1715", "https://www.facebook.com/events/871040697958729"]
start = "2023-04-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brabants Volksorkest"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka May Picnic"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/176450825318139/"]
start = "2023-04-30T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-04-30T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roero Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/984475159238736/"]
start = "2023-04-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-01T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk en Rouge Tres", "Noiranomis", "Geronimo", "TriOblique"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Roere Folk Festival"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1718", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1190801301502114/"]
start = "2023-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-04-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkafdeling Sint-Niklaas"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk afterparty"
links = []
start_date = "2023-05-01"
end_date = "2023-05-01"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Perfect Cure in Bristol"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AI.20230501"]
start_date = "2023-05-01"
end_date = "2023-05-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Perfect Cure"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1591819907985379/"]
start = "2023-05-01T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-01T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Parma"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bifòlc"]
organisation = "Parma Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/parma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music, Dancing and Shadow Puppetry"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/935370810947534/"]
start = "2023-05-01T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1117084775827993/"]
start = "2023-05-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk na Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/903153607382512/903153617382511/"]
start = "2023-05-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-05-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Express to Zeist"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Deze dinsdag komen de leerlingen van Balfolk Express bij ons langs en maken we er een extra groot feest van!

 

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-05-02/"]
start = "2023-05-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/205716018761353/"]
start = "2023-05-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£2.50-£5"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Frenchay Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AC.20230503"]
start_date = "2023-05-03"
end_date = "2023-05-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Frenchay"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Ray Goodswen"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bailey's Beads in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VC.20230503"]
start_date = "2023-05-03"
end_date = "2023-05-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bailey's Beads"]
callers = ["Ben Thackery"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930297218160304/930297221493637/"]
start = "2023-05-03T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-03T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-in-geleen-3/"]
start = "2023-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-03T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Limburg (begonners)"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1453"]
start = "2023-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-03T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/905741803986564/"]
start = "2023-05-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bonus Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1318581285739115/"]
start = "2023-05-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-05-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Karen Hanna & friends"]
callers = ["Paul Andrews"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2072190439642687/"]
start = "2023-05-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-05-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hexham Village Band in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1487860/ceilidh-with-the-hexham-village-band"]
start_date = "2023-05-05"
end_date = "2023-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hexham Village Band"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska-Grundlagen"
links = ["https://cloud.zwirbeltier.at/index.php/s/d6NtnXgPL8ZTY3f/download/2024-05-05-Polska-Grundlagen.pdf"]
start = "2023-05-05T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-05T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€60"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intensive Workshop: Waltz"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/event/intensiv-mattstedt_2023_walzer/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/648694987260273/"]
start = "2023-05-05T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Mattstedt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€180"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Playford Assembly"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly-2023/"]
start = "2023-05-05T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-07T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£175-£285"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Funambals"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/610056197352439/"]
start = "2023-05-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-09T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Funambals"
source = "events/france/funambals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/570206725204206/"]
start = "2023-05-05T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1728", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1833906953658243/"]
start = "2023-05-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-05T23:09:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tollembeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet En Duo Gestrikt"]
price = "€8-€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-11/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1379"]
start = "2023-05-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-05T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3..4", "La Rawette"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holmfirth Festival of Folk"
details = "Le Vendredi danse will be having their monthly music and dance session on Friday 5th May as part of the Folk festival. All welcome, £5 on the door."
links = ["https://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/dance"]
start = "2023-05-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-05-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-05T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitewater Whirl"
links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl"]
start = "2023-05-05T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-05-07T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Trillium"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$60-$110"
organisation = "Friends of Old Time Music and Dance of Kanawha Valley (FOOTMAD)"
source = "events/usa/fayetteville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DA.20230506"]
start_date = "2023-05-06"
end_date = "2023-05-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Higgledy Piggledy in Lincoln"
links = ["http://www.peterboroughfolkdiary.org.uk/index.php/may-2023/"]
start_date = "2023-05-06"
end_date = "2023-05-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Lincoln"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Higgledy Piggledy"]
callers = ["Tom Lane"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whiffeldy ceilidh"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/kington.htm#D.A0.20230506"]
start_date = "2023-05-06"
end_date = "2023-05-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Eardisley"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Whiffeldy"]
callers = ["Rob Eddon"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Siebenschritt Frühlingsball"
details = "Bal Folk mit Rémi Geffroy Septet Odysseus und Bal’legro"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/fruehlings-bal-folk-2023/"]
start = "2023-05-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy Septet Odysseus", "Bal'legro"]
price = "€15-€45"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-05-06T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest-Noz Soirée Bretonne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/531435392440108/", "https://www.billetweb.fr/fest-noz-soiree-bretonne"]
start = "2023-05-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ici Paname", "Roc’Hann"]
price = "€12-€14"
organisation = "WIM"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Knesselare"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5882214975219083", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1719"]
start = "2023-05-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkband Academie Aalter", "Folkband De Kade Deinze", "Nebel"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "100%Folkoren"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1731"]
start = "2023-05-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-06T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herentals"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Academie Herentals", "Hot Griselda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/608385620766468/", "https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-may-6th/"]
start = "2023-05-06T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace, Heather McAslan & Tom Oakes"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Van Annelies Vander Bracht"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1732", "https://www.facebook.com/events/174084345570439"]
start = "2023-05-06T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Holsbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Jeroen Laureyssens"]
organisation = "Groen Holsbeek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/tba-bd124a.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1232588570950121/"]
start = "2023-05-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1380"]
start_date = "2023-05-07"
end_date = "2023-05-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Keibal"
details = "Tijd voor een bal in Amersfoort! Save the date, details volgen."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/keibal/"]
start = "2023-05-07T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amersfoort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk In 't Kasteel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1711"]
start = "2023-05-07T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Leerlingen En Leerkrachten Academie Schoten", "Naragonia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Coronation Barn Dance"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/stroud.htm#D.A1.20230507"]
start = "2023-05-07T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-07T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Chris Lee"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.verticalexpressioncontra.co.uk/7th-may-contra", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3282459768735398/"]
start = "2023-05-07T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-07T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Vertical Expression"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "with additional dance workshop at 7 pm"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-05-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk à La Salle Dublin"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543588245878404", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1639"]
start = "2023-05-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irregular waltzes (intermediate)"
details = """
8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius (halfgevorderd)

Wals in 5 en 8 en 11? Eigenlijk zijn “onregelmatige” walsen heel regelmatig, ze zijn alleen net wat anders dan de wals in 3. In deze workshop gaan we ervan uit dat je de wals in 3 al behoorlijk kan, en gaan we aan de slag met 5, 8 en 11. Veel luisteren, voelen en dansen. In het begin misschien ook veel tellen, maar dat hopen we zo snel mogelijk ook weer los te laten, zodat het weer dansen kan worden.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/onregelmatige-walsen-halfgevorderd/"]
start = "2023-05-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-08T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk na Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/903153607382512/903153620715844/"]
start = "2023-05-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-05-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday party of Murel and Dennis"
details = """
Op dinsdag 9 mei vieren wij, Murel (28 april jarig) en Dennis (5 mei jarig), samen onze verjaardag.

Omdat deze data dichtbij Beltane vallen, zouden wij het leuk vinden als mensen in de kleuren rood/wit komen.

Om 19.30 is er een workshop om o.a. de cochinchine/zotte kieken beter te leren kennen.

Er zal live muziek verzorgd worden door Duo Baftig en daarna zal gewoon de balfolk playlist aangezet worden. Eindtijd is ca.23.00 en daarna gaan we gezamenlijk opruimen met het bekende opruim nummer van Accordzeam.

Wij zorgen voor taart en jullie voor de gezelligheid. Wie dansen er met ons mee?

Tot dan, Murel en Dennis

 

Over Duo Baftig:

Manon en Robin zijn samen Duo Baftig en delen een passie voor balfolkdans en folkmuziek. Ze spelen zeer dansbare tunes op akoestische gitaar en viool. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-05-16/"]
start = "2023-05-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Swedish dance workshop"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/classes/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/567821398771799/"]
start = "2023-05-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-09T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels"
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-05-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7-£9"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-05-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ending bal for spring 2023 Balfolk lessons"
details = """
Dit seizoen sluiten we de lessen af met een eindbal waar we ook oud-leerlingen uitnodigen.

Met potluck picknick: neem wat te eten mee en deel met je vrienden. Drinken kan je kopen aan de bar.

Deur open en picknick om 18:15

Met het verrassingsprogramma:

? Leggen we een raar dansje uit ?

? Hebben de leerlingen een muziekinstrument meegenomen ?

? Komt er een band voor ons spelen ?"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/eindbal-lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2023-2/"]
start = "2023-05-10T18:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdanscursus"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1421", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1454"]
start = "2023-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€35-€70"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1725"]
start = "2023-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-22/"]
start = "2023-05-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Frères d'Eeckère"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansinitiatie Folk"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1729"]
start = "2023-05-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1471"]
start = "2023-05-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3383054165280794/"]
start = "2023-05-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-05-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Kim Smith"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346809827560/"]
start = "2023-05-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 264 — Branle de Noirmotier"
details = '''
Deze donderdag 11 mei is het socialles nr 264. Docent deze week is Paulo. Hij zal voor ons de "Branle de Noirmotier" behandelen en uitleggen, zodat we deze fijne energieke dans goed onder de knie krijgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-264-rotterdam-branle-de-noirmotier/"]
start = "2023-05-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-05-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring CDH"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2023-05-12"
end_date = "2023-05-19"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Kingsport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Appalachian Folk School"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm", "http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2023-05-12"
end_date = "2023-05-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hadleigh French Music & Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.hadleighfolk.org.uk/?page_id=831"]
start_date = "2023-05-12"
end_date = "2023-05-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Hadleigh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skolvan", "Duo Shepherd-Gielen", "BOF!"]
price = "£70"
organisation = "Hadleigh Folk"
source = "events/uk/hadleigh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal na szczycie"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1261254381457098/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekHw8KFW9XR0D0P76-WfG02swbQNEJyUpNe9ChbDlPXJnMxA/viewform"]
start = "2023-05-12T09:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-14T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wisła"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "270 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DèFolKastagno"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5929151173869542/"]
start = "2023-05-12T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-14T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Pisa"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Roberto Carlotti", "Di Doux"]
price = "€70-€180"
organisation = "Briodanza Folk"
source = "events/italy/pisa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gaia Folk Fest 2023"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6125896617440884/"]
start = "2023-05-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique", "Porte Perte", "Philippe Plard", "Val Resia"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Dotti"
details = "Balfolk with SkALD"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-05-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["SkALD"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.15"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/570464781789200/"]
start = "2023-05-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica & Initiatie Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-&-initiation-mechelen/828/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1675"]
start = "2023-05-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
details = "Bal with session band"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1395497991225300/"]
start = "2023-05-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Fest Noz"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/214875391246454/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/581086/"]
start = "2023-05-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-05-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.efdss.org/calendar-events/12194-d045c59a90d7587d8d671b5f5aec4e7c", "https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/623036/"]
start = "2023-05-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Gordon Potts"]
price = "£6-£11"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://folknammusiquetrad.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1644"]
start_date = "2023-05-13"
end_date = "2023-05-13"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jigfoot in Hothfield"
links = ["http://www.jigfoot.com/google-calendar/"]
start_date = "2023-05-13"
end_date = "2023-05-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Hothfield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jigsmith in Whitchurch"
links = ["https://www.areyoudancing.com/dance-event/657602/"]
start_date = "2023-05-13"
end_date = "2023-05-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitchurch"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigsmith"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk and workshop"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/louvfolk/evenements/stage-danses-de-couples-et-bal-folk-bargainatt-remi-geffroy-we-13-et-14-mai-a-vions-73", "https://www.facebook.com/events/889516162174780/"]
start = "2023-05-13T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-14T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Motz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€8-€50"
organisation = "Louv'Folk"
source = "events/france/motz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshops"
details = """
We invite you to join us on 13 May for an evening of balfolk music, dancing, and socializing. We are happy to invite you to our monthly Balfolk dance evenings, where you can come and learn new dance steps while enjoying the company of other dance fans.\r
\r
This month's event will include two dance workshops and a three-hour dance evening. In the workshops, we will talk and learn about the simple but important moments in dance that happen in our body, in the couple, and on the dance floor, and we will try to create a smooth dance in the couple.\r
\r
The workshop is a great opportunity to improve your dancing skills and learn new moves, and at the dance ball, you will be able to put your knowledge into practice and enjoy the upbeat balfolk music. It's a chance to relax, have fun and socialize with other people who share your love of dance.\r
\r
We invite both experienced balfok dancers and newcomers to join this cozy and friendly community. So mark your calendars for 13 May and get ready to dance!\r
\r
15:00 - 15:30 Doors (Conversation and tea)\r
15:30 - 16:30 Dance Workshop (Inga) [suitable for beginners and advanced]\r
16:30 - 17:00 Break\r
17:00 - 19:00 Dance Workshop (Augustas) [suitable for advanced]\r
19:00 - 22:00 Dance ball\r
\r
More about us: https://www.facebook.com/tradiciniu.sokiu.mokymai/about/...\r
\r
We would be grateful for your support! https://www.patreon.com/join/Dance_workshops\r
* The dance evening will take place on Gediminas Ave. 47A hall. (you will find the stairs to the basement by entering the courtyard from Gediminas Ave.).\r
* You should bring your footwear to the dance, as the hall is new and outdoor shoes are not allowed.\r
* There will be music from the speaker for dances also live music.\r
* Please bring your own bottles of water; there is drinkable water in the hall (there are also cups)\r
\r
* Full price - 10 EUR\r
* Reduced price - 8 EUR\r
* Sponsor's ticket - 20 EUR"""
links = ["https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/balfolk-sokiu-seminaras-ir-vakarone", "https://www.facebook.com/events/225160080116397/"]
start = "2023-05-13T15:00:00+03:00"
end = "2023-05-13T22:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ŠakarMakar", "Adrijus"]
price = "€8-€20"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Park Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2199085940300153/"]
start = "2023-05-13T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chirk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helianthus", "The Waite Collective", "Emily & Simon"]
price = "£12-£22"
organisation = "Ted Bruce"
source = "events/uk/black_park_bal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1381"]
start = "2023-05-13T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-13T20:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Louis Lasserre & Balbuzar"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/exeter.htm#D.AN.20230513"]
start = "2023-05-13T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2023-05-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Noù", "Accord & Muse"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2023-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BCB Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/574095"]
start = "2023-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chesterfield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BCB"]
price = "£4-£8.50"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://oxfolk.org.uk/2023/05/13/no-ceilidh.html"]
start = "2023-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Oxfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/882669359507650/"]
start = "2023-05-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/866994598015287/"]
start = "2023-05-13T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-14T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Geoffroy-Montanaro"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1382"]
start_date = "2023-05-14"
end_date = "2023-05-14"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman in Stroud"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/stroud.htm#D.A0.20230514"]
start_date = "2023-05-14"
end_date = "2023-05-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/652039599978537/"]
start = "2023-05-14T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-14T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-05-14T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-14T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930809534741061/"]
start = "2023-05-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-14T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Geoffroy-Montanaro"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Fairy Tale Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/549962130602407/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6042233332527627/"]
start = "2023-05-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£12-£16"
organisation = "Hannah Moore"
source = "events/uk/stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-contra-spring-dance/"]
start = "2023-05-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-19T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£225-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle Béarnais with Saskia Sportel"
details = '''
15 mei: Branle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)

Branle Béarnais, ook bekend als Branle d'Ossau, is een groep dansen uit het zuid-westen van Frankrijk. In deze workshop gaan we kennismaken met een Branle Béarnais "en chaine", in kettingvorm. We verkennen de impuls, passen en het groepsgevoel van deze geweldige dans. De workshop wordt gegeven door Saskia Sportel. Met jaren ervaring in dansen en doceren, en een enthousiasme voor dansen uit midden- en zuid-west Frankrijk, maakt ze haar workshops leuk en toegankelijk. Je hoeft voor deze workshop nog niet bekend te zijn met Branle Béarnais.

Branle Béarnais staat er om bekend dat het even kan duren voordat het 'klikt'. Daarom bouwen we op met verschillende passen: meer en minder simpele varianten.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/branle-bearnais-door-saskia-sportel-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2023-05-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-15T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalTfolk nodarbības"
details = "BalFolk lessons and ball with live music. Take your music instrument for jam session."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/912509339862671/", "https://dancukratuve.lv/kalendars"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:00:00+03:00"
end = "2023-05-16T21:30:00+03:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Riga"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727063051102/"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Opnieuw Balfolk in Groningen!

 \t19.15 dansuitleg
 \t20.00 bal met FIOR
 \t22.00 jamsessie, neem je instrument mee

De fantastische Duitse groep FIOR is op tournee en dat is een kans die we niet kunnen laten gaan. Deze groep bracht afgelopen jaar hun debuut cd uit en timmert hard aan de weg. Luister alvast naar enkele opnames via https://fiorfolk.de/media.php?lang=de
De band bestaat uit:
Regina Kunkel - nyckelharpa
Rick Krüger - zang, doedelzak, klarinet en fluiten
Sebastian Elsner - draailier
Björn Kaidel - gitaar & nyckelharpa"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-groningen-met-fior/"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday party of Paul Kingma"
details = """
Waerde menschen!

Dinsdag 16 mei ben ik jarig. Ik wil dit graag vieren bij Balfolk Zeist, met jullie en… PFM! Pieter, Frans en Maurits komen de avond muzikaal opvullen. Komen jullie ook langs? Gezellig! Ik heb geen cadeauwensen, maar als je er bent zou ik het leuk vinden als je even met me proost. Denk je toch iets leuks voor me te weten, dan ben je altijd vrij dit te geven.

De deur is open vanaf 19:30, PFM! speelt tussen ongeveer 21.00 en 23.00. Entree is 5 euro voor niet-donateurs. Zie ik jullie 16 mei? Tot dan!

 

NB: alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-05-09/"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Swedish dance workshop"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/classes/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/551884050445120/"]
start = "2023-05-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-16T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Reely Good Band in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VB.20230517"]
start_date = "2023-05-17"
end_date = "2023-05-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Reely Good Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930297218160304/930297241493635/"]
start = "2023-05-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-17T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is dansen op livemuziek. Natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,-
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.


Tijdschema
20:00 Café open & dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek door Fior (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

FIOR is een fantastische groep uit Duitsland. Zij brachten afgelopen jaar hun debuut cd uit en timmeren hard aan de weg. Luister alvast naar enkele opnames via https://fiorfolk.de/media.php?lang=de

De band bestaat uit:
Regina Kunkel - nyckelharpa
Rick Krüger - zang, doedelzak, klarinet en fluiten
Sebastian Elsner - draailier
Björn Kaidel - gitaar & nyckelharpa"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-27/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1595347414176425/"]
start = "2023-05-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-17T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Academie Gooik"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5866084646759504/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1736"]
start = "2023-05-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-17T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bucsan-Gielen"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Eve Evans"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "37th Leipziger Tanzhausfest"
links = ["http://www.tanzhausfest.de/en_welcome.html"]
start_date = "2023-05-18"
end_date = "2023-05-21"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dandaru danči"
details = "Dancing with live music by Dandari. Entrance fee=ticket to LU botanical garden"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=588048459972748&set=a.424314699679459"]
start = "2023-05-18T19:00:00+03:00"
end = "2023-05-18T21:00:00+03:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Riga"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dandari"]
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Dandari"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/908698743675701"]
start = "2023-05-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Sundsvall"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ville & Tommie", "Skönborgs husband"]
price = "80kr"
organisation = "Skönborgs Folkdanslag"
source = "events/sweden/sundsvall.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam.
Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Duo Bucsan/Gielen en Duo Baftig!

Tickets
- Voorverkoop: 13 euro
- Aan de deur: 15 euro
Tickets>>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
21:00 Bal met Duo Bucsan/Gielen
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 90 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Band
In 2016 werden Lode Bucsan en Simon Gielen gevraagd om een balfolk te spelen in Gooik (BE). Met weinig voorbereiding begonnen ze aan hun eerste optreden, maar na afloop waren de reacties zo lovend dat ze besloten om samen verder te gaan.
Hun repertoire bestaat meestal uit dansbare neo-trad klassiekers en minder bekende composities, maar ook uit eigen composities. De nummers zijn rechttoe rechtaan gearrangeerd zonder veel poespas. Het samenspel en de energie tussen deze twee muzikanten is zeer intens en resulteert in een zeer energiek optreden.

Fotocredit
Luk Dombrecht"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-duo-bucsan-gielen", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-duo-bucsan-gielen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/704604974559903/"]
start = "2023-05-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-18T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Duo Bucsan-Gielen"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-05-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1383"]
start_date = "2023-05-19"
end_date = "2023-05-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1. Phönix Festival"
links = ["https://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/1-phoenix-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945518073130141/"]
start = "2023-05-19T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leisnig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lunesk", "Hidrae", "Ulman", "ZiRP", "Maracu", "Anna & Fine"]
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dafodil 2023"
links = ["https://dafodil.be/"]
start = "2023-05-19T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diest"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1447359072455475/"]
start = "2023-05-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/545179340815054/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3008236919478343/"]
start = "2023-05-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand"]
callers = ["Nick Walden"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-05-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-19T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidhs"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/outofhand-aed57a.php", "http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e1483602/ruffceilidh-out-of-hand-with-alison-rowley"]
start_date = "2023-05-20"
end_date = "2023-05-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand"]
callers = ["Alison Rowley"]
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mr Burton's Soup Club Band in Stourbridge"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/mrburtonssoupclubband-60d382.php", "http://mister.red/dance/stourbridge.htm#D.A1.20230520"]
start_date = "2023-05-20"
end_date = "2023-05-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Stourbridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mr Burton's Soup Club Band"]
callers = ["Stuart Crompton"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/932063231387733/"]
start = "2023-05-20T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Umeå"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ville & Tommie"]
price = "100kr-150kr"
organisation = "Umeå Folkmusikförening"
source = "events/sweden/umea.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Session, dance workshop and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2425837544261152/"]
start = "2023-05-20T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Becky Price & Chris Allen"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Jonathan Robert Perry"
source = "events/uk/wales.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Électrique #8"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6057706821014031/", "https://shotgun.live/events/bal-electrique-8-le-mange-bal-turfu-duo-balcon"]
start = "2023-05-20T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon", "Le Mange Bal", "Turfu"]
price = "€9-€12"
organisation = "Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Rob Humphrey.

Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2023-05", "https://www.facebook.com/events/134866496012946/"]
start = "2023-05-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whimple Irish Set"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/whimple.htm#D.AG.20230521"]
start_date = "2023-05-21"
end_date = "2023-05-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Whimple"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mark & Norma"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
In mei legt iedere vogel een ei – en wij kunnen ons balfolk-ei weer kwijt bij een prachtig bal in de Junushoff! ;) Twee geweldige groepen zullen ons heerlijk de zomer in laten dansen.

In februari hebben we ze erg gemist, dus dit bal een herkansing - en we doen er nog een flink schepje bovenop, want dit keer komt KV Express als trio spelen! KV Express is al lange tijd een muzikaal begrip, en wij zijn zeer verheugd dat ze weer bij ons komen spelen. Sophie Cavez (accordeon) en Bo Waterschoot (basgitaar) zorgen voor een fantastische en unieke groove, die ontzettend dansbaar is. De uitmuntende percussie van Alain Josué zet het energieniveau nog een extra tandje bij. Een geweldig bal is gegarandeerd!

Exqueezit bestaat uit de twee befaamde accordeonisten Bert Leemans (chromatische accordeon) en Erik de Jong (klavieraccordeon). Bert (bekend van o.a. Airboxes, EmBRUN) beschikt over een omvangrijk balfolk repertoire, terwijl Erik (o.a. Itchy Fingers, Gonnagles) meester is in Schotse en Ierse muziek. De exquisiete combinatie van deze muziekstijlen is geweldig om op te dansen en naar te luisteren. Op Cadansa en de Dansstage stalen ze al de show, in mei mogen we in de Junushoff van ze genieten!

Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopige planning:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Exqueezit
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 KV Express
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-9/"]
start = "2023-05-21T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit", "KV Express"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1329537297899189/"]
start = "2023-05-21T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Lilù", "Claudia & Lippo", "Lippo, Claudia, Stoney, Jamie & Steffi"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "19:00 Workshop, 20:00 Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-05-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["VINTA"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1052049099089063/"]
start = "2023-05-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka (basic)"
details = """
22 mei: Mazurka (basis) door Louise Marius (beginners/begonners)

De mazurka, een hele fijne dans die veel op bals wordt gedanst, maar die vaak in het begin ook wel lastig is. In deze workshop legt Louise op een heldere en speelse manier de basis van de mazurka uit, gaan we veel oefenen met verschillende danspartners, waardoor je daarna een heel stuk makkelijker de dansvloer op kan. Ook de danshouding en connectie zal een belangrijk onderdeel zijn van deze workshop.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/mazurka-basis-door-louise-marius-beginners-begonners/"]
start = "2023-05-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-22T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230523"]
start_date = "2023-05-23"
end_date = "2023-05-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727019717773"]
start = "2023-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-05-23/"]
start = "2023-05-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch concert and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1018792695949149/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ville-tommie-album-launch-nordic-cornish-folk-duo-tickets-592388368557"]
start = "2023-05-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ville & Tommie"]
price = "£8-£16.96"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-05-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/763978178762322/"]
start = "2023-05-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1411", "https://www.facebook.com/events/567553838763762"]
start = "2023-05-24T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-05-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka in Hyde Park"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6115569075192743/"]
start = "2023-05-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346819827559/"]
start = "2023-05-24T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/612881877055460/"]
start = "2023-05-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-05-24T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 265 — Balfolk a la salsa"
details = """
Deze donderdag 25 mei is het socialles nr 265. Docent deze week is Fulco. Hij maakt met ons een uitstapje naar een fijne combinatie van salsa en balfolk. Genoeg uit te proberen met variaties in bijvoorbeeld scottish, en wie weet zelfs een Cubaanse versie van een cirkeldans met een 'Rueda a la balfolk'. Ervaring met balfolk of salsa is niet nodig, meedansen kan altijd.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-265-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-05-25T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal with Hartwin Dhoore + Ross Grant"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/747245029667915/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2023-05-25&event_id=84358"]
start = "2023-05-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Ross Grant"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-05-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkMADness Camp"
links = ["https://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/"]
start_date = "2023-05-26"
end_date = "2023-05-29"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Socorro"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Supertrad", "The Cheap Shots", "The Parson Sisters", "Adobe Brothers"]
callers = ["David Millstone", "Sue Rosen"]
price = "$155-$455"
organisation = "New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/socorro.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7705607009510868/"]
start_date = "2023-05-26"
end_date = "2023-05-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "balfolk", "irish-set", "scandi", "scd", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Albireo", "Banter", "Chris Dyer & Tom Evans", "Coldharbour", "Dave Yeomans, Matt Norman & Marni Rachmiel", "Emily & The Simons", "English Contra Dance Band", "Folk Camps Party Band", "Joshua & Benjamin Rowe, Ali Messer & David Ledsam", "Kirkophany", "Old Spot", "Out of Hand", "Stradivarious", "Urban Folk Theory", "Vertical Expression", "Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer", "Will Allen", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Bob Morgan", "David Wright", "Frances Richardson", "Jake Wood", "Kathryn Wright", "Rhi Davies", "Rhodri Davies", "Victoria Yeomans"]
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Woodfolk Festival 2023"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/467993422108735/"]
start = "2023-05-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-28T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Taipana"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Woodfolk"
source = "events/italy/woodfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Thomas Römer
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: Abendkasse 18 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt *
Javallon
Foto: Javallon
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
Mal dominiert dabei die durchdringende, treibende Drehleier, mal beflügelt das variationsreiche Zwiegespräch zwischen Geige und Akkordeon die Tänzer, und wer noch immer zögert, den lockt eine klare Stimme zum An Dro.
Jeannette Klein: Drehleier, Stimme
Dirk Niemeier:  5-saitige Geige
Herman Waldner: Akkordeon
JB (Frankreich)
JB – Foto: Jacques Malnou
J.B. und sein chromatisches Akkordeon zum BalFolk Abend – und das Glück der Tänzer* innen ist perfekt! Schon die ersten Takte des Meisters der beschwingten und bezaubernden Melodien werden Tänzer*innen mobilisieren. Mit seinem virtuosen Spiel und seinen kreativen Rhythmisierungen des „Nouveau Balfolk“ entführt er uns in eine zauberhafte französische BalFolk Nacht. Ein hypnotisierender Walzer, ein swingender Scottish, eine sanfte Mazurka gehen nach einem wirbelnden Cercle Circassien oder einer fetzig-flirtigen Chapelloise auch noch ein weiteres Mal…?
Website: http://jb.tradfrance.com/
 
*SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berlin-Ticket S Berechtigte"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2305"]
start = "2023-05-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Javallon", "JB"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balayvré"
links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"]
start = "2023-05-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-28T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Adamada"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal Électrique"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/681274317107047/"]
start = "2023-05-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "La Faîte"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Mange Bal", "La Sauterelle"]
organisation = "La Faîte"
source = "events/france/la_fate.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk à la Maison Magis"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/239309535148382/239309548481714/"]
start = "2023-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nos Goes Nordic"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nos-goes-nordic-ville-tommie-davey-dyer-tickets-596016650847"]
start = "2023-05-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Falmouth"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ville & Tommie", "Davey & Dyer"]
price = "£7-£13.46"
organisation = "The Cornish Bank"
source = "events/uk/falmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1329611287851506/", "https://billetterie-limprimerie.mapado.com/event/174240-mozaik-trio", "https://247833.frogdp-web03.directetproche.tools/fr/bal-folk-533"]
start = "2023-05-26T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-26T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rive-de-Gier"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["MoZaïk Trio"]
price = "€9-€12"
organisation = "L'Imprimerie Café-Théâtre"
source = "events/france/rive-de-gier.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Camp Sturtevant"
links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"]
start = "2023-05-26T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2023-05-29T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Los Angeles"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Uncle Farmer"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekend de Pentecôte au Moulin d'Andé"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/734945548075893/"]
start = "2023-05-27T00:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-29T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Val-de-Reuil"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "€420-€720"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Brightling"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2023-05-27"
end_date = "2023-05-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Brightling"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkbal Warnsveld"
details = """
Zaterdag 27 mei hebben we weer een bal, nu eens meer richting het oosten des lands:
Wim te Groen op vleugel en Wouter en de Draak (trekzak en gitaar) voor jullie op het programma!

Datum: zaterdag 27 mei; 13:00 – 19:00
Locatie: T Nut Warnsveld - Breegraven 1, 7231JA Warnsveld

Don't miss it.
Vooraf kun je ook nog deelnemen aan een workshop Scottish. Niveau; beginners/begonners.

Docenten: Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies) en Wim te Groen

Kaarten voor het bal (inclusief instructie vooraf) kosten € 20 in de voorverkoop en € 25 aan de zaal >> bestel dus tijdig online!
Deelname aan de workshop kost € 15 extra.
Deelname aan de instructie om 14.30 voorafgaand aan het bal is gratis

Tickets te bestellen op: https://dancingbodies.peggypay.com/bal-warnsveld-2023

Balfolk programma:
13:00 Kun je deelnemen aan de workshop Scottish (beginners/begonners)
14:30 Start het bal met een instructie, dus als je nooit eerder hebt gedanst: geeft niet. Kom op tijd en we leren je de basis!
15:30 Begint het bal dan echt. Met niemand minder dan Wim te Groen en Wouter (en de Draak?).
19:00 Is het einde bal.

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/balfolkbal-warnsveld/1293149538272870/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkbal-warnsveld/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1293149538272870/"]
start = "2023-05-27T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Warnsveld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim te Groen", "Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€20-€40"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Canard Folk 40th anniversary ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/bal-des-40-ans-du-canard-folk-au-cinex-a-namur/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/605147184989720/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1730"]
start = "2023-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-28T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marinette Bonnert, Aurélie Giet & Marielle Vancamp", "Duo t'en Bal", "Stoemp"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Le Canard Folk"
source = "events/belgium/namur.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sinksenboombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/981", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2087650358268994/"]
start = "2023-05-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-28T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Triple-X"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-05-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flash Company"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/permalink/597967738457147"]
start = "2023-05-28T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-05-28T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-roots", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1716"]
start = "2023-05-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-28T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sjanté"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/787292546072955/"]
start = "2023-05-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "Emily & The Simons"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Famous Potatoes in Southend on Sea"
links = ["http://famouspotatoes.co.uk/events/bandstand-appearance/"]
start_date = "2023-05-29"
end_date = "2023-05-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Southend on Sea"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Famous Potatoes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton line and circle dances"
details = """
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

In Bretagne dansen ze eigenlijk alleen maar in rijen en cirkels, en op onze bals worden deze dansen regelmatig gespeeld. De meest bekende hiervan zijn de andro en de hanterdro. In deze workshop gaan we aan de slag met een aantal bretonse dansen die minder vaak gespeeld worden: Kost ar choad, Plinn, Ronde St Vincent, Gavotte de Montagne, Laridee en Ridee. Dit zijn geen ingewikkelde dansen, wat maakt dat deze workshop toegankelijk is voor iedereen die graag wat meer bretons wil dansen.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bretonse-rij-en-kringdansen-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2023-05-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-29T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/londonbalfolk/posts/pfbid0Y5CYXTyd2iMrZMaNtMKuuGg2GvykXWtQ47N9x4j8qmLq5yBHK9q7MFGQwskHHQUEl", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284746832393615/"]
start = "2023-05-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727003051108"]
start = "2023-05-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-05-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-05-30/"]
start = "2023-05-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Downfielders in Witcombe"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/gloucester.htm#D.VC.20230531"]
start_date = "2023-05-31"
end_date = "2023-05-31"
country = "UK"
city = "Witcombe"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Downfielders"]
callers = ["Elaine Gillet"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/930297218160304/930297228160303/"]
start = "2023-05-31T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-05-31T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181570343502/"]
start = "2023-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-31T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/628450785969715/", "http://folkandroots.co.uk/helen-gentile-lewis-wood-2/"]
start = "2023-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-31T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Folkandroots"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-05-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Joe Hodgson"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 266 — Sept sautes and Sautes Basques"
details = """
Deze donderdag 1 juni mei is het socialles nr 266. Docent deze week zijn Wim en Leora. Zij gaan samen met ons aan de slag met de Sept Sautes (Zevensprong), aangevuld met mogelijk nog andere relatief eenvoudige Sautes Basques.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-266-rotterdam-sept-sautes-en-sautes-basques/"]
start = "2023-06-01T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anniversary Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/630159995652177/"]
start = "2023-06-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joshua, Sol & Nicky"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-06-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Beckley"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2023-06-02"
end_date = "2023-06-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Beckley"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musik- und Tanzfest Krebsow 2023"
links = ["https://www.boddenfolk.de/musik-und-tanzfest-2023.html"]
start = "2023-06-02T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-04T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krebsow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pastis", "Kombo Kalèsch", "SpielMeute", "TradTöchter"]
price = "€15-€75"
organisation = "BoddenFolk"
source = "events/germany/germany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 2 juni kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Laouen! 

Laouen
De wegen van Bert Leemans (chromatische accordeon) en Ies Muller (houten dwarsfluiten, bombarde) kruisten elkaar al vaak in allerlei projecten, en het werd hoogste tijd voor een duo. Voilá, hier is het! In een fijne dynamische melange vloeien Bretonse, Franse en Ierse melodieën, traditioneel en eigen werk, naadloos in elkaar over. De muziek van dit duo brengt je naar een andere wereld en nodigt meteen uit tot dansen.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:00: Start dansuitleg
21:00: Bal!
23:00: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio/"]
start = "2023-06-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-12/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1384"]
start = "2023-06-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-02T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gédéon", "Aïe Mon Pied!"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/06/02/ormuz", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1606442143107460/", "https://pierrot.io/muziekclub-t-ey/ormuz-baleynbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1618"]
start = "2023-06-02T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ormuz"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/baleynbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-06-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-02T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://oliviercap.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1385"]
start_date = "2023-06-03"
end_date = "2023-06-03"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nuña"]
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catsfield Steamers in Hastings"
links = ["http://catsfieldsteamers.co.uk/index.php/bookings/"]
start_date = "2023-06-03"
end_date = "2023-06-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Hastings"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catsfield Steamers"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DA.20230603"]
start_date = "2023-06-03"
end_date = "2023-06-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Join the Dots Ceilidh"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/clee_hill.htm#D.AX.20230603"]
start_date = "2023-06-03"
end_date = "2023-06-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Clee Hill"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Join the dots"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-06-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-03T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal at Wessex Folk Festival"
details = "Confluence duo playing for an evening Bal, with a workshop with Steve Earwicker just before."
links = ["https://www.wessexfolkfestival.com/workshops/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1301491240444243"]
start = "2023-06-03T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-03T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weymouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Wessex Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Suédois"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://duo-noordwest.nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1436"]
start_date = "2023-06-04"
end_date = "2023-06-04"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/5861633763919330/"]
start = "2023-06-04T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-04T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Strawberry Moon clandestine mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/eurosession/posts/6708550592509748/"]
start = "2023-06-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Perfect Cure in Bristol"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AI.20230605"]
start_date = "2023-06-05"
end_date = "2023-06-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Perfect Cure"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music & Dance Week"
details = "Separate tickets available for Thursday night bal."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/french-music-and-dance-2023/", "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-nathalie-oliver-selsis-emmanuel-pariselle-didier-oliver/"]
start = "2023-06-05T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-09T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Didier Oliver & Emmanuel Pariselle"]
price = "£6-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska part 1"
details = '''
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever (half gevorderd)

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en -muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Deze twee lessen (5 en 26 juni) gaan wij aan de slag met de Polska. De ene keer gaan we werken aan een goede basis, hoe zet je een draai in, en hoe kom je daar eigenlijk uit? De andere keer zullen we gaan kijken naar twee variaties die Amber zelf graag danst maar mogelijk niet vaak te zien zijn op de dansvloer. Oftewel, Polska zonder de typische "polska draai".

Voor Polska deel 1 is geen voorkennis noodzakelijk, de polska is echter geen makkelijke dans, dus het is fijn als je al wel wat ervaring hebt met dansen en dansles of workshops volgen. Voor Polska deel 2 is het fijn als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd, het is niet erg als je de draai nog niet helemaal beheerst.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/polska-deel-1-half-gevorderd/"]
start = "2023-06-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2023-06-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/246408071405888/"]
start = "2023-06-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230606"]
start_date = "2023-06-06"
end_date = "2023-06-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Pat Hicks"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727036384438"]
start = "2023-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-06-06/"]
start = "2023-06-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ville-tommie-album-launch-concert-dance-tickets-593550765317", "https://www.facebook.com/events/186515610843952/"]
start = "2023-06-06T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ville & Tommie"]
price = "£6-£13.70"
organisation = "Ville & Tommie"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Technique and Tacos Tuesdays"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1486384028563502/1486384038563501/"]
start = "2023-06-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://emmacoopman.be/emmarilin-balfolk/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1045"]
start_date = "2023-06-07"
end_date = "2023-06-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-in-geleen/"]
start = "2023-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-07T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-06-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346806494227/"]
start = "2023-06-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/254145417187733"]
start = "2023-06-07T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-07T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Xim"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peakdance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/157883120929220/posts/6298765883507549/"]
start_date = "2023-06-08"
end_date = "2023-06-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Kinnersley"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["En Attendant Godot", "Sian & Paul"]
price = "£180-£270"
organisation = "Peakdance"
source = "events/uk/kinnersley.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "RenoFolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/?lang=en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2417926568382398/"]
start = "2023-06-08T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ba.fnu", "Lampetròn", "Petit Piment", "Rógairí Móra Irish Band", "Beat Bouet Trio", "Ensemble Invisibile", "Ballaveu", "Musicanti d'la Bása", "Trio Loubelya", "Shillelagh", "Iskraria", "Accordzéâm"]
price = "€85"
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 267 — Kost ar choad & gavotte de montagne"
details = """
Deze donderdag 8 juni mei is het socialles nr 268. Docent deze week zijn Leon en Claudia. Dit keer is de beurt aan de kost-ar-choad en de gavotte de montagne, allebei fijn energieke dansjes.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-267-rotterdam-2/"]
start = "2023-06-08T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1 Jaar Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1739", "https://www.facebook.com/events/153524577524567"]
start = "2023-06-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-08T23:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1724", "https://www.facebook.com/events/782150720143798/"]
start = "2023-06-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4609", "https://www.facebook.com/events/113254595119567/"]
start = "2023-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "LCFD Spring Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2023.html"]
start_date = "2023-06-09"
end_date = "2023-06-11"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lavender Country and Folk Dancers"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal Kortrijk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1689", "https://www.facebook.com/events/213355434538902"]
start = "2023-06-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T00:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques", "Broes"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1406", "https://www.facebook.com/events/555561936522798"]
start = "2023-06-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/247396697896911/"]
start = "2023-06-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1471829789995845/", "https://flamingo.scissortail.org/online-reg-base.html?fbclid=IwAR3ibhjBbijgLo_U1nFp21dvxKSsclILkZxPjPo8HhDOn9o95iZP9rW93VU"]
start = "2023-06-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-06-11T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
price = "$50-$125"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/oklahoma_city.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_06_10/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1737", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1753", "https://www.facebook.com/events/568078258763540/"]
start = "2023-06-10T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T01:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["GrandLoup", "AurieL duo"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster contra"
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/759716728423380/"]
start = "2023-06-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-10T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ian & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zomerbal in Leiden"
details = """
Er kan gedanst worden in Leiden! Dit zomerbal komen Paracetamol en Jeroen Laureyssens voor ons spelen.

Jeroen Laureyssens
Jeroen Laureyssens is een multi-getalenteerde Belgische diatonische accordeon speler. Hij speelde al op zesjarige leeftijd muziek en komt uit een muzikale familie. Musiceren, bijzondere composities maken en improvisatie zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van zijn muzikale leven. Hij speelt onder andere in Les Frères d’Eeckère, Duo Brabants-Laureyssens, Cosmo en The Quest, maar deze keer komt hij solo spelen.

Paracetamol
Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz loopjes klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest, CaDansa en Le Son Continu. Naast bals speelde Paracetamol een concerttour langs karakteristieke kerkjes in Noord Nederland. Inmiddels heeft Paracetamol een debuutalbum vol eigen composities. Rob Zantkuijl speelt doedelzakken, saxofoon, fluiten en zang, met Nico Beltman op viool, fluiten, doedelzakken en zang, Jan Willem Veenhuis op gitaren, percussie, zang en Gyöngyi Kovács op contrabas en zang.

Programma
Het programma voor het bal ziet er als volgt uit:
18.00 - 19.00: dansuitleg
19.00 - 22.00: Bal!
22.00 - 22.30: Afsluiten en opruimen

Toegang
Toegang tot het bal kost 20 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald.

Locatie
Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zomerbal-in-leiden/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/719588166275764/"]
start = "2023-06-10T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leiden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Paracetamol"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1420"]
start = "2023-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkensembles Academie Genk", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.amwdmortsel.be/folk-concert-bal/", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1754"]
start = "2023-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mortsel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eleves De L'Academie De Mortsel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1440415766362722/"]
start = "2023-06-10T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Poisson Groove"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/941612720353330/"]
start = "2023-06-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace, Heather McAslan & Marit Fält"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/06/10/cardboard-cabin", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284994635379088/", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm"]
start = "2023-06-10T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Godalkanje: Balfolk"
details = "15. festival Junij v Ljubljani"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/899695144671687/"]
start = "2023-06-10T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Slovenia"
city = "Ljubljana"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Godalkanje"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Godalkanje"
source = "events/slovenia/ljubljana.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/219398377351714/"]
start = "2023-06-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français Sunday Special"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-06-11"
end_date = "2023-06-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmanuel Pariselle, Didier & Nathalie Oliver"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fantasy Court"
details = """
Fantasy Court is een kleinschalig, non-profit fantasy festival in Eindhoven waar dit jaar ook weer gedanst kan worden! Entree is gratis en we zijn open van 11.00 tot 18.00. We zijn afgelopen jaar enorm gegroeid en er is de hele dag iets te beleven!

Vanaf 13.45 wordt er een instructie gegeven door Sophie van Grinsven, van 14.50 tot 15.35 en 17.20 tot 18.00 komt Andawenn muziek spelen om naar te luisteren en balfolk te dansen.

Verder kun je bijvoorbeeld van 13.00 tot 13.30 luisteren en dansen bij het debutoptreden van het Doldwaze Draai Duo, en van 16.20 tot 16.40 kun je komen kijken naar het waaierdansoptreden The Warrior Within van de dansers van Fan-tastique en Triskelion, meedoen aan een kostuumwedstrijd, verschillende spellen spelen, kijken naar zwaardvechtdemonstraties van HEMA vereniging de Zwaardkring of langs meer dan 40 verschillende verkopers en kunstenaars, groot en klein, over de markt lopen.

Meer weten? Kijk eens op onze website  of facebook pagina ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/fantasy-court/", "https://www.fantasycourt.nl/"]
start = "2023-06-11T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andawenn", "Doldwaze Draai Duo"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Tijdens De Kasteelfeesten 1910"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1733", "https://www.facebook.com/events/765934878228816"]
start = "2023-06-11T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["À Râse Dè Têre", "Olivier Cap"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Clandestina"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/953180125923757/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1777"]
start = "2023-06-11T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Deiz and Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/263309209396869/"]
start = "2023-06-11T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-11T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
details = "Summer balfolk party with session, open-mic and dancing"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/131329563254851/"]
start = "2023-06-11T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-11T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Southampton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music and Dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1503324360406699/"]
start = "2023-06-11T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-11T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-06-11T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-11T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/539144141754497/"]
start = "2023-06-11T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Johannes Schwarz & Anna Breger", "Anna Breger"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-06-11T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-06-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Country Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/summer-country-dance-week/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/124782023910951/"]
start = "2023-06-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-16T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£225-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Without eyes you dance more (with blindfolds)"
details = """
12 juni: Zonder ogen dans je meer (workshop met blinddoeken) door Louise Marius (half gevorderd)

Wellicht heb je wel eens op de dansstage, op cadansa of op een bal mensen met een blinddoek op zien dansen? Dit is een van Louise’s favoriete spelletjes. Ons zicht bepaalt een groot deel van onze ervaring, we zien met wie we dansen en hebben daar gelijk ideeën over, we zien hoe andere dansers dansen en denken dan dat we dat ook moeten, etc. Door een blinddoek om te doen kom je in een heel andere ervaring, kan je de muziek beter horen, kan je je partner beter voelen, etc. In deze workshop zijn we bijna de hele tijd geblinddoekt, en gaan we met elkaar op onderzoek in de dans. Hierbij is veiligheid en het kunnen aangeven van je grenzen heel belangrijk.

Ik ga er van uit dat iedereen de basis van de veel voorkomende dansen (scottish en mazurka, jig tovercirkel, hanterdro) kent.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zonder-ogen-dans-je-meer-met-blinddoeken-half-gevorderd/"]
start = "2023-06-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-12T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727043051104"]
start = "2023-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-06-13/"]
start = "2023-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Technique and Tacos Tuesdays"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1486384028563502/1486384035230168/"]
start = "2023-06-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Reels Summer Party"
details = "With live band."
links = ["http://www.londonreels.co.uk/dates"]
start = "2023-06-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-13T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£9-£10"
organisation = "London Reels"
source = "events/uk/london_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-06-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jubilee balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1599250670555604/"]
start = "2023-06-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balladum"]
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-23/"]
start = "2023-06-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BmB Light"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1741", "https://www.facebook.com/events/621908103303086"]
start = "2023-06-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-14T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726741022004/"]
start = "2023-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Trevor Monson"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor/"]
start = "2023-06-14T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-14T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 268 — Gavotte de Grenoble"
details = """
Deze donderdag 15 juni is het socialles nr 268. Docent deze week is Leo. We gaan aan de slag met de Gavotte de Grenoble, ook wel bekend als de Gavotte de l'aven, met een korte terugblik naar de geschiedenis daarvan, de dans zelf en natuurlijk ook wat variaties.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-267-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-06-15T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van TriOblique en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 13 euro
- Aan de deur: 15 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met TriOblique
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Bands

TriOblique

Het is door de ontmoeting rond Ierse muziek dat deze drie muzikanten besloten samen te komen. Om de wereld te laten dansen, op en neer en vooral dwars.

TriOblique is de subtiele (of niet!), vermenging van het muziekspel van Susanna Roncallo (gitaar), Aurélien Congrega (Ierse Bouzouki en zang) en Dario Gisotti (Uillean Pipe en fluiten), de kronkelende paden van de ene stijl nemend voor een diagonale sprong naar de stijl van de andere, over velden, door bossen, het verkennen van geluiden die van Genua naar Ierland gaan, van funk tot traditionele zang uit het noorden van Bretagne, van delicate fingerpicking tot goede rockakkoorden, van instrumenten tot zang, van pure traditie tot de versmelting van genres, met het vreugdevolle verlangen om te bewegen de lichamen in een verfijnde mazurka, of in een waanzinnige Kost Ar Choat!

PFM!
PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-trioblique/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1886348525070601/"]
start = "2023-06-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-15T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique", "PFM!"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-06-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-2.50"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blue Jewel in Stoke Gabriel"
links = ["http://devonfolk.org/events-diary/", "http://www.johnculf.co.uk/hfolk/ceilidhs.htm"]
start_date = "2023-06-16"
end_date = "2023-06-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Stoke Gabriel"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blue Jewel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-06-16"
end_date = "2023-06-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz im Hardbergsaal"
details = "Fest Noz with Andreas Neumann / Marcus Krimmer"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-06-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Andreas Neumann & Marcus Krimmer"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Mara & Line
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: Abendkasse 20 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt * (kein VVK nur Abendkasse)
 
Naragonia Quartet
Copyright: Naragonia
Das Naragonia Quartet spielt für uns wundervolle, energiegeladene Balfolkmusik zum Tanzen und Zuhören. Toon van Mierlo und Pascale Rubens werden von Luc Pilartz und Maarten Decombel (Snaarmaarwaar) begleitet und sie verzaubern ihr Publikum mit ihrem mitreißenden Spiel.
 
Toon van Mierlo: Akkordeon, Dudelsack, Klarinette
Pascale Rubens: Akkordeon, Geige
Luc Pilartz: Geige
Maarten Decombel: Gitarre, Mandoline

Website Naragonia
 
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2306"]
start = "2023-06-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal in Basel"
details = """
At the same time delicate and moving - the music of LooGaroo warms our ears and feet. Whether to dance along or just to listen, the two musicians from Belgium will bring us a thoughtful evening to Basel.\r
A little insight: https://www.facebook.com/loogaroofolk/videos/1312247492919406\r
TIME\r
19.30 arrival & take-away buffet (bring your favorite snacks with you)\r
20.00 Start of Balfolk\r
then Boeuf – bring your instruments! – to open end\r
LOCATION\r
Neighborhood meeting point KLŸCK, Kleinhüningerstrasse 205, Basel\r
BRING ALONG\r
As always, something small to nibble or drink for the buffet.\r
As many instruments as possible!\r
COSTS\r
Entry. Recommended price: 25.-"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6368952916460552/"]
start = "2023-06-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
price = "25 CHF"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrées and Branles"
details = """
Bourrée&#039;s en Branles - Voorbereiding op Tribal Jaze / Dennefeest, Tribal Jaze is een heerlijk energieke band die op Dennefeest zal spelen. Zij onderscheiden zich onder andere door stevige bourrée’s en enkele branles (rij/cirkeldansen) die door weinig andere bands gespeeld worden.
Zodoende gaan wij deze avond de Branle de la fosse aux loups doornemen, een goede basis leggen voor (cirkel)bourrée’s en, als de tijd het toelaat, misschien Branle d’Ecosse leren.
Ervaring of kennis is niet nodig, we zullen het niveau aan de groep aanpassen.
We gaan om 19:30 van start, omdat dit flink wat stof is om op te nemen.
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bourrees-en-branles-voorbereiding-op-tribal-jaze-dennefeest/"]
start = "2023-06-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.wefolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1386"]
start = "2023-06-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-16T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marche-en-Famenne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Komvovlo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/978038913596871/"]
start = "2023-06-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2023-06-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-06-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-16T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell-2/"]
start_date = "2023-06-17"
end_date = "2023-06-24"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$950"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alterego in Beverley"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/572124"]
start_date = "2023-06-17"
end_date = "2023-06-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Beverley"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alterego"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Join the Dots Ceilidh"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/monkland.htm#D.AY.20230617"]
start_date = "2023-06-17"
end_date = "2023-06-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Monkland"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Join the dots"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vredebal in Arnhem"
details = """
Na een eerste succesvol Vredebal gaan we verder met de tweede editie. Dit keer dansen we op de prachtige klanken van Nachtmuziek. Tim de Man (piano) en Frank van Vliet (trompet) spelen jazzy uptempo en lyrisch verhalend eigen werk om op te dansen.


We beginnen met een dansuitleg zodat iedereen mee kan doen. Neem dus al je vrienden, familie en collega's mee die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst maar waarvan je denkt: dit is echt iets voor jou. Ben je muzikant, neem je instrument zodat we samen kunnen afsluiten met een sessie en de dansers nog tot het laatste moment kunnen dansen.

14:00 dansuitleg
15:00-17:00 Nachtmuziek
17:00 sessie
18:00 einde

Water is vrij beschikbaar. Ander drinken en snacks zijn verkrijgbaar bij de bar. De locatie is op loopafstand van winkelcentrum Kronenburg met een goede busverbinding naar Arnhem Centraal."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vredebal-in-arnhem-2/"]
start = "2023-06-17T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-17T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Arnhem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nachtmuziek"]
price = "€12.50-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Parkfolk 2023"
details = """
GRATIS event!
Een low-key eventje met balfolk, potluck, sessie en zwemmen :) Dansinstructie zit erbij.


14.00 dansuitleg
15.00 dansen met duo Baftig
16.00 Potluck & chillen
en sessie: neem je instrument mee!
17.00 optie tot zwemmen :)
18.00 baftig naar huis


We delen de exacte locatie op facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/219959604146346/?ref=newsfeed op de dag zelf.
We verzamelen sowieso rond 13.45 bij de ingang Fun Forest.

---

FREE event!
A low-key, warm gathering with balfolk, potluck, music improv and swimming. Beginner-friendly dance instruction and some good vibes!
What is balfolk? https://www.balfolk.nl/en/what-is-balfolk/
14.00 Dance instruction
15.00 Social with duo Baftig
16.00 Potluck & chill + session (bring your instruments!)
17.00 Some (optional) swimming!
18.00 End

Exact location will be updated here: https://www.facebook.com/events/219959604146346/?ref=newsfeed on the day itself.
We're gathering at the entrance next to Fun Forest around 13.45."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/parkfolk-2023-met-duo-baftig/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/998028368280150/"]
start = "2023-06-17T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-17T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof 3-Folk, Geburtstagsedition"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/628307855628466/"]
start = "2023-06-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T03:25:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1755"]
start = "2023-06-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ittre"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raffaele Antoniotti Duo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.be/e/billets-bal-folk-sortie-de-cd-de-noiranomis-a-bruxelles-624265012457", "https://www.facebook.com/events/165862236434591/"]
start = "2023-06-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Noiranomis", "Jérémie Congrega"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "ASBL La Bringale"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Playford ball"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/pball"]
start = "2023-06-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-17T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.centreculturelwanze.be/fr/folk_a_donf.html", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1387"]
start = "2023-06-17T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antheit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk à Donf"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/bruselako/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1756"]
start = "2023-06-17T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-17T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Noiranomis", "Jérémie Congrega"]
price = "€20"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1388"]
start_date = "2023-06-18"
end_date = "2023-06-18"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whimple Irish Set"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/whimple.htm#D.AG.20230618"]
start_date = "2023-06-18"
end_date = "2023-06-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Whimple"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mark & Norma"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Balfolk Workshop"
details = "Workshop mit begrenzter Teilnehmerzahl (max. 25 Personen)"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2023-06-18T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KeiBal"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/keibal-2/"]
start = "2023-06-18T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amersfoort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Noiranomis", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€13.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/951210376226812/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1757"]
start = "2023-06-18T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "with additional dance workshop at 7 pm"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-06-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3507749462803091/"]
start = "2023-06-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-18T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6495846870465678/"]
start = "2023-06-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4 day workshop"
details = "Workshop 4-daagse in Zwolle. Met muziek van Stefane Delicq, Marc Perone en Ricardo Tesi. Er zijn nog enkele plekken beschikbaar. Mail of bel met Annet van der Kamp voor meer informatie info@artkamp.nl (038) 454 75 94"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/trekzak-4-daagse/"]
start_date = "2023-06-19"
end_date = "2023-06-22"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€225"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo de Captieux"
details = """
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

Congo de captieux, een leuke dans met z’n 4-en, uit het zuiden van frankrijk. De laatste tijd komt deze dans steeds regelmatiger terug op bals. Sommige dansen laten zich beter beschrijven door een filmpje dan door worden, daarom kan je ‘m hier bekijken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0vr8fQoyCQ

Het is een dans die redelijk veel oefening vraagt, en de 2 rollen (leider en volger) zijn behoorlijk verschillend. In de workshop gaan we aan de slag met de basis van de choreografie, en waarschijnlijk is dat, als je nog niet eerder congo gedanst hebt, meer dan genoeg. Voor wie al wel meer ervaring heeft, is er ook de mogelijkheid om de andere rol te leren, en misschien zelfs tijdens de dans van rol te wisselen. Genoeg uitdaging dus op elk niveau.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/congo-de-captieux-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2023-06-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-19T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230620"]
start_date = "2023-06-20"
end_date = "2023-06-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Rob Dawson"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727039717771"]
start = "2023-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-06-20/"]
start = "2023-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Technique and Tacos Tuesdays"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1486384028563502/1486384041896834/"]
start = "2023-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Join the Dots Ceilidh"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/ludlow.htm#D.AZ.20230621"]
start_date = "2023-06-21"
end_date = "2023-06-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Ludlow"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Join the dots"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/559267525869527/"]
start = "2023-06-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-21T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-06-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-06-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Kathryn Wright", "David Wright"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346813160893/"]
start = "2023-06-21T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 269 — Rondeaus"
details = """
Deze donderdag 22 juni is het socialles nr 269. Docent deze week is Marcel. Het thema deze week is de Rondeau, te dansen in diverse vormen, zowel met z'n tweeën als met een groep.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-269-rotterdam-rondeaus/"]
start = "2023-06-22T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk-festival"]
start = "2023-06-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-25T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Mattstedt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round May Week party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary2022-23"]
start = "2023-06-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.16"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/604987248261949/"]
start = "2023-06-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk à la Maison Magis"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/239309535148382/239309545148381/"]
start = "2023-06-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1389"]
start = "2023-06-23T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-23T20:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raffaele Antonetti", "The Mushrooms"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-06-23T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-23T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette Weekend public bal"
details = "Public bal as part of a weekend for musicians."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-topette/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/426805482642427/"]
start = "2023-06-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£6-£12"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Panjandrum in Bournemouth"
links = ["http://eceilidh.org.uk/cps/gigs/panjandrum-d09860.php"]
start_date = "2023-06-24"
end_date = "2023-06-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Nancy Potts"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Evesham"
links = ["https://www.banter.band/gigs/"]
start_date = "2023-06-24"
end_date = "2023-06-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skermish in Kennford"
links = ["http://www.johnculf.co.uk/hfolk/ceilidhs.htm", "http://devonfolk.org/events-diary/"]
start_date = "2023-06-24"
end_date = "2023-06-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Kennford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skermish"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DenneFeest"
details = """
Dit jaar vieren we de eerste jubileumeditie van Dennefeest. Ons mooie balfolkfeestje in Hoessenbosch bestaat alweer 10 jaar! En dat gaan we uiteraard vieren. We hopen al onze vaste gasten, maar ook heel veel nieuwe gasten te mogen verwelkomen op dit fijne feestje. Onze vrijwilligers staan weer voor je klaar met heerlijke drankjes, taartjes en een heerlijk diner.
Qua line up denken we dat we flink hebben uitgepakt dit jaar, maar dat moet natuurlijk ook als je jarig bent.
We gaan dit jaar dansen op de muziek van:

Marie Paulette
Olivier Gribouille
Qui Vive
Vandiekomsa
Duo Clercx
Tribal Jaze

Kaartjes zijn in de voorverkoop goedkoper dan aan de kassa. Voor ons fijn om te weten hoeveel mensen er komen, voor jou als bezoeker fijn dat je geld bespaart :)

Uiteraard bieden wij ook weer een leuke workshop aan. Deze start om 11.30 en duurt tot 12.30/13.00u. Deze workshop is inclusief lunch.

Om 14u start het bal wat duurt tot 24.00u. Je ziet dan alle 6 onze bands en kunt gebruik maken van onze dansfaciliteiten. Rond 18u serveren wij een diner, dit zit niet bij het kaartje in.

Als je het leuk vindt om te blijven overnachten kan dan ook, op onze eigen camping. Koop je kaartje snel, want er is maar een beperkt aanbod. Een kampeerticket is inclusief ontbijt.

Voor de bezoeker die met het OV komt bieden we ook weer een pendeldienst aan. Hou daarvoor onze facebookpagina in de gaten."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-4/"]
start = "2023-06-24T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-24T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Berghem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-06-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-06-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skermish"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://booking.myrezapp.com/fr/online/booking/step1/15001/62627/IRE", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1390"]
start_date = "2023-06-25"
end_date = "2023-06-25"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tatterdemalion in Dorchester"
links = ["http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2023-06-25"
end_date = "2023-06-25"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/"]
start = "2023-06-25T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-06-25T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-duo-clercks", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1717"]
start = "2023-06-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-25T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska part 2"
details = '''
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever (half gevorderd)

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en -muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Deze twee lessen (5 en 26 juni) gaan wij aan de slag met de Polska. De ene keer gaan we werken aan een goede basis, hoe zet je een draai in, en hoe kom je daar eigenlijk uit? De andere keer zullen we gaan kijken naar twee variaties die Amber zelf graag danst maar mogelijk niet vaak te zien zijn op de dansvloer. Oftewel, Polska zonder de typische "polska draai".

Voor Polska deel 1 is geen voorkennis noodzakelijk, de polska is echter geen makkelijke dans, dus het is fijn als je al wel wat ervaring hebt met dansen en dansles of workshops volgen. Voor Polska deel 2 is het fijn als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd, het is niet erg als je de draai nog niet helemaal beheerst.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/polska-deel-2-half-gevorderd/"]
start = "2023-06-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-26T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! en Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1972465553084584/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/jam-jar/mon-26-jun-topette-en-bal-84446"]
start = "2023-06-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.95-£14.95"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727023051106"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3214923538820931/3214927182153900", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1594", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1595"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€85-€165"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-06-27/"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Tropical"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/Bal Tropical/850/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1818", "https://www.facebook.com/events/193780429891135"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
price = "€10-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Technique and Tacos Tuesdays"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1486384028563502/1486384031896835/"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express closing ball"
details = """
Op dinsdag 27 juni is de laatste les van het seizoen bij Balfolk Express. Ook deze keer eindigen we met een knaller.
We hebben de band L’Hêtre heureux uitgenodigd en we openen de deuren voor iedereen. Ook jij bent welkom.

Toegang:
€10,-

Reserveren:
Reserveren kan via de rode knop bovenaan de pagina. Lukt dit niet kan je uiteraard reserveren via de mail: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl
We raden aan om te reserveren zodat je verzekerd bent van een plek.

Over de band L’Hêtre Heureux:

“L’Hêtre Heureux” is a folk band, mostly playing couple dancing. We met in “Le grand bal de l’europe – gennetines” at the 2019 edition. We performed there on stage our compositions.
Our universe is inspired by the french neo-folk movement, french gypsy jazz and french singers (Georges Brassens, taking a known exemple).

Tijden:
Deuren open: 20:15
Start band: 20:30
Sluiten zaal: 22:45

Adres:
Café Tropical
Verlengde Hooggravenseweg 203, Utrecht

Bereikbaarheid:
Er zijn beperkt aantal plekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Buiten het terrein is het betaald parkeren.
De locatie is goed bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer of met de fiets."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-met-lhetre-heureux/", "https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/985876955901102/"]
start = "2023-06-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! en Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/903849287284398/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/568572"]
start = "2023-06-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Llanfairfechan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£15.40"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2023-06-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1742", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2361508020700017/"]
start = "2023-06-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Salopet", "Warmoes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-06-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1412", "https://www.facebook.com/events/567268531973981"]
start = "2023-06-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181560343503/"]
start = "2023-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-28T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Roger Middleton"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! en Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/888141335863135/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/568574"]
start = "2023-06-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£15.40"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/770543331106993/"]
start = "2023-06-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-06-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bishops Waltham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà 2023"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2023"]
start = "2023-06-29T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-02T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh", "CentralBal", "Patxi eta Konpania", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Trio Forj", "LyraDanz", "Ti Duo", "Mótha", "B-Key&Anke", "No&Mi", "BAL LAB", "Duo Bothe-Molzahn", "Alfelder Musikanten"]
price = "€35-€150"
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 270 — Mazurka"
details = """
Deze donderdag 29 juni is het socialles nr 270. Docent deze week is René, die met ons in de mazurka zal duiken. Hoe de les precies vormgegeven zal worden, zal afhangen van de samenstelling van de groep zelf. Ideeën of vragen altijd welkom!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-270-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-06-29T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-06-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! en Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2976534772654921/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/568576"]
start = "2023-06-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£15.40"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July 4th Session"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start = "2023-06-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-07-04T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy", "Night Watch"]
price = "$383-$393"
organisation = "CDS-Boston Centre"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals et Roses"
links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"]
start = "2023-06-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-02T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florenville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Laloy-Letron", "Trivelin", "EmBRUN", "Manäcken", "3..4", "Filenko", "Farem Tot Petar", "Kafe Koefet", "Naragonia", "Bal à Oli", "La Rawette", "LyraDanz", "Shillelagh"]
organisation = "Bals et Roses"
source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette Summer Bal"
links = ["https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/folk-inspiration/topette-summer-bal/2023-06-30/19:30/t-yazoarg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907367750636250/"]
start = "2023-06-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.76-£14.09"
organisation = "Folk Inspirations"
source = "events/uk/guildford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.contrasaurus.com/stegastomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/715739530085807/"]
start = "2023-06-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-02T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£45-£90"
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-06-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-06-30T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Perfect Cure in Bristol"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AW.20230701"]
start_date = "2023-07-01"
end_date = "2023-07-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Perfect Cure"]
callers = ["Sharon"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DB.20230701"]
start_date = "2023-07-01"
end_date = "2023-07-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Towcester"
links = ["https://www.banter.band/gigs/"]
start_date = "2023-07-01"
end_date = "2023-07-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Towcester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Bretonische Tänze"
details = """
15:00-20:00 Uhr – Workshop Bretonische Tänze

Eintritt: freiwilliger Beitrag in den Hut
—
Liebe Freundinnen und Freunde der bretonischen Tänze,
endlich gibt es wieder einen Workshop für Euch in Berlin. Andrea zeigt zu Live-Musik verschiedene „Laridé“ und „Ridée“. Eine spannende und vielfältige Gruppe von Tänzen:
Die unverzichtbare: Laridé à 8
Die flotte: Ridée à 6
Die gemütlichen: Laridé de Lanrivoaré, Laridé de Kervignac
Die anspruchsvollen: Ridée à 7, Dans Broac`h
Die verspielte: Les Avocats
Für die Ehrgeizigen und Unermüdlichen unter Euch erklären Xenia und Christoph anschließend die Suite Kef.
Wann? Sonnabend, 1. Juli
15-17.30 Uhr  Laridé und Ridée mit Andrea
18-19 Uhr  Pause und Wiederholung je nach Kondition
19-20 Uhr  Suite Kef mit Xenia und Christoph
Eintritt: Freiwilliger Beitrag in den Hut
Wo?  Oase Nachbarschaftshaus, Prinzenallee 58, 13359 Berlin, Gesundbrunnen (oberhalb der Bornholmer Straße). Durchgehen bis in den 2. Innenhof, dann große Terrassentür rechts (metallene Außentreppe)."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws23bretonisch"]
start = "2023-07-01T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-01T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-07-01T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-01T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2023-07-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Rats"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! en Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1188791445363099/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/568579"]
start = "2023-07-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£15.40"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Bourrée Formationen"
details = """
12:00-17:00 Uhr – Workshop Bourrée
Eintritt: freiwilliger Beitrag in den Hut
——
Liebe Freunde der Bourrée Tänze
speziell für euch, die ihr nicht genug davon bekommen könnt
– jetzt gibt es gehörig Futter:
Bourrée -Workshop (für Leute die die Grundschritte beherrschen!)

Sonntag, den 2. Juli 2023 von 12-17 Uhr in der OASE 
Oase: Prinzenallee 58, 13359 Berlin (oberhalb der Bornholmer Strasse)
– durchgehen bis in den zweiten Innenhof, dann große Terassentür rechts (metallene Außentreppe) –
 
Die Bourrées sieht man bei uns zumeist als Paartanz und nur in wenigen Variationen.
Die Freude wächst natürlich erheblich, wenn man sich mit den zahlreichen Variationen der Bourrées beschäftigt.
Wir möchten euch zu einem kleinen Workshop einladen,
um kompliziertere Choreografien in Gruppen zu dritt, zu viert oder in Reihen zu üben.
Das macht mächtig Spaß und bringt das Gehirn auf Trab.
Wir denken da an Tänze, wie

Bourrée planiere
Bourrée de Sarsay
Grand Poterie (zu viert, kreuzweise)
Les Moutons
Chapelotte
Petronella Banana
Bourrée de La Chatre
Bourrée carée de St. Chartier
Bourrée des Dindesdie wir jedoch nicht alle an einem Termin behandeln können.  

Wir sehen diesen Workshop als einen ersten Einstieg in diese Welt an.
Gebühren:
Wir planen einfach einen Hut bereitzuhalten,
in den ihr entsprechend eurer Euphorie Anerkennung zollen könnt."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws23bourree"]
start = "2023-07-02T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-02T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Topette!! Afternoon Tea-Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1389758958510861/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/568581"]
start = "2023-07-02T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-02T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£14.30"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English-Scottish-Contra session"
links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2023-07-03"
end_date = "2023-07-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["scd", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Boston Branch, RSCDS"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Perfect Cure in Bristol"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AI.20230703"]
start_date = "2023-07-03"
end_date = "2023-07-03"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Perfect Cure"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2023-07-03"
end_date = "2023-07-08"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian", "irish-set", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk na Střelečáku"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/912000729897505/"]
start = "2023-07-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-03T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou"
details = """
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

Poitou, een streek in het westen van Frankrijk, waar ook veel gedanst wordt, en de dansen zijn net weer anders dan in het midden en zuiden van Frankrijk. Ciac Boum is een van de bekendste bands die daar vandaan komt. De dansen zijn erg energiek en meestal in een kring. In de workshop gaan we iig werken met Bal Limousin, Ronde de Barbatre, Ronde Chantecorps.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise en gastdocenten

Van 8 mei t/m 3 juli organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. Zo komt Saskia Sportel een workshop Branle Béarnais geven, en Amber Lynn 2 workshops over de Polska. Daarnaast geeft Louise een aantal workshops, Onregelmatige walsen, de basis van de Mazurka, Poitou, Bretons, Congo en een workshop met blinddoeken.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

8 mei: Onregelmatige walsen door Louise Marius
15 mei: Branle béarnais door Saskia Sportel
22 mei: Mazurka basis door Louise Marius
29 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius
5 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn Wever
12 juni: Blinddoeken door Louise Marius
19 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius
26 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn Wever
3 juli: Poitou door Louise Marius

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/poitou-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2023-07-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2023-07-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-07-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727046384437"]
start = "2023-07-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-07-04/"]
start = "2023-07-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Berlin"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 17 € (VVK 15,50 €) regulär, 10 € (VVK 9 €) ermäßigt *
Der Vorverkauf ist beendet, ausreichend Tickets an der Abendkasse verfügbar!
 
Duo Feather and Fox (BE/D)
Feather and Fox – Foto: Maciej Sowilski
Feather and Fox ist ein belgisch-deutsches Balfolk Duo. Victor und Christiane lernten sich in einem Berliner Sommer am Spreeufer kennen. Von Beginn an spielt das Duo für Tänzer:innen und lässt sich von deren Energie inspirieren. Verspielt und feinfühlig erkunden sie die Klangmöglichkeiten im Zusammenspiel der zwölf Saiten von Mandoline und Cello und kreieren damit einen einzigartigen Klang, zugleich federleicht und energiegetrieben.
Christiane Bisitz – Cello, Gesang
Victor Lekeu – Mandoline, Percussion
Videos (Mazurka, Scottish)
 
Duo L’Hêtre Heureux (FR)
Duo L’Hêtre Heureux – Foto: Katia Panits
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux ist ein noch neues französisches Folk-Duo aus Klarinette und Gitarre. Euch erwarten paartanzverliebte BalFolk/NeoTrad-Melodien. In ihren Kompositionen von Instrumentalstücken und Liedern lassen sie ein fröhliches und poetisches Universum entstehen.
Léo Proulx – Klarinette, Percussion, Gesang
Olivier Valence – Gitarre, Gesang
Hörproben und Videos:
Scottish , 2er Bourré , 5er Walzer (live) , Mazurka
 
*SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2023-07-hds"]
start = "2023-07-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€9-€17"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac/"]
start = "2023-07-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-05T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/07/05/hartwin-dhoore-trio", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9310595539012538/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1784"]
start = "2023-07-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-07-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork"]
callers = ["Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346816494226/"]
start = "2023-07-05T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polka workshop and Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/983458609539864/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282967750830552/"]
start = "2023-07-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ŠakarMakar"]
price = "20-30 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 271 — Your choice"
details = """
Deze donderdag 6 juli is het socialles nr 271, de laatste van dit seizoen. We sluiten af met Rick en Noelia als docenten, maar het thema en de dansjes die we gaan doen, mogen jullie bepalen! Nog even een fijne samenvatting of herhaling van het afgelopen seizoen voor we de zomer in gaan. Verzoekjes tevoren? Neem even contact met ons op via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, dan kijken we of we dat kunnen doen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-271-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-07-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Loupiote Festival #3"
links = ["https://lalanterneprod.fr/loupiotefestival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1291220758106780/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-lanterne-prod/evenements/loupiote-festival-3"]
start = "2023-07-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-09T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Gaillac"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Vilma Talvitie", "Duo Des Cimes", "Petit Piment", "INUI", "Le Gros Trio", "La Machine", "Balaphonik Sound System", "Ivan du Rêve", "Forró Da Lua", "Roux Matins", "Maug x Ginette"]
price = "€70-€150"
organisation = "La Lanterne Prod"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/258376296773283/"]
start = "2023-07-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Session I"
links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-scottish-sessions.html"]
start_date = "2023-07-07"
end_date = "2023-07-10"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Boston Branch, RSCDS"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing the Balfolkist Voyager"
details = """
Voyager Balfolkist Event\r
\r
18:00 p.m. - Galata Tower Square (beginning)\r
19:50 p.m. - Dancing on the Ferry (Karakoy pier-meeting)\r
21:00 p.m. - Kadikoy Moda Park (Moda 2 Basketball court-meeting)"""
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuRaev3ofed/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="]
start = "2023-07-07T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2023-07-08T00:00:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolkist"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_07_07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1038472777036074/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1743"]
start = "2023-07-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-08T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaz Kan Zie", "Plume"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ely Folk Festival"
links = ["https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2023-07-07T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-09T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Ely Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/ely.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dances of Plantec"
details = """
Tijdens Castlefest komt de groep Plantec uit Bretagne spelen! Deze band speelt een aantal minder bekende dansen en daarom lijkt het ons leuk én leerzaam om hiervoor een oefenavond te organiseren.

Leo Visser zal op 7 juli aanwezig zijn bij Balfolk Zeist om samen met jullie door een aantal van deze minder bekende dansen van Plantec te gaan. Zo kijken we deze avond in ieder geval naar de dans Gavotte in verschillende varianten (waaronder de Fisel). We zullen vooral kijken naar versies die makkelijk aan te leren en te dansen zijn. Deze versies bevatten misschien niet alle details van de volledige dans, maar je zult genoeg handvatten mee krijgen om mee te kunnen doen tijdens het optreden van Plantec! Daarnaast kijken we ook nog naar de avant-deux de travers. Als er nog tijd over is, kunnen we de kas ha bahr doornemen. Tenslotte zullen jullie ook een aantal handige tips krijgen over welke bekendere dansen ook gedanst kunnen worden op bepaalde nummers van Plantec.

Reserveren of aanmelden is niet nodig.
Hopelijk zien we jullie allemaal op 7 juli!
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-van-plantec-bretons-voorbereiding-op-castlefest/"]
start = "2023-07-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton dance workshop and balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1663252004118934/"]
start = "2023-07-07T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-08T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Yanyk", "Mr Folxlide"]
price = "20-30 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937943960772474/"]
start = "2023-07-08T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-08T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sociallessen season closure"
details = """
Het balfolkseizoen in Zuid-Holland wordt afgesloten met een zomers sessiebal op zaterdag 8 juli. Deze keer met een nieuw concept, een bal gecombineerd met een open podium: pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw (balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer en pak je eigen 15 minutes of fame.

Dus ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere muzikant? Het kan allemaal!

Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden gemaakt. Dat kun je hier doen: https://forms.gle/CYpijVRznPW3J2V66
Lukt dat niet? Mail dan naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com jouw naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen.

Bal
Behalve het open podium, komt er ook nog een band live voor ons spelen, namelijk Duo Baftig! Dit duo bestaat uit Manon op viool en Robin op gitaar. Dit duo, met een gedeelde passie voor balfolk en folk muziek speelt meer dan dansbare tunes, een verrassende mix tussen Ierse en Scandinavische melodieën, maar ook eigen composities.

Dansuitleg
Voorafgaand wordt er nog een algemene dansuitleg gegeven voor degenen die nieuw zijn in de balfolk of hun danspasjes nog wat willen oefenen. Na afloop van het bal en de optredens van de andere muzikanten, is er ook nog ruimte voor sessie.

Het volledige programma ziet er als volgt uit:
17.00 - 18.00: Picknick
18.00 - 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 - 20.00: 15 minutes of fame (deel 1)
20.00 - 21.30: Bal met Baftig
21.30 - 22.30: 15 minutes of fame (deel 2)
22.30 - 23.00: Sessie/afronding

Het bal is in Rotterdam, in tangoschool Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17. Toegang kost 10 euro. Bij Cuartito Azul kun je bier, fris en wijn tegen schappelijke prijzen verkrijgen, water is gratis verkrijgbaar.

Picknick
Iedereen die mee wil eten met de picknick, neemt iets lekkers mee voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen. Al het eten dat meegenomen is, wordt op één tafel geplaatst, zodat iedereen wat lekkers kan opscheppen. De ervaring leert dat er meestal ruim voldoende is voor iedereen op die manier.

Vragen
Heb je vragen, tips of opmerkingen? Neem contact op via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-sociallessen-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-07-08T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boatfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/167101119481484/"]
start = "2023-07-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Potoczny-Bartczak-Hołoga", "Mr Folxlide", "Stefano Baldan"]
price = "100 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1768"]
start = "2023-07-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-09T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bever"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim Claeys", "Guus & Friends"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français Bastil'Bal"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-07-08T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brighton AllStars"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/749408666660146/"]
start = "2023-07-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intensive Folk Dance Summer School @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Intensive folk dance summer school @AKDT/805/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1473"]
start_date = "2023-07-09"
end_date = "2023-07-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Neufchâteau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Clandestina"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/207299115372938/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1786"]
start = "2023-07-09T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-09T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sleidinge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Bal Miniscule"
details = "Come join us for a bal miniscule at the Isis Farmhouse."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/628618035609828/"]
start = "2023-07-09T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-09T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-07-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-09T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-07-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-09T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Session II"
links = ["http://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-scottish-sessions.html"]
start_date = "2023-07-10"
end_date = "2023-07-15"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Boston Branch, RSCDS"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzhausfolk.de/10-07-2023-duo-tanghe-coudroy-fr/", "http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/category/kommende-veranstaltungen/"]
start = "2023-07-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Tanghe-Coudroy"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paradiso Folkbal Intiem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6176771295679599/", "https://forms.gle/nMhmw46Vmexe1z8x5"]
start = "2023-07-11T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-12T01:10:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bassevelde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin", "Trio Thézé-Vandenabeele"]
price = "€18-€20"
organisation = "Philip Haers"
source = "events/belgium/bassevelde.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727006384441"]
start = "2023-07-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-07-11/"]
start = "2023-07-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Paradiso"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1738"]
start = "2023-07-11T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-12T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bassevelde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin", "Trio Thézé-Vandenabeele"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726717688673/"]
start = "2023-07-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton club night"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-07-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banjacs"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Regency dance class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/945346786494229/945346796494228/"]
start = "2023-07-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Jane Austen Dancers of Bath"
source = "events/uk/jane_austen_bath.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Son Continu"
links = ["http://www.lesoncontinu.fr/en/le-son-continu-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/208242738478127/"]
start = "2023-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-17T04:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lourouer Saint Laurent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Danièl Frouvelle", "Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino", "Princesse Miska", "Duo Absynthe", "Storm", "Le Mange Bal", "Duo Chabenat-Heiderich", "The Bonny Men", "Fublène", "Duo Azare", "Bourrasque", "L'Ombre de la Bête", "Plume", "Oscar Ibáñez & Tribo", "Balam", "Duo Cavez-Paulson", "Petit Piment", "La Grand' Bête", "La Chimère", "Cocanha", "Mugar", "Arbadétorne", "Plantec"]
price = "€69-€79"
organisation = "Le Son Continu"
source = "events/france/lsc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4620"]
start = "2023-07-13T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danses Folkloriques Internationales"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428721270718861", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1787"]
start_date = "2023-07-14"
end_date = "2023-07-14"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teknibal"
links = ["https://lekilowatt.placeminute.com/event/concert/teknibal,40701.html?_locale=en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6341624425901059/"]
start = "2023-07-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-15T05:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum", "Cocanha", "Turfu", "Zlabya", "Vénus Club"]
price = "€16-€25"
organisation = "Teknibal"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dançarão"
details = """
Dançarão is a summer festival of traditional dances from Portugal, Europe and the world and also aims to promote other forms of traditional culture.\r
There will be workshops, concerts, DJ, children's activities, crafts and all this by the river."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/festivaldancarao", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1311726809663217/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK6CMpqYbCubsyNogQ7--jztAhHjtD1G9RWTrqtokdqrI-HA/viewform"]
start = "2023-07-14T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-17T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Mação"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Caamaño & Ameixeiras", "Flor da Pele", "Duo Laloy-Letron", "Folky Bal'boa", "Sultopia", "Sebastião Antunes & Quadrilha", "Zaroj", "Espiral"]
price = "€60"
organisation = "Dançarém"
source = "events/portugal/macao.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-07-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-14T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week at Pinewoods"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/off-season-family-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2023-07-15"
end_date = "2023-07-22"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$67-$950"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Zaanfolk Festival"
details = """
Chillen in het park, fijne muziek, drankje erbij en dansen. Dat is balfolk @Zaanfolk! Geniet van dit leuke festival en kom dansen op live muziek van Duo Baftig en Duo André/Marike.
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansworkshop Balfolk. Na deze workshop kan je direct meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshop wisselen we door.
De toegang tot Zaanfolk is gratis. Een donatie is welkom.
Programma
13:00 Workshop Balfolk dansen door Susanne en Frans van Balfolk Amsterdam
14:30 Optreden Duo André/Marike15:00 Optreden Duo Baftig16:00 Einde



Meer informatie
Voor de zevende keer in successie vindt het gratis toegankelijke ZaanFolk Festival plaats in het Wilhelminapark in Wormerveer (’s middags) en in dichtbij het park gelegen café De Melterij (’s avonds).
Dit jaar vindt het festival plaats op zaterdag 15 juli, van 13.00 uur ’s middags tot middernacht.
De nadruk van het festival ligt om muziekgroepen en solisten die uit de regio komen. Om de ontwikkeling en instandhouding van de folkmuziek in de Zaanstreek en omgeving gestalte te geven.
Het programma omvat ook dit jaar een hoofdpodium, een kleiner – open – podium en een balfolk podium. En er wordt gezorgd voor kindervertier en voor muziek op onverwachte plekken.
De eerste namen kunnen al bekend worden gemaakt: The Old Time String Band en De Band Zonder Toekomst treden aan. Beiden speelden met veel succes al op eerdere edities van het ZaanFolk Festival.
Het toegang is gratis, maar een vrijwillige bijdrage wordt erg op prijs gesteld. Daarvoor worden kaartjes uitgedeeld waarmee een donatie naar keuze kan worden gedaan. Belangrijk voor de instandhouding van het festival!
https://www.zaanfolk.nl
Fotocredit: Zaanfolk"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-duo-baftig-en-andre-ten-broeke-zaanfolk-festival/", "https://www.zaanfolk.nl/"]
start = "2023-07-15T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-15T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wormerveer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Duo André-Marike"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1821"]
start = "2023-07-15T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Floris & the Flames"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-07-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/bristol.htm#D.AB.20230718"]
start_date = "2023-07-18"
end_date = "2023-07-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Pucklechurch"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Jean Crook"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727009717774"]
start = "2023-07-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1822"]
start = "2023-07-18T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-19T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Griselda", "Beat Bouet Trio"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-07-18/"]
start = "2023-07-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1823"]
start = "2023-07-19T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vertanzt - Nordic Edition"
details = "4 days of dancing: during the day in workshops, in the evening at concerts and balls. You can expect a fascinating variety of dance styles from all over the world, a unique atmosphere and the beautiful Emmental landscape. Come and dance with us! 😃"
links = ["https://www.vertanzt.ch", "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"]
start_date = "2023-07-20"
end_date = "2023-07-23"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "Bern"
city = "Röthenbach im Emmental"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150-195 CHF"
organisation = "Vertanzt"
source = "events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de l'Europe (Gennetines)"
links = ["https://www.gennetines.org/en/"]
start_date = "2023-07-21"
end_date = "2023-08-04"
country = "France"
city = "Gennetines"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "e-ceilidh", "italian", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Association Européenne des Amoureux de Danses Traditionnelles"
source = "events/france/gennetines.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quebec / Breton night"
links = ["https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/club-debris-cri-du-canard/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/583825", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6223040404469976/"]
start = "2023-07-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Club Débris", "Cri du Canard"]
price = "£11-£22"
organisation = "Jamboree"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2023-07-22"
end_date = "2023-07-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$950"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/"]
start = "2023-07-23T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-07-23T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1758"]
start = "2023-07-23T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-23T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hollain"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["E Saquant Bèyaus"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/840589440452003/"]
start = "2023-07-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-23T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727026384439"]
start = "2023-07-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-07-25/"]
start = "2023-07-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ZAP FEST 2023"
details = """
ISCRIZIONI\r
Basta compilare il modulo d’iscrizione, l’iscrizione sarà confermata solo ad avvenuto pagamento di una caparra del 20% in base alle scelte selezionate. Non pagate l’intero biglietto, non rimborseremo nessuna cifra da voi versata.\r
Puoi trovare il modulo \"ZAP FEST ISCRIZIONI \" su: https://form.jotform.com/221094304823045\r
Oppure nel post dedicato al modulo.\r
I prezzi e altre informazioni sono indicati all’interno del modulo!\r
\r
CIBO\r
Ai pasti ci pensiamo noi, non portare fornellini a gas e non accendere fuochi in tutta l’area festival/relax/campeggio.\r
La cucina è prevalentemente vegana e/o vegetariana. Nel modulo potrai segnalarci eventuali allergie.\r
La cucina ha degli orari ben definiti, una volta chiusa ci sarà comunque del cibo a disposizione ma sarà pagato a parte!\r
Se avete piacere portatevi pure il vostro kit piatto, posate e bicchiere, allo zap ognuno lava ciò che sporca! Se non siete forniti tranquilli, abbiamo tutto!\r
\r
LUOGO\r
Il luogo è immerso nel verde dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, vanta di un freschissimo torrente, il Dardagna, dove puoi passare ore a scioglierti al sole e congelarti dentro l’acqua a loop.\r
Ci sono delle docce a cielo aperto quindi portatevi saponi biodegradabili!\r
Per la pupù ci sono le compost toilette e per la pipì la natura ma comunque avete 15 ettari per cercare il vostro natural wc!\r
Ma mi raccomando non lasciare carta in giro, basta portarsi una bella bottiglia d’acqua e splash in the ass!\r
I vostri amici a quattro zampe è meglio lasciarli a casa, ci sono altri animali liberi e vogliamo evitare disarmonie. \r
\r
DOVE?\r
La domanda più richiesta in assoluto!\r
Via camporibaldo, 30\r
Rocca Corneta 40042 (BO)\r
Vi consigliamo di mettere nel navigatore prima centro di Rocca Corneta e poi azienda agricola sol ribaldo!"""
links = ["https://form.jotform.com/221094304823045", "https://www.facebook.com/events/248816630851341/"]
start = "2023-07-26T12:12:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-31T12:12:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rocca Corneta"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["I Suonatori della Valle del Savena", "Karamaus", "Fanfarròni", "Viorel", "Morwenn & Ronan Pinc", "Argan Quintet", "TriOblique", "Sanseveria", "Magma", "Imnari", "Initium", "Duo Zhao-Spriet", "Loogaroo"]
price = "€180"
organisation = "Sol Ribaldo"
source = "events/italy/rocca_corneta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-07-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181547010171/"]
start = "2023-07-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-07-26T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Banter in Sittingbourne"
links = ["https://www.banter.band/gigs/"]
start_date = "2023-07-28"
end_date = "2023-07-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Sittingbourne"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton dances from Plantec"
details = """
Tijdens Castlefest komt de groep Plantec uit Bretagne spelen! Deze band speelt een aantal minder bekende dansen en daarom lijkt het ons leuk én leerzaam om hiervoor nog een oefenavond te organiseren. Leo Visser zal op 28 juli nog een workshop geven bij Balfolk Zeist om door een aantal van deze minder bekende dansen van Plantec te gaan. Zo kijken we deze avond in ieder geval naar de dans Gavotte in verschillende varianten (waaronder de Fisel) en mogelijk ook de Laride Gavotte. We zullen vooral kijken naar versies die makkelijk aan te leren en te dansen zijn. Deze versies bevatten misschien niet alle details van de volledige dans, maar je zult genoeg handvatten mee krijgen om mee te kunnen doen tijdens het optreden van Plantec! Deze workshop is het vervolg op de workshop van 7 juli. Het is niet noodzakelijk dat je deze eerdere workshop hebt gevolgd. Iedereen is welkom en het niveau van de workshop zal aangepast worden op de groep. Hopelijk zien we jullie allemaal op 28 juli!

 

Reserveren of aanmelden is niet nodig.
Hopelijk zien we jullie allemaal op 28 juli!
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bretonse-dansen-van-plantec-nog-meer-voorbereiding-op-castlefest/"]
start = "2023-07-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer CDH"
details = "Affordable, flexible dance week"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst"]
start = "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Trail"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$160-$250"
organisation = "Appalachian Folk School"
source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Song & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2023-07-29"
end_date = "2023-08-05"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$950"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/841415583513872/"]
start = "2023-07-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-29T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["FolkBanda"]
organisation = "Marco Paniz"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trentino Girofolk"
details = "Palazzo Gallo - Castello Tesino"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/597608119071110/"]
start = "2023-07-29T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Castello Tesino"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vaganto"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Federcircoli"
source = "events/italy/castello_tesino.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/permalink/597967738457147"]
start = "2023-07-30T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-07-30T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trentino Girofolk"
details = """
Tref - Trentino Girofolk\r
La Federazione Circoli Culturali e Ricreativi del Trentino per l'edizione 2023 del festival itinerante di musica folk propone una rassegna di concerti dei tre ensemble selezionati nel concorso Trentino Girofolk. I gruppi che si esibiranno sono: Barbapedana (TV), D’Esperanto Trio (RE) e Vaganto (BL).\r
Vaganto è un quintetto folk della provincia di Belluno che suona musica per danze folk Europee.\r
Il concerto è un percorso di sonorità nel mondo dei balli e dei canti popolari: in esperanto Vaganto significa \"viandante\" e l'idea è proprio quella di un viaggio musicale dalle danze balcaniche al klezmer, la musica degli ebrei europei di lingua yiddish, dai canti bretoni alla troika russa fino alle danze scandinave, come le polske svedes"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1344583206411252"]
start = "2023-07-30T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-07-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vaganto"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Federcircoli"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727049717770"]
start = "2023-08-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-08-01/"]
start = "2023-08-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/02/variomatic", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1790"]
start = "2023-08-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.
Let op: in september géén Musac-avond in Geleen! Wel op 2 augustus, 4 oktober enz.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met houten vloer en een café met bar.
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-2/"]
start = "2023-08-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-02T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/919906745961405/"]
start = "2023-08-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk during Castlefest"
details = """
Castlefest heeft begin augustus een mooie Balfolk Line-up. Zeker de vrijdag is zeer de moeite waard als je van een wild Bretons feest houdt. Dan komt de band PLANTEC namelijk optreden. Een unieke kans om deze band in Nederland te zien! Wil je goed beslagen ten ijs komen (hoewel de dansvloer niet heel glad zal zijn...geen zorgen) dan kan je op 7 juli in Zeist meedoen met een workshop in een aantal Bretonse dansen die bij deze band de revue passeren.

En er is meer...Loogaroo, Ball Noir en Sanseveria!

De muziek line-up is nog uitgebreider, waarbij je bij andere bands vast ook nog wel een balfolk dansje kan inpassen! Kijk op www.castlefest.nl voor meer informatie."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-tijdens-castlefest/", "https://castlefest.nl/en"]
start_date = "2023-08-04"
end_date = "2023-08-04"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lisse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ball Noir", "Loogaroo", "Plantec", "Sanseveria"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-08-04"
end_date = "2023-08-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band", "Bearded Dragons", "Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer", "Banter", "Brown Boots", "Flowers & Frolics", "New Bees", "Out of Hand", "Relentless", "Stumpy Oak", "Token Women", "Whapweasel", "Mrs Midnight's", "The Barber Band", "EFDSS Workshop Ceilidh Band", "Fayre Play", "Oscina"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Rhodri Davies", "Andrew Swaine", "Lynne Render"]
price = "£164-£549"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/english-dance-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2023-08-05"
end_date = "2023-08-12"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$950"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival de Gargilesse"
details = "Bal Trad avec La Machine dimanche 6 août 2029 à 19h à La Chaumerette 36190 Gargilesse-Dampierre-tel 06 46 48 91 87"
links = ["https://festivalgargilesse.fr/"]
start = "2023-08-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Gargilesse-Dampierre"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Machine"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "Festival de Gargilesse"
source = "events/france/gargilesse-dampierre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance S'More 2023"
links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/dancesmore", "https://www.facebook.com/events/629834818974969/"]
start = "2023-08-06T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-08-12T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Sturbaum and Bryan Lindsay", "Audrey Knuth and Amy Englesberg"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Michaels"]
price = "$465-$750"
organisation = "Lady of the Lake"
source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1265490297687053/"]
start = "2023-08-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727066384435"]
start = "2023-08-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-08-08/"]
start = "2023-08-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726724355339/"]
start = "2023-08-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-09T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/10/warmoes-geronimo", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1792"]
start = "2023-08-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warmoes", "Geronimo"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4636", "https://www.facebook.com/events/584394587231217/"]
start = "2023-08-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asta'Folk 2023"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/860720284960005/", "https://sites.google.com/view/astafolk/"]
start = "2023-08-11T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-13T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Astaffort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ThouxAzun", "Rémi Geffroy", "Garenne", "La Vesina", "Naragonia", "Adar", "Chaï"]
price = "€35-€95"
organisation = "Asta'Folk"
source = "events/france/astaffort.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shapes of Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/193433386938600/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_UQIIIAnmW8OUVWPWg8yYQQhqYobpdG0ArjYPhn9aALId3g/viewform"]
start = "2023-08-11T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-15T10:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Zakopane"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jérémie Congrega"]
price = "1250 PLN"
organisation = "Judyta Mrowiec"
cancelled = true
source = "events/poland/zakopane.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête de l'Accordéon"
links = ["https://fetedelaccordeon.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612943283656079"]
start = "2023-08-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-13T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Luzy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Fête de l'Accordéon"
source = "events/france/luzy.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou dances"
details = """
Boombalfestival komt er weer aan! En natuurlijk wil je daar alle dansen direct mee doen en niet de kat uit de boombalfestival kijken. Om je daar in te helpen bieden wij een aantal workshops aan.

Deze vrijdag gaat Leo een aantal poitou dansen uitleggen: lekker energieke dansen in groepen of cirkels die je o.a. bij Turbobal en Petit Piment kunt verwachten.

 

Reserveren of aanmelden is niet nodig.
Hopelijk zien we jullie allemaal op 11 augustus!
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/poitou-dansen-voorbereiding-op-boombalfestival/"]
start = "2023-08-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/126313600510138/"]
start = "2023-08-11T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Macra"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ponente Folk Legacy"]
organisation = "Escarton Associazione APS"
source = "events/italy/macra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Early Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/early-music-week-at-pinewoods-2/"]
start_date = "2023-08-12"
end_date = "2023-08-19"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$990"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Drive in Broadstairs"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2023-08-12"
end_date = "2023-08-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance the Bay"
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/"]
start = "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nova", "The Gaslight Tinkers"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"]
price = "$30-$180"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/143271662088310/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280056837800575/"]
start = "2023-08-12T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "San Damiano Macra"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Escarton Associazione APS"
source = "events/italy/san_damiano_macra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/711016824369567/"]
start = "2023-08-12T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-12T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Tonadico"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Magma"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/italy/tonadico.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6398638590227655/"]
start = "2023-08-12T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-13T05:47:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Gianmarco Armellin"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village/"]
start_date = "2023-08-13"
end_date = "2023-08-19"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballinsé"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1182128132498941/"]
start = "2023-08-13T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-18T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Panni"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plantec", "Mascarimirì", "Duo Amati Scatigna", "Trio Baladins", "Cosmopoly"]
organisation = "Rione Popolare"
source = "events/italy/panni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-08-13T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-13T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1101635977302172/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1759"]
start = "2023-08-13T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music and Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"]
start_date = "2023-08-14"
end_date = "2023-08-20"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$63-$915"
organisation = "Pinewoods"
source = "events/usa/pinewoods.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whapweasel in Durham"
links = ["http://www.whapweasel.com/events/"]
start_date = "2023-08-14"
end_date = "2023-08-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Durham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Whapweasel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday/"]
start = "2023-08-14T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-21T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£355-£570"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ferragosto Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/254234077216463/"]
start = "2023-08-15T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-15T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gatti 'n' Folk"]
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727033051105"]
start = "2023-08-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-08-15/"]
start = "2023-08-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Etétrad 2023"
details = "Festival Internazionale delle Nuove Musiche Tra"
links = ["https://www.etetrad.org", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280127884605163"]
start = "2023-08-15T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-20T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Fenis"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Baìa Trio e Renat Sette", "Bojana Krunić and The Balkan Orkestar of Madness", "Chœur Chantenvers", "Chœur Ouvert – Pitularita", "Djal", "Duo Moulin", "Estremìa", "Fublène", "Geronimo", "Duo Chabenat-Heiderich", "Janick Martin", "KKC Orchestra & CPC", "Le Mange Bal", "Lhi Balòs", "Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem", "Staffora Bluzer", "Tavola Tonda", "Tribeba", "Violons Volants", "Walden"]
price = "€45-€56"
organisation = "Associazione culturale Ététrad"
source = "events/italy/aosta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Gros Bal Du Vercors"
links = ["https://grosbalduvercors.fr/"]
start_date = "2023-08-16"
end_date = "2023-08-23"
country = "France"
city = "La Chapelle en Vercors"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€15-€105"
organisation = "Folk en Diois et Folk en Royans"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/17/trio14-naragonia-quartet", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm"]
start = "2023-08-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14", "Naragonia Quartet"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hof 3-Folk goes Votivpark"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3476630172652731/"]
start = "2023-08-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-17T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/17/trio14-naragonia-quartet", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1825", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1429203157871951"]
start = "2023-08-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-17T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14", "Naragonia Quartet"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gascon dances"
details = """
Boombalfestival komt er weer aan! En natuurlijk wil je daar alle dansen direct mee doen en niet de kat uit de boombalfestival kijken. Om je daar in te helpen bieden wij een aantal workshops aan.

Deze vrijdag neemt Stefan jullie muzikaal mee naar Gascogne voor dansen met een lekker opwaartse bounce die je o.a. bij Man Encantada en Lyradanz zult horen.

 

Reserveren of aanmelden is niet nodig.
Hopelijk zien we jullie allemaal op 18 augustus!
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/gascogne-dansen-rondeau-en-congo-voorbereiding-op-boombalfestival/"]
start = "2023-08-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cannings Court French and Breton Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/210817401685578/"]
start = "2023-08-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-20T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Faulkner & Steve Turner", "Wod"]
price = "£17"
organisation = "Cannings Court"
source = "events/uk/cannings_court.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeggia in Ljubljana"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/656675276422847/"]
start = "2023-08-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Slovenia"
city = "Ljubljana"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Ljubljana"
source = "events/slovenia/ljubljana.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/558886106316395/"]
start = "2023-08-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-25T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band", "Narthen", "Banter", "Hedgehog's Skin", "Steamchicken", "Powerhouse", "Melrose Ceilidh Band", "Peeping Tom", "Ali, Alan & Marni", "Edward Wallace & Heather McAslan", "The Falconers", "Matt Norman & Gareth Kiddier", "Stray Chords"]
callers = ["Emma Wooders", "Jo Freya", "Fi Fraser", "Martin Clarke", "Barry Evans", "John Brown", "Lisa Heywood", "Martyn Harvey", "Ian Nichols", "Brooke Friendly", "Nicola Scott", "Ivan Aitken", "Bernie Culkin", "Mike Courthold", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£70-£323"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk On Stage"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stagegooik.be/folkonstage/", "https://www.facebook.com/stagegooik", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1809", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1810", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1811", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1813", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1814", "https://www.facebook.com/events/547655707571615"]
start = "2023-08-19T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-24T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flor de Zinc", "Phlox", "Duo Clercx", "Aghoea", "Samenspel Bal O.l.v. Josefien Vercruysse & Bert Ruymbeek", "Warmoes"]
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2023-08-20T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-20T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/220421263815388/"]
start = "2023-08-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Un, Deux, Tr...ad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6188828997891266/"]
start = "2023-08-21T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-22T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Mirecourt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viendez-Voir", "Duo Laloy-Letron"]
organisation = "12trad"
source = "events/france/mirecourt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727069717768"]
start = "2023-08-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-08-22/"]
start = "2023-08-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/831768748507847/"]
start = "2023-08-22T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Lavagna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique"]
organisation = "Enoteca D'Autore Monna Bianca"
source = "events/italy/lavagna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://boombalfestival.be/home", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1824983991194486/"]
start = "2023-08-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-27T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume", "Petit Piment", "Cam&Léo", "Trio14", "Turbobal", "Naragonia", "Duo Clercx", "Noiranomis", "Warmoes", "Zlabya", "Supernovas", "Emily & The Simons", "KV Express", "TriBoT", "Man Encantada", "Floris & the Flames", "Lucas Thébaut", "Les Zéoles", "Nisia Trio", "Parasol", "LyraDanz", "Tref", "Duo Absynthe"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-08-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-08-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-23T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/24/wim-claeys-tom-theuns-la-cuivraille", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1796"]
start = "2023-08-24T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim Claeys & Tom Theuns", "La Cuivraille"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Towersey Festival"
links = ["https://www.towerseyfestival.com/"]
start_date = "2023-08-25"
end_date = "2023-08-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Kirkophany", "Dartmoor Pixie Band", "Threepenny Bit", "Granny's Attic", "Pepping Tom", "Guerilla Ceilidh", "James Delarre & Saul Rose", "Folk Camps Party Band", "Frog on a Bike", "Powerhouse", "3Sticks", "Crowdy-Kit", "Fred, Odhran & Ben"]
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2023-08-25T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-28T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bagas Fallyon", "The Canny Band", "EFDSS Ceilidh Band", "Lasair", "Leveret", "Lil Jim", "Melrose Ceilidh Band", "Old Spot", "Oscina", "Peeping Tom", "Topette", "Whapweasel"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield", "Tom Kitching", "Fi Fraser", "Phil Bassindale", "Sheena Masson", "Lisa Heywood", "Kerry Fletcher", "Fee Lock", "Nick Walden"]
price = "£113.91-£218.90"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Days"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/619701840012858/"]
start = "2023-08-25T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-30T11:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Kinnersley"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Duo Jonsson-Coudroy", "Man Encantada", "Kaléidoscope", "Julian Sutton", "Mike & Blanche", "Steve Turner"]
organisation = "John Leopold"
source = "events/uk/kinnersley.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal d'Hiver"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/613143407601644/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/le-bal-dhiver/dunedin"]
start = "2023-08-26T17:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-08-26T23:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sophia Bidwell"]
price = "$28.92"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shapes of Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/227217233141096/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKnmi0eWKhbdr6NB4Cyp-p0urZaGUDr3Gmp3hmh4qPLWUKw/viewform"]
start = "2023-08-26T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-26T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "90 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02NW4bwZR6ZK6yXVb2Ahs6ox5gk49wL7DHxSqk2J4YAGXV7vquKdh8TZmFZfZ297PJl"]
start = "2023-08-27T11:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-08-27T12:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/826654155733575/"]
start = "2023-08-27T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-08-27T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727029717772"]
start = "2023-08-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-08-29/"]
start = "2023-08-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181550343504/"]
start = "2023-08-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-08-30T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/08/31/fyndus-le-mange-bal", "http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/232369522753747/"]
start = "2023-08-31T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-08-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus", "Le Mange Bal"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1869"]
start = "2023-08-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-01T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus", "Le Mange Bal"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Labor Day Dance Away"
links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/labor-day-dance-away-2021/"]
start_date = "2023-09-01"
end_date = "2023-09-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Julian"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative"
source = "events/usa/california.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal workshop weekend"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_09_02/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2285369488321118/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1694"]
start = "2023-09-01T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-03T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Bal de l'Ephémère", "Duo Gestrikt"]
price = "€10-€200"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/838111914640707/"]
start_date = "2023-09-02"
end_date = "2023-09-03"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "33trentinfolk"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season opening Sociallessen"
details = """
De seizoensopening van de sociallessen in Rotterdam, voor seizoen 2023-2024, in tangoschool Cuartito Azul. De band die komt spelen is Stockholm Syndrome. En natuurlijk bieden we ook ruimte voor muzikanten om sessie te spelen, dus nodig gerust muzikantenvrienden uit en vergeet niet je muziekinstrument mee te nemen als je zelf speelt.

Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome bestaat uit Judith Be (viool) en Sebastiaan West (piano, accordeon). Ze spelen heerlijke balfolkmuziek met een lekker dosis Zweedse vibes. Hun sound wordt alom gewaardeerd.
Judith Be is op haar zevende begonnen met klassiek vioolspelen, maar leerde al snel de Ierse volksmuziek kennen. Ze heeft deelgenomen aan veel cursussen en zomerkampen op het gebied van volksmuziek en wereldmuziek, waar ze kennis heeft gemaakt met veel verschillende muziekstijlen. In 2019 is ze naar Zweden gegaan om daar een opleiding te doen in de Zweedse volksmuziek.
Sebastiaan West speelt zijn hele leven al piano en is de afgelopen jaren verliefd geworden op de accordeon, en vooral op de Ierse accordeonstijl. Hij is opgegroeid in Vermont, waar hij deel uitmaakte van een rijke en multiculturele gemeenschap van volksmuzikanten, bestaand uit Ierse, Queceboise, Schotse, en Amerikaanse tradities; in deze gemeenschap heeft hij leren samenspelen en luisteren.

Programma
17.00 – 18.00: Picknick
18.00 – 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 – 20.30: Bal!
20.30 – 22.30: Sessie

Sessie
Ook deze keer is er, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent in Rotterdam, weer genoeg ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee! Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen.

Picknick
De picknick wordt door de bezoekers zelf geregeld: ieder neemt voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen wat lekkers te eten mee en dat wordt op één grote tafel neergezet, waarbij iedereen iets kan pakken. Wij zorgen voor gratis kannen water. Vergeet niet je eigen bord en bestek mee te nemen (en ook weer terug mee naar huis te nemen). Bij Cuartito Azul kan afgewassen worden, dus plastic bordjes en bestek zijn niet per se nodig.

Prijs
De toegang tot het bal inclusief picknick, dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Reserveren
We vinden het fijn als je even laat weten dat je komt, dus vergeet niet te reserveren."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoensopening-sociallessen-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-09-02T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stockholm Syndrome"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bi-monthly bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/999892204772963/"]
start = "2023-09-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Shepherd-Gielen"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02NW4bwZR6ZK6yXVb2Ahs6ox5gk49wL7DHxSqk2J4YAGXV7vquKdh8TZmFZfZ297PJl"]
start = "2023-09-03T11:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-03T12:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance with Josephine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/690635205728658/"]
start = "2023-09-03T14:30:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-03T16:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Toitū Otago Settlers Museum"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3442065032790797/3442065042790796/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/english-country-dance-101-evening-class/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-04T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-04T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2011907342518963/"]
start = "2023-09-04T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/254952807470299/"]
start = "2023-09-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/266282592826899/266282619493563/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/preparation-class-for-the-2023-jane-austen-ball/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-05T10:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-05T11:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857601196963/"]
start = "2023-09-05T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-05T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1891", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1892"]
start = "2023-09-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727053051103"]
start = "2023-09-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Op 5 september is de proefles voor het volgen van de lessen bij Balfolk Express. Van 5 september tot en met 30 januari zal er wekelijks les zijn op dinsdagavond.

Voor meer informatie en aanmelden: www.balfolkexpress.nl/lessen 

Groep 1: Getting into Balfolk

In deze groep leer je de verschillende basis Balfolk dansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, andro, hanterdro, scottish, mazurka, wals in 3 en polka. Je leert hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en contact kan maken met je danspartner. Dit doen we in zowel koppeldansen als groepsdansen.

Deze groep is geschikt voor jou wanneer je nieuw bent in Balfolk of al enkele bals gedanst hebt, maar nog nooit een lessenreeks hebt gevolgd. Het doel is om samen met plezier te leren dansen en te zorgen dat iedereen groeit in zijn of haar dans, ongeacht hoe lang je al danst.













Groep 2: Continuing (y)our Balfolk journey

In groep 2 gaan we aan de slag met zowel het verder verkennen van de basisdansen als het aanleren van enkele nieuwe dansen. Samen ontdekken we variaties en het gebruik van muziek in onze dansen. We gaan dieper in op connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Verder leer je een stevige basis voor de bourrée in 2.

Het doel is om iedereen een stap verder te brengen dan de basis zodat je kan gaan variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kan halen uit de bals.

Voor deze groep wordt verwacht dat je een scottish, wals in 3, mazurka, jig, tovercirkel, andro en hanterdro kan dansen op een basis level.







Docent

De lessen zullen gegeven worden door Marc Meijerink, geassisteerd door Jolieke Kessels.

Tijden

De lessen worden elke dinsdag avond gegeven.

19:00       | Zaal open
19:15 – 20:30 | Groep 1
20:45 – 22.00 | Groep 2

Adres

Café Tropical
Verlengde Hoogravenseweg 203
3523 KJ Utrecht

De auto kan gratis geparkeerd worden op het terrein.

Kosten

Voor de proefles vragen we een bijdrage van €5,- om de huur van de ruimte te kunnen bekostigen.

De kosten voor de lessenreeks zijn €210,- voor 18 lessen. Wil je beide groepen volgen? Neem contact op om te kijken of dit bij je past. Korting voor het volgen van beide groepen is in overleg mogelijk.

Lesdata

Van 5 september tot en met 30 januari is er wekelijks les op dinsdagavond, met uitzondering van de vakanties.

 

Heb je nog vragen? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-express-utrecht-2/"]
start = "2023-09-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-09-05/"]
start = "2023-09-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "in der ESG, Bismarkstr. 46, 91054 Erlangen"
links = ["http://www.Kulturforum-Logenhaus.de"]
start = "2023-09-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
details = "Folk dance and music festival with a 'day' of dance"
links = ["https://bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1628750584279258"]
start_date = "2023-09-07"
end_date = "2023-09-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Bromyard"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers", "Linda Game Band", "JV & Folk", "The Jovial Crew", "Peeping Tom", "Tautas Roks", "Whapweasel"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold", "Sheena Masson", "Brian Stanton", "Charlie Turner", "Pete Rees", "Hayden Coates"]
organisation = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/bromyard.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival 2023"
links = ["http://festival.numinosum.pl/?lang=en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3404333006481356/"]
start = "2023-09-07T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-10T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Adriano Sangineto", "Airboxes", "Balladum", "Geronimo", "LyraDanz", "ŠakarMakar", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Stefano Baldan", "Viorel", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "350 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/202636826020931/"]
start = "2023-09-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Branch Balfolk Gathering"
links = ["https://www.thebigbranchfestival.com/about-3", "https://www.facebook.com/events/266944475756218"]
start_date = "2023-09-08"
end_date = "2023-09-10"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Kingston"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$125-$225"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hathersage Village Hop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Scandimoot/posts/pfbid04kyNth3wZqSmojz1zUGksK2RzRjKyPU2RDuTChhrSRD5UZff7LVn5jxyDNXJrWihl"]
start = "2023-09-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hathersage"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Hathersage Village Hop"
source = "events/uk/hathersage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "30e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/joomla35/en/welcome", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1935590876834024/"]
start = "2023-09-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-11T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kongero", "Le Bal de Marie Galante", "Accords Perdus", "La Cuivraille", "Arquèthi", "Tout Bout D'chants", "Flic Flac Folk", "Duo Vargoz", "Planchée", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Youmi Bazoge", "Olivier Cap", "Emmanuelle Bouthillier", "Ciac Boum", "Duo Rivaud-Lacouchie", "Noiranomis", "Ormuz", "Hamon Martin Quintet", "Trio14", "Anouk Sanczuk"]
price = "€55-€75"
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
details = "A bal and session! Musicians and dancers both welcome to join the fun. There is a workshop to start the evening, then dancing 8-10.30"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/EuroBalWessex", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6440877982655727/"]
start = "2023-09-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bun'Bal Fol 2023"
details = """
Dopo qualche anno di pausa forzata ritorna la nostra piccola festa con grandi proposte:\r
Venerdi 8 settembre:\r
- 20:30/22:00 La Sylva Trio;\r
- 22:15/23:45 Le Bal De L'Ephemere;\r
- 00:00/1:30 Bal'O Gadjo.\r
Sabato 9 settembre:\r
pomeriggio in piazza del paese, ballo gratuito con:\r
- Duo Pastis + Giulia Subba.\r
concerti serali:\r
- 20:00/21:30 Tralala Lovers;\r
- 21:45/23:15 Rhizottome;\r
- 23:30/01:00 Dominique Bourdin;\r
- 01:15/2:45 Zlabya.\r
Domenica 10 settembre:\r
- 15:30/17:00 Cam & Leo;\r
- 17:15/18:45 Naragonia.\r
Posti tenda, bagni e docce gratuiti.\r
Servizio ristorazione sul posto."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3493788514238813"]
start = "2023-09-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-10T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Lauriano"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Sylva", "Le Bal de l'Ephémère", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Duo Pastis", "Tralala Lovers", "Rhizottome", "Dominique Bourdin", "Zlabya", "Cam&Léo", "Naragonia"]
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-09-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-09-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-08T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DC.20230909"]
start_date = "2023-09-09"
end_date = "2023-09-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Drive in Kendal"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2023-09-09"
end_date = "2023-09-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Kendal"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Trevor Monson"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk mit Havok aus Marburg"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-09-09T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Havok"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sagra Folk Bassano '23"
details = """
🌼 SABATO 9 e DOMENICA 10 SETTEMBRE 🌼\r
Anche in caso di pioggia 🤗\r
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🎯 Ecco l'occasione per tutti gli amanti delle DANZE DI COPPIA FOLK! 😍\r
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Un sabato e una domenica per soddisfare ogni palato:\r
per chi vuole approcciarsi a questo fantastico mondo, per chi vuole apprendere e fissare le basi essenziali, per chi vuole entrare in una ricerca più approfondita, per gustarsi tutte le sfumature che queste danze sempre ci regalano. 💖\r
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Ci accompagnerà in questo meraviglioso viaggio con tutta la sua coinvolgente passione e grande esperienza un'insegnante speciale: ANNA PAGANINI!!!\r
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👌 Inoltre Sabato sera ci divertiremo con l'ottima musica dal vivo dei fantastici NARAGONIA e Domenica sera dei fiammeggianti KARAMAUS! ...non solo danze di coppia: per tutti!\r
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😋 Possibilità di MANGIARE allo stand gastronomico della Sagra paesana!\r
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🛏 Possibilità di DORMIRE in una bella sala del patronato, dopo la festa! (con il proprio materassino e sacco a pelo)\r
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🌼 PARTECIPAZIONE 🌼\r
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Gran Bal Folk con i Naragonia (Belgio): 12e\r
Gran Bal Folk con i Karamaus: ingresso libero.\r
Per i Gran Bal Folk non serve iscriversi.\r
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Stage Sabato: 20e\r
Stage Domenica: 20e\r
Due Stage: 40e\r
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Uno Stage + Naragonia: 30e\r
Due Stage + Naragonia: 45e\r
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Dormita sabato notte in patronato: offerta libera.\r
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Per partecipare agli STAGE, per la DORMITA e il solo PRANZO di Domenica è necessario iscriversi al modulo in questo link ➡ www.bit.ly/sagra23\r
(POSTI LIMITATI) 🤗\r
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Non serve essere in coppia, né saper già ballare. 🙂\r
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🌼 SABATO 9 SETTEMBRE  🌼\r
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🔹 Ore 16.00 - 19.00 \r
🔸 DANZE DI COPPIA, UN’EMOZIONE CONDIVISA\r
🔸 Stage con ANNA PAGANINI 👌\r
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🔹 Possibilità di cenare allo Stand Gastronomico\r
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🔹 Ore 21.30 \r
🔸 FESTA \r
🔸 GRAN BAL FOLK con NARAGONIA (BELGIO) 💖 \r
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🔹 A seguire Boeuf (Jam Session) con i musicisti presenti o musica da cd.\r
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🔹 Possibilità di dormire in Patronato con il proprio materassino e sacco a pelo\r
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🌼 DOMENICA 10 SETTEMBRE  🌼\r
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🔹 Ore 16.00 - 19.00 \r
🔸 IL MERAVIGLIOSO LABIRINTO DEI VALZER IRREGOLARI\r
🔸 Stage con ANNA PAGANINI 👌\r
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🔹 Possibilità di pranzare e cenare allo Stand Gastronomico\r
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🔹 Ore 21.15\r
🔸 FESTA \r
🔸 GRAN BAL FOLK con KARAMAUS 💖 \r
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❤️ NARAGONIA (BELGIO) ❤️\r
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Imperdibile appuntamento con i talentuosi Naragonia, \r
duo di straordinaria bravura che ci farà sognare con la sua incantevole musica!\r
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Pascale Rubens e Toon Van Mierlo confezionano gioielli musicali godibili tanto dai ballerini quanto da chi vuole semplicemente ascoltare musica folk interpretata ai massimi livelli.\r
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È qualità pura, meravigliosa musica da ballo suonata in modo intimo. La loro musica è un vero piacere da ascoltare o da ballare. Favolosa l’interazione tra i due musicisti, intensi i duetti tra organetti...\r
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Arrivano dal Belgio e il prossimo dicembre festeggeranno 20 anni di carriera!  😍 \r
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Pascale Rubens: organetto diatonico, voce, violino\r
Toon Van Mierlo: organetto diatonico, cornamusa, fiati\r
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Musica: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EIwsc7Yjljcg47idONrAg\r
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❤️ KARAMAUS ❤️\r
ACOUSTIC BALFOLK BAND\r
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Sono il gruppo vincitore del premio Burnelli al Reno Folk Festival 2023, un gruppo emergente che ci ha piacevolmente sorpreso per la sua grande energia e talento.\r
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I Karamaus sono quattro giovani ed eclettici musicisti che propongono un repertorio ispirato al folk néo-trad.\r
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Il gruppo raccoglie l’eredità della musica folk europea, pur contaminandola con differenti linguaggi musicali.\r
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La formazione è composta da Organetto, Clarinetto, Chitarra e Violino, suonati unendo anima e saperi per concedere al pubblico la migliore esperienza musicale.\r
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Il repertorio è quasi interamente composto da pezzi inediti, alcuni dei quali già pubblicati nelle principali piattaforme musicali. \r
...per buoni intenditori! 👌\r
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🧡   IL WEEKEND DELLE DANZE DI COPPIA 🧡\r
STAGE con ANNA PAGANINI\r
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🌼 1° giornata 🌼\r
❤️ DANZE DI COPPIA, UN’EMOZIONE CONDIVISA ❤️\r
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SABATO 9 SETTEMBRE\r
🔸 Ore 16.00 - 19.00 🔸\r
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Una full immersion nelle Danze di Coppia folk sulle incantevoli melodie dei Naragonia!\r
(https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EIwsc7Yjljcg47idONrAg)\r
SCOTTISH intriganti e gustosi, MAZURKE intime e avvolgenti, POLKE incalzanti e piene di brio…\r
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INCONTRARSI nel ballo è un’esperienza appassionante che mette in moto una miriade di sensazioni e permette un DIALOGO sensibile, fatto di ascolto, rispetto, fiducia.\r
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GIOCHEREMO con il ritmo sul tempo e nello spazio , provando passi, accenti, sospensioni…\r
Ma soprattutto sperimenteremo la sorpresa e la gioia di poter condividere l’emozione del ballo con chi, come noi, sente l’IRRESISTIBILE RICHIAMO della musica che ‘muove e com-muove’.\r
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Oltre alle basi tecniche verranno date indicazioni semplici e intuitive per personalizzare e RENDERE UNICO il nostro ballo, variando sul ritmo e sulla suggestione melodica.\r
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Tutto questo in una dimensione accogliente e gioiosa, dove lasceremo che la musica ci guidi nella SOTTILE ALCHIMIA TRA IL SÉ ED IL NOI.\r
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🌼 2° giornata 🌼\r
❤️  IL MERAVIGLIOSO LABIRINTO DEI VALZER IRREGOLARI ❤️\r
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DOMENICA 10 SETTEMBRE\r
🔸 Ore 16.00 - 19.00 🔸\r
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Un pomeriggio insieme per scoprire le sorprendenti dinamiche dei VALZER IRREGOLARI.\r
3!…5!…8!… non è matematica, ma un intrigante GIOCO di equilibri e sospensioni sulla fluttuante rotazione del Valzer!\r
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Pian pianino, e CON NATURALEZZA, entreremo in questa curiosa dimensione.\r
Prima sperimentando da soli questi ritmi inusuali, bilanciando in sintonia con la musica.\r
Poi in coppia: presenti, connessi, coinvolti nell’ascolto reciproco. Un interloquire sensibile dove guidare e seguire si fonderanno con semplicità TRA TECNICA E CUORE.\r
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Proveremo anche qualche VARIANTE RITMICA, spesso suggerita dalla musica stessa!\r
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Sarà un piacere ascoltare e LASCIARSI TRASPORTARE dalle splendide melodie di questi valzer… e la sera, sulle irresistibili note dei Karamaus, voleremo altissimi!\r
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🧡 ANNA PAGANINI 🧡\r
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 Il curriculum è lungo e ricco, ma ci basta dire che Anna balla da molti anni con gusto e passione, frequentando festival e stage con i migliori maestri e testimoni della più autentica tradizione popolare. \r
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Con la stessa passione, con accurata metodologia e un grande studio, ama trasmettere quello che ha appreso e che ogni giorno condivide con le persone che incontra ai corsi, ai concerti, alle serate di ballo. \r
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Questi ingredienti, entusiasmo e competenza, permettono di vivere degli incontri molto coinvolgenti, oltre che arricchenti. 🤗\r
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🌼 DOVE 🌼\r
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🔹 Stage e Gran Bal Folk con i Naragonia\r
Nel Patronato in Via Ss. Trinità, 8 BASSANO DEL GRAPPA\r
Sala molto spaziosa! \r
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🔹 Gran Bal Folk con i Karamaus e sagra\r
Davanti il Patronato (in caso di pioggia: dentro)\r
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Mappa: https://goo.gl/maps/ESdeLfideoezG85V7\r
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🌼 BENVENUTO A CHI NON HA MAI BALLATO PRIMA 🌼 \r
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I balli folk sono un fenomeno che si sta espandendo in Italia e in Europa in modo sempre più diffuso soprattutto fra i giovani. \r
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Non sono danze in costume, non è il liscio e neanche il country!! E' semplicità, musica, sorrisi e... FESTA! 🤗\r
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VIDEO ➡ www.bit.ly/UnoGIOIA 🤩\r
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Non serve essere in coppia, né saper già ballare.\r
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Per approfondire: \r
(EN) => https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balfolk \r
(FR) => www.creactiviste.fr/2018/09/10-bonnes-raisons-de-se-mettre-bal-folk \r
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Nelle danze popolari si unisce il passato al presente, si conosce il proprio corpo, si mette in moto la propria espressività, si parla con il gruppo senza usare le parole.\r
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Ci sono balli che celebrano particolari momenti della vita e danzandoli si toccano corde della propria anima che vengono guarite.\r
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E’ un modo bellissimo di rimanere nel “qui ed ora” e di acquietare la mente. E’ una vera e propria meditazione! Un inno alla vita! 🤗\r
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🌼 Direzione Artistica: UNO E' LA DANZA 🌼 \r
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🔸 PAGINA FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/unoeladanza.ballifolk \r
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🔸 GRUPPO FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/unoeladanza \r
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🔸 CANALE TELEGRAM: www.bit.ly/UNOtelegram\r
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🔸 unoeladanza@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1021490782564648/", "https://www.bit.ly/sagra23"]
start = "2023-09-09T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-10T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bassano del Grappa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Karamaus"]
price = "free-€45"
organisation = "Uno È la Danza"
source = "events/italy/padova.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal at ManiFiesta"
links = ["https://manifiesta.be/nl/line-up/boombal/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/672223094919107/"]
start = "2023-09-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ostend"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Me Guusta", "Duo Gestrikt"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2489703481182657/"]
start = "2023-09-09T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-09T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fran & Philip"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1006637640349414/"]
start = "2023-09-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Jake Wood"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02NW4bwZR6ZK6yXVb2Ahs6ox5gk49wL7DHxSqk2J4YAGXV7vquKdh8TZmFZfZ297PJl"]
start = "2023-09-10T11:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-10T12:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KeiBal"
details = """
Instructies: ja, om 14:00

Sessie: nee"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/keibal-3/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/305364585356137/"]
start = "2023-09-10T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-10T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amersfoort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/640941724493229/"]
start = "2023-09-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-09-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-10T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-09-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-10T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3442065032790797/3442065039457463/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/english-country-dance-101-evening-class/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-11T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-11T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise/"]
start = "2023-09-11T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkstanzwirbel"
details = """
7 pm intrudoction\r
8 pm Bal with Hartwin Dhoore"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2023-09-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/266282592826899/266282616160230/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/preparation-class-for-the-2023-jane-austen-ball/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-12T10:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-12T11:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857671196956/"]
start = "2023-09-12T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-12T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727016384440"]
start = "2023-09-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-09-12/"]
start = "2023-09-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Kom naar de proefles van de nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam. Met live begeleiding door Wouter Kuyper.
<<Koop hier je ticket>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er iedere week van 20 september t/m 29 november. Op 25 oktober is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 6 december.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven door Frans, Gepke, Berend, Manon, Jason en Erno.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen. Je kan alvast reserveren, maar als je op het allerlaatst besluit betaal je gewoon aan de deur. Kom!
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-najaar-balfolk-met-wouter-kuyper/"]
start = "2023-09-13T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-13T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Berlin"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Hannah
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 17 Euro regulär, 10 Euro ermäßigt * (inkl. Workshop)
 Musiker:innen und Instrumente für eine Session nach dem Konzert willkommen
Hartwin Dhoore
Hartwin Dhoore – Foto: Kerttu Kruusla
Inspiriert von der traditionellen europäischen Musik, hat Hartwin seinen eigenen Stil entwickelt. Mit verschiedenen Bands und Projekten tritt er in ganz Europa, Kanada und den USA auf und hat mit seinen Eigenkompositionen ein breites Publikum gefunden.
Sein erstes Soloalbum „Waterman“ enthält zehn Sätze feiner Melodien, die er auf eine zarte, aber berührende Weise spielt. Sie spiegeln die Symbiose von Hartwin und seinem Akkordeon wider; ein Ergebnis des jahrelangen Musizierens und Schaffens.
Im Herbst stellt er sein neues Album „Dance Tunes“ vor.
Video (Scottish)
https://www.hartwindhoore.com/en ( https://www.hartwindhoore.com/en/projects/hartwin-dhoore-solo )
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2023-09-feuerw"]
start = "2023-09-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-6/"]
start = "2023-09-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-13T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Two Catch a Raindrop"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1843", "https://www.facebook.com/events/829779078526981"]
start = "2023-09-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-14T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726727688672/"]
start = "2023-09-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 273 — Playing in the (tover)cirkel"
details = """
Deze donderdag 14 september is het socialles nr 273. Het thema van deze socialles is de tovercirkel. Natuurlijk ook de basis, maar wat kun je er nog meer mee als je die onder de knie hebt? Hoe zit dat met die verschillende draaihoudingen en valt er nog meer leuks uit te halen met z'n allen? Docent deze week is Noelia.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-273-rotterdam-spelen-in-de-tovercirkel/"]
start = "2023-09-14T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/14-09-2023-hartwin-dhoore-be/", "https://tanzhausfolk.de/14-09-2023-hartwin-dhoore-be/"]
start = "2023-09-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"]
start_date = "2023-09-15"
end_date = "2023-09-17"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bothe-Molzahn", "L'air Inconnu", "L'Aube de Bale", "Luca Fiorini", "Bassd scho", "Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Piddletrenthide"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-09-15"
end_date = "2023-09-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Piddletrenthide"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginners trial lesson"
details = """
Op vrijdag 15 september 2022 is er in Zwolle een proefles voor de serie beginnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is dat deelnemers zo snel mogelijk op een balfolkbal goed mee kunnen doen.
Je kunt je hiervoor vanaf nu aanmelden.

Kosten.

De proefles is gratis. Een kleine (vrije) bijdrage wordt op prijs gesteld.
Na de proefles kan je je aanmelden voor de serie van 10 lessen. Deze serie kost € 130,-.

Locatie.

De lessen worden gegeven in een zaal van wijkcentrum 'Bestevaer', Trompstraat 10-b, Zwolle.

Data.

Na de proefles wordt gedurende 10 weken op vrijdagavond van 19.00-20.30 uur les gegeven. Uitgezonderd zijn de vrijdagen in de schoolvakanties en 27 oktober.

Bereikbaarheid.

Bestevaer bevindt zich in de wijk Wipstrik, even buiten het centrum van Zwolle. Vanaf het station is het ongeveer 1700 m lopen.

Voor opgave en informatie bel of mail Maarten:
-Tel: 06-54323290
-Facebook: Maarten Novemberbal
-Mail: mj@vanderwaal.nu"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginnerslessen-zwolle-2/"]
start = "2023-09-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unknown mixers"
details = """
Het is tijd voor wat extra variatie op de dansvloer! We gaan leuke en simpele mixers leren. De mixers passen op bekende muziek zoals scottishes, walsen, polkas, gigues en reels.

Deze dansen zijn laagdrempelig, maar het is wel handig als je al de basis van de scottish, polka en wals kent. We gaan kijken naar de stappen, choreografie en een vleugje veiligheid op de dansvloer.

Over de docent:

Dina is van oorsprong Russisch, maar heeft door heel Europa gedanst. In haar reizen heeft ze een brede ervaring opgebouwd met vooral een grote liefde voor Bretonse dansen. Haar energie en enthousiasme werken aanstekelijk en brengen iedereen in beweging.

 

Let op: de workshop zal in het Engels gegeven worden. Er zullen wel mensen aanwezig zijn evt. kunnen vertalen.

 
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/onbekende-mixers/"]
start = "2023-09-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-09-15T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-15T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2023-09-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Frog on a Bike"]
callers = ["Ollie Simons"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berguedà Folk Festival"
links = ["http://berguedafolk.org/?lang=en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1337706580124594/"]
start = "2023-09-15T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Barcelona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "LyraDanz", "Flowk", "Ciac Boum", "Man Encantada", "Parapente700", "Sabor de Gràcia", "Accordzéâm", "Les Aoédées", "Verge de Sosa", "Es Jai de sa Barraqueta"]
organisation = "Festival Berguedà Folk"
source = "events/spain/barcelona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Crannog in Cardiff"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HA.20230916", "http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"]
start_date = "2023-09-16"
end_date = "2023-09-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crannog"]
callers = ["Rhi Davies"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Elfia Arcen"
details = """
Ook dit keer weer balfolk op Elfia!

Eerst in de morgen een introductie workshop (tovercirkel/Jig/Scottish) direct gevolgd door Duo Clerkx. In de middag een workshop (mazurka, hanterdro, wals en Bourrée) gevolgd door Cardboard Cabin.

Kom dus lekker dansen op onze houten dansvloer en dans met piraten, elfen, jonkvrouwen, ridders, aliens en alles daar tussenin!"""
links = ["https://www.elfia.com/en/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-arcen-6/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-arcen-7/"]
start = "2023-09-16T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Arcen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Duo Clercx", "Airboxes", "EmBRUN"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.lebaldeslibellules.be", "https://www.facebook.com/lebaldeslibellules", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1873", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1874", "https://www.facebook.com/events/299235862685010/"]
start = "2023-09-16T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T02:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gabriel Chiapello", "Biocentrik"]
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1661422647692143/", "https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2023/bal-du-16-septembre-2023/"]
start = "2023-09-16T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Abbas-Thézé", "Monsieur Fruits", "Lou Troubadour"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1803"]
start = "2023-09-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-16T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Collectif Sajepi"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1830"]
start = "2023-09-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-16T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN", "Airboxes"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/donderinthooi", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1624", "https://www.facebook.com/events/591800426131396?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D"]
start = "2023-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Moerkerke"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Donder In 't Hooi"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Steps and Steps"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/662250758763658/"]
start = "2023-09-16T20:45:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-16T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Genoa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ponente Folk Legacy"]
organisation = "Ponente Folk Legacy"
source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Seventh Trieste Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/822962209493457/"]
start = "2023-09-16T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T07:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trieste"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/italy/trieste.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Auckland"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02NW4bwZR6ZK6yXVb2Ahs6ox5gk49wL7DHxSqk2J4YAGXV7vquKdh8TZmFZfZ297PJl"]
start = "2023-09-17T11:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-17T12:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
details = "An afternoon dance at Les Batons club in Hollingbourne, Kent, with guest band Confluence Duo."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/693266988808483/", "https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2023-09-17T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
details = "with additional dance workshop at 7 pm"
links = ["https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/"]
start = "2023-09-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/17-09-2023-emily-the-simons-uk-be/"]
start = "2023-09-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-09-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-09-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3442065032790797/3442065056124128/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/english-country-dance-101-evening-class/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-18T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-18T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moira Utrecht trial lesson"
details = """
Eerste les voor de lesreeksen van Balfolk Utrecht, in de Moira! Meer informatie over de reeksen en niveaus vind je op de lessenpagina: https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/lessen/lessen-utrecht/

Kosten
De proefles kost 10 euro en wordt afgetrokken van het lesgeld als je besluit de reeks mee te doen. Neem het geld contant, liefst gepast mee!
Reserveren (via de link helemaal bovenaan deze pagina) is fijn maar niet nodig, voel je vrij om last-minute mee te doen.

Lestijden:
19.00 deur open
19.15-20.15: halfgevorderde groep
20.30-21.30: verdiepende groep

Waar?
De lessen zijn in de Moira, een hele fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht loop je er tegenaan), maar het is een groot gebouw. De deur die je moet hebben is de blauwe aan de rechterkant, met daarop in roze letters “Moira zaal”. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is helaas geen lift."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-lessen-moira-utrecht/"]
start = "2023-09-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-18T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Lochem trial lesson"
details = """
Op maandag 18 september 2023 start een nieuwe cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies). Kom het proberen in deze gratis proefles!

 

Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist. In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom.

De lessen worden gegeven op maandagavonden (tweewekelijks) in het Stadshuus, Markt 3 Lochem, van 19.30 tot 21.30 uur.

10 lessen; cursusgeld is 100 euro

 

Lesdata:

2023

September; 18 (tevens gratis proefles)

Oktober; 2, 16, 30

November; 13, 27

December; 11 (kerst slaan we over)

2024

Januari; 8, 22

Februari 5, 19

 

Reserveren en meer informatie, neem contact op met Cathie Hoek.
Telefoon: 06-19188351
Mail aan: cathie@mhjhoek.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/open-les-balfolk-lochem/"]
start = "2023-09-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-18T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance 101"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/266282592826899/266282596160232/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/preparation-class-for-the-2023-jane-austen-ball/dunedin"]
start = "2023-09-19T10:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-19T11:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857667863623/"]
start = "2023-09-19T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-19T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727013051107"]
start = "2023-09-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-09-19/"]
start = "2023-09-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk lessons autumn 2023"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? In september 2023 start er weer een nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.
<<Boek hier de lessen>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen. Aan bod komen o.a.: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we oefenen een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen o.a. de wals, mazurka, bourree in 2, rondeau-en-couple en meer Bretonse dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We gaan in op moeilijker en minder bekende dansen. Daarnaast gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Hoe houd je contact in de bourree in 3?
Lessen
De serie lessen bestaat uit 10 lessen op de woensdagavond. Er is iedere week les van 20 september t/m 29 november. Op 25 oktober is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 6 december.
De kosten voor de reeks van 10 lessen bedraagt € 110,-. Je kunt ook twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.
Je schrijft je in voor de serie lessen via de website https://balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke, Frans, Manon, Jason en Erno.
Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/lessen-balfolk-najaar-2023/"]
start = "2023-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-20T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/910/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2014"]
start = "2023-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-20T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-nijmegen-sept-2023/"]
start = "2023-09-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-2/"]
start = "2023-09-20T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1328073911158096/"]
start = "2023-09-21T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-21T21:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1037838617233119/"]
start = "2023-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 274 — Jig (basics and first variations)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 21 september is het socialles nr 274. Het thema deze week is de jig of gigue. Een fijne groepsdans, waar nogal wat variaties in mogelijk zijn. Deze les is de basis aan bod, gevolgd door een aantal relatief eenvoudige variaties, zodat je net wat meer kunt dan alleen een enkele draai met z'n tweeën. Voor degenen die de dans al onder de knie hebben, wat dacht je van deze keer eens van rol wisselen? Volgende week volgt het vervolg op deze les, met extra verdieping. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen. De les wordt gegeven door Rick.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-274-rotterdam-jig-basis-en-eerste-variaties/"]
start = "2023-09-21T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = '''
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Emily & The Simons en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Emily & The Simons
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Bands

 	Emily & The Simons

Emily & the Simons is een Brits-Belgisch Balfolk-trio. Ze ontmoetten elkaar in het Engelse Peak District, op het folkfestival "Skint" en begonnen kort daarna samen professioneel op te treden. Hun muziek is gecentreerd rond de composities van Emily, geïnspireerd door ontmoetingen in het leven en de energie van de dansvloer.

Hun stijl is zeer expressief en improvisatorisch, vol passie, tederheid en speelsheid. Met een breed repertoire, variërend van verfijnde, sensuele mazurka's tot vrolijke, stuwende bourrées, vervoert hun muziek de verbeelding, beweegt de voeten en verheft de geest.

 	PFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-emily-the-simons-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/580987764074788/"]
start = "2023-09-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-21T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1839"]
start = "2023-09-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-22T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gambetta Caputo"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4655", "https://www.facebook.com/events/239217608719277/"]
start = "2023-09-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-09-22"
end_date = "2023-09-22"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend/"]
start = "2023-09-22T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-24T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Judith Inman", "Pat Hicks", "Rob Dawson"]
organisation = "Halsway Harvest"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeer"
details = """
Met veel plezier wordt je uitgenodigd voor Skeer! Skeer wordt dit jaar voor de 2e keer georganiseerd.
Een warm, portemonneevriendelijk, co-creatief internationaal (folk) muziek- en dansweekend.
Een weekend vol opzwepende muziek, zwierende dansjes, tedere dwaasheid, verbinding en plezier.
Voor wie? Voor iedereen die zin heeft plezier te maken met muziek en dans. Balfolkies en niet-balfolkies. Ervaren of onervaren.

Het is een evenement voor en door alle deelnemers.
Heb je zin een uitleg te krijgen? Die kan worden gegeven.
Heb je zin een uitleg te geven? Geef dat dan aan in het opgaveformulier.



Co-creativiteit
Skeer is een (folks) muziek- en dansweekend. Een weekend om samen lekker te dansen, muziek te maken en er een gezellige tijd van te maken. Samen zorgen we voor muziek, workshops, eten en schoonmaken. Overdag leren we elkaar de tips en tricks van toffe dansjes, muziek, liedjes en..., en 's avonds dansen en jammen we tot we er bij neervallen.
Workshops
Voel je vrij om ons de basis van bijvoorbeeld capoeira, polyritme of tango te leren. Laat je innerlijke tradpolitie los en leer ons hoe je die Gavotte des Montange of de Bourrée Auvergnate echt hoort te dansen (of geef een introductie in de basis). Doe eens gek en zing met iemand anders dan je stuk zeep onder de douche en doe mee aan een workshop over zangharmonieën en canons. En voel je vooral niet verplicht om een workshop te geven!
Wij hebben er enorm zin in!
Op de website van Skeer vind je meer informatie en een link om je aan te melden.


Extra informatie

Het festival wordt in de basis gedragen door vrijwilligers, waaronder de muzikanten. Het programma (met band) wordt later gepubliceerd."""
links = ["https://www.skeerdans.org/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/skeer-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2385993688270133/"]
start = "2023-09-22T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-24T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaassen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XIV Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/bailando", "https://www.facebook.com/events/982911559641140/"]
start = "2023-09-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-24T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal do Mero", "Vegetal Jam", "Zaroj", "Adriano Sangineto"]
price = "€75"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzworkshop mit Thomas Römer
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 20 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt * (inkl. Workshop)

Copyright: Folkinger
Immer noch und immer wieder!
Musik aus europäischen und nahöstlichen Gefilden
mit stetig wachsendem Wurzelwerk
ganz und gar ohr-, herz- und beingängig.
Das dynamische Zusammenspiel von Akkordeon, Geige, Klarinette/Saxophon, Kontrabass und Schlagzeug, prägt den treibenden Sound der Band und dies schon seit über drei Jahrzehnten
auf kleinen und großen Bühnen. Traditionelle Tanzstücke mit eigenen Arrangements sowie Eigenkompositionen bilden das Repertoire, lassen euch über den Boden schweben, als Einzelne im Kreis, als Paar oder fischbar an der Tischbar.
Nur hör’n und kiek’n darf och sein!
Unter der Anleitung des ‚Tanzmeisters‘ wird generationsübergreifend getanzt, mal feurig, mal cool,
mit Hingabe oder völlig losgelöst!
„Mit – Mach – Folk – Tanz aus Berlin“- Folkingers Webseite! ( https://folkinger.jimdofree.com/ )
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2309"]
start = "2023-09-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-22T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkinger"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Filippo Gambetta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6038401889579314/"]
start = "2023-09-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-22T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Retie"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"]
organisation = "VRHOeM&"
source = "events/belgium/retie.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Evening bal and workshops"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3529258513956512/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/577863"]
start = "2023-09-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet", "The Waite Collective", "Dave Vaughan"]
price = "£22-£27.50"
organisation = "Rondez Vous"
source = "events/uk/chester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal #5"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1826"]
start = "2023-09-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jérémie Congrega"]
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/262459186637304/"]
start = "2023-09-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Con-trio-saurus"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-09-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-22T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Equinox Folk Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/603234545356336/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/balfolk-spring-equinox-folk-bal/dunedin/tickets"]
start = "2023-09-23T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2023-09-23T21:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$39.18"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska workshop day: Bakmes"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6759081074206673/"]
start = "2023-09-23T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-23T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€60"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Optimise The Use Of Space On The Dance Floor"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/optimise-the-use-of-space-on-the-dance-floor/892/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1893"]
start = "2023-09-23T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-23T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€1"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/people/Citron-Gingembre/100090103200766/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1856"]
start = "2023-09-23T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-23T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Momignies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Citron-Gingembre"]
price = "€8"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music and Dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/711581557462093/"]
start = "2023-09-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-23T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshop and social dance"
links = ["https://glasbal.neocities.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1001542457838274/"]
start = "2023-09-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-23T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Archam+Geronimo"
details = "Balfolk concert with the possibility to sleep in tents at 5 minutes from the venue"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1425060291627437/"]
start = "2023-09-23T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-24T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Sasso Morelli"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Archam", "Geronimo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Archam"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.maxifolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1804"]
start = "2023-09-23T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-23T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Witloof", "Sons Of Sirius"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
details = "5-5:30pm beginners' lesson, 5:30-7pm dance, 7-8pm potluck dinner, 8-10pm dance. Annexe de la Mairie du 14eme, 12 rue Pierre Castagnou 75014. Metro/Bus/RER Denfert-Rochereau. Beginners very welcome."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/178437355066354/", "https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/lhistorique-de-paris-contra-dance"]
start = "2023-09-23T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Celtiqua"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday Balfolk"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/naragoniaquartet-bbc06a.php", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02caWcFrMwFcEpor78Zosu6zdCDt2k7paxtiDoFwwXvPBhMavhB1EjGV29DKShFMYdl&id=100081257316155"]
start = "2023-09-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cirencester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet", "Venn"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Mike Smith"
source = "events/uk/cirencester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2023-09-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1317515162520182/"]
start = "2023-09-24T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-09-24T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Balfolk"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1358007505073469/", "https://fienta.com/naragonia-quartet"]
start = "2023-09-24T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-24T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "£12-£16"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
details = "Balfolk dance night with live music and a workshop at the beginning."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1412833502595930"]
start = "2023-09-24T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher", "Steffi & Jamie"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/Bal Airboxes @ Cellule/894/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1895"]
start = "2023-09-24T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-09-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Equinox Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/balfolkaotearoa/posts/pfbid02NW4bwZR6ZK6yXVb2Ahs6ox5gk49wL7DHxSqk2J4YAGXV7vquKdh8TZmFZfZ297PJl"]
start = "2023-09-25T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-09-25T21:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/849791113137429/"]
start = "2023-09-25T16:00:00+08:00"
end = "2023-09-25T18:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk course start"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/begin-danslessen-reeks-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise/"]
start = "2023-09-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857641196959/"]
start = "2023-09-26T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-09-26T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1308726996384442/1308727059717769"]
start = "2023-09-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-09-26/"]
start = "2023-09-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1899"]
start = "2023-09-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eddy Petersborg, Guy Praet En Rudy Nieborg"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-09-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181567010169/"]
start = "2023-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/991750492036212/"]
start = "2023-09-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 275 — Jig (more variations)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 28 september is het socialles nr 275. Deze week gaan we verder met de jig of gigue. We gaan wat verder in op connectie met partner en groep en kijken naar nog meer variaties met elkaar. Heb je deze dans al onder de knie? Kijk dan eens of je van rol kunt wisselen (misschien zelfs wel tijdens het dansen... ). Deze les is het vervolg op die van vorige week, maar beiden zijn los van elkaar te volgen. Docent deze week is Noelia.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-275-rotterdam-jig-verdieping-en-nog-meer-variaties/"]
start = "2023-09-28T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2367862413398099/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1848"]
start = "2023-09-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/797794665092715/"]
start = "2023-09-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-09-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Winchester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2023-09-29"
end_date = "2023-10-01"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band"]
price = "$150-$675"
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/flurry.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkirrika 2023"
links = ["https://folkirrika.eus/index.php/en/folkirrika-2023-3/"]
start = "2023-09-29T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-01T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Kuartango"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Adar", "Grand Balthazar", "DiaTao", "Patxi Montero Duo"]
price = "€75"
organisation = "Folkirrika association"
source = "events/spain/kuartango.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal & Party"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ccdeplomblom.org/programma/embrun", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1827"]
start = "2023-09-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-30T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ninove"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€8-€16"
organisation = "CC De Plomblom"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musicality workshop #2 — Dancing to the backbeat"
details = """
Op vrijdag 29 september zullen we bezig gaan met muzikaliteit bij Balfolk Zeist! Aljosha Filippov geeft in oktober 2 workshops over muzikaliteit op het Cenizas festival in Madrid. Wij krijgen bij Balfolk Zeist de eer om ze als eerste te volgen!
Tijdens deze tweede workshop zullen we aan de slag gaan met dansen op de backbeat, ofwel tegentijds dansen. Dit is een interessant, maar soms ook een lastig concept uit de muziektheorie. We zullen deze theorie behandelen aan de hand van een aantal traditionele dansen (pilé menu, rond de Loudeac, branle d'ossau, saut/jautzi, afhankelijk van het kennisniveau in de groep). Hierbij zullen we vooral de betekenis van de backbeat voor de dans en dansers analyseren. Vervolgens kunnen we deze analyse gebruiken om de dans te veranderen en de muziek op een nieuwe manier te interpreteren!
De workshop is gericht op dansers zonder (veel) muziekopleiding, maar als muzikant kan Aloshja een diepere context bieden voor degenen die geïnteresseerd zijn. Deze workshop is het vervolg op de workshop van 22 september. Het is niet noodzakelijk dat je deze eerdere workshop hebt gevolgd, maar het is wel aan te raden. Iedereen is welkom en het niveau van de workshop zal aangepast worden op de groep.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭:
Dansen maakt sinds 2008 een groot deel uit van Aljosha's leven en sinds 2016 geeft hij ook workshops en lessen. In 2022 begon hij ook met forró en begon hij wekelijks te dansen en festivals te bezoeken. Aljosha is altijd op zoek naar nieuwe ideeën voor zijn lessen, met als doel om het publiek mee te laten dansen. “In de folkscene komen we samen om onze danscultuur te verrijken met onze bewegingen, energie, concentratie én stemmen. Met groepsdansen bieden we de kans om solidariteit in de praktijk te brengen, waardoor we ons gezamenlijk zelfverzekerder en verbonden voelen. Als folkdocent ben ik altijd op zoek naar instrumenten om de (fysieke, sociale en emotionele) barrières te doorbreken tussen dansers en de dans, tussen niet-muzikanten en de muziek en tussen alle mensen.”
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-over-muzikaliteit-2-dansen-op-de-backbeat/"]
start = "2023-09-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Printbal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/859118468503253/", "https://folkfestivalham.be/tickets/Printbal-Filippo-Gambetta-&-Sergio-Caputo-29-september-2023-p534350103/"]
start = "2023-09-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gambetta Caputo"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/limburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1844", "https://www.facebook.com/events/817523716441945"]
start = "2023-09-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-30T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Printbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1890"]
start = "2023-09-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gambetta Caputo"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Folkfestival Ham"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras on the River"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/posts/10160208421618964/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/permalink/10160107273273964"]
start = "2023-09-29T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-01T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bozzy MaCoo"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Susan Petrick"]
price = "$120-$170"
organisation = "Eugene Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/springfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stage Bal Musette"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kasteeldursel.be/bezoek/winterdans.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1026411122132866", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1734"]
start = "2023-09-30T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-30T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€50"
organisation = "Kasteel D'Ursel"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2023-09-30T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and workshop"
details = """
Join us on 30 September for the first Balfolk music, dance and social evening of the new season. We are delighted to welcome you back to our monthly balfolk dance evenings, where you can come and learn new dance steps while enjoying the company of other dance fans.\r
\r
This month's event will include a dance workshop for beginners and a three-hour dance evening. During the workshop we will learn how to dance balfolk. You will be able to learn the most popular Balfolk dances : Scottish, Waltz, Circle, Shapelloise, Bourree, Romantic Mazurka, etc.\r
\r
Balfolk is the common name for a European folk dance revived and reintroduced in France in the 1970s. The popularity of this relatively young dance is due to the ability of talented musicians to modernise folk music. After discovering the new sound of well-known melodies, people began to dance this dance for themselves rather than to perform on stage. This transformed a traditional dance style into a new, creative and flexible dance that retained the deep-rooted dance steps without losing its community orientation. Today, this style of dance attracts dancers across Europe.\r
\r
The dance workshop will be led by Augustas & Inga\r
\r
The workshop is a great opportunity to improve your dancing skills and learn new moves, and at the dance ball, you will be able to put your knowledge into practice and enjoy the upbeat balfolk music. It's a chance to relax, have fun and socialize with other people who share your love of dance.\r
\r
We invite both experienced balfok dancers and newcomers to join this cozy and friendly community. So mark your calendars for 30 September and get ready to dance!\r
\r
18:00 - 19:00 Balfolk for beginers\r
19:00 - 22:00 Dance ball\r
\r
More about us: https://www.facebook.com/tradiciniu.sokiu.mokymai/about/...\r
\r
We would be grateful for your support! https://www.patreon.com/join/Dance_workshops\r
* The dance evening will take place on Gediminas Ave. 47A hall. (you will find the stairs to the basement by entering the courtyard from Gediminas Ave.).\r
* You should bring your footwear to the dance, as the hall is new and outdoor shoes are not allowed.\r
* There will be music from the speaker for dances also live music.\r
* Please bring your own bottles of water; there is drinkable water in the hall (there are also cups)\r
\r
* Full price - 6 EUR\r
* Reduced price - 4 EUR\r
* Sponsor's ticket - 10 EUR"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/336006272153997/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/balfolk-pradmenu-mokymai-ir-vakarone"]
start = "2023-09-30T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2023-09-30T22:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ŠakarMakar", "Guoda"]
price = "€4-€10"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "http://www.rzf.be"]
start = "2023-09-30T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-09-30T20:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2023-09-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Knapp", "Swallowtail"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-09-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2023-09-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Nozzy with calling from Sally Vernon.

Nozzy are a high-energy lively contra duo from Bath. With Ozzy on piano, and Nikki on fiddle and flute, they take music from pretty much anywhere and set it to a fun and danceable beat.

Sally Vernon has been calling for a wide variety of folk styles since her time as a student at Cambridge (longer ago than she likes to admit!) She aims to bring her favourite parts of contra to the evening - the fun of connecting with many people on the dance floor, the joy of moving in time to music, and the surprise of discovering deep patterns from simple moves. Keen to share her love of contra with as many people as possible, she strives to make a welcoming friendly environment that is comfortable for new people - while also enjoying finding things that are new to challenge comfortable people!"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298660964090912/"]
start = "2023-09-30T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Sally Vernon"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-09-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio ZinZon"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2023-09-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-09-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["A Tight Squeeze"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Amsterdambal"
details = """
Amsterdambal
Het allereerste Amsterdambal in de Junglezaal! Verwacht een intiem balfolkfeest op een heerlijke dansvloer gelegen aan de Tweede van Swindenstraat. Kom dansen op livemuziek van Wouter Kuyper, Stockholm Syndrome en Duo Baftig.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Je leert vier dansen. Zo kan je heel de middag en avond aan deze dansen meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshop wisselen we door.

Ticket
- Online voorverkoop: 20 euro
- Aan de deur: 22,50 euro

Tickets >>>

Programma
14:00 Deuren open14:15 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
15:15 Bal met Duo Baftig16:00 Bal met Stockholm Syndrome
18:00 Picknick (potluck style)
19:00 Bal met Wouter Kuyper
21:00 Sessie22:00 Einde
Locatie
Jungle Amsterdam is een mooie zaal met fijne houten dansvloer gelegen aan de Tweede van Swindenstraat nummer 26. De zaal is inclusief balkon 160 m2 groot.

De zaal is makkelijk te bereiken met het OV. Het ligt op loopafstand van station Muiderpoort en er stoppen trams op de Linnaeusstraat.

LET OP: er is ook een zaal acher het Rembrandtplein die The Jungle Club heet. Daar moet je dus niet zijn.

Adres:
Tweede van Swindenstraat 26
1093 VS Amsterdam

Bands

 \tWouter Kuyper

Het gedurfde trekharmonicaspel en doedelzakspel van Wouter Kuyper staat als een huis!

'Ik ben muzikaal geboren in Gooik'
Op zijn 10de namen zijn ouders Wouter voor het eerst mee naar Gooik (België). Daar maakte hij kennis met volksmuziek, en heeft hij de verslaving opgedaan die tot op de dag van vandaag nog niet over is. Wouter danst al Bal Folk sinds zijn eerste bezoek aan Gooik en is op zijn elfde doedelzak gaan spelen. Op zijn vijftiende kwam daar de trekharmonica bij. Vanaf zijn zeventiende speelde hij in zijn eerste bandje. Regelmatige bezoeken aan andere festivals en workshops (Saint Chartier, Schier, TeeU etc) hielden het vuurtje warm.

Hij maakt er geen geheim van waarom hij zich heeft laten inspireren door oude Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse dansmuziek: 'Ik houd van bals, ik houd van dansen, van de festivals zoals in St Chartier en Gooik. De keus voor balrepertoire is dan snel gemaakt.'

 \tStockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome bestaat uit Judith Be (viool) en Sebastiaan West (piano, accordeon). Ze spelen heerlijke balfolkmuziek met een lekker dosis Zweedse vibes. Hun sound wordt alom gewaardeerd.

 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/amsterdambal-met-wouter-kuyper-stockholm-syndrome-en-duo-baftig/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/294539992907110/"]
start = "2023-10-01T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper", "Stockholm Syndrome", "Duo Baftig"]
price = "€17.50-€22.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/10/01/duo-filippo-gambetta-sergio-caputo", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1898", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1759929791091652"]
start = "2023-10-01T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-01T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta & Sergio Caputo"]
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/631483792412368/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1852"]
start = "2023-10-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-01T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn American Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-american-contra-dance-week-3/"]
start = "2023-10-02T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-06T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£225-£400"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Bal Folk with Mara Menzel solo and Duo Pabameto"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/bal-folk-mit-kapelle-honig-f-d-und-pabameto-d/"]
start = "2023-10-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara Menzel", "Duo Pabameto"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-10-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857651196958/"]
start = "2023-10-03T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-03T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-10-03/"]
start = "2023-10-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-3/"]
start = "2023-10-04T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-04T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 276 — Scottish (basics and variations)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 5 oktober is het socialles nr 276. Het thema deze week is de scottish: de basis en enkele variaties van deze dans. Hoe dans je deze fijn samen, wat zijn de fijne kneepjes ervan en wat kun je er eigenlijk verder nog mee? Heb je deze dans al onder de knie? Kijk dan eens of je van rol kunt wisselen voor de variaties. Let op: deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels, maar er zijn ook genoeg mensen aanwezig om voor je te vertalen. Docent deze week is Isobel.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-276-rotterdam-scottish-basis-en-variaties/"]
start = "2023-10-05T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2023-10-05/"]
start = "2023-10-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-05T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music workshop & bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2070721243302520/"]
start = "2023-10-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Steve Turner"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk au Morimont"
links = ["https://asso.le-labo-m.fr/folk-au-morimont-en/"]
start_date = "2023-10-06"
end_date = "2023-10-08"
country = "France"
city = "Morimont"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3 Pas d’Ici", "GRO", "La Sylva", "Platane", "DRY", "Duo Nello", "Femti Fem", "La Sialyre"]
price = "€60"
organisation = "Labo M"
source = "events/france/morimont.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Dance and Music Weekend"
links = ["https://ladyofthelake.org/fallwend"]
start_date = "2023-10-06"
end_date = "2023-10-08"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Laurie Andres"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$195-$350"
organisation = "Lady of the Lake"
source = "events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gaia Folk Fest"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1738952199914610/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8PO11ewdZoFHDMr-mT5vPN0z2U0dtrkFam8iaqB2pxIRQ5g/viewform"]
start = "2023-10-06T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe", "Duo Ballantimes", "Rudemà", "Gerard Godon"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
18:00-19:30 Uhr – Tanzworkshop Irish Ceilidh Tänze mit Nicole Ohnesorg
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt:  20 € regulär, 12 € ermäßigt * (nur BalFolk)
27 € regulär, 16 € ermäßigt * (inkl. Workshop)
Gruppenrabatt: Für Gruppen von 5 oder mehr Personen, die gemeinsam im Vorverkauf bestellen , gewähren wir 20% Rabatt. Tickets mit Gruppenrabatt sind nicht übertragbar.
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S
°°°
PATRIZIA SIEWECK &
MARKUS BRANDSTETTER
IRISH FOLK Workshop + Bal Folk
Höhepunkt: kurze Show der 3-fachen Deutschen Meisterin im RIVERDANCE Nicole Ohnesorge
Patrizia Sieweck & Markus Brandstetter – Foto: Markus Brandstetter
Patrizia Sieweck und Markus Brandstetter kombinieren traditionellen irischen Folk mit moderner Gitarrenbegleitung, die ihre Wurzeln in Pop, Rock und Jazz hat. Hier trifft Tradition auf Moderne, Jigs, Reels und zeitlose Songs auf überraschende Gitarrenvoicings und treibende Rhythmen. Gelegentlich gibt es auch einen Abstecher in andere europäische Folk-Traditionen wie die französische oder schwedische Volksmusik. Anhören kann man sich einiges auf Patrizia Siewecks Solodebüt „A Wrecker’s Tale“, das die beiden gemeinsam produzierten und auf dem der Gitarrist auf einigen Stücken wie „Upcoming Storm / The Beacon“ auch mitspielte.
Tänzerisch können wir uns freuen auf Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Polkas, Polskas,Walzer….einen bunten Mix an europäischen Tänzen, mit irischem Fokus (die französischen Tänze funktionieren hier auch meistens). Das Ganze wird modern und fetzig.
www.patrizia-sieweck.com
Ceilidh-WORKSHOP (90 MIN) und Tanzbegleitung während des BalFolks: Nicole Ohnesorge
Im Workshop lernen wir Ceilidh Tänze. Also gesellschatliche Tänze in der Gruppe, die jede:r mittanzen kann, weil sie von Grund auf erklärt werden. Es handelt sich meistens um Figuren, die vorab eingeübt werden und die anschließend jede:r mittanzen kann.
Irish Dance – Nicole Ohnesorg – Foto: privat

°°°

Djava
ULI HOFFMEIER _Swing-Gitarre (Max Raabe PalastOrchester)
HOGIR GÖREGEN _Percussion, Darbuka (Anatolien & Middle East Percussions)
MICHAEL JACH _Bass (Folkinger)
HERMANN WALDNER _Akkordeon (Javallon)
Djava – Foto: privat
Djava spielen zum BalFolk und bringen mit Assoziationen von swing, latin und oriental alle auf den Tanzboden.
Hogir Göregen unterlegt und bereichert die Musik von Djava mit seinen virtuosen rhythmischen Improvisationen auf Darbuka und Frame Drum.
Wir freuen uns auf euch
Djava"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2310"]
start = "2023-10-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Patrizia Sieweck & Markus Brandstetter", "Djava"]
price = "€12-€27"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.17"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/205465639053376"]
start = "2023-10-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
Het is eindelijk zover!

Een bal in ‘s-Hertogenbosch genaamd “Drakenbal”!

Zoals sommige misschien weten staat de Draak symbool van de stad ’s-Hertogenbosch. Maar vanaf nu staat de draak ook symbool voor ons balfolk evenement bij Café Station Zuid.

De eerste twee edities van het Drakenbal zijn een experiment om te zien of er voldoende animo is voor een extra bal in Brabant. Mocht dit het geval zijn dan willen we proberen om structureel (1x per maand of 1x per twee maanden) een bal voor jullie te organiseren. Dus… ben er vooral bij!

Voor de bals zullen we altijd een (of meerdere) live optredens organiseren. Daarnaast vinden we de sessies heel belangrijk. We nodigen jullie dan ook van harte uit om jullie instrument mee te nemen voor een sessie aan het eind onder leiding van David Cornelissen (Diedeliedavid)!

Op vrijdag 6 oktober willen we met jullie om 20:00 aftrappen met een kleine dansinitiatie onder leiding van Paul & Bo. Jullie kunnen ze kennen van o.a. Wilhelmina waar ze ook altijd vol enthousiasme muziek-workshop organiseren. Onze dank is enorm voor Paul en Bo die ons als beginnend evenement steunen en gratis komen helpen. Wij zetten tijdens het bal wat kleine versnaperingen (+water) neer met een pot ernaast. Het geld dat hierin gedoneerd wordt gaat dan ook naar Paul en Bo!

Om 21:00 zijn we enorm blij en enthousiast over de live act voor de avond , namelijk Wouter Kuyper!

Hij gaat ons meenemen in zijn heerlijke nummers waarvan we al zo vaak hebben mogen genieten.

Nadat onze benen en spieren vermoeid zijn van een heerlijke avond vol dansen zijn we aangekomen bij de sessie. Zoals eerder aangegeven zal deze zijn onder begeleiding van David Cornelissen. Het zal vooral een spontane sessie zijn waarbij er gekeken wordt naar wat er gebeurt en wat er ontstaat. Eventueel heeft David wat nummers die hij langs wil laten komen. En kan er over meerdere bals een stuk worden voorbereid waar elke sessie een stuk/deun aan toegevoegd kan worden.

We nodigen jullie van harte uit om jullie instrumenten mee te nemen! Mochten er hierbij logistieke moeilijkheden zijn laat het ons dan vooral weten op (drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com) dan kunnen we hierin met jullie meedenken)

Programma

Dansuitleg : 20:00 – 21:00
Bal met Wouter Kuyper : 21:00 – 22:45
Sessie : 22:45 - uiterlijk 1:00

Route

Openbaar vervoer:
Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of 's-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations zal het ongeveer 15-20 minuten lopen zijn naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Plan je reis via 9292ov.nl

Auto:
Met de auto is er een gratis parkeergelegenheid nabij het Café Station Zuid. Deze bevindt zich op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend. Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 7 uur ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.
Direct naast Café Station Zuid zijn er betaald parkeren gelegenheden. Dus goed kijken waar je gaat staan!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal/"]
start = "2023-10-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-13/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/"]
start = "2023-10-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-06T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Lucioles", "ACAM"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/a-wee-ceilidh-at-small-beer-061123/"]
start = "2023-10-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-10-06T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-06T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/", "https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/home/les-panards-dansants-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1248717562672379/"]
start = "2023-10-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-08T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gallica Trio", "Duo Blain-Leyzour", "Duo Cheul-Rigal", "The Wendigo", "Oscina"]
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Aberystwyth Fest Noz and Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/6659594674123231/"]
start = "2023-10-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2.50"
organisation = "Aberystwyth Fest Noz and Bal"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-10-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk bal and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/556374876620178/"]
start = "2023-10-07T10:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-08T16:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/TribalFolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1900"]
start_date = "2023-10-07"
end_date = "2023-10-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Chiny"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tribal Folk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DD.20231007"]
start_date = "2023-10-07"
end_date = "2023-10-07"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.folkdanceweekend.co.uk/alcester-american-dance-weekend/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/116887071371744/"]
start = "2023-10-07T09:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mollie & Vic", "Matt & Ali", "Mollie, Ali, Matt & Vic", "Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£50"
organisation = "Folk Dance Weekend"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk introduction and live music"
details = """
Workshop kennismaking Balfolk dansen en live optreden op piano van Wim te Groen in de Bibliotheek van Deventer.


Programma:
13:30 - 15:30 Workshop (1,5 uur) en korte pauze. Geschikt voor complete beginners, ook als je nog nooit hebt gedanst.
15:30 - 17:00 Optreden op de vleugel van Wim te Groen, waarbij het geleerde meteen in de praktijk kan worden gebracht. Want Balfolk dans je het liefst op live muziek!

Entree is op basis van vrije inloop en gulle gift.
Docent: Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies)




Workshop
In anderhalf uur neemt Anke je mee door de set aan basis dansen die veel voorkomen op een Balfolkbal. Balfolk wordt eigenlijk altijd op live muziek gedanst. Waarbij er tijdens een optreden verschillende dansen langs komen. Dit zijn groepsdansen op cirkels en in rijen. Maar ook zijn er dansen in koppel, los van elkaar of in danshouding.

Het leuke aan verschillende groepsdansen is dat je tijdens de dans ook van partner wisselt. Je kunt dus alleen komen, je hebt geen (vaste) danspartner nodig. Tijdens deze dansen leer je alle nieuwe gezichten kennen en zul je zien dat je over de avond met heel veel verschillende mensen danst. Het is binnen Balfolk gebruikelijk om na elk dansje van partner te wisselen.

Ook het instapniveau voor de dansen ligt laag, de basispassen zijn over het algemeen heel eenvoudig. Maar voor de meer ervaren dansers blijft er uitdaging te vinden omdat er ook veel geïmproviseerd kan worden.

We zeggen wel vaker; als je kunt lopen kun je meedansen! Al is dat niet helemaal waar want er doen ook regelmatig babies in een draagdoek mee en zelfs als je aan een rolstoel bent gebonden ben je niet uitgesloten op de dansvloer.

Ook zijn we wars van een traditionele rolverdeling tussen man en vrouw, leiden en volgen is bij ons niet gebonden aan je geslacht. Iedereen danst met iedereen.

Live muziek
Wim te Groen is danser en pianist. Zijn prachtige eigen gecomponeerde Balfolk melodieën zal hij ten gehore brengen op de vleugel. Natuurlijk mag je gaan zitten luisteren. Maar hij speelt dansmuziek, speciaal geschreven voor dansers! En met de voorafgaande workshop heb je voldoende basis om gewoon mee te kunnen doen.

Wil je alvast een voorproefje van zijn muziek? Er zijn verschillende nummers beschikbaar op YouTube en Spotify."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kennismaking-met-balfolk-en-live-muziek/"]
start = "2023-10-07T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-07T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Deventer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim te Groen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Voor Cycling For Trees"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1845", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1099993664378883/"]
start = "2023-10-07T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-08T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["In Den Klaarten", "Le Câlin Et Le Calvin", "Naragonia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshop and concert"
links = ["https://artsreach.co.uk/event/firelight-trio"]
start = "2023-10-07T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Firelight Trio"]
price = "£5-£17"
organisation = "Artsreach"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/bastoche-4c11e4.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/125207773985282/"]
start = "2023-10-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dromadaire"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Collection"
details = "Ceilidh held in Cheltenham, come dance play or call"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb"]
start = "2023-10-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Op 8 oktober is er weer een bal in Theater De Wilde Wereld in Wageningen. Met als speciale gast het trio Androneda. Drie doorgewinterde muzikanten met zeer dansbare folk! Wouter Kuyper (trekharmonica, doedelzak), Patricia Swart (saxofoon), en Lenny de Rooy (doedelzak, zang) hebben hun sporen ruimschoots verdiend in meerdere folkgroepen, en ook nu zullen ze niet teleurstellen. Daarnaast zijn natuurlijk violencollectief De Houtzagerij en huisband Madlot (http://www.madlot.nl) van de partij, en is er weer een open podium! We eindigen het bal met een slotsessie.

Tijden:
14.00 uur start bal

Geen dansuitleg vooraf, maar waar gewenst leggen we ondertussen de dansen uit"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-4/"]
start = "2023-10-08T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-08T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Androneda", "Madlot", "De Houtzagerij"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz im M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2310-tanz-m5"]
start = "2023-10-08T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-08T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex with Southampton Euro Session"
details = "A bal and session, led by guests from Southampton Euro Session (Helen Gentile, Chris Townsend, Su Eaton, Gill Redmond, Alasdair Paton). There will be tunes and dance workshops and a dance session for people to play or dance."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1015853949869832/"]
start = "2023-10-08T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-08T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-10-08T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-08T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857644530292/"]
start = "2023-10-10T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-10T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-10-10/"]
start = "2023-10-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-10-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-10T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1769", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326496636501336/"]
start = "2023-10-10T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Phlox"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/bal-de-pianofabriek/896/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1904"]
start = "2023-10-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cornwall class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/634865692108819/634865712108817/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-ceilidh-classes-2451489"]
start = "2023-10-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-10T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-24/"]
start = "2023-10-11T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-11T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1903", "https://www.facebook.com/events/741122004519713"]
start = "2023-10-11T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-12T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726734355338/"]
start = "2023-10-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3092649867710257/"]
start = "2023-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 277 — Scottish (more variations)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 oktober is het socialles nr 277. Het thema deze week is de scottish, waarbij we wat verder kijken naar leiden & volgen en diverse variaties. De variaties kunnen ook uit de groep zelf komen: wat is jouw favoriet? De les wordt gegeven door Noelia.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-277-rotterdam-scottish-verdieping-en-variaties/"]
start = "2023-10-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
details = "Playing and dancing for balfolk and scandi, often with a workshop then a social dance."
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4849", "https://www.facebook.com/events/295140396655959/"]
start = "2023-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start_date = "2023-10-13"
end_date = "2023-10-15"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Jacqui Grennan"]
price = "$70-$175"
organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Keel Band in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2023-10-13"
end_date = "2023-10-13"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Keel Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Berlin"
details = """
18-19:30 Uhr – Tanz-Workshop „Congo de Captieux“ mit Man Encatada Duo
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: regulär 23 Euro, ermäßigt* 15 Euro
*Ermäßigung: für alle mit einem geringen Einkommen, und insbesondere: Schüler*innen, Studen*tinnen, Auszubildende, Personen mit Berechtigungsnachweis Berlin-Ticket S
Eintritt Tanz-Workshop: 15 Euro (kostendeckend), 7 Euro (nach Selbsteinschätzung bei geringem Einkommen)
 
Duo Man Encantada (Frankreich)
 

Copyright: Joachim Montbord
Man Encantada bietet gaskognischen Bal mit Gesang in der Sprache von òc . Die schönen gesungenen Melodien, traditionellen Texte und Originalkompositionen werden vom Akkordeon und der Mandola rhythmisch begleitet und heben mit dem Atem des Flügelhorns ab. Die Gruppe vereint die Spezialitäten jedes Einzelnen: Joachim singt die Melodien der Gascogne und liebt es, die Dichter und traditionellen Texte des Südwestens zu vertonen. Gilles bringt seine Kenntnisse der traditionellen Musik des Périgord und der Umgebung ein.
Gilles de Becdelièvre : Akkordeon, Gesang
Joachim Montbord : Gesang, Mandola, Perkussion, Boha"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2023-10-feuerw"]
start = "2023-10-13T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Man Encantada"]
price = "€15-€23"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2023-10-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-13T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/349630234183233/"]
start = "2023-10-13T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/646987220723431/"]
start = "2023-10-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peeping Tom in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-10-14"
end_date = "2023-10-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peeping Tom"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "(Rund)polska & slängpolska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/693319195709539/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuduKVR0qdCbIO4wpdkR_99WARrDIKGfHxEy1ro_S-R-dvMw/viewform"]
start = "2023-10-14T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-14T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "110 PLN"
organisation = "Krystyna Kupiszewska"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/stage-bal-folk-avec-bouton-wouter-en-de-draak-2023-10-14-56/register"]
start = "2023-10-14T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton", "Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "RZF"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/967553944506540/"]
start = "2023-10-14T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-15T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Philippe Plard Trio", "Piano Dom"]
price = "€3-€19"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Benefit Life on Wheels"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1665200743993549/", "https://forms.gle/GhxuFR8M5AeFzfJfA"]
start = "2023-10-14T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim Claeys", "Fyndus"]
price = "€12-€25"
organisation = "Fionnghuala's Magic"
source = "events/belgium/gent.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk mit Man Encantada"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2023-10-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Man Encantada"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-10-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Granny's Attic"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1349180059337927/", "https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-october-14th/"]
start = "2023-10-14T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace, Heather McAslan & Marit Fält"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1690304724768089/"]
start = "2023-10-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff with workshop"
details = """
In oktober zijn we terug van weggeweest en kunnen we weer dansen op de muziek van twee geweldige groepen!

Wij zijn heel blij om Nubia aan te kondigen, die hun gloednieuwe CD aan ons gaat presenteren! Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar, en hun grenzeloze muzikale connectie. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Dromerig, poëtisch, plezierig en in de wolken: Nubia weet altijd de juiste intieme sfeer te creëren om heerlijk op te dansen. 

 Man Encantada Duo brengt ons traditionele muziek uit de Gascogne compleet met fantastische Occitaanse zang. De prachtige gezongen melodieën, traditionele teksten en originele composities worden geaccentueerd door de accordeon en mandola. De groep combineert de specialismen van beide muzikanten: Joachim zingt de melodieën uit de Gascogne en zet graag muziek onder gedichten en traditionele teksten uit het zuidwesten van Frankrijk, en Gilles draagt zijn kennis bij van traditionele muziek uit Périgord en het gebied eromheen. De energieke ritmes van Man Encantada zijn ontzettend aanstekelijk en zorgen voor een geweldige danservaring!

Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Er is gratis water verkrijgbaar bij de bar. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopig programma:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Nubia
18:00 Potluck
19:00 Man Encantada
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-10/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-uit-le-sud-ouest/"]
start = "2023-10-15T12:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Man Encantada", "Nubia"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-10-15T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-15T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
details = "Balfolk dance night with live music and a workshop at the beginning."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3393544137623649"]
start = "2023-10-15T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-15T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen", "Trio ZAJ"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2023-10-15T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-15T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2023-10-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857674530289/"]
start = "2023-10-17T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-17T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Express to Zeist"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Deze dinsdag komen de leerlingen van Balfolk Express bij ons langs en maken we er een extra groot feest van!

 

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/express-naar-zeist/"]
start = "2023-10-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-10-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-17T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1840"]
start = "2023-10-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-18T23:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/859473072110606/"]
start = "2023-10-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-3/"]
start = "2023-10-18T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-18T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Trio Loubelya en Duo Baftig!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
21:00 Bal met Trio Loubelya
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Band

 \tTrio Loubelya

(Neo)trad-jazz-wereldmuziek, dat zo zou men de muziek van Trio Loubelya moeten classificeren. Live levert Loubelya een energiek en intiem 'hedendaags trad'-bal, waarin de subtiele adem van de accordeon, het bedwelmende timbre van de saxofoon, de uitzinnige klarinet en de betoverende diepte van de contrabas subtiel worden gecombineerd.

 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Fotocredit
Irene Strubbe / Trio Loubelya"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-trio-loubelya/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935833904511864/"]
start = "2023-10-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-19T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween Balfolk Party"
details = """
Attention! This is a Halloween costume party.\r
Wiślna 5, Kraków, Poland"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/332516645966077"]
start = "2023-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-19T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "50 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wellington Folk Festival"
links = ["https://wellingtonfolkfestival.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/722781666357169/"]
start = "2023-10-20T15:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-23T23:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$85-$190"
organisation = "Wellington Regional Folk Foundation"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/20-10-2023-paracetamol-nl/"]
start = "2023-10-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal des Vampires"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/865960931830698/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/folk-en-diois/evenements/bal-des-vampires"]
start = "2023-10-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-22T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Châtillon-en-Diois"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Zef", "Duo Billebaude", "Aurélien Claranbaux", "Bez Orchestra", "Kloog", "Edentia", "Chloé"]
price = "€30"
organisation = "Folk en Diois"
source = "events/france/chtillon-en-diois.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cenizas Festival"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizasfest"]
start = "2023-10-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-22T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arizonà", "Yanyk"]
price = "€140"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 20 oktober kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De artiest die voor ons komt optreden is Bart Praet.

Bart Praet speelt uillean pipes, whistles en fluit. Hij is ook bekend van onder andere Elanor en diverse andere muzikale topacts. In De Doelen brengt hij met zijn soloproject 'Dawn' een betoverende fusie van balfolk met jazz-invloeden, die muzikale grenzen verlegt! Bereid je voor om betoverd te worden door 'Dawn', dat naadloos het rijke erfgoed van balfolk mengt met de nuances van jazz en daarbuiten. Ontdek een muzikale reis als geen ander, waar de tijdloze melodieën van de Ierse bouzouki zich verstrengelen met de harmonieuze omhelzing van toetsen en de zielsroerende klanken van de duduk. 'Dawn' overstijgt genres en creëert een betoverende soundscape die even uniek als meeslepend is.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:00: Start dansuitleg
21:00: Bal!
23:00: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-2/"]
start = "2023-10-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1876"]
start = "2023-10-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-20T23:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/a-wee-ceilidh-at-small-beer-201023/"]
start = "2023-10-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1026832555162925/"]
start = "2023-10-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Granny's Attic"]
callers = ["Alison Rowley"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-10-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-20T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1432138670969260/1432138680969259/"]
start = "2023-10-21T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-21T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_10_21/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/614955670549455/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1913"]
start = "2023-10-21T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Västanvinden", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€13-€27"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/341060058451665/"]
start = "2023-10-21T18:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-21T23:50:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€13-€18"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballsaal Palindrone @ Sargfabrik"
links = ["https://sargfabrik.at/veranstaltungen/hotel-palindrone-1159-8215-4827"]
start = "2023-10-21T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hotel Palindrone", "Biowobble"]
price = "€15.50-€22"
organisation = "Hotel Palindrone"
source = "events/austria/hotel-palindrone.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda", "https://www.facebook.com/events/846535820439994/"]
start = "2023-10-21T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Barbeau-Turpault", "Duo Pichard-Vincendeau"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1394"]
start_date = "2023-10-22"
end_date = "2023-10-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irregular Waltzes & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/irregular-waltzes-&-variations/891/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1846", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1897", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1750428238710029"]
start = "2023-10-22T10:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-22T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance party"
details = """
Een heerlijke middag met Zweedse muziek en dans.

Duo Noordwest speelt een gevarieerd programma met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.

Aan het begin van de middag is er een korte workshop o.l.v. Elske & Leo waarin we één basisdans of een paar eenvoudige dansfiguren zullen aanleren.

Alle informatie is hier te vinden."""
links = ["https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest-2023-2024/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-duo-noordwest/"]
start = "2023-10-22T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-22T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
price = "€12.50-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/692780952697239/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZSzCwkR2vMJyvEh99O3fIwwWuo7FtUaqTOeNTkxPAW4/viewform"]
start = "2023-10-22T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-22T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ancona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
organisation = "Ancona Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/ancona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/897885881726363/"]
start = "2023-10-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance Mississippi"
details = "This is a contra dance with live music. We will probably have a good number of beginners."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-mississippi/"]
start = "2023-10-22T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-10-22T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Pass Christian"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Jimmy Stafford"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: TBD
Caller: TBD
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-3/"]
start = "2023-10-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-22T18:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Souper Sunday Dance"
details = """
It’s last season’s “Barn Dance,” but with a twist – now serving soup! 

Live Music! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)
In the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall)
Offering expanded concessions – homemade soup & cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea!

More Info:

Live Music: Joy Factor, who are Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle), Henry Yoshimura (guitar), and Jeremy Wilmer (fiddle)
Caller: Don Veino – Don loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun no matter the group size!
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.
Food: We will be serving a special homemade soup and cornbread @ $3 a bowl, all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men,” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-dance-souper-sunday-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-10-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857664530290/"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-24T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-10-24/"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ De Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/Bal @ De Pianofabriek/896/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1896", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1468057910674561"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-24T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cornwall class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/634865692108819/634865708775484/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-ceilidh-classes-2451489"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-24T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-10-24/"]
start = "2023-10-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678653347098/"]
start = "2023-10-25T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-25T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tinners Cèilidh Collective"
links = ["https://www.mpecopark.co.uk/events/tinners-ceilidh-collective/?event_rdate=20231025180000%2C20231025180000", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2086830201760442/"]
start = "2023-10-25T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Porthtowan"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tinners Cèilidh Collective"]
price = "£4.50-£8.50"
organisation = "Mount Pleasant Ecological Park"
source = "events/uk/porthtowan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-nijmegen-okt-2023/"]
start = "2023-10-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-25T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BmB Light"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1906"]
start = "2023-10-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Johan Carrijn & Yves De Groote"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-10-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1905", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1062012391592382"]
start = "2023-10-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-25T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181553676837/"]
start = "2023-10-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-25T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-10-25/"]
start = "2023-10-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = """
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm. 
Save the date for our live music events: a David Millstone workshop/dance on August 26, and the Jefferson Ball on November 4th."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-10-25/"]
start = "2023-10-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6393983630660680/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2023/"]
start = "2023-10-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-29T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Barbara Negra", "Bargainatt", "Two Catch a Raindrop", "Broes", "Les Conteuses de Pas", "Monsieur Fruits", "Wouter en de Draak", "Beat Bouet Trio", "Duo Tanghe-Coudroy", "L'air Inconnu", "La Réveilleuse", "Marie Paulette", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Itchy Fingers", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€105-€165"
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tchitchoubal 2023 - 8ème édition"
links = ["https://aixbaleti.wixsite.com/aixbaleti/tchitchoubal-2023", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/aix-baleti/evenements/tchitchoubal-2022-8eme-edition", "https://www.facebook.com/events/229631599714777/"]
start = "2023-10-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Aix-en-Provence"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Petit Piment", "Groove Factory", "Le Grand Barouf", "Las Orgas", "Dekolaz"]
price = "€0-€50"
organisation = "Aix Balèti"
source = "events/france/aix-en-provence.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6410424742376724/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1866"]
start = "2023-10-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
details = """
Come to Nashville, TN for contra dancing and more at the Music City Masquerade. Lisa Greenleaf will call to the music of Audrey Jaber, Max Newman, and Stuart Kenney. Plan your costume (not required but always lots of fun) for the Saturday evening dance.  

Cost: $104-$150, pay what you want
Half price for full time students
Limited scholarships available 

 """
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade/"]
start_date = "2023-10-27"
end_date = "2023-10-29"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$104-$150"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Corfe Castle"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-10-27"
end_date = "2023-10-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Corfe Castle"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "40th Folktage Ilmenau"
links = ["https://folktage.de/"]
start = "2023-10-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-29T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ilmenau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu", "Bal Affaire", "Emily & The Simons", "JB"]
organisation = "Folktage Ilmenau"
source = "events/germany/ilmenau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween Balfolk Party"
details = """
Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Balfolk Party! 🎃🦇🕸️\r
📅 Date: October 27th\r
🕢 Time: 19:30 - 22:00\r
Get ready for a night of enchantment and eerie delight! Come dressed in your best black, orange, grey, or spooktacular attire to celebrate this Halloween Balfolk evening. Whether you're a witch, a ghost, or a creature of the night, your presence will only add to the enchantment.\r
🍽️ Feel free to bring some food and/or drinks to share with fellow ghouls and other creatures in the room. Let's feast together and keep the spirits high!\r
🎶🎻👻 The evening begins with a spine-tingling dance workshop, where you'll learn the tricks and treats of traditional Balfolk dances. From there, we'll glide seamlessly into the main dances, so you can show off your newly acquired moves with other partygoers. And to keep the night going strong, we'll wrap up with a shuffle music party that will have you dancing 'til the witching hour!\r
Don't miss out on the chance to revel in the magic of Halloween with friends and kindred spirits. It's going to be a night to remember, filled with chills, thrills, and spine-tingling delights.\r
Mark your calendars, summon your friends, and let's make this Halloween Balfolk Party a night to remember!\r
We can't wait to see you there! 🎃🦇🕸️🎶💃🕺🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🎉\r
Entrance: 10 bgn /cardholders-5bgn/"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1402593580352713/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:30:00+03:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:30:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 BGN"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boo Camp"
details = """
Hosted by New Mexico FolkMADS  

When: October 27-29, 2023
Who: Frannie Marr, Countercurrent, Virginia Creepers, and YOU!
How Much: Sliding scale: $320 recommended ($200 minimum)
COVID Policy: vaccination required, rapid testing first day, masks optional 

Boo Camp is a residential camp held in the Manzano Mountains outside of Albuquerque, NM (~1 hour from Albuquerque & 1:45 from Santa Fe). This is an all levels, family friendly dance weekend highlighting regional and national callers and bands. The schedule will include contra dancing, couples dancing, jamming, and the much adored, Halloween themed, Boo Ball! """
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/boo-camp-new-mexico/"]
start = "2023-10-27T15:00:00-06:00"
end = "2023-10-29T15:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Torreon"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$200-$320"
organisation = "FolkMADS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-10-27/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/greater-orlando-contra-dance/2023-10-27/", "https://contraknights.org/dances-and-events/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sandy Back Porch"]
callers = ["Katie Zanders"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. 
This week, Alice Raybourn calls the dances and the Bunny Bread Bandits play the tunes. """
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-7/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bunny Bread Bandits"]
callers = ["Alice Raybourn"]
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Haddam & Higganum Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! Dance is especially tailored for beginners! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling around 14 years and is known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: Mickey Koth on fiddle/violin & John Kalinowski, on accordion. Since 1998 they’ve been the band that “will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness.” You’re gonna love contra dancing to this terrific threesome.
Admission: $15.00 per person. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking on the right side of the church.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Role Terms: “Women & Men” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.
Food: Refreshments will be served but also bring water to keep hydrated!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/haddam-higganum-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Haddam"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "United Congregational Church of Haddam & Higganum"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Come dance to the music of Supertrad and Stomp Rocket with callers Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith, and guest caller Michael Karchar. All are welcome. 
This is a mask-optional and vaccine-optional dance. While dancing, we will have a mask-required line if enough people show up who are interested. Details and registration will be forthcoming on our website.  
 """
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/", "https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/608965457991737/"]
start = "2023-10-27T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-29T15:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Janine Smith", "Michael Karchar"]
price = "$60-$120"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-10-27/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2023-10-28T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-28T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Autumn: Balfolk x Céilí"
details = "Concert of music group Copernicéilidh that plays traditional irish and scottish songs. An event will be a marriage between balfolk and ceili dances. There will be workshops at the beginning to refresh certain ceili sets and less common balfolk dances."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/269285982729551"]
start = "2023-10-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Bydgoszcz"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Copernicéilidh"]
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Bydgoszcz"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1889", "https://www.facebook.com/events/269773069335080/?ref=newsfeed"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Samenspel Folk Academie Aalter", "Cord'air", "Aérokorda"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.centreculturelwanze.be/fr/tout_bout_d_chants.html", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1859"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Wanze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
price = "€10-€27"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk in Trebnitz"
details = """
Duo Gilles Le Bigot & Anne Le Garff playing Breton music, for listening and dance\r
Duo Budweis-Wunderlich playing groovy neotrad and balfolk tunes\r
Trio Basta as Septett playing powerful balfolk tunes\r
Session"""
links = ["http://www.zur-ostbahn.de/index.php?seite=1&lang=1", "https://www.facebook.com/events/293580046932756/"]
start = "2023-10-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Trebnitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gilles Le Bigot & Anne Le Garff", "Duo Budweis-Wunderlich", "Trio Basta"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Balfolk im Oderland"
source = "events/germany/trebnitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1831"]
start = "2023-10-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Chaotic Good with calling from Charlie Turner.

Chaotic Good are excellent, high-energy contra musicians who've played everywhere from folk clubs to festivals for the last decade with Adam Rich-Griffin (The Night Before, Contrasaurus) on guitar, and Nicky McConkey (The Night Before, Minor Contravention) playing fiddle. They play a wide range of amazing tunes that are great to dance contra to!

Charlie Turner has been dancing and teaching for as long as she can remember, but a move to San Francisco transformed her contra dancing and started her calling. Now based in Cambridge, UK, she brings the best of the West Coast to contra crowds, with clear, friendly teaching and satisfying dance selections. She emphasises connection, fun, flow and inclusivity in dance."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1328663434692715/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chaotic Good"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rum & Onions"
details = """
Halloween Contra Dance 
Calling by Steve Zakon-Anderson"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rum-onions/"]
start = "2023-10-28T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-10-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Marginaux"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh Contra"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1044082453628288/"]
start = "2023-10-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Jeremy Child"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Contra Dance: The Pie Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
All are welcome! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Will Mentor from Vermont. Will is perhaps the foremost contra dance caller in the United States. For the last 20 years his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence have been delighting new and old dancers alike.
Music: Starling, who are: Mo Brachfeld on fiddle, Jared Kirkpatrick on piano, mandolin, and feet (but not at the same time)!
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. & Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade Pie Slices! This month we offer Pumpkin Pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Starling"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/"]
start = "2023-10-29T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-29T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"]
start = "2023-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-10-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-vaestanvinden-met-jeroen-laureyssens", "https://www.facebook.com/events/154264024379418", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1915"]
start = "2023-10-29T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-29T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Västanvinden Trio"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/29-10-2023-parasol-fr/"]
start = "2023-10-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-10-29/"]
start = "2023-10-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-29T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Covid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music.  
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all!  
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun! For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, we always include some extra variations or new dances so there’s always something new to look forward to!  
Check this video out, and then spread the word!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2023-10-29/"]
start = "2023-10-29T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-29T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Post-Cadansa Ball"
details = '''
(English below)
Ook dit jaar is er weer een Cadansa-after-afterparty! Dus mocht je nog in de Cadansa-sfeer zitten, of een middel tegen de post-Cadansa-blues zoeken, of gewoon zin hebben om op maandag avond lekker te dansen met een straffe band, kom dan vooral langs in de Moira in Utrecht!
Er is ook ruimte voor sessie, dus neem vooral een instrument mee en mochten je voeten even een pauze nodig hebben, is de bar open voor een drankje!
Programma:
17:30 Deuren open voor diner*
19:00 Airboxes
~21:00 Sessie
~22:00 Einde zodat iedereen nog treinen terug naar de meeste andere (grote) steden kan pakken (en eventueel nog kan slapen voor dinsdag weer aan het werk te gaan ;) ).
*Als het je gezellig lijkt kun je bij ons aanschuiven om je diner te komen eten. Dit kan alles zijn van potluck om tot delen tot een eigen maaltje en/of iets laten bezorgen bij de Moira.
Tarieven:
Het bal kost €13 of meer. Als je minder te besteden hebt, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief van €10. (Graag gepast mee te nemen.)
Fair trade: Bij dit bal krijgen de bands direct betaald wat er aan de deur wordt betaald. (Na aftrek van zaalhuur e.d.) Dat betekent dat je dus je waardering voor de muzikanten kunt laten blijken door wat meer te betalen zodat zij ook een wat eerlijker loon kunnen ontvangen. Mocht je het geld hebben, is het dus heel welkom om meer te betalen dan het standaardtarief van €12 in ruil voor dankbare blijere muzikanten.
Band:
(English)
Finally there is Cadansa again and so of course there will be a grand Cadansa-after-afterparty again! So whether you are still in the Cadansa mood, trying to find a remedy against the post-Cadansa-blues, or just feel like dancing to the music of a super cool French on Monday evening, make sure you will get to the Moira in Utrecht!
There will also be some time for a session, so do bring your instruments and if your feet get tired and need a quick break, the bar is open for drinks!
Programme:
18:30 Doors open for dinner*
19:00 Airboxes
~21:00 Session
~22:30 End which is on time to get a train back to most of the other (big) cities (and possibly sleep a little before going to work on Tuesday ;) ).
*If you would like some company for dinner,  feel free to join us with your own dinner. This can be anything from potluck to share, to your meal and/or delivery meal at the Moira
Admission
Entrance fee for the ball is €13 or more. If you do not have so much to spend, use the lower fee of €10. (Please bring the exact amount.)
Fair tade: At this ball the bands get paid directly what is being paid at the entrance. (After deducing the locations rent.) That means you can show your appreciation to the musicians by paying some more to make sure they will also get a fair wage. So if you have the money, you are very welcome to pay more than the standard fee of €12 in exchange for grateful happier musicians.
Location:
The event takes place in the Moira. A location for regular balfolk events with a nice dancing floor, good sound, atmospheric lights and a "gezellige" bar in the heart of Utrecht at only 1km from the central station.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/post-cadansa-ball-met-aurelien-claranbaux-en-diner/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260498191363140/"]
start = "2023-10-30T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-30T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Honigfabrik"
details = "Bal Folk with Västanvinden (SE) and Fragole e Tempesta (IT)"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/bal-folk-mit-fragola-e-tempesta-it-und-vaestanvinden-se/"]
start = "2023-10-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Västanvinden", "Fragole e Tempesta"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginners trial lesson"
details = """
Op 30 oktober en 2 november beginnen we de nieuwe reeks van Balfolk Hoorn met twee proeflessen!
Op de maandag wordt dit een groep begonners die al eerder een reeks of een aantal workshops hebben gedanst, en op de donderdag beginnen wij helemaal vanaf het begin met de beginners. De lessen beginnen om 19:00 en duren tot 21:30. Je hebt geen danspartner nodig om mee te kunnen doen.

Op de maandagen gaan wij werken met ritmisch variëren in dansen zoals de Scottish, Mazurka en de Slängpolska. Ook gaan wij aan de slag met een aantal dansen die vaker voorkomen op een bal zoals walsen in 5 en 8, Bourrée in 3, Suite Plinn en Rondeau en Couple. We gaan werken met musikaliteit en communicatie binnen de dansen, zo kun je van een leuke dans een nog leukere dans maken!
En als toetje gaan wij de Sønderhoning leren! Dit is een dans die erg lijkt op de Polska die steeds meer in Nederland gedanst wordt, maar dan nèt even anders! (Goede dans om de standaard Polska draai aan te leren of nog eens even goed te herhalen.)

Met Leo Visser als gastdocent voor de Bretonse dansen.

De locatie is Achter de Vest 34, 10 minuten lopen vanaf het station Hoorn, en parkeren kan in Parkeergarage ’t Jeudje (300 meter van de locatie vandaan). Parkeren is hier op maandag gratis vanaf 18:00 uur en op donderdag betaald tot 21:00 uur (€1,90 per uur, eerste half uur gratis).
Let op! De ingang van het gebouw zit aan het Doelenplein.

In totaal zullen er 8 lessen van 2,5 uur gegeven worden. De prijs voor de maandagreeks is €200 of €172 als je iets minder te besteden hebt. Dit mag in twee termijnen van €100/€86 euro betaald worden, of ook in acht termijnen van €25/€22 euro contant te betalen per avond (ik heb helaas geen pinautomaat).

De reeks gaat door bij minimaal 8 aanmeldingen.

Wil je beide reeksen meedoen? Stuur dan ook een e-mail!

E-mail adres voor vragen en aanmelden:
balfolkhoorn@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-begonners-hoorn/"]
start = "2023-10-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-30T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857661196957/"]
start = "2023-10-31T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-10-31T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-10-31/"]
start = "2023-10-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-10-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-31T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica With Guest Musician & Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-guest-musician-&-initiation-mechelen/898/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1922"]
start = "2023-10-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-10-31T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-10-31/"]
start = "2023-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-31T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678650013765/"]
start = "2023-11-01T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-01T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balloween"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/859339032454531/"]
start = "2023-11-01T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-01T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Mange Bal", "Folk Fiction"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-4/"]
start = "2023-11-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-01/"]
start = "2023-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = """
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm. 
Save the date for our live music events: a David Millstone workshop/dance on August 26, and the Jefferson Ball on November 4th."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-11-01/"]
start = "2023-11-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 278 — Forro"
details = """
Deze donderdag 2 november is het socialles nr 278. Het thema deze week is de Forro, een Braziliaanse dans die raakvlakken heeft met de balfolkdansen, zoals de scottish.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-278-rotterdam-forro/"]
start = "2023-11-02T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginners trial lesson"
details = """
Op 30 oktober en 2 november beginnen we de nieuwe reeks van Balfolk Hoorn met twee proeflessen!
Op de maandag wordt dit een groep begonners die al eerder een reeks of een aantal workshops hebben gedanst, en op de donderdag beginnen wij helemaal vanaf het begin met de beginners. De lessen beginnen om 19:00 en duren tot 21:30. Je hebt geen danspartner nodig om mee te kunnen doen.

Op de donderdagen gaan wij werken met de veelvoorkomende baldansen; denk aan Scottish, Tovercirkel, Andro, Wals in 3, Jig, Hanterdro en Bourrée in 2. Ook zullen we wat minder veelvoorkomende dansen gaan dansen zoals de Slängpolska, Bravade, Långdans en Branlou. We zullen aan de slag gaan met contact met je danspartner en de andere dansers op de dansvloer.

Met Leo Visser als gastdocent voor de Bretonse dansen.

De locatie is Achter de Vest 34, 10 minuten lopen vanaf het station Hoorn, en parkeren kan in Parkeergarage ’t Jeudje (300 meter van de locatie vandaan). Parkeren is hier op maandag gratis vanaf 18:00 uur en op donderdag betaald tot 21:00 uur (€1,90 per uur, eerste half uur gratis).
Let op! De ingang van het gebouw zit aan het Doelenplein.

In totaal zullen er 8 lessen van 2,5 uur gegeven worden. De prijs voor de donderdagreeks is €200 of €172 als je iets minder te besteden hebt. Dit mag in twee termijnen van €100/€86 euro betaald worden, of ook in acht termijnen van €25/€22 euro contant te betalen per avond (ik heb helaas geen pinautomaat).

De reeks gaat door bij minimaal 8 aanmeldingen.

Wil je beide reeksen meedoen? Stuur dan ook een e-mail!

E-mail adres voor vragen en aanmelden:
balfolkhoorn@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginners-hoorn/"]
start = "2023-11-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-02T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriesteFolk/posts/2343732322496467/"]
start_date = "2023-11-03"
end_date = "2023-11-03"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pastis"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annabergfest 2023"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/annaberg23"]
start = "2023-11-03T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-05T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of the Box", "Tanzkur", "KoAn", "Soeurs du Coeur", "Andreas Neumann & Marcus Krimmer", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Kördeböf"]
price = "~€200"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/673365067944761/"]
start = "2023-11-03T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-05T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Les Bottines Artistiques", "Arbadétorne", "Airboxes", "Duo De Schepper-Souvandjiev", "Pablo Golder", "Guus Herremans", "Cheffolk", "Sette Bocche"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["http://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/524013035938714/"]
start = "2023-11-03T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-05T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkyFridays: Portugal"
details = """
Autumn BALFOLK course: Folky Fridays\r
We invite you to join our exciting dance gatherings to explore some different social folklore dances of Europe!\r
✔️ The program includes 6 dance workshops and 2 party events and starts on 06.10.23 in ul. Tzar Samuil 86, Sofia. The course will end with a dance party for Balfolkaryia´s first birhday celebration.\r
✔️ What is Balfolk? The style reflects the revival of traditional European dances and music from different regions, often accompanied by live music. It includes dances such as Chapelloise, Polka, mazurka, Circassian circle, repasseado, Rondò, Irish dance, Balkan dance and horo and many more in a modern reading so that anyone can join in without prior training. They are danced in a circle of many people, in fours or in pairs, very often with exchange of partners on a rotational basis, so that each participant dances with everyone else. The focus is on the social element - sharing the joy of dance and music, the sense of community between European cultures, creating friendships.\r
☆☆☆ Program of the course ☆☆☆\r
Andrò, Anterdro, Circassian Circle, Chapelloise\r
Polka and Skottish (2 and 3 temp)\r
Balcan and Israeli dances\r
Limousine, Repasseado, Manfrina\r
Bourrée (2, 3 temp, circle), Rondeau\r
Valzer (3, 5 and 8 temp), French Mazurka\r
as well some surprise dances every time ...\r
Save the dates 27.10 and 24-25.11 for which we are organizing spacial evetns. STAY TUNED !\r
✔️ Entrance: a donation (who has the ability, according to it)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/309610611764890/309610641764887/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-11-03T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1909", "https://www.facebook.com/events/5314280632029810", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/sX4ZnXVAFZDqPiKs8wqCmMsbVVGHvEr71X6sTzvD"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Shillelagh", "Geronimo"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-14/", "https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1395"]
start = "2023-11-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-03T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-03T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-11-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-03T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. 
Spots fill up fast, so register today! 
November 3-5, 2023
Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins
Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono
at the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA 

Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA
The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey.
Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out
The details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather
Work scholarships available!
More information available on our website"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Nils Fredland"]
organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-11-03/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DE.20231104"]
start_date = "2023-11-04"
end_date = "2023-11-04"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fairfolk Dancers 29th Annual English Country Dance Weekend"
details = """
Bare Necessities—Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea & Jacqueline Schwab—with Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Caller 



Fri. Nov 3
7:30-10:30
English Country Dancing


Sat. Nov 4
10:00-12:00
2:00 – 4:00
English Country Dance Workshop


 
8:00-11:00
English Country Dance Ball (Elegant wear / period costumes encouraged but not required!)


Sun. Nov 5
10:00-12:30
English Country Dance Workshop



Delicious snacks, tea and dessert offered during breaks. Schedule subject to revision. 
Come enjoy our warm hospitality, delightful dancing and varied culinary, cultural and shopping opportunities. If you’ve never visited Fairfield, you’re in for a treat! You’ll enjoy our incredible culinary offerings (Thai, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Ethiopian, Gourmet Pizza, Turkish) and world-class coffee at Cafe Paradiso, all within 1-2 blocks walking distance from the dance! 
Important: All dancers must be fully vaccinated to attend. Please do not ask for exceptions.  Most likely, for everyone’s safety, we will also require negative covid tests (home tests are fine) 2 days before coming and again on the first day. If everyone complies (please do!) then we may be able to make masks optional. We will have a final decision regarding masks and tests 2 weeks prior to the weekend and will notify all registered dancers.  
In order to ensure that we have full attendance (and can therefore afford to pay all the expenses), we are asking everyone to register in advance. So if you know you want to come, please register today. Thank you! 
$175. Includes full weekend and all snacks.
Note:  This weekend is designed for experienced dancers and attendance is limited. We sell out every year, so PLEASE register soon! 
Register by sending email to FairfolkDancers “at” gmail “dot” com and then send check payable to Jennifer Hamilton to arrive within 5 business days via snail-mail to:
FFADC PO Box 1321, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 
Please include name, address, phone and email.  We sold out way in advance last time and expect to do so for 2023. Your cancelled check is your receipt—please do not be disappointed if you do not get an email acknowledgement. If you enquire by email, you are not registered until we receive your check! The time/date of your email will be the tie-breaker if we sell out on the day we receive your check. 
We are delighted to welcome Joanna Reiner Wilkinson back to Fairfield. Many of you enjoyed dancing with her in the past and we are fortunate to welcome her again! 
Cancellation / Refund Policy: If you need to cancel for any reason, we will allow you to transfer your personal registration to the next year (for one year only). Or you can send someone—a previously unregistered dancer whom you find—in your place to this current year’s weekend and let us know about the substitution. You handle all the details and work out the payment with your friend. This applies only to the specific weekend you paid for. Other than these two options, unfortunately there are no refunds or exchanges. We simply do not have the volunteer staff to handle these complications. (If you have sent your check late and the dance is full, we will not cash your check.) 
Location: The Morning Star Studio, 51½ S. Court St. Fairfield, Iowa. Exit 214 coming East on Route 34, then 3 miles West to Main Street, then North to Broadway, East to Court, South on Court St. Or Exit 216 coming West on Route 34, then North on Route 1 (Main St.) to Business 34, then 1 more block north to Broadway, East to Court, South on Court St."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fairfolk-dancers-29th-annual-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-05T12:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IA"
city = "Fairfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$175"
organisation = "Fairfolk Dancers (FFADC)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-03/"]
start = "2023-11-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance For Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/857/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1921", "https://www.facebook.com/events/861202218538049"]
start = "2023-11-04T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkArena"
details = "Balfolk with eins68"
links = ["https://folkarena.wordpress.com/termine/"]
start = "2023-11-04T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Jena"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eins68"]
price = "€15+x"
organisation = "FolkArena"
source = "events/germany/jena.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloweenbal 2023 in Poortugaal"
details = """
Het inmiddels bijna traditionele Halloweenbal van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, deze keer op 4 november, in Poortugaal.

Voor ons komen spelen: Les Kickeuses en Geronimo!

Les Kickeuses is een duo, gevormd door Lolita op accordeon en Juliette op dwarsfluit en zang, beiden met een passie voor balfolkmuziek.

Geronimo is de Belgische solo-muzikant Jeroen Geerinck, bekend van onder andere Snaarmaarwaar. Hij brengt een energieke mix van gitaar en ritme op de dansvloer, vol bijzondere composities en variaties.

Programma

Het programma van de avond (onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen):

17.30: Deuren open
18.00: Dansuitleg
19.00: Bal!
20.30: Kostuumprijsuitreiking
21.00: Bal!
23.00: Einde

Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon.

Halloween

Extra speciaal deze avond: het bal is natuurlijk in Halloweenthema, dus De Brinkhoeve wordt omgetoverd tot een sfeervolle griezellocatie, met in plaats van bezoekers en dansers, heksen, feeën, spoken of zelfs vampieren! Zelf in een favoriete Halloweenoutfit komen wordt aanbevolen: organisator Balfolk Zuid-Holland zorgt voor mooie prijzen voor de origineelste en leukste kostuums. Toch liever niet verkleed? Geen probleem, het is niet verplicht en gezellig wordt het sowieso!

Locatie

Het bal is in De Brinkhoeve, in Poortugaal. Deze zaal is te vinden aan de Kerkstraat 12 in Poortugaal. De locatie is goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo'n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het metrostation Poortugaal. Parkeren is gratis in de wijk rondom de zaal.

Vragen

Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/halloweenbal-2023-in-poortugaal/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Poortugaal"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Les Kickeuses"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20231104-queimada-duo-nello-fr-la-sialyre-fr-a-contrabanda/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/904/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1923", "https://www.facebook.com/events/208977242089263"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Nello", "La Sialyre"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Galna Humlor"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-southwark-brewing-company-26/"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Berlin"
details = """
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 20 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt*
Gruppenrabatt (nur im VVK): Für Gruppen von 5 oder mehr Personen, die gemeinsam im Vorverkauf bestellen , gewähren wir 20% Rabatt.
Wings & Tales
Foto: Niklas Jacob
Wings & Tales machen tanzbaren Folk mit Geige, Flöte, Rhythmusgitarre, Kontrabass und vierstimmigem Gesang. Neben den Einflüssen zahlreicher Jamsessions auf diversen Balfolkfestivals, vereinen sich in unserer Musik irische und skandinavische Tunes mit englischen Volksliedern und jazzigem Bass.
Helene Laudel – Flöte
Fili Ulrich – Geige
Martin Hahn – Gitarre
Niklas Jacob – Bass
 
Duo CLARABAL
CLARASCHEIN – Foto: Kai Jeske (berlinmotion.de)
Das ganz neu gegründete Duo CLARABAL, bestehend aus der Musikerin CLARASCHEIN (violin, voc, piano) und dem MusikerJacob Meussling (guit), kreiert mit der Mischung aus tanzbaren Eigenkompositionen und altbekannten Melodien eine musikalische Reise von melancholischen Mazurken bis hin zur fetzigen Polka.
Pop, Jazz und Klassik mischen bei diesem BAL beim Folk ordentlich mit.
—
*Ermäßigung: für alle mit einem geringen Einkommen, und insbesondere: Schüler*innen, Studen*tinnen, Auszubildende, Personen mit Berechtigungsnachweis Berlin-Ticket S"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2023-11"]
start = "2023-11-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["CLARABAL", "Wings & Tales"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bi-monthly bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1404527856773274/"]
start = "2023-11-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Oscina"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk during museum night"
details = """
In Enschede wordt op zaterdag 4 november de Museumnacht gehouden. Hier zijn tussen 19.00 en 24.00 uur heel veel activiteiten waaronder verschillende dansactiviteiten, muziekactiviteiten en veel meer!

Om 22.00 uur wordt er een workshop balfolk gegeven om mensen kennis te laten maken met balfolk. De workshop wordt door Maarten van der Waal gegeven. Dit gebeurt in de balletzaal van de Kaliber kunstenschool, Willem Wilminkplein 1, Enschede (naast Metropool).

Alle activiteiten vinden op verschillende locaties plaats in het grote centrum van Enschede. Het Willem Wilminkplein is op heel korte afstand van het station

Het zou leuk zijn als ook balfolkies aanwezig kunnen zijn bij de workshop om het plezier van balfolk aan anderen over te brengen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-tijdens-museumnacht-in-enschede/"]
start = "2023-11-04T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12-€17"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Jefferson Ball"
details = """
Held each November and open to the public, the Jefferson Ball is our signature event which showcases the use of social dance in early America. 
Enjoy light refreshments and two sessions of live music with dances presented in the grand style of yesteryear. 
Formal attire is requested, with Colonial or Regency attire being preferred. Evening suits or tuxedos for men and evening gowns for ladies are also welcomed. New dancers should attend class for several months to learn the dances beforehand. Pre-registration is required. 
Please check back for details on the dance program (available by June) and the registration form (available by September). You may use our contact form to ask to be added to the mailing list to receive updates on the November ball and August workshop/dance."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/the-jefferson-ball/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2023-11-04/"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. 

Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-11-04T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers"
details = """
If you haven’t attended any prior SNOCD events, you are in for a treat! We have live bands playing for us and outstanding callers helping us navigate through simple to complex contra figures. 
Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-with-southern-nevada-old-time-contra-dancers-7/"]
start = "2023-11-04T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Two Dance styles - Compare and Contrast"
links = ["https://www.fash.org.uk/workshops.htm"]
start = "2023-11-05T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-05T15:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Soberton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Linda Game & Carol Levi"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£9-£12"
organisation = "Folk Association of South Hants"
source = "events/uk/soberton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Macabre"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/balls", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1847", "https://www.facebook.com/events/682987997056153"]
start = "2023-11-05T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-05T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ball Noir", "Rokkende Vrouwen"]
price = "€12-€22"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at NoaberPodium"
details = """
In Enschede in de Vrijhof op het UT terrein wordt op zondag 5 november het NoaberPodium gehouden.
Hier zijn tussen 12.00 en 16.30 uur heel veel activiteiten waaronder verschillende dansactiviteiten, muziek, zang, toneel en veel meer!
Om 16.00 uur kan iedereen meedoen aan 'body persussion', ritme en geluid met je lichaam!
Alle activiteiten vinden plaats binnen de Vrijhof in de Agora, de Audiozaal en het Theatercafe / foyer.

Om 15.30 uur wordt er een korte workshop balfolk gegeven om mensen kennis te laten maken met balfolk. De workshop wordt door Maarten van der Waal gegeven. 
Dit gebeurt in de Audiozaal van de Vrijhof.

Het zou leuk zijn als ook balfolkies aanwezig kunnen zijn bij de workshop om het plezier van balfolk aan anderen over te brengen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-bij-noaberpodium/"]
start = "2023-11-05T15:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-05T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1867"]
start = "2023-11-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA November Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a November ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas on Sunday November 05, 2023, 2-4, Tara Bolker calling. 
Musicians: Ben Bolker and Susanne Maziarz  
Masks are optional for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $15-$25 (to cover costs of approx. $700) for ECD.  This can be paid by etransfer to payments@tecda.ca  or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-november-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-05T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-05T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Bolker & Susanne Maziarz"]
callers = ["Tara Bolker"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: Playing with Fyre, featuring David DiGiuseppe (Chapel Hill)
Caller: To Be Announced
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-2/"]
start = "2023-11-05T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-05T17:50:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cornwall class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/634865692108819/634865718775483/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-ceilidh-classes-2451489"]
start = "2023-11-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-05T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English country dances and Bal Folk in Honigfabrik"
details = "ECD and Bal Folk with Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers (GB)"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/pete-grassby-und-die-grasshopper-folk-band/"]
start = "2023-11-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers"]
callers = ["Pete Grassby"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282248601378870/"]
start = "2023-11-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857657863624/"]
start = "2023-11-07T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-07T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-11-07/"]
start = "2023-11-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-11-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-07T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/Practica at De Pianofabriek/895/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1894", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326484003189340/348157751021965/"]
start = "2023-11-07T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cornwall class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/634865692108819/634865705442151/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-ceilidh-classes-2451489"]
start = "2023-11-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-07T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-11-07/"]
start = "2023-11-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678656680431/"]
start = "2023-11-08T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-08T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/262570359650255/262570372983587/"]
start = "2023-11-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-08T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1940", "https://www.facebook.com/events/359229279865730"]
start = "2023-11-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726721022006/"]
start = "2023-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-08T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1273274770221507/"]
start = "2023-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-4/"]
start = "2023-11-08T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-08/"]
start = "2023-11-08T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = """
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm. 
Save the date for our live music events: a David Millstone workshop/dance on August 26, and the Jefferson Ball on November 4th."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-11-08/"]
start = "2023-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 279"
details = """
Deze donderdag 9 november is het socialles nr 279. Het thema en de docent van deze les wordt later nog bekend gemaakt.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-279-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-11-09T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1258468508160528/"]
start = "2023-11-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2023-11-09/"]
start = "2023-11-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-09T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurosession & Minuet workshop"
details = "Playing and dancing for balfolk and scandi, often with a workshop then a social dance."
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4865", "https://www.facebook.com/events/307392615395916/"]
start = "2023-11-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.earwicker.org/about_arish_mel.htm"]
start_date = "2023-11-10"
end_date = "2023-11-10"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "JooDäio! Festival"
links = ["https://www.balefolk.ch/en/joodaio", "https://www.facebook.com/events/703242671451142/"]
start = "2023-11-10T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-12T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum", "Grand Balthazar", "Arizonà", "Duo Brunel-Miro", "Clume", "Sara Bandlow"]
price = "160-180 CHF"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween céilí"
links = ["https://www.setdance.ch/workshop/ceili-bern/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1734368027077171/"]
start = "2023-11-10T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Bern"
styles = ["ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toe for Toe"]
price = "20-25 CHF"
organisation = "Irish Dance Group Bern"
source = "events/switzerland/bern.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkyFridays: Mazurka"
details = """
Autumn BALFOLK course: Folky Fridays\r
We invite you to join our exciting dance gatherings to explore some different social folklore dances of Europe!\r
✔️ The program includes 6 dance workshops and 2 party events and starts on 06.10.23 in ul. Tzar Samuil 86, Sofia. The course will end with a dance party for Balfolkaryia´s first birhday celebration.\r
✔️ What is Balfolk? The style reflects the revival of traditional European dances and music from different regions, often accompanied by live music. It includes dances such as Chapelloise, Polka, mazurka, Circassian circle, repasseado, Rondò, Irish dance, Balkan dance and horo and many more in a modern reading so that anyone can join in without prior training. They are danced in a circle of many people, in fours or in pairs, very often with exchange of partners on a rotational basis, so that each participant dances with everyone else. The focus is on the social element - sharing the joy of dance and music, the sense of community between European cultures, creating friendships.\r
☆☆☆ Program of the course ☆☆☆\r
Andrò, Anterdro, Circassian Circle, Chapelloise\r
Polka and Skottish (2 and 3 temp)\r
Balcan and Israeli dances\r
Limousine, Repasseado, Manfrina\r
Bourrée (2, 3 temp, circle), Rondeau\r
Valzer (3, 5 and 8 temp), French Mazurka\r
as well some surprise dances every time ...\r
Save the dates 27.10 and 24-25.11 for which we are organizing spacial evetns. STAY TUNED !\r
✔️ Entrance: a donation (who has the ability, according to it)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/309610611764890/309610621764889/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-11-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad"
details = "Balfolk mit Reinlender und Coeur de Boeuf"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/294406420173949/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kördeböf", "Herzigs"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/696620721937860/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-11T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chamelles des Bois", "Bargainatt"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
source = "events/germany/stuttgart.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.18"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1080823212885113"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/a-wee-ceilidh-at-small-beer-101123/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1770"]
start = "2023-11-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-11T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic", "Geronimo"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.gooik.be/vrije-tijd/cultuur/wereld-cultuurmaand", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1925"]
start = "2023-11-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw"]
organisation = "Gooik Cultuurmaand"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/675145051248378/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:15:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna Pack", "Nigel Eaton"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song in the Poconos (PA), sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start = "2023-11-10T17:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-12T15:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kunkletown"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Joyful Noise", "Brooklyn Swing Ensemble", "Millserati", "Raise the Roof", "TWeLve"]
callers = ["Dave Rupp", "Donna Hunt", "Michael Karcher", "Robert Mills", "Ted Rudofker"]
price = "$115-$225"
organisation = "Princeton Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/greater-orlando-contra-dance/2023-11-10/", "https://contraknights.org/dances-and-events/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Loco-motion"]
callers = ["John Rogers"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-10/"]
start = "2023-11-10T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk"
links = ["http://www.pourlebal.ch/index.php/event/grandbal111123/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1404296170385357/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6647/grand-bal-folk-a-geneve-avec-trio-loubelya-et-duo-vargoz?jour=11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-11T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-12T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Geneva"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya", "Duo Vargoz"]
price = "20-75 CHF"
organisation = "Pour le Bal"
source = "events/switzerland/geneva.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Two And Three Beat Bourrées"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/two-and-three-beat-bourr%C3%A9es/878/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1918", "https://www.facebook.com/events/982482846344033"]
start = "2023-11-11T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-11T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/262609773187413/"]
start = "2023-11-11T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-11T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris, Hugh, Arthur, Sophie & Sean"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Judi Hunter"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/11/11/fior", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1951"]
start = "2023-11-11T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-11T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fior"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk / Ceili"
details = """
Dit bal, een combi van balfolk en ceili-dans, is gratis voor cursisten van de workshops van Vliers op Texel 2023, voor mensen die alleen het voor dansen komen kost het 10 euro.

zie hieronder de link, je kunt online al een kaartje kopen.

https://artex-texel.nl/cursussen/vliers-festival-2023-dans/

Het instap-uur is de initiatie, op zaterdagmiddag 16.45- 17.45u door Kasha van der Poel en Erik de Jong.

's Avonds is er een feestelijk programma met docentenconcertjes, en zal Kasha de dansen ook nog begeleiden, met Erik en evt meer muzikanten."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-folk-ceili-met-kasha-en-erik/", "https://artex-texel.nl/cursussen/vliers-festival-2023-dans/"]
start = "2023-11-11T16:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-11T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Den Burg"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/"]
start = "2023-11-11T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-12T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["CaraƆ", "DDSS"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stumpy Oak"]
callers = ["Sarah Petts"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Knotted Chord"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Collection"
details = "Ceilidh held in Cheltenham, come dance play or call"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/584101827211281/"]
start = "2023-11-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/365207155898040/"]
start = "2023-11-12T10:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-12T12:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Paraparaumu"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Caller: Billy Fischer! Billy has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally. This will be quite a treat!
Live Music: Dead Sea Squirrels are Cathy Mason on fiddle and mandolin; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and vocals; and Henry Yoshimura on guitar and vocals.
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2023-11-11/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"]
start = "2023-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-11T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2451181118398704/"]
start = "2023-11-12T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-12T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-11-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-12T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-11-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
details = "Balfolk dance night with live music and a workshop at the beginning."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/975741050325642"]
start = "2023-11-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tapage Hommage", "Wilde Kapelle"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1048940926237038/"]
start = "2023-11-12T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-12T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo David & Loris", "Duo Perrin-Zhao"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-11-12/"]
start = "2023-11-12T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-12T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-11-12/"]
start = "2023-11-12T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-12T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-12/"]
start = "2023-11-12T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-12T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bâladanse: Italian dances"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/doku.php?id=agenda", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6995/atelier?jour=13-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857654530291/"]
start = "2023-11-14T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-14T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-11-14/"]
start = "2023-11-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-11-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-14T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/900/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1920", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326484003189340/348157757688631/"]
start = "2023-11-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-11-14/"]
start = "2023-11-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-14T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678660013764/"]
start = "2023-11-15T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-15T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkLabor!"
links = ["https://www.balefolk.ch/folklabor", "https://www.facebook.com/events/212876758261498/212876774928163/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6946/folklabor-balfolk-erforschen?jour=15-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-16T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-15/"]
start = "2023-11-15T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = """
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm. 
Save the date for our live music events: a David Millstone workshop/dance on August 26, and the Jefferson Ball on November 4th."""
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-11-15/"]
start = "2023-11-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 280 — Gavotte de l'Aven"
details = """
Socialles 280 (Rotterdam) - Gavotte de l&#039;Aven, Deze donderdag 16 november is het socialles nr 280. Het thema deze les is de gavotte de l'aven, gegeven door Jos. Hoe gaat deze dans met z'n vieren, wat is de cadans, hoe voel je de muziek en hoe zit dat met mensen die niet met vier in een rijtje, maar met twee in een koppel dansen op deze zelfde muziek?

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-280-rotterdam-gavotte-de-laven/"]
start = "2023-11-16T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Rudemà en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Rudemà
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Bands

 \tRudemà

Rudemà is een folktrio uit Veneto, tot 2019 actief onder de naam Diaduit, gevormd door Fabio Reolon (gitaar en zang), Francesco Chiarini (viool en nyckelharpa) en Luca Ventimiglia (doedelzak, rechte en dwarsfluiten, tarota, melodica).

De groep, opgericht in 2009, biedt een wereldmuziekshow met herinterpretaties van traditionele liederen en hun eigen composities, variërend van Franse balfolk tot Ierse folk, via traditionele muziek uit Veneto en Noord-Italië.

In 2011 kwam het eerste album van de groep, A perdifiato nel bosco, uit, gevolgd door het meer recente Aquiloni, opgenomen en gemixt door Dario Ravelli in Suonovivo Studio in Bergamo en gedistribueerd door Rox Records.

 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit enthousiaste dansers die ook graag op het podium staan: Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Het klinkt soms eigenwijs, maar altijd aanstekelijk en dansbaar!

Fotocredit
Rudemà"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-rudema/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/132515019741247/"]
start = "2023-11-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-16T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rudemà", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-11-16/"]
start = "2023-11-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"]
start = "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Intensive 2023"
details = """
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀…
Heb je je ooit afgevraagd “Wie ben ik als danser en wie zou ik willen zijn?”
Deze intensive is een danservaring die (ervaren) dansers ertoe leidt hun volledige potentieel te bereiken om hun dans te ontwikkelen en dieper te duiken in beweging, lichaamscontrole en co-creatie (improvisatie).
 
MAX. AANTAL PLAATSEN: 16 (nog 2 plekken beschikbaar!)
TAAL: Nederlands
DUUR: 2,5 dag (vrijdag 17.00 uur – zondag 20.30 uur + after party)
AANMELDEN: https://dancingbodies.peggypay.com/intensive-2023-korting

Basis tarief is 275 euro; We hebben geprobeerd de kosten zo laag mogelijk te houden voor iedereen. Kun je meer missen dan gaat dit naar de low income optie mogelijk maken, docenten en/of additionele live muziek, afhankelijk van de giften. Indien je gebruik wil maken op de low income optie kun je 30% korting krijgen op de optie met chambrette. Meer informatie over tarieven via de aanmeldlink.

 
𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: Een weekend op een besloten locatie om je te verdiepen in dans, je eigen lichaam en een ontwikkelprocessen aan te gaan met behulp van gespecialiseerde workshops. Met veel persoonlijke aandacht en gerichte oefeningen. Een intensive onderscheidt zich van een enkele workshop in een totaal opbouw met dieper detailniveau waarop wordt gewerkt. Met persoonlijke feedback uit de groep en van docent(en). De intensive is gericht op dansers die willen groeien en vanuit een technischere basis willen leren bewegen. Met als doel uiteindelijk meer vrijheid in hun dans te kunnen vinden (betere connectie en meer variatie). De duur van de intensive geeft de mogelijkheid om langer stil te staan bij onderwerpen en te werken met ervarend leren. Waarbij ruimte wordt gemaakt voor het invullen van een persoonlijk leerdoel.

 
𝗗𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗴𝗲𝗻:
Biomechanica en natuurwetten, danshouding en basis danstechniek (denk o.a. aan balans en spierspanning), consent, connectie en improvisatie (en muzikaliteit). De focus ligt hierbij niet op danspassen maar op beweging en lichaamscontrole en belangrijkste nog wel de communicatie binnen een danskoppel. Hoe dans je samen, in plaats van hoe dans ik mét iemand…

 
𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: Deelname is geschikt voor dansers uit de social dance scene. Basis ervaring in de rol van leiden OF volgen is noodzakelijk en kennis van de meest voorkomende dansen binnen Balfolk is gewenst. In de intensive wordt van een danser gevraagd om zichzelf te evalueren en ook anderen van feedback te voorzien. Belangrijk is dus dat je bij deelname open staat voor zelfontwikkeling. Er wordt gewerkt met een beperkte groepsgrootte zodat er ruimte is voor voldoende persoonlijke aandacht van de docent en wisselen in de groep zodat we vooral ook van elkaar kunnen leren, waarbij de deelnemers ook zelf aangeven waar ze op willen ontwikkelen.

🅛🅔🅣 🅞🅟: Het instapniveau ligt relatief hoog, twijfel je over je dansniveau? Stuur me een berichtje!

 
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies)
Het onderdeel muzikaliteit zal worden begeleidt door Wim te Groen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive-2023-save-the-date/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6372594652768587/"]
start = "2023-11-17T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkyFridays: Branle de Noirmoutier"
details = """
Autumn BALFOLK course: Folky Fridays\r
We invite you to join our exciting dance gatherings to explore some different social folklore dances of Europe!\r
✔️ The program includes 6 dance workshops and 2 party events and starts on 06.10.23 in ul. Tzar Samuil 86, Sofia. The course will end with a dance party for Balfolkaryia´s first birhday celebration.\r
✔️ What is Balfolk? The style reflects the revival of traditional European dances and music from different regions, often accompanied by live music. It includes dances such as Chapelloise, Polka, mazurka, Circassian circle, repasseado, Rondò, Irish dance, Balkan dance and horo and many more in a modern reading so that anyone can join in without prior training. They are danced in a circle of many people, in fours or in pairs, very often with exchange of partners on a rotational basis, so that each participant dances with everyone else. The focus is on the social element - sharing the joy of dance and music, the sense of community between European cultures, creating friendships.\r
☆☆☆ Program of the course ☆☆☆\r
Andrò, Anterdro, Circassian Circle, Chapelloise\r
Polka and Skottish (2 and 3 temp)\r
Balcan and Israeli dances\r
Limousine, Repasseado, Manfrina\r
Bourrée (2, 3 temp, circle), Rondeau\r
Valzer (3, 5 and 8 temp), French Mazurka\r
as well some surprise dances every time ...\r
Save the dates 27.10 and 24-25.11 for which we are organizing spacial evetns. STAY TUNED !\r
✔️ Entrance: a donation (who has the ability, according to it)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/309610611764890/309610625098222/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-11-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Winterthur"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1511309676311909/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6558/winterthur-bal?jour=17-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Winterthur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Garric"]
price = "20-30 CHF"
organisation = "Geert Dedapper"
source = "events/switzerland/winterthur.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Rom
20:00 Uhr – Bal
Eintritt: 23 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *
 
Airboxes (BE)
Airboxes – Photo: Linde Dorenbos – www.lindedorenbos.com
Airboxes aus Belgien spielen atmosphärische Tanzmusik, dargeboten von Bert Leemans und Guus Herremans am chromatischen und diatonischen Akkordeon.
Bert (chromatisch) und Guus (diatonisch) passen perfekt zusammen, die verschiedenen Klänge ihrer Instrumente verschmelzen in allem, was sie spielen und nehmen Sie mit auf eine Reise in eine magische Welt.
Airboxes spielen ausschließlich ihre eigenen Kompositionen. Die Abwechslung von intimen Soli und farbenfrohem Zusammenspiel sorgt für eine allumfassende Gesamtheit.
Airboxes sind zwei Männer, zwei Akkordeons, eine Geschichte.
https://www.airboxes.be/en/media
 
Drehwurm
Drehwurm – Foto: Klara Otto
Wir sind Drehwurm aus Berlin, Lyon und Erfurt. Uns verbindet nicht nur unsere Nähe zu Dresden, sondern besonders unsere Freude am gemeinsamen Musizieren. Unsere Stücke sind selbstgeschrieben und vielschichtig, wie unsere Liebe zu Zwiebeln. Sie sind geprägt von internationaler Folkmusik (ägyptischen Trolltänzen, Metal,…) sowie von Liedermachern und Holter-die-polter-Polka. Diese Stilrichtungen finden sich in schwindelerregenden Walzern, träumerischen Gavottes, angriffslustigen Bourrees und flott gefiedelten Polkas wieder. Dazu gibt es eigene Texte, inhaltlich gestreut von philosophischen Themen über Landschaftsbeschreibungen bis hin zu Gutenachtliedern. Mit einer Prise Albernheit gestalten wir unsere Musik sowohl tanzbar als auch zum lauschen.
https://drehwurm.band/
 
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2311"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Drehwurm"]
price = "€15-€23"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2002936010039607/"]
start = "2023-11-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peeping Tom"]
callers = ["Fee Lock", "Mary Panton", "Gordon Potts", "Nick Walden"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-11-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-17T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-11-17/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cat's Claw in Cardiff"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HB.20231118", "http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/"]
start_date = "2023-11-18"
end_date = "2023-11-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cat's Claw"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Threepenny Bit in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-11-18"
end_date = "2023-11-18"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threepenny Bit"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). No partner or experience needed. 
NOTE: This month there is only one dance due to holidays and it’s on the third Friday. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This week, Vicki Morrison and new caller Bronwyn Chelette call the dances and TBD play the tunes."""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bunny Bread Bandits"]
callers = ["Bronwyn Chelette", "Vicki Morrison"]
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required at this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aubergine"]
callers = ["Cindy Harris"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = """
The Traditional Austin Area Dance Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend! 
Caller: Bob Issacs 
Band: Playing with Fyre
 
Mark your calendar and join us for a Great Weekend of Music, Friendship and Dancing! 
Including party on Saturday Night (wear your fire colors!), workshops, hot local band for a Saturday session, 30 minute mind-blowing medley, and potluck brunch on Sunday. 
More information at FireAntFrolic.org"""
links = ["https://fireantfrolic.org/wp/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2023-11-19T14:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contraverts", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Marc Airhart", "Rich MacMath"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Frolick"
details = """
Join us for two days and nights of English Country dancing, singing, and workshops aplenty at The Bishop’s Ranch in beautiful Sonoma County (Healdsburg, CA) wine country. Featuring callers Dan Blim, Kalia Kliban, and Bridget Whitehead with music by Patti Cobb, Alex Cumming, Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Caroline McCaskey, Rebecca King, and more! 
Space is limited—register now! All for $395! There are some work-trade discounts and youth scholarships available."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-the-2023-bacds-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2023-11-17T17:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-19T16:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming", "Caroline McCaskey", "Patti Cobb", "Audrey Jaber", "Christopher Jacoby", "Rebecca King"]
callers = ["Bridget Whitehead", "Dan Blim", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$395"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-17/"]
start = "2023-11-17T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Deventer De Fermerie"
details = """
Bal met Paracetamol.

Er komt eindelijk weer een balfolk in Deventer!

 

Balfolk Deventer is lekker dansen op live folkmuziek (alleen luisteren kan uiteraard ook)

 

Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- per persoon. (contant aan de deur of een tikkie)

Geef ruim, dan kunnen we in de toekomst vaker een bal organiseren in Deventer.

 

Globaal tijdschema (tijden onder voorbehoud):

15:00 dansworkshop

15:30 Bal

19:00 Einde programma

 

Over de Dansuitleg In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen.

 

Wat is Balfolk?

Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan mee doen.

 

Over Paracetamol:

Paracetamol speelt avondvullende energieke balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. De band bestaat uit: Rob Zantkuijl: Doedelzak, saxofoon, melodica, whistles Jan Willem Veenhuis: Gitaar, Stompbox Gyöngy Kovács: Contrabas, zang Nico Beltman: Viool, doedelzak, low whistle

 

Er is een bar met ruime keuze uit drankjes en een kleine keuken met (vegetarische) snacks.

Let op: op de locatie mag je geen meegebrachte etenswaren nuttigen. Kraanwater drinken/meebrengen is toegestaan."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-deventer-de-fermerie/"]
start = "2023-11-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-18T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Deventer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music and Dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1206451686800520/"]
start = "2023-11-18T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-18T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20231118-bal-basta-duo-vandenabeele-knapen-duo-tanghe-coudroy/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-&-basta!/903/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1924", "https://www.facebook.com/events/615517994077883"]
start = "2023-11-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Duo Tanghe-Coudroy"]
price = "€15-€22"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in Ittigen"
links = ["https://balfolk.ch/18-11-2023-bal-folk-in-ittigen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/284160561204270/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6705/bal-folk-in-ittigen-bei-bern?jour=18-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-18T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Bern"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Boccadoro", "Luca Fiorini"]
organisation = "Bal Folk an der Worble"
source = "events/switzerland/bern.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Lausanne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1352604555348514/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6833/balfolk-et-ateliers-a-lausanne?jour=18-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-18T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Temps Libre", "Garric"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Cyril De Vries"
source = "events/switzerland/lausanne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/18-11-2023-drehwurm-de/", "https://tanzhausfolk.de/18-11-2023-drehwurm-de/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Drehwurm"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf"
details = "Balfolk with beginner lesson."
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2023-11-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Charity Euro Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1046801226329487/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-18T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Habitués"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/725801676042946/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-18T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "Saint Fillan's Church"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-hidrae-2023-11-18-57/register"]
start = "2023-11-18T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hidrae", "Duo Exceptionnel"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "RZF"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-hidrae-duo-exceptionnel-2023-11-18-57/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1926", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1458800098254593/"]
start = "2023-11-18T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herstal"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Exceptionnel", "Hidrae"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swing the Bridge"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Lisa Heywood.

[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty
things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of
experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.

Lisa is a folk dance caller who started off in the ceilidh scene, but has a wide repertoire of different styles. Having learned to call through Cat's Calling Academy and Sheffield Ceilidhsoc she went on to co-found Bristol Contra. She now lives in Warwickshire and calls at a range of events across the country, specialising in inclusive dances for beginners."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1383092845893371/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1396"]
start_date = "2023-11-19"
end_date = "2023-11-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eä"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2023-11-18/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Odds and Sods"]
callers = ["Emily Addison"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). 

Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.
Everyone welcome.
All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2023-11-18/"]
start = "2023-11-18T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-11-18T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sibling Revelry"]
callers = ["Rich Goss"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Faolán Irish Fest"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.faolanirishfest.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1948"]
start = "2023-11-19T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Le Roeulx"
styles = ["ceili", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gerry Murray, Simon Donnelly & Michael Horgan", "David Doocey, Stephan Doherty & Ryan Molloy"]
organisation = "Faolán Irish Fest"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Er komt opnieuw een balfolk in Groningen!
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:
14:00 dansworkshop
14:45 Baftig
15:45 pauze
16:00 Paracetamol
17:30 sessie
18:00 einde programma
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

Over de Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.
Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! Nieuwsgierig? Er zijn kaartjes met kennismakingskorting!
En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan mee doen.

Over Paracetamol:
Paracetamol speelt avondvullende energieke balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657.
De band bestaat uit:
Rob Zantkuijl: Doedelzak, saxofoon, melodica, whistles
Jan Willem Veenhuis: Gitaar, Stompbox
Gyöngy Kovács: Contrabas, zang
Nico Beltman: Viool, doedelzak, low whistle

Over Duo Baftig:
Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!
De band bestaat uit:
Manon Elout: viool
Robin Tjiong: gitaar

De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.
Op zondag is het parkeren gratis. Zeker op het Helperplein is op zondag altijd wel ruimte."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/7906/"]
start = "2023-11-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol", "Duo Baftig"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.oldafolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1877", "https://www.facebook.com/events/999291194668526/"]
start = "2023-11-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Donder In 't Hooi"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "40 Ans Des Pas D'Là Yau"
details = "Family Ball"
links = ["https://culture-beloeil.be/bal-des-familles/", "https://pasdlayau.be/2023/bal-familles/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1947"]
start = "2023-11-19T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-19T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Culture Beloeil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshop and social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327495073294432/", "https://glasbal.neocities.org/"]
start = "2023-11-19T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-19T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
details = "A session for seasoned dancers and beginners, also musicians who want to learn/practice for balfolk."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/696058655530361/"]
start = "2023-11-19T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-19T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5-£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983599425727/posts/6882237815166906/"]
start = "2023-11-19T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-19T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/170217346082056/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/224649770631341/"]
start = "2023-11-19T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-19T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Dance"
details = """
This is a special dance for anyone else who would enjoy some daytime frolicking with people of all ages! While all our events are family-friendly, this one will feature dances especially well-suited to the youngest members of the community. We will enjoy the energetic and inclusive leadership of Adina Gordon, and the same great live music we have for the Friday dances! 
Everyone is welcome, and all dances are taught, and easily learned, even if you’ve never danced before! Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10, or you can bring some finger-food refreshments to share at the break; water is provided, or bring your own water bottle. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we’ll have the windows open for ventilation."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/family-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1896979900785122/"]
start = "2023-11-19T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-19T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers"
details = """
If you haven’t attended any prior SNOCD events, you are in for a treat! We have live bands playing for us and outstanding callers helping us navigate through simple to complex contra figures. 
Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-with-southern-nevada-old-time-contra-dancers-9/"]
start = "2023-11-19T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-19T17:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Honigfabrik"
details = """
Bal Folk with Airboxes (BE)\r
\r
18:30 introduction\r
19:30 bal"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/wirbel-mit-airboxes/"]
start = "2023-11-20T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883413180352/"]
start = "2023-11-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
November en december zijn er op maandagavond Balfolk lessen in de Moira. Vanaf 20 november geeft Saskia Sportel les. Er zijn op vier avonden twee lessen: een les voor half gevorderden en beginners. De lessen van de halfgevorderden gaan in principe verder waar we half november gestopt zijn, maar instromers zijn welkom! We sluiten het seizoen af met een mini-bal op 18 december. 

Voor inschrijven en meer informatie klik hier."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-start-nov-dec-2023-mini-seizoen/"]
start = "2023-11-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-20T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bâladanse"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/doku.php?id=agenda"]
start = "2023-11-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857647863625/"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-21T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1841"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Henri"
details = '''
"Ik kom dit jaar mijn verjaardag weer eens vieren bij Balfolk Zeist! En ook deze keer heb ik een artiest geregeld die nog niet eerder hier op het podium heeft gestaan: Bert Leemans!

Het afgelopen decennium heb ik al meerdere succesvolle verjaardagsbals mogen organiseren bij Balfolk Zeist. Hier speelden onder meer Zoalo, Wouter en de Draak, Niek van Uden-Luteijn (solo), Duo Leana Vapper-Dhoore & Hartwin Dhoore (toen nog optredend als 'Estbel'), Simone Bottasso (van Duo Bottasso en The Folk Messengers), Wouter Kuyper solo, en de laatste keer (in 2019, samen de verjaardag vierend met Eline en Pascale) speelden Androneda en Trad'Ici.

Deze keer komt Bert Leemans spelen. Hij is bekend van talloze balfolk-bands (EmBRUN, EmBRIO, Elanor, Triple X, b-boa, Airboxes, Exqueezit), maar speelt deze keer voor ons solo een balfolk-set met een mengsel van rustige en energieke nummers op zijn chromatische accordeon (en misschien neemt hij ook zijn hybride bandoneon of accordina mee).
De deuren gaan op dinsdag 21 november om 19.30 uur open. Ik heb er al veel zin in en hoop jullie allemaal te zien!"

- Henri Karrenbeld
 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH .'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-11-21/"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Leemans"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cornwall class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/634865692108819/634865695442152/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-ceilidh-classes-2451489"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-21T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-11-21/"]
start = "2023-11-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678663347097/"]
start = "2023-11-22T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-22T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/262570359650255/262570369650254/"]
start = "2023-11-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-22T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-30/"]
start = "2023-11-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet", "PFM!"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-11-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1942", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3776972489202727"]
start = "2023-11-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-22T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-22/"]
start = "2023-11-22T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 281 — Ridée en plinn"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 november is het socialles nr 281. De docent deze week is Leon. Hij gaat met ons aan de slag met onder andere de ridee en de plinn (en mogelijk nog wat andere dansen in het repertoire). Ervaring met deze dansen is niet nodig.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-281-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-11-23T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2023-11-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterdans Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.kasteeldursel.be/bezoek/winterdans.html", "https://www.terdilft.be/activiteitendetail/9796/winterdans-balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1676", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3897199483839924"]
start = "2023-11-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sophie Cavez", "Cardboard Cabin"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/973288290560710/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1862"]
start = "2023-11-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hummelkurs"
details = "workshop for hurdy-gurdy, bagpipe, diat. accordeon and ensembles for all instruments"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/hummelkurse/herbstkurs/"]
start_date = "2023-11-24"
end_date = "2023-11-26"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bad Kreuznach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
source = "events/germany/bad_kreuznach.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-23/"]
start = "2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "WinterTanz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/837182884662308/"]
start = "2023-11-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-25T12:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "St. Gallen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya"]
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/st_gallen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkyFridays: Bulgarian trad"
details = """
Autumn BALFOLK course: Folky Fridays\r
We invite you to join our exciting dance gatherings to explore some different social folklore dances of Europe!\r
✔️ The program includes 6 dance workshops and 2 party events and starts on 06.10.23 in ul. Tzar Samuil 86, Sofia. The course will end with a dance party for Balfolkaryia´s first birhday celebration.\r
✔️ What is Balfolk? The style reflects the revival of traditional European dances and music from different regions, often accompanied by live music. It includes dances such as Chapelloise, Polka, mazurka, Circassian circle, repasseado, Rondò, Irish dance, Balkan dance and horo and many more in a modern reading so that anyone can join in without prior training. They are danced in a circle of many people, in fours or in pairs, very often with exchange of partners on a rotational basis, so that each participant dances with everyone else. The focus is on the social element - sharing the joy of dance and music, the sense of community between European cultures, creating friendships.\r
☆☆☆ Program of the course ☆☆☆\r
Andrò, Anterdro, Circassian Circle, Chapelloise\r
Polka and Skottish (2 and 3 temp)\r
Balcan and Israeli dances\r
Limousine, Repasseado, Manfrina\r
Bourrée (2, 3 temp, circle), Rondeau\r
Valzer (3, 5 and 8 temp), French Mazurka\r
as well some surprise dances every time ...\r
Save also 25.11 for which we are organizing special event for our birthday where you can practice your bulgarian dances on live authentic music :) \r
✔️ Entrance: a donation (who has the ability, according to it)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/309610611764890/309610615098223/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2023-11-24T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/a-wee-ceilidh-at-small-beer-241123/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Als voortzetting van een succesvol eerste bal, zal er vrijdag 24 november een tweede bal plaatsvinden boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid!

Wat Balfolk betreft is het al jarenlang stil in Den Bosch. Veel te stil, vinden wij Bossche draakjes. Daarom organiseren we op 24 november 2023 ons tweede bal zodat er weer volop gedanst en gemusiceerd kan worden! Gelukkig heeft Café Station Zuid haar deuren met alle liefde voor ons geopend en kunnen we ondergronds gaan genieten van prachtige muziek, mooie contacten en heerlijke dansen.

DWEILDANS

Als organisatie van Drakenbal proberen wij de avond zo fijn mogelijk neer te zetten op het gebied van muziek, sfeer en dans. Het laatste puntje heeft zoals enkelen van jullie tijdens het eerste Drakenbal ervaren hebben nog wat aandacht nodig, en dat betreft namelijk de vloer! Wij zijn zeer gedreven om in de toekomst structureel bals te organiseren in regio Den Bosch met een vloer die voor iedereen prettig is; voor het aankomend bal hebben we dit echter nog niet helemaal kunnen realiseren.  Voor ieders dansgenot en veiligheid zullen we daarom (waar nodig) 1 à 2 keer een korte pauze inlassen van enkele minuten om de dansvloer droog te houden. We hopen dat jullie hier begrip voor hebben!


DANSINITIATIE 20:00-21:00

Is het je eerste keer? Maak je geen zorgen! Vanaf 20:00 is er een dansinitiatie onder leiding van Paul en Bo. Zij zullen je de beginselen leren van een aantal standaard dansen en voortborduren op dansen die vorige maand zijn uitgelegd, zodat je steeds wat meer ervaring op doet!

LIVE: DUO BAFTIG 21:00-22:30

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folkmuziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt een verrassende mix van Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

JAMSESSIE 22:30- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van de zeer ervaren David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! Van tevoren zal David een aantal stukken voorbereiden die sowieso gespeeld worden en elk bal zal hij hier een deun aan toevoegen zodat we een steeds groter repertoire hebben. Verder is het een verrassing wat er zal ontstaan!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar boven kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Bij drukte gaat de bar beneden ook open. Daar staan tevens gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar..

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20

Budget €10
Regular €15
Support €20

LOCATIE

Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Plan je reis via 9292ov.nl

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-2/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-25T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1937"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-24T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/344207701429378/"]
start = "2023-11-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Yanyk"]
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6537331423041301/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-11-24/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/greater-orlando-contra-dance/2023-11-24/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Mevilish Merry with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mevilish Merry"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal de la Saison Douce"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/717553670226142/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/le-bal-de-la-saison-douce/dunedin"]
start = "2023-11-25T16:30:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sophia Bidwell, Jon Sanders & friends"]
price = "$28.92"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-24/"]
start = "2023-11-24T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2204164816455441/"]
start = "2023-11-25T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T21:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree Auvergnate 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/Bourree%20auvergnate%201/882/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1820"]
start = "2023-11-25T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-25T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2023-11-25T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
links = ["https://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/en/events/bal_2023_11_25/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/687568643357996/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1936"]
start = "2023-11-25T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton", "Geronimo"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/baldeslibellules.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1° ANNUALBAL"
details = """
Balfolkariya warmly invites you to celebrate our first year of activity. We are the pioneering association in Bulgaria with a simple yet ambitious mission - to introduce the beautiful world of Balfolk music, dances, and culture to our corner of the world. In just a short year, we have had the privilege of hosting 35 events, including workshop evenings, jam sessions, film screenings, dance concerts, and heartwarming festive gatherings. 🎉🎶💃\r
\r
While we recognize that Balfolk is still a small and budding movement in Bulgaria, especially when compared to the grand traditions that have flourished throughout Europe, we carry a deep desire to build a bridge, connecting our rich national culture with Europe's Balfolk traditions. 🌍🤝\r
\r
We are excited to announce our first international event on November 25th. It will feature the live performance of \"Kissene Folk,\" a group from Italy that plays Balfolk music. We will also have a Balfolk dance workshop led by \"Les Punkies Folkies,\" from Spain. And to top it off, we will enjoy the authentic Bulgarian music and dances of \"Nebo,\" a local ensemble. 🎵🕺\r
\r
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you, our friends and fellows. Your presence would make it all the more memorable. 🎊😊\r
\r
About Balfolk:\r
\r
Balfolk is a style that revives traditional European dances and music from various regions. It often features live music and includes dances like schottische, polka, mazurka, circassian circle, repasseado, rondo, Irish dances, Balkan dances, and more. These dances are presented in a contemporary interpretation, making them accessible to everyone, regardless of previous experience. Dances are performed in circles, chains, or pairs, often with partner rotation, fostering a sense of community and building friendships. 💃🕺🎻\r
\r
Schedule for November 25th:\r
\r
18:15: Event Opening\r
18:30: Balfolk dances workshop by Sara Caballero Les Folkies Punkies (Spain)\r
19:30: Concert by Nebo (Bulgaria)\r
20:30: Concert by Kissene Folk (Italy)\r
22:00: Free dances and Jam session\r
\r
Entrance fees:\r
\r
25 BGN (~13 EUR) regular price\r
20 BGN (~10 EUR) early bird price, if you purchase before Nov 10th. 🎫🐦\r
\r
For people under 16 the entrance is free.\r
\r
Registration form: \r
EN : https://forms.gle/q3fZDuJUofWsmLqT8 📋👉\r
IT: SOON \r
BG: SOON\r
ES : SOON \r
\r
Partners: Club Mate & Time Heroes ⏰🤝\r
\r
After-Event Tradition:\r
\r
As usually a traditional Balfolk birthday in Europe continues the celebration with dancing in a downtown spot until the break of dawn. So we will move somewhere else... 🌅🕺💃🎶"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1084444269389692/", "https://forms.gle/q3fZDuJUofWsmLqT8"]
start = "2023-11-25T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-11-26T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kissene Folk", "Nebo"]
price = "20-25 BGN"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-11-25T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Multiprizh", "Jeudi Matin"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/244573375296641/"]
start = "2023-11-25T17:45:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andy Cutting"]
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Double Dance"
details = """
Will Mentor is calling with River Road for our annual Thanksgiving Double Contra Dance. We hope you can come! 

1:00 – 2:00 Open Waltz
2:30 – 5:30 Advanced Contra
7:30 – 10:30 Evening Contra """
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-double-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-25T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Webster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "Duo Budweis - Wunderlich"
links = ["http://www.ballkanesen.webador.de"]
start = "2023-11-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Budweis-Wunderlich"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Ballkanesen mit dem Kontrabass"
source = "events/germany/tbingen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Duo Brotto Milleret @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-brotto-milleret-cellule/905/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1919", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3576062292669498"]
start = "2023-11-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fairytale Ceilidh"
links = ["https://poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/fairytale-ceilidh-a-fantastical-dance-party/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Corsham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Pound Arts"
source = "events/uk/corsham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/617603937019599/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkus Pocus"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6646687652034018/"]
start = "2023-11-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spinach for Norman"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: TBD
Caller: TBD
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-4/"]
start = "2023-11-25T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'After Thanksgiving Mystic Contra Dance "The Pie Dance"'
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!
Live music by Chimney Swift. They are a groovy, eclectic folk band known for their unusual instrumentation and innovative musical choices. With inspiration ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to pop and various international styles, they transport their audience with their exciting, unique sound! They are: A.Z. Madonna – accordion, vocals; Cecile Leroy – cello, jaw harp, vocals; Daniel Raine – cittern, guitar, ukulele, banjo, vocals; Yaron Shragai – whistles, recorders, hand percussion, vocals.
Caller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.
Homemade pie slices! This month we offer a medley of all kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever works best for each dancer.
Clothing & footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/after-thanksgiving-mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chimney Swift"]
callers = ["Don Veino"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/482775493309706/posts/640502584203662/"]
start = "2023-11-26T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-26T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"]
start = "2023-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-25T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree Auvergnate 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bourree-auvergnate-2/883/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1908", "https://www.facebook.com/events/846830573767131"]
start = "2023-11-26T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Bal"
details = """
** English below ** 



We sluiten dit jaar af met de onze welbekende Wouter en de Draak, Guus Herremans en zijn opkomende groep PHLOX! We beginnen de avond met Wouter en de Draak die speciaal voor ons ook wat Nederlandse dansen zullen spelen die je kunt leren bij de workshop eerder op de dag. Na de picknick gaan dan verder met een afwisselende mix van PHLOX en Guus Herremans solo en duo met muzikanten van PHLOX. Dus verwacht intieme tunes en de power van een krachtige balfolk-big-band!
Je kunt reserveren via Google Forms, zie hier.
Er is een workshop voor het bal: Workshop.


Programma
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Wouter en de Draak
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Guus Herremans & PHLOX
21:45 – Eind bal


Reserveren, Prijzen en Voorwaarden
Je reserveert een kaartje voor het bal, bal + workshop, of workshop. Je kiest aan de deur welke tarief je wil betalen. Voor reserveren, prijzen en voorwaarden zie boven voor de link naar Google Forms.

Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je met de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.


Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)


Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. Er is een Potluck. Iedereen neemt eten mee, die we dan met zijn allen delen. We zorgen dat er een aantal tafels staan met labeltjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Aangezien er balfolkers zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) raden we aan om een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten te zetten.

Neem je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En, het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit. We zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.


Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.


Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.







 

We finish the year with our well-known Wouter en de Draak, Guus Herremans and his new band PHLOX! We kick off the evening with Wouter en de Draak that for this occasion will play also some Dutch dances. They can be learned during the workshop prior to the ball. After the picknick we will continue with an alternating set of PHLOX, Guus Herremans solo and as a duo with musicians of PHLOX, so expect some intimate tunes ánd the full force of a powerful balfolk-big-band!

 

 
You can book via Google Forms, see here.
There is a workshop before the bal: Workshop.


Programm
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – End of Workshop
15:30 – Walk-in for the ball
16:00 – Wouter en de Draak
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Guus Herremands & PHLOX
21:45 – End of the ball

 

Reservation, Prices and Conditions
You reserve a ticket for the ball, ball + workshop, or workshop. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. For reservations, prices and conditions see above for the link to Google Forms.

NB! You pay cash  at the door. Later in the evening, the cash register moves to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register.


Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)


Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. There's a Potluck. Everyone brings food, which we then share with all of us. We ensure that there are a number of tables with labels: vegetarian, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Since there are balfolkers with allergies (nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etc.), we recommend adding an ingredients list to your food.

Bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoons, these are not available in the Moira. And, it's nice if you clean up and / or throw away your own waste after the potluck. We provide a number of garbage cans.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.


Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.


Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-bal-met-wouter-en-de-draak-phlox-en-guus-herremans/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-workshop-nederlandse-dans-met-marco-campman/"]
start = "2023-11-26T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak", "Phlox", "Guus Herremans"]
price = "€14-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Superette Bal"
details = """
Op 26 november zal het eerste Superette bal in Wageningen plaatsvinden! Heel toevallig gepland op mijn verjaardag.

Locatie: De superette

De superette is een cultureel centrum in een voormalige Boksschool in Wageningen. Vele uiteenlopende culturele evenementen worden hier georganiseerd. Of het nou gaat om kunst, muziek of dans, het is een plek voor alles wat mensen samenbrengt in op een creatieve manier. Wij hebben de eer om een kersvers gelegde vloer met dit evenement in te leiden. De superette draait volledig op vrijwillige donaties en dit bal zal dus ook op vrijwillige donatie basis gegeven worden. Ook zullen er verscheidende drankjes beschikbaar zijn, tevens op basis van vrijwillige donatie.

De bands:

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verrassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Marina Lazar is al 7 jaar lang piano docent en heeft inmiddels een geheel zelf geschreven repertoire van balfolk nummers gecreëerd, wat niet haast anders dan imponeren kan. Haar composities van voornamelijk Walsen en Mazurkas hebben meeslepende melodieën waar nu toe eigenlijk maar een probleem gevonden: ze zijn te kort. Benieuwd naar een voorproefje? Kijk op https://www.marinalazar.com/recordings

Programma
13:00 Deuren open
14:00 Dansworkshop voor beginners
15:00 Bal met Marina Lazar
16:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
18:00 Einde / eventuele Sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/superette-bal-wageningen/"]
start = "2023-11-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Marina Lazar"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterdans Bal Musette"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.kasteeldursel.be/bezoek/winterdans.html", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1678"]
start = "2023-11-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Bastoche"]
organisation = "Kasteel D'Ursel"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert and dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/308509395252453/"]
start = "2023-11-26T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique", "Pitularita"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Herfstfolkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1967"]
start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herselt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hamareel"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Dansaarde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance"
links = ["http://www.empson.org.uk/dance.html"]
start = "2023-11-26T15:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bristol Spelmanslag"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Bristol Spelmanslag"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://duo-noordwest.nl/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1955"]
start = "2023-11-26T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1792793831141426"]
start = "2023-11-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bottasso", "Duo Antolí-Todorovski"]
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/976950243600174/", "https://www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/live-music/event/balfolk-bristol-presents-emily-the-simons-26-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "£11.50-£21.50"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-11-26/"]
start = "2023-11-26T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-26T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Covid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music.  
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all!  
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun! For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, we always include some extra variations or new dances so there’s always something new to look forward to!  
Check this video out, and then spread the word!"""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2023-11-26/", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-11-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance-2/2023-11-26/", "https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76893451;instance=20231126160000"]
start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Hayward Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883476513679/"]
start = "2023-11-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bâladanse Minibal"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/doku.php?id=agenda", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6996/mini-bal?jour=27-11-2023"]
start = "2023-11-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quatr' Quart"]
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1080998886267550/"]
start = "2023-11-27T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-27T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Siger"]
price = "£8-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804857547863635/804857554530301/"]
start = "2023-11-28T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-28T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-11-28/"]
start = "2023-11-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-11-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-28T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballucinant"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekmozaiek.be/winkel/event/ballucinant/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2008", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6512532938781791"]
start = "2023-11-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-29T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warmoes", "Fête Laweit"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Ballucinant"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-11-28/"]
start = "2023-11-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678670013763/"]
start = "2023-11-29T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-11-29T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1916"]
start = "2023-11-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vrijspel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181557010170/"]
start = "2023-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-29T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-11-29/"]
start = "2023-11-29T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-11-29/"]
start = "2023-11-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-29T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 282 — Rondedansen en hun 'regels'"
details = """
Socialles 282 (Rotterdam) - Rondedansen en hun &#039;regels&#039;, Deze donderdag 30 november is het socialles nr 282. Docenten deze week zijn René en Ellen. We gaan aan de slag met diverse ronde-dansen, zoals de ronde de chantecorps, de ronde de st. Vincent en de bal limousine. Tegelijkertijd zullen we daarbij ook eens kijken hoe het eigenlijk zit met de etiquette, de 'regeltjes' van deze dansen. Geen zorgen: het is geen 'praat'les, er wordt ook nog volop gedanst. Ervaring met deze dansen is niet nodig om mee te kunnen doen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-282-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-11-30T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-11-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/832281948688809/"]
start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-180/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-11-30/"]
start = "2023-11-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"]
start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.19"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1841501806365560"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterdans Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.kasteeldursel.be/bezoek/winterdans.html", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1677", "https://www.terdilft.be/activiteitendetail/9807/winterdans-balfolk"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Loogaroo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh St. Andrew's Special"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-st-andrews-special-2023/"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£35"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-mechelen/899/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1939", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282137754742159/295343623421572/"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 1 december kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Mook. 

Mook is een spetterend balfolktrio van trekzak, viool en snaren. Jan Sijben(gitaar en mandoline), André ten Broeke (trekzak) en Jochem  Beltman (viool) vonden elkaar op muziekfestivals en spelen nu samen de sterren van de hemel met originele dansmuziek, vaak zelfgemaakt of gearrangeerd. Ze spelen voor iedere gelegenheid een creatief samengesteld programma met dansen, voor beginners, begonners of echte balfolkfreakies. Op 1 december spelen zij in Rotterdam.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Reserveren voor dit bal is niet nodig, je kunt naar wens binnen komen wandelen.

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:00: Start dansuitleg
21:00: Bal!
23:00: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-3/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1433458797604900/"]
start = "2023-12-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal au Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-au-cinex-15/"]
start = "2023-12-01T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-01T20:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées", "Bastring"]
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-12-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-01T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-12-01/"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-01T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5224", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-01/"]
start = "2023-12-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Mark Douglass"]
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi workshops and social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/308043238693449/", "https://mailchi.mp/793bab677535/next-dance-saturday-25-march-17067689?e=dd8ede3d52"]
start = "2023-12-02T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teknibal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1088515995492638/", "https://billetterie.paul-b.fr/evenement/02-12-2023-18-00-ciac-boum-turfu-poolidor"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turfu", "Ciac Boum", "Poolidor"]
price = "€10-€18"
organisation = "Teknibal"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grosser Bal Folk"
links = ["https://balfolk.ch/02-12-2023-bal-folk-im-progr-bern/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6535/grosser-bal-folk-im-progr-bern?jour=2-12-2023"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-03T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Bern"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parasol", "Biskaya"]
price = "20-30 CHF"
source = "events/switzerland/bern.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2023-12-02T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Patelle Noir", "Ton-Ton-Demi-Ton"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1339", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1956"]
start = "2023-12-02T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trommelfluit"]
price = "€14-€16"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$14"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Band O'Goshen"]
callers = ["Bill Sudkamp"]
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2023-12-02/"]
start = "2023-12-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grace Hendrickson-Jones, Jonathan Werk & Antonie Beaudet"]
callers = ["Qwill Duval"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball).
Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.
Everyone welcome.
All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-6/"]
start = "2023-12-02T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Französischer Volkstanz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/ohmi.deux/posts/pfbid0eFKhgGnvXxkb5uTPbrFg3W1w1dTjFN1TrevzMX1HdTPKmEioZwHJrWjCYf7C3GWgl"]
start = "2023-12-03T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-03T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "Maximilian Ohmacht"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/864879928571789/"]
start = "2023-12-03T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret", "Terranova"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/317651164373310/"]
start = "2023-12-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holiday Delights"
details = """
Our festive English country dance is the third of the “trifecta” or “triple crown” weekend, in which Bare Necessities plays for dances in NJ, PA, and NY. Orly Krasner will call a relaxed afternoon of favorites. 
Members: $25; Non-members: $30."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester", "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUedzLaDrhnE69M_LVy8WqvZ6zge1nuV/view", "https://cdss.org/event/holiday-delights/"]
start = "2023-12-03T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Orly Krasner"]
price = "$25-$30"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883439847016/"]
start = "2023-12-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bâladanse: Ronds and new bourrées"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/doku.php?id=agenda"]
start = "2023-12-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ealing Country Dance Club"
links = ["http://www.ealingcountrydanceclub.org.uk"]
start = "2023-12-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-04T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Stodell"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Ealing Country Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1130872501218871/"]
start = "2023-12-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-04T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-12-05/"]
start = "2023-12-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-12-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-05T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-12-05/"]
start = "2023-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2023-12-05/"]
start = "2023-12-05T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Weekly Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington#classes", "https://www.facebook.com/events/686678643347099/686678646680432/"]
start = "2023-12-06T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-12-06T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://www.balefolk.ch/folkcrash", "https://www.facebook.com/events/283682797790247/283682801123580/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6944/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=06-12-2023"]
start = "2023-12-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-07T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-5/"]
start = "2023-12-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-06/"]
start = "2023-12-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-12-06/"]
start = "2023-12-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XIV Kompleanno MK Partenopea"
details = "Mazurka Klandestina in Naples, December 7 till 9"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/596615915774289/"]
start = "2023-12-07T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T09:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Mazurka-I Mazurkari Parte-nopei (e parte no)"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 283 — Wals basis"
details = """
Deze donderdag 7 december is het socialles nr 283. Docent deze week is Isobel. We gaan aan de slag met de wals en dan vooral de basis daarvan: de danshouding, wals- en draaitechniek en dus vooral de wals in 3. Ervaring met wals is niet nodig. Deze les sluit mooi aan bij die van volgende week: de wals in 5 en 8, gecombineerd met muzikaliteit. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-283-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-12-07T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2023-12-07/"]
start = "2023-12-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-07T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Arish Mel in Kimmeridge"
links = ["http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/listings.php"]
start_date = "2023-12-08"
end_date = "2023-12-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Kimmeridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arish Mel"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beatroot in Norwich"
links = ["http://www.mardles.org/mardles/ceilidhs/"]
start_date = "2023-12-08"
end_date = "2023-12-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Beatroot"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-181/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-12-07/"]
start = "2023-12-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Argula"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"]
start = "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"]
callers = ["Celia Ramsay"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk, workshop & dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1272385356784184/"]
start = "2023-12-08T14:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Di Doux", "TriOblique", "Ivan du Rêve"]
price = "€15-€25"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop + Fandango mit Thomas Römer
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 23 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *
Maracu
Maracu – Foto: Karl-Philipp Henschelmann
Maracu sagen über sich:
„Inspiriert von den feinsten Tänzen, die wir vielerorts aufgabeln konnten, haben wir Grooves und Melodien zusammengeschnürt. Die lassen wir mal harmonisch davon fliegen und mal fangen wir sie sanft wieder ein. Wir lassen Klangkonfetti regnen und gehen mit euch in fetten Sounds baden! Und wenn sich die Tanzbeine dabei richtig ausgetobt haben, dürfen sie zu Ohren werden und den Geschichten lauschen, die von einer nächtlichen Begegnung mit Jazz und Klezmer erzählen…“
Matthias Glatthorn – Gitarre, Querflöte, Charango
Michael Kock – Schlagzeug
Niklas Jakob – Kontrabass
Josefine Schlät – Violine
Luzia Walsch – Klarinette
Ein Vorgeschmack zum Hören und Schauen:
Website Maracu, Video Maracu 2019, Video Maracu 2020
Javallon
Foto: Javallon
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
Mal dominiert dabei die durchdringende, treibende Drehleier, mal beflügelt das variationsreiche Zwiegespräch zwischen Geige und Akkordeon die Tänzer, und wer noch immer zögert, den lockt eine klare Stimme zum An Dro.
Jeannette Klein: Drehleier, Stimme
Dirk Niemeier:  5-saitige Geige
Herman Waldner: Akkordeon
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2312"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Javallon", "Maracu"]
price = "€15-€23"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1910", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1233068163965116", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/rBcevt7uHBbdP2FeGSQTqwLc3kSJMxYR84nwjFJQ"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Souvandjiev", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ice waltz workshop"
details = """
Hebben jullie ook zo genoten van de IJswals bij de workshop Nederlandse dansen op Cadansa? Of hebben jullie gehoord hoe geweldig de IJswals is? Kom dan naar onze workshop!
Op vrijdag 8 december om 20.00 uur gaat Lene de cross step waltz van de Nederlandse dans uitleggen bij Balfolk Zeist. Als er tijd over is, kunnen we natuurlijk nog andere dansen doen!
 
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/PzN6y73n ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-over-de-ijswals/"]
start = "2023-12-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-remi-geffroy-3-4-2023-12-08-58/register", "https://www.facebook.com/events/198549253082027"]
start = "2023-12-08T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-08T20:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy", "3..4"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Christmas Party"
links = ["https://onbouge.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1362331264712653/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:15:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral", "Famous Five Fiddlers", "Deux Sans Frontières", "Vivant", "On Bouge Band"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas-ish ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/983875499422050/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rosevilles Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£6.13-£7.50"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Fair"
details = """
Ieder jaar organiseren wij op Museumpark Archeon de Midwinter fair. Het winterse festival voor jong en oud. Vele oeroude gebruiken komen dit weekend tot leven, allemaal rondom de viering van de wederkomst van het licht.
Nieuw dit jaar is dat het klooster helemaal in het teken komt te staan van Balfolk! Met 3 workshops per dag. 
Op zaterdag zullen er ook nog 3, en op zondag 2 balfolk bands te zien zijn! 
Zaterdag komen Wim te Groen, Aerokorda en Kelten zonder grenzen. 
Zondag komen EmBRUN en Aerokorda. 
Uiteraard is er nog veel meer te beleven tijdens het festival. Dus als je even iets anders wilt doen, een show wilt bekijken, een ritueel wilt bijwonen of naar een andere band wilt kijken is dat ook allemaal mogelijk. 

Het volledige programma is hier te zien.

Via social media maken we steeds een beetje meer van het programma bekent!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair/", "https://archeon.eu/midwinterfair/"]
start_date = "2023-12-09"
end_date = "2023-12-10"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan de Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda", "EmBRUN", "Kelten zonder Grenzen", "Wim te Groen"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us this Friday for an evening of dance with caller Dave Smukler and live music. 
Musician: Susanne Maziarz on piano. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
See you on the dance floor. 
For more information, please contact us: info@tecda.ca 
Cost $10.00 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance-featuring-caller-dave-smukler/", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Susanne Maziarz"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2023-12-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/354019900502304/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["McIntyre"]
callers = ["Alice Raibourn"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cheltenham.htm#D.DF.20231209"]
start_date = "2023-12-09"
end_date = "2023-12-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for great contra dances usually held on the second and fourth Friday of the month (check website for details). 
NOTE: This month there is only one dance due to holidays. No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This week, Tom Greene calls the dances and the Long Forgotten String Band plays the tunes."""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Long Forgotten String Band"]
callers = ["Tom Greene"]
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2023-12-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/242985861955342/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Don Stratton"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics. "
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Deb & the Pariahs"]
callers = ["Patricia Danscen"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5225", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-08/"]
start = "2023-12-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fred Nussbaum, George Penk, Laura Kuhlman, Heather Pinney"]
callers = ["Nan Evans"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Finnskogspols-Grundlagen"
links = ["https://mcusercontent.com/bd7e4f09b89179c235fc47e49/files/f2c9bf76-187e-322c-3e97-ea3d445c4d89/workshop_finnskogspols.pdf", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1054658455983773/"]
start = "2023-12-09T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€60"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mikołajki balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/304312609195883/"]
start = "2023-12-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaléidoscope", "Pustka Imrok"]
price = "40-50 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/355247646963794/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mr Folxlide"]
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Yule Tide Bal"
details = "Black Mountain Balfolk - Parish hall Hay on Wye"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/6719491601437520/"]
start = "2023-12-09T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-09T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anne Marie Summers & Christine Cooper", "Anna Pack & Ravi Sawney"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a December ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 2-5. 
Dave Smukler calling. 
Musicians: Ben Bolker,  Susanne Maziarz  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $20 (to cover costs of approx. $700) for ECD.  This can be paid by etransfer to payments@tecda.ca  or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-monthly-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-09T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Bolker & Susanne Maziarz"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chalktown"]
callers = ["Nick Walden"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Ceilidh"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/molecatchers-8dfa88.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1927732200946871/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Molecatchers"]
callers = ["Vicky Cooper"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Collection"
details = "Ceilidh held in Cheltenham, come dance play or call"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/303221115428085/", "https://cdss.org/event/london-barndance-2/"]
start = "2023-12-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/271717171879924/"]
start = "2023-12-09T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Karamaus"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: TBD
Caller: TBD
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance-tadams-5/"]
start = "2023-12-09T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling dances for over 14 years. Don is sought for weddings, parties & regular dances! He is known for teaching waltz and still does waltz lessons.
Live music by Old Bel Air, who are Jenn Wheeler, piano; Steve Hunker, accordion; Dave Fox. fiddle; Jo-Anne Lund, fiddle; Dave Blodgett, guitar; Bill Fisher, mandolin; Joyce Isen, percussion; and Jerry Bellows, recorder. They make a terrific sound you will love to dance to!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Roll in the Sleigh"]
callers = ["Donna Hunt"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/bethlehem.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance in Dallas"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2023-12-09/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers"
details = """
If you haven’t attended any prior SNOCD events, you are in for a treat! We have live bands playing for us and outstanding callers helping us navigate through simple to complex contra figures. 
Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-with-southern-nevada-old-time-contra-dancers-8/"]
start = "2023-12-09T18:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1156", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Buffleheads"]
callers = ["Tina Fields"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"]
start = "2023-12-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Sunday afternoon"
details = """
Balfolk op de zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen met Mook en het AdHoc Orkest

Mook is een spetterend balfolktrio van trekzak, viool en snaren. Jan, André en Jochem vonden elkaar op muziekfestivals en spelen nu samen de sterren van de hemel met originele dansmuziek, vaak zelfgemaakt of gearrangeerd. Ze spelen voor iedere gelegenheid een creatief samengesteld programma met dansen, voor beginners, begonners of echte balfolkfreakies.

Op 10 december spelen zij op het bal in Enkhuizen, in de intieme kring van zeer ervaren balkfolkies waarbij zich tegenwoordig steeds meer nieuwe enthousiastelingen aansluiten.

André ten Broeke: trekzak, Jan Sijben: gitaar en mandoline, Jochem Beltman: viool

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Natuurlijk is ook het Ad-Hoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Hun repertoire bestaat voornamelijk uit enerverende franse balfolk muziek.

Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in het schitterende hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Tijdens het bal worden enkele korte instructies gegeven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven, Andro retourné en Suite de maraîchines.

Entree is € 7
Reserveren is niet nodig.

Hotel Restaurant Die Port van Cleve - Dijk 74/76 - 1601 GK Enkhuizen - +31228-312510"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen/"]
start = "2023-12-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Mook"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz im M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2312-tanz-m5"]
start = "2023-12-10T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-10T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/226488753756946/"]
start = "2023-12-10T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-10T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helena Torpy & Steve Turner"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2023-12-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-10T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2023-12-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-10T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
details = "Balfolk dance night with live music and a workshop at the beginning."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/865879634960426"]
start = "2023-12-10T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo J&W", "Laurenz Schiffermüller"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "This contra dance will have live music. The cost is $10 (cash only)."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/296936675/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-december/"]
start = "2023-12-10T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2023-12-10T16:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-12-10/"]
start = "2023-12-10T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-10T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2023-12-10/"]
start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-10T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76909377;instance=20231210153000", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-10/"]
start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-10T19:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr & Daniel Steinberg"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883449847015/"]
start = "2023-12-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeggia"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/898556381615081/"]
start = "2023-12-11T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-12-12/"]
start = "2023-12-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-12-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-12T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-12-12/"]
start = "2023-12-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-12T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2023-12-12/"]
start = "2023-12-12T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/262570359650255/262570366316921/"]
start = "2023-12-13T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-13T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-28/"]
start = "2023-12-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-13T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.stanistil.be/workshops", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1941", "https://www.facebook.com/events/285435073835294"]
start = "2023-12-13T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-14T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804726711022007/804726731022005/"]
start = "2023-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-13T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7350105965005984/"]
start = "2023-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = []
start = "2023-12-13T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-13/"]
start = "2023-12-13T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2023-12-13/"]
start = "2023-12-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 284 — Wals in 5 en 8 én muzikaliteit"
details = """
Deze donderdag 14 december is het socialles nr 284. Docent deze week is Rick. We gaan aan de slag met de wals in 5 en 8, gecombineerd met muzikaliteit: want hoe hoor je nu precies of het een wals in 3, 5 of 8 is en wat nu als de muzikanten dat afwisselen? Enige ervaring met de wals is handig, maar niet verplicht. Deze les is mooi te combineren met de les van de week hiervoor voor de basis van de wals, maar beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-284-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-12-14T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2023-12-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/876087760906739/"]
start = "2023-12-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/273338631842884/"]
start = "2023-12-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Arthur Bauduin"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
details = "Playing and dancing for balfolk and scandi, often with a workshop then a social dance."
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4018", "https://www.facebook.com/events/781035623783889/"]
start = "2023-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/649503487255288/"]
start = "2023-12-14T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Fleurs du Bal"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Liberi Danzatori"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-182/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-12-14/"]
start = "2023-12-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Esteemed Clams"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-14/"]
start = "2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Infinitumball"
details = """
More info will folow https://www.facebook.com/tradiciniu.sokiu.mokymai\r
9 hours of balls\r
8 different workshops\r
\r
Teachers from Italy and Lithuania\r
\r
Groups from Latvia, Poland and Lithuania"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/306788565313316/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-vilnius"]
start = "2023-12-15T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2023-12-17T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ŠakarMakar", "Guoda", "Gabrielė Pukelytė", "DuOblique"]
price = "€25-€60"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1028012195118351/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:50:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Di Doux"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-15T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/312423368223640/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T10:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pianofolk Duo"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Deventer De Fermerie"
details = """
Bal met Wouter Kuyper.

Alweer balfolk in Deventer!

Balfolk Deventer is lekker dansen op live folkmuziek (alleen luisteren kan uiteraard ook)

Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,-/€20,- per persoon. (contant aan de deur of een tikkie)
Geef ruim, dan kunnen we in de toekomst vaker een bal organiseren in Deventer.

Globaal tijdschema (tijden onder voorbehoud):

20:00 dansworkshop
21:00 Bal
23:00 Einde programma
23:00 Sessie
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

Over de Dansworkshop/dansinstructie:
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen.

Wat is Balfolk?

Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten vaak met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan mee doen.

Over Wouter Kuyper:

Samenspelen is het mooiste, een dialoog aangaan met je medemuzikanten. Maar soms is het ook gewoon tof om je eigen verhaal te kunnen vertellen.
Naast alle bands is Wouter ook in te huren als solo-artiest. Met zijn kenmerkende geluid en mooie mix van rustig en swingend balfolkrepertoire kan hij makkelijk een avondvullend programma spelen, alleen en in z'n eentje, op zijn trekzak (of andere instrumenten, je weet maar nooit).
Gewoon op een bal, bij een luisterconcert of als begeleiding op een feestje.
Maar Wouter kan ook een gezellige dansworkshop geven op bijvoorbeeld een bedrijfsfeestje of huwelijk, alleen of met een dansjuf.


Er is een bar met ruime keuze uit drankjes en een kleine keuken met (vegetarische) snacks.
Let op: op de locatie mag je geen meegebrachte etenswaren nuttigen. Kraanwater drinken/meebrengen is toegestaan."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-deventer-de-fermerie-2/"]
start = "2023-12-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Deventer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/762868952282441/"]
start = "2023-12-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Relentless"]
callers = ["Ben Moss"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2023-12-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-15T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshop at Fantasy Event"
details = """
Houd je van fantasy, dansen, cosplay, gothic, anime en manga? Kom op vrijdag 15 december naar het Fantasy Event in Purmerend. Je kunt je dan onderdompelen in - games, films en boeken, dans, muziek en kostuum creatie. Balfolk Amsterdam geeft om 20:30 een leuke Balfolk workshop voor beginners.

AANMELDEN
Gratis aanmelden voor het Fantasy Event kan via https://bibliotheekwaterland.op-shop.nl/365/fantasy-event
PROGRAMMA
19:30 Start Fantasy Event
21:15 Workshop Balfolk
23:30 Einde Fantasy Event

MEER INFORMATIE
Dit kan je verwachten:
- Cosplay
- Visagie
- Balfolk
- Demonstratie kostuum onderdelen maken in Worbla
- Botanische tekeningen Art & Magic van Nynke van Zwol
- Kruidenreading
- Fantasy kostuums kraam
- Dungeons & Dragons spelen

Balfolk
Op een bal gaat het om gezellig met elkaar te dansen. Plezier hebben is dus belangrijker dan de juiste danspasjes. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig, op een bal kan je iedereen ten dans vragen en door iedereen gevraagd worden. En soms dans je met z'n allen. Balfolk is interactie tussen muzikanten en dansers. Je zult dansen in een kring of als koppel, maar altijd met veel improvisatie en variatie, zodat iedereen kan meedoen en plezier kan hebben.

Worbla
Worbla is een thermoplastische kunststof die wordt verhit, zodat het buigzaam, klevend en kneedbaar wordt. Dan kan het in de gewenste vorm gekneed worden en afkoelen. Worbla kunststoffen kunnen eindeloos worden verhit met een heteluchtpistool en hebben geen houdbaarheid of verwerkingstijd. Zo kunnen er de meest fantastische sieraden, veren, vleugels of wapens gemaakt worden met Worbla.

Botanische tekeningen van Nynke van Zwol
Nynke heeft een fascinatie voor oude, niet-ontcijferde scripts, wat geleid heeft tot de constructie van haar eigen asemische (betekenisloze) tekens. De kalligrafische vormen en symbolen gebruikt ze in haar aquarelschilderijen en tekeningen. Vooral kleurpotlood is een favoriet materiaal van haar en zorgvuldig getekende botanische en dierlijke onderwerpen, zijn daar een bewijs van.

Kruidenreading
Bij de stand van Made by Kracht, kun je een gratis kruidenreading ontvangen van Karin Ovinge. Zij vult een schattenzakje of krachtzakje met kruiden. Dit kan op een bepaald onderwerp maar ze kan ook afstemmen op jouw energie en de kruiden uitzoeken waarvan zij denkt dat je op dat moment nodig hebt. Daar krijg je een korte omschrijving bij.

Artemis Fantasy kostuumsInge en Larissa van Artemis Fantasy maken al jaren historische en fantasy kostuums. Ze zijn dol op historische outfits, korsetten, fantasie kleding en vintage kleding. Ze laten je graag zien wat ze zoal maken aan kostuums maar ze maken ook sieraden, kroontjes en borduurwerk om het hele plaatje compleet te maken.

Workshop Fantasy tekenen
Freelance cartoonist en illustrator Sterre Richards geeft deze workshop Fantasy tekenen. Ze tekent bloedige en gepassioneerde verhalen, droevige, vrolijke verhalen, totdat het woord 'verhaal' niet langer op een woord lijkt.

Dungeons and Dragons spelen
Altijd al meer willen leren van Dungeon and Dragons het spel met veel regels en variaties? Kom dan ook.
Xavier, een ervaren Dungeon and Dragons master neemt je graag mee door het spel en legt je het uit.
Ook ervaren spelers zijn welkom.

Fotocredit: Bibliotheek Purmerend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkworkshop-bij-fantasy-event/"]
start = "2023-12-15T21:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-15T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Purmerend"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introduction to Polska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/balfolkdunedincommunity/posts/727770015476918/"]
start = "2023-12-16T13:00:00+13:00"
end = "2023-12-16T16:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Toivo Wiskari"]
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-12-15/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melrose Quintet in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2023-12-16"
end_date = "2023-12-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melrose Quintet"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of the Lackawanna Longnecks with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lackawanna Longnecks"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-15/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-15/"]
start = "2023-12-15T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/854/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2039", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1763179180784466"]
start = "2023-12-16T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Naragonia 20th anniversary"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1007854126869392/", "https://www.naragonia.com/"]
start = "2023-12-16T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
organisation = "30CC"
source = "events/belgium/leuven.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Manchester Eurodance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/844231977500390/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/manchester-eurodance/t-vvpnvpy"]
start = "2023-12-16T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Manchester"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Manchester Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/manchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2023-12-16T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-16T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal"
details = "Weihnachtsbalfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1760308621056314/"]
start = "2023-12-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu", "Feather and Fox"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kerstbal 2023 in Rotterdam"
details = """
In Rotterdam wordt kerst feestelijk gevierd met een Kerstbal op onze vaste stek in Cuartito Azul.

De band die voor ons komt spelen is PFM! Trio PFM is een balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 is ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans (Natuurkunde en klarinet), Maurits (Lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek en viool) en Pieter (Elektrotechniek en gitaar (en een beetje trekzak...)). Naast compositorisch nodeloos ingewikkelde bètanummers staan er ook rechttoe-rechtaan cercle's, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka's en een verstilde gavotte de 'l Aven op het menu. De nummers zijn voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden.

15 minutes of fame
Deze editie van het kerstbal is er ook het open podium, dus pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw (balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer. Dus, ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere muzikant? Het kan allemaal! Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden gemaakt. Dat kun je hier doen: https://forms.gle/ZvuoMHxsGjLQvTFt5 Lukt dat niet? Mail dan naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com jouw naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen.

Sessie
Liever niet op het open podium, maar wil je wel graag spelen? Dat kan ook gewoon tijdens de sessie achteraf, dus neem je (muzikanten)vrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee.

Kerst
Het bal is geheel in kerstsfeer. In je favoriete kerstoutfit komen mag, maar is uiteraard niet verplicht.
Het voorlopige programma is als volgt, mogelijk volgen er later nog wijzigingen.
17.00 - 18.00: Picknick
18.00 - 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 - 19.45: 15 minutes of fame
19.45 - 21.15: Bal!
21.15 - 21.45: 15 minutes of fame
21.45 - 22.30: Sessie

Toegangsprijs
Toegang tot het Kerstbal is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstbal-in-rotterdam-3/"]
start = "2023-12-16T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weihnachts-Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/722977586528325/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7018/balfolk-lenzburg?jour=16-12-2023"]
start = "2023-12-16T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pamplemousse", "Luca Fiorini & Vincent Brunel", "Sara Bandlow"]
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://www.tanzvolk-leipzig.de/category/kommende-veranstaltungen/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dance evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299348900761480/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Slovenia"
city = "Ljubljana"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Ljubljana"
source = "events/slovenia/ljubljana.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkfestiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkdendermonde.be/folkfestibal/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1917"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dendermonde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt", "Loogaroo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-southwark-brewing-company-27/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal Academie Podium"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2023/12/16/baleynbal-van-de-folkafdeling", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1957", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2009"]
start = "2023-12-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkafdeling Sint-Niklaas"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Horsley"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-ab7361.php"]
start = "2023-12-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Venn"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance. $10.00; $5.00 students."
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-16T15:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-12-16T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["High Cotton"]
callers = ["Charlene Heaton"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2023-12-16/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laughing Lizards"]
callers = ["Martha Quigley", "Peter Lamborghini"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). 

Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.
Everyone welcome.
All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-7/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2023-12-16/"]
start = "2023-12-16T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2023-12-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in piazza"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1079983266770801/"]
start = "2023-12-17T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Fleurs du Bal"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Fleurs du Bal"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff and Basque dance workshop"
details = """
Kruip uit je winterslaap, vergeet het donker en de kou, en begeef je naar de Junushoff, want twee fantastische bands komen onze harten verwarmen!

NB: Voorafgaand aan het bal is er ook nog een bijzondere workshop Baskische dansen in de Superette! Meer info: https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-baskische-dansen/

Nøkkenoc bestaat uit Aina Tulier (nyckelharpa, zang) en Sylvain Pool (cister, gitaar, zang) die elkaar in Occitanië ontmoetten. Ze zorgen voor een wonderlijk samenspel van Scandinavische en Occitaanse muziek: ze laten onze voeten dansen dankzij groovy muziek met grenzeloze invloeden, een frisse smaak van Zweden en de sterke smaak van Occitaanse kaas. Op het menu staan de gebruikelijke balfolkdansen, plús rondeau, congo, branle, polska, slängpolska, halling en meer!

L’Air Inconnu is Fabien Bucher (gitaar, mandoline, zang), Dani Velasco (viool, zang) en Sylvain Pool (accordeon, gitaar, kick, zang). De band brengt ons muzikale creaties gebaseerd op hedendaagse en traditionele dans, nieuwsgierige oren, en dieren en planten, zowel wild als getemd. Hun composities en arrangementen van traditionele thema's worden geïnspireerd door emoties en sensaties tijdens de bals en festivals: het plezier van de ontmoeting, intieme poëzie, de aanstekelijkheid van muziek, lichaamsenergie en -beweging, collectieve trans, …. Wij verheugen ons immens op dit trio, dat van elk bal een fantastisch feestje weet te maken.

Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15 (indien je minder te besteden hebt). Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.

Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterfles is ook een aanrader. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!

Voorlopig programma:

15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 L'Air Inconnu
18:00 Potluck
19:00 Nøkkenoc
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-11/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-baskische-dansen/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/287649964257655/"]
start = "2023-12-17T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nøkkenoc", "L'air Inconnu"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance party"
details = """
Een heerlijke middag met Zweedse muziek en dans.
Sparv, bestaande uit Corné Hoogervorst en Ellen Kempers, speelt een gevarieerd programma met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.

Aan het begin van de middag is er een korte workshop o.l.v. Elske Hoen & Leo van der Heijden waarin we één basisdans of een paar eenvoudige dansfiguren zullen aanleren.

Alle informatie is te vinden op zweeds-dansfeest-2023-2024"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-sparv-2/", "https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest-2023-2024/"]
start = "2023-12-17T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sparv"]
price = "€12.50-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/nl/event-nl/Bal Duo Niepold Cutting @ Cellule/897/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1902"]
start = "2023-12-17T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/info.cave.canem", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1397"]
start = "2023-12-17T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cave Canem"]
price = "€5-€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne", "https://www.facebook.com/events/347242951230660/"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance (TADAMS)"
details = """
Music: To Be Announced
Caller: To Be Announced
Admission: $9 members/students, $12 non-members, 18 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps.
COVID: While vaccinations are excellent for preventing disease, TADAMS will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our dances.  Wearing a mask remains optional."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance-tadams-3/"]
start = "2023-12-17T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$9-$12"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Community "Soup-er Sunday" Dance!'
details = """
It’s last seasons “Barn Dance” but with a twist – now serving SOUP! 

This is so much fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)
In the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Offering expanded concessions – Homemade Soup & Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea.
Live music by: First Time Stringband. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth (he also builds remarkable fiddles!).
Caller: Paul Wilde – from RI.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.
Food: We will be serving a special homemade SOUP and CORNBREAD @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-wcfa-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-sunday-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["First Time Stringband"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
With special guest Susan Kevra from Nashville, who will be teaching the dances and adding clarinet and French singing to the evening! In particular, she will teach some bourrée variations to expand our dance repertoire. 
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, the expanded bourrée possibilities will be a real treat! 
Check this video out, and then spread the word! 
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you are testing positive for Covid-19. 
The Dec. 17 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Foundation of the Country Dance and Song Society. 
Mark your calendars for 2024 bal folk: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 24"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883453180348/"]
start = "2023-12-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Season closing"
details = """
** English below **



We eindigen het seizoen met Duo Bottasso. De jonge geniale Italiaanse broers spelen originele balfolk met veel energie op viool en trekzak. De broers spelen samen ook in Stygiens. Simone Bottasso behoort nu al tot de Italiaanse top en speelt o.a. met de Italiaanse grootmeester: Ricardo Tessi.

https://youtu.be/wezaNX-m-ag?si=j54GK2gxFvPu5bNj
Programma
19:15 – Inloop
20:00 – Duo Bottasso
21:30 – Einde
21:45 – Sluiting
Reserveren en Prijzen
Voor de seizoensafsluiting hoef je niet te reserveren. Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je bij de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen. Prijzen:

 \t€13,- (Normaaltarief),
 \t€15,- (Fair-Trade),
 \t€10,- (Kortingstarief).

Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)
Overig
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. De bar van de Moira is gesloten. Voel je vrij om je eigen drank mee te nemen. We vragen je om na het einde, de Moira stilletjes te verlaten en geen geluid te maken voor het gebouw.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Locatie
Het vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is geen lift.



** English **



We end the season with Duo Bottasso. The young, brilliant Italian brothers play original balfolk with a lot of energy on violin and trumpet. The brothers also play together in Stygiens. Simone Bottasso already belongs to the Italian top and plays with, among others, the Italian grandmaster: Ricardo Tessi.

https://youtu.be/wezaNX-m-ag?si=j54GK2gxFvPu5bNj
Programme
19:15 – Walk-in
20:00 – Duo Bottasso
21:30 – End
21:45 - Closure
Reservation and Prices
You do not need to make a reservation. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. NB! You pay cash at the door. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register. Prices:

 \t€13,- (normal rate),
 \t€15,- (Fair Trade),
 \t€10,- (discount rate).

Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)
Remainder
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. The bar of Moira is closed. Feel free to bring your own drinks. We ask you to leave the Moira quietly after the end and not to make any noise in front of the building.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
Location
It takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall. There is no elevator."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibal1/"]
start = "2023-12-18T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-18T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bottasso"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2023-12-19/"]
start = "2023-12-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2023-12-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-19T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/902/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2010", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326484003189340/348157754355298/"]
start = "2023-12-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-12-19/"]
start = "2023-12-19T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2023-12-19/"]
start = "2023-12-19T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-19T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkLabor!"
links = ["https://www.balefolk.ch/folklabor", "https://www.facebook.com/events/212876758261498/212876768261497/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6947/folklabor-balfolk-erforschen?jour=20-12-2023"]
start = "2023-12-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-21T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-32/"]
start = "2023-12-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-20T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bucsan-Gielen"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = "At St Paul’s upstairs studio – door on side then up stairs. Times are room booking times. Don't expect to get in if you turn up early. Recorded music. Less experienced callers. Experimentation. Things might go wrong! May involve American square dance moves. There's no fixed plan for dances, just a long list of potential ones. No expectation for people to swing or twirl more than they want to. Ask us to teach anything you don't know. Cost is room hire split between attendees (around £3 at a guess)."
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"]
start = "2023-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-20T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = """
Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm. 


Please join us for a holiday potluck at 6:30 pm followed by an evening of English Country Dancing. This is our last session before we break for the holidays. Note that there will only be two dances in January (1/10 and 1/24). We will return to our normal weekly schedule in February."""
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-12-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-20T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-20/"]
start = "2023-12-20T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 285 — IJswals en meer"
details = """
Deze donderdag 21 december is het socialles nr 285. Docent deze week zijn Wim en Leora. Zij gaan met ons aan de slag met de IJswals: een fijne, bijna traditionele dans, die een kleine opleving herbeleeft. Afhankelijk van de tijd zullen er ook nog andere dansen aan bod komen deze les. Ideeën zijn welkom!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-285-rotterdam/"]
start = "2023-12-21T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Aérokorda en Duo Baftig!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met Duo Batig
21:00 Bal met Aérokorda
23:00 Sessie

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Bands

 \tAérokorda

Aérokorda is opgericht in 2016 en kan het best omschreven worden als neofolk met keltische, slavische en klassieke invloeden, deze komen duidelijk naar voor in de eigen composities van de band.

De op dat moment nog kersverse groep bracht in 2017 al een eerste album uit, 'Hush the wolves'. Aérokorda kreeg daardoor al snel de kans om enkele mooie optredens te geven in zowel binnen- als buitenland.

Om nog meer te groeien, beslisten de jonge wolven om deel te nemen aan twee muziekwedstrijden, die ze ook allebei wonnen. Met trots mogen ze de Folkarria concurso (Spanje) en de Mauro Burnelli Concorso (Italië) op hun palmares schrijven. Voor de tweede plaat 'Ashes fell' (2021) heeft Aérokorda meer tijd genomen en is de ondertussen internationale band vrijer gaan experimenteren met verschillende invloeden. De nummers rijpten langer, waardoor de groep nog meer een eigen sound ontwikkelde.

Het Belgische trio bestaat uit Pavel Souvandjiev (viool), Adriaan Van Wonterghem (gitaar) en Davy Cautaerts (Irish whistle, octaafmandoline).

Pavel heeft Bulgaarse roots, is klasssiek geschoold en toerde over heel Europa met zijn duo ‘Les Botinnes Artistiques’. Adriaan, ook klassiek geschoold, begon tijdens zijn studies te experimenteren met alternatieve gitaarstemmingen en eigen composities. Hij speelt onder meer ook bij folkgroep Boreas. Davy specialiseerde zich vele jaren in Keltische muziek en leidt wekelijkse Ierse sessies in een Irish pub in Gent.

De drie goede vrienden spelen niet enkel samen in Aérokorda, ze doen ook menig podium daveren met Sanseveria en Makaram.

 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Fotocredit
Bart Denolf"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-les-zeoles-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/513466064331007/"]
start = "2023-12-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-21T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda", "Duo Baftig"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-183/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-12-21/"]
start = "2023-12-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Audrey Potter & Jane Knoeck"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"]
start = "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De Noël"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pirlouette.fr/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2052"]
start = "2023-12-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tournai"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pirlouette"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balhalla.be/nl", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1842"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus"]
price = "€11"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Koen's Christmas birthday bal"
details = '''
"Op 'derde kerstdag', 27 december, word ik 30 jaar en ik kom dat graag samen met jullie vieren op 22 december bij Balfolk Zeist! Natuurlijk heb ik ook een fantastische artiest uitgenodigd: Wim te Groen zal voor ons zijn prachtige en eigen gecomponeerde Balfolk melodieën spelen.
De deuren gaan op vrijdag 22 december om 19.30 uur open. De zaal zullen we versieren in kerstsfeer en als je het leuk vindt, mag je je feestelijk kleden. Ik heb er al heel veel zin in en hoop jullie allemaal te zien! Tot dan!"
- Koen van der Kooij
 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH .'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/koens-kerstige-verjaardagsbal/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wim te Groen"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1937"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-22T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Good Intentions with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are required this dance, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Intentions"]
callers = ["River Abel"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5227", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-22/"]
start = "2023-12-22T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Erica Liebert, Lori Schafer, Meg Tapley, Sue Songer"]
callers = ["Erik Weberg"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2023_12_23/"]
start = "2023-12-23T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€13-€27"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-12-23/"]
start = "2023-12-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
callers = ["Dan Kozloff"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5387", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-23/"]
start = "2023-12-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bandwidth"]
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-24/"]
start = "2023-12-24T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-24T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883456513681/"]
start = "2023-12-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KerstBoombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1944"]
start = "2023-12-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-27T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Aurélien Claranbaux", "Airboxes XL"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2023-12-26/"]
start = "2023-12-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2023-12-26/"]
start = "2023-12-26T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Silvester*Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.silvesterfolk.de/en_welcome.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/988499985751270/"]
start = "2023-12-27T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T13:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Colditz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Noiranomis", "Mathæus Bech Quintet", "Nubia", "Emily & The Simons", "Familie Gerstenberg", "Duo FA", "Plume", "Marion & Steve", "Wouter en de Draak", "La Sylva", "GrandLoup"]
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2023-12-27T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-27T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1655136251958507"]
start = "2023-12-27T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3632181540343505/3632181543676838/"]
start = "2023-12-27T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-27T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2023-12-27/"]
start = "2023-12-27T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hedgehog's Skin in Hexham"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e759897/the-hexham-christmas-ceilidh-with-the-hedgehogs-skin"]
start_date = "2023-12-28"
end_date = "2023-12-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Hexham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hedgehog's Skin"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Marathon"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/folkmarathon/posts/pfbid02hho4BgwDYfYHtg2DimibwuvLU16o8D6JsvE4u32jVx4pbFRVRw8yWagvFFNLx9cml"]
start_date = "2023-12-28"
end_date = "2024-01-02"
country = "Italy"
city = "Palermo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folk Marathon"
source = "events/italy/palermo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar"]
start = "2023-12-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2023-12-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-184/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2023-12-28/"]
start = "2023-12-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-28/"]
start = "2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"]
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance evening with live music"
details = """
Op vrijdag 29 december organiseren we een extra balfolk dansavond bij Balfolk Zeist met livemuziek van Rokkende Vrouwen!

De Rokkende Vrouwen, een duo bestaande uit zangeres en pianiste Hilde van Belle en zangeres en violiste Lore Vancauwenberghe, nemen je mee op deze vrijdagavond mee op een muzikale reis. Hun muziek wordt geïnspireerd door alle (vergeten) pareltjes van oude Vlaamse en Nederlandse liedjes. Met een verfrissende twist én wat Scandinavische invloeden halen ze deze liedjes onder het stof vandaan. Van de 13e-eeuwse dichter Hadewijch tot het 19e-eeuwse lied 'De Weverkens': de Rokkende Vrouwen vinden hun inspiratie overal en brengen hun liedjes in een vernieuwde folkversie. Dat wil je niet missen!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/rokkende-vrouwen/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rokkende Vrouwen"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-mechelen/906/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1938"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-29T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1398180141117630/"]
start = "2023-12-29T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2023-12-30T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Genoa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
organisation = "Giardini Luzzati - Spazio Comune"
source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2023-12-29/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2023-12-29/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-29T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5228", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-29/"]
start = "2023-12-29T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laura Kuhlman, Bill Pfender, Jon Neff, Carl Thor"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français New Year party"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2023-12-30T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2023-12-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Hedgehog's Skin in Allendale"
links = ["https://www.wherecanwego.com/item/e781713/new-year-ceilidh-with-the-hedgehogs-skin"]
start_date = "2023-12-31"
end_date = "2023-12-31"
country = "UK"
city = "Allendale"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Hedgehog's Skin"]
callers = ["Joey Oliver"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged!  

Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.
Everyone welcome.
All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks are optional.
More info at Capital City Grange.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spintuition"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5388", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2023-12-30/"]
start = "2023-12-30T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2023-12-31T00:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet", "Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak, Sue Songer"]
callers = ["Rich Goss", "Tom Wimmer"]
price = "$15-$35"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nouvel An Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://oliviercap.be/nouvelan/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1374439659948907/"]
start = "2023-12-31T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Accords Perdus", "Olivier Cap"]
price = "€40"
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Final"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.boombal.be/balfinal/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1772"]
start = "2023-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T04:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tom & Aurélie", "Tribal Jâze", "Triple-X"]
price = "€25-€30"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nieuwjaarsbal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.nieuwjaarsbal-herk.be/en/index.php", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1832", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865677254921244"]
start = "2023-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T03:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "Floris & the Flames", "Fyndus"]
price = "€22-€33"
organisation = "Volksmuziek Limburg Vzw"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA New Year's Eve Day Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a New Year’s Eve Day ECD dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Sunday, December 31, 2023, 2-5 pm, with Cathy Campbell and Walter Zagorski calling. 
Music by Daev Clysdale on accordion and flute,  and Elena Spanu on fiddle.  
Cost is $20.00 
Festive dress or colors encouraged but not mandatory. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Masking is optional 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-new-years-eve-day-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-new-years-eve-day-dance-2/", "https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html"]
start = "2023-12-31T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-31T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cathy Campbell", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djtlOrIPlPQMM2Tn7h1YTruQBreLzEN5Lb4eHT0khos/edit", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyzbumiFl0uOr1tDbf26tROn7PDGy3_hLdG-M8RVfVZg-xLw/viewform"]
start = "2023-12-31T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£24"
organisation = "Jen Morgan"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2023-12-31/"]
start = "2023-12-31T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-31T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hogmannay Hootenanny"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/hogmannay-hootenanny-2023/"]
start = "2023-12-31T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£50-£60"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year’s Eve at the Ashokan Center"
details = """
A Dinner and Dance 
Check-in opens at 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., sing-along 7 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 
Ring in 2024 with great live dance music, sumptuous snacks and fun-loving folks. Music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason with Swingology; Wheels of the World; and Pont Ondulé. Get ready for vintage swing, country, contras, squares, zydeco, waltzes and freestyles. Callers: John Krumm and Bob Isaacs. 
Cash bar featuring local beers and wines and coffee, tea, lemonade and ice water all night. And a bountiful snack table 11 p.m.-1 a.m. 
This event may sell out. We strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance. 
Dance (adult) – $30
Dance (ages 5 – 25) – $15 
Add dinner (gluten-free and vegan options) – $30"""
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/new-years-eve-dinner-dance-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-at-the-ashokan-center/"]
start = "2023-12-31T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T01:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pont Ondulé", "Swingology", "Wheels of the World"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "John Krumm"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "The Ashokan Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra Dance Extravaganza"
details = """
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:15 am (Waltz lesson, then contra basics session: 7:30 – 8:00 pm)
We’ll be doing contras, squares, mixers dances and other dances!
Just come alone or with friends, enjoy the camaraderie and dance and see everyone’s smiling faces and greet the New Year 2024!
Callers: Don Heinold, Jen Jasenski, and others.
Live Music: Liz Raymond and Mickey Koth, fiddles, and Aaron Bittel, keyboard.
Admission: Suggested donation – $20 p.p., $15 students, $50 families.
Parking: Parking is in behind the church accessible via Court Street and Broad Street. On-street parking is also available.
Dress: Dress is casual and/or festive. Please bring clean non-street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily. Wear comfortable clothing!
Food: Please bring finger food to share!
This is an alcohol-free event."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-contra-dance-extravaganza/"]
start = "2023-12-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Middletown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wee Merry Banshees"]
callers = ["Don Heinold", "Jen Jasenski"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW New Year's Eve Contra Dance Ball"
details = """
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington is thrilled to return to the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase in Maryland for another fantastic New Year’s celebration. We plan a full evening of fun dances to amazing musicians. 
Doors open at 7:15, and the Grand March starts at 8. There will be a toast at midnight, followed by Auld Lang Syne, then some final dancing. 
Caller: Lisa Greenleaf  
Band: Stomp Rocket (Glen Loper on mandolin, Dave Langford on fiddle, and Bethany Waickman on guitar) 
Come join us for the end-of-year festivities! 
Details and updates can be found on our New Year’s Eve Contra Dance Ball page. 
General admission is $60, Students or low income is $28."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/nye-contradance-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-new-years-eve-contra-dance-ball/"]
start = "2023-12-31T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Chevy Chase"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$28-$60"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve English Dance"
details = """
Bring in the New Year with old friends and new, fine music, tasty snacks, and great dances with the Country Dancers of Westchester. Expert calling by Orly Krasner and Dorothy Cummings, with delightful music by our house band Serendipity. 
$30 ($25 for members)"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/123123_new-years-eve", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-english-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-31T20:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T00:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Serendipity"]
callers = ["Dorothy Cummings", "Orly Krasner"]
price = "$25-$30"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883426513684/"]
start = "2024-01-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2268541556841778/"]
start = "2024-01-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nelson New Year's Day"
details = "Yes, we are dancing on New Year's Day. Only $3!! What better way to start the New Year? Besides, it’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/nelson-new-years-day/"]
start = "2024-01-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-01T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-01-02/"]
start = "2024-01-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-01-02/"]
start = "2024-01-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-02T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-01-02/"]
start = "2024-01-02T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-6/"]
start = "2024-01-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-03T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-03/"]
start = "2024-01-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-03T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-03T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-01-05"
end_date = "2024-01-06"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audacious"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chambana Jan Jam"
links = ["http://www.urbana-contra.org/jan_jam.html"]
start_date = "2024-01-05"
end_date = "2024-01-07"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Urbana"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Euphor", "Turnip the Beet", "Meadowhawk"]
callers = ["Sarah Kaiser", "Georges Augustin", "Nedra McNeil"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-185/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-01-04/"]
start = "2024-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"]
start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1911", "https://www.facebook.com/events/833529205039870"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-06T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warmoes", "Airboxes"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3605422453118209/"]
start = "2024-01-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-05T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Magma", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-01-05/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: Jim Gregory. Jim of West Hartford, CT, works with bands from CT, MA, and NY. So most of the Northeast is within their accustomed range of travel. The private lessons are available more locally, from Central CT to Springfield, MA. When you contact us we can talk over rates and dates. 
Live Music: Kingfischer! An energetic Boston-based contra dance duo, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths). They fuse New England roots with a modern groove. They promise a versatile mix of supremely danceable tunes!
Admission: $12.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are asked to pay $6. *Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents,” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-05/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-05T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5449", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-05/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday FREE DANCE"
details = "Celebrate the new year with a FREE dance. Please invite your friends and family.     <p> One of the most common dances done at Skandia events is the schottis. Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will quickly review the basic schottis and then go through a few simple variations. </p><p>Music will be provided by the All-Comers Band! All musicians are invited to come and play for dancing.  Musicians, come prepared to suggest tunes; the list will be open in the basement of the Cedar Valley Grange from 8 p.m., and musicians may add tune picks to the list. Please keep in mind that we are best served by tunes that are very common. </p>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sung Balfolk Workshop"
details = """
Zingen en balfolk? Gaat dat samen? Zeker wel. Leon en Claudia leren je alles!

Voor ons gaat balfolk om gevoel, energie en connectie van de dansers en muziek. Dit willen we delen, dus in deze workshop gaan we samen zingen en dansen. We zullen een aantal groepsdansen uitleggen, liedjes zingen en daarna proberen dit te combineren. Dit zijn met name Bretonse dansen, zoals hanterdro en rond de Loudéac.

Zangervaring is niet nodig, enige danservaring is wel prettig (denk aan half-gevorderd/niveau 2 van stages). Als je, om welke reden dan ook, alleen wilt zingen of alleen dansen ben je ook welkom. De meeste teksten zijn Frans, maar laat dat je niet afschrikken. La-di-da… is altijd welkom als je niet uit de woorden komt. Na inschrijving sturen we teksten en geluidsbestanden door, voor wie dat prettig vindt.

Wij kijken uit naar een fijne middag samen zingen en dansen en hopen je daar te zien.

>>Tickets<<

Programma
13:45 Deur open
14:00 Workshop Gezongen Balfolk I
15:00 Pauze
15:30 Workshop Gezongen Balfolk II
16:30 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-gezongen-balfolk/"]
start = "2024-01-06T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). 

Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. 
Gender-neutral role terms. 
Newcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. 
More info on our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. 
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com 
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-01-06T08:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Turning Stile"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-bottasso-cellule/931/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2030", "https://www.facebook.com/events/861515072136172"]
start = "2024-01-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-07T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bottasso"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-bottasso-cellule/931/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/861515072136172/"]
start = "2024-01-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-07T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bottasso"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-01-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bi-monthly bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1994652477572273/"]
start = "2024-01-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance"
details = """
One-time change to 1st Saturday, not 2nd Saturday!
Potluck 6:00 – 7:00 Bring food to share!
Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Jordan Kammeyer
Live Music by The Fiddling Thomsons, who are winners of the 2023 New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street or up Gertrude Street.
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-potluck-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Fiddling Thomsons"]
callers = ["Jordan Kammeyer"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Traditional Fare"]
callers = ["Peter Simonyi"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$14"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NieuwjaarDanscafé"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.danskedoen.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2054"]
start_date = "2024-01-07"
end_date = "2024-01-07"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1290700915661385/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-01-06/"]
start = "2024-01-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Fête des Rois"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7443381449019394/"]
start = "2024-01-07T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-07T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£6"
organisation = "Badby Bals"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/721195359683357"]
start = "2024-01-07T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-07T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5-£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nieuwjaarsbal(folk)"
details = """
Gott Folk! (Jos Koning & Leo de Kruis) organiseert en Nijmegen-Noord een nieuwjaarsbal.
Gott Folk!  is sinds kort ook actief als balfolk-duo.

De toegang is gratis, maar een gulle gift voor de muzikanten is uiterst welkom."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/nieuwjaarsbalfolk/"]
start = "2024-01-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gott Folk!"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Mississippi"
details = "This dance will have live music! It’s $10 for adults and $5 for kids."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/298029106/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-mississippi/"]
start = "2024-01-07T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-07T16:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883416513685/"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-4-mechelen/908/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2012", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351743532118924"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-7/917/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2021", "https://www.facebook.com/events/270681672170087"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Winter trial class"
details = """
Voor de proefles hoef je niet te registreren. Voor registreren en meer informatie, klik op 'Meer info' boven. De voorjaarslessen voor beginners en begonners (pre-intermediairs) starten op 8 of 15 april.

You do not have to register for the trial lesson. For registration and more information, click on 'Meer info' above. Spring classes for beginners and pre-intermediates will start at 8th or 15th of april."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles2024-1/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/lessen/lessen-utrecht/"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2-mechelen/909/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2013", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351743532118924"]
start = "2024-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-4/914/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2018", "https://www.facebook.com/events/270681672170087"]
start = "2024-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-08T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-01-08", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-08/"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-08T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-08T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/912/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2016"]
start = "2024-01-09T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-09T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-01-09/"]
start = "2024-01-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-8/918/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2022"]
start = "2024-01-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-09T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-01-09/"]
start = "2024-01-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-01-09/"]
start = "2024-01-09T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-1/911/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2015"]
start = "2024-01-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-10T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-6/"]
start = "2024-01-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-10T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Eerste bal van 2024 in Eindhoven. We starten het jaar met Duo Clercx!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilhelmina/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/398197892546463/"]
start = "2024-01-10T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-5/915/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2019"]
start = "2024-01-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansavond Op Opgenomen Muziek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/10", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2081", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3374862602658856"]
start = "2024-01-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-01-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-10T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-10/"]
start = "2024-01-10T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-01-10/"]
start = "2024-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-10T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-10T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-10T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 286 — Rondeau en chaine / en couple"
details = """
Deze donderdag 11 januari is het socialles nr 286. Docent deze week is Isobel. Zij gaat met ons aan de slag met de rondeau, zowel die in een rij en in de groep als de versie die je in een koppel kunt dansen. Wat zijn de stapjes, cadans, energie en wat kun je ermee? Let op: deze les is Engelstalig, maar er zijn genoeg mensen aanwezig die voor je kunnen vertalen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-286-rotterdam-rondeau-en-chaine-en-couple/"]
start = "2024-01-11T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-01-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton dance workshop"
details = "Workshop with Yves Defrance (Rennes). Anmeldung via Email an Martina Krammer (krammer@mdw.ac.at)"
links = []
start = "2024-01-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-11T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "MdW"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6/916/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2020"]
start = "2024-01-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-11T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/913/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2017"]
start = "2024-01-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
details = "With Poitevin dance workshop."
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4933", "https://www.facebook.com/events/881899767268953/"]
start = "2024-01-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start_date = "2024-01-12"
end_date = "2024-01-14"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "The Syncopaths", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-186/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-01-11/"]
start = "2024-01-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ostara"]
callers = ["Casey Carr"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-11/"]
start = "2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"]
callers = ["Tom Roby"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Victor (auf Englisch)
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 24 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *
 
Mara Menzel Solo (DE)

Foto: Gudrun Senger
Ein Akkordeon, eine Stimme und selbstgeschriebene Melodien
Mara Menzel spielt seit sie zum 18. Geburstag ein diatonisches Akkordeon geschenkt bekam mit Bands wie „Stimmt so.“, „Searching the Roots“, „Lunesk“ oder „Knopfgemurmel“ zuerst auf Bühnen in Deutschland und dann in Europa. Mit der Zeit sind viele Melodien zu Balfolk-Stücken geworden, sodass sie seit einigen Jahren nun auch mit ihrem Soloset auftritt. In ihren Stücken stecken Geschichten, Lebensfreude und viel Gefühl. Selbst vom Tanz kommend, kombiniert sie ihren Spaß mit der Erfahrung als Musikerin und Tänzerin.
Ihr könnt euch bei ihrem Solo-Konzert auf mehrsprachigen Gesang, viel Spaß, und eine offene und warme Atmosphäre freuen.
 
Weitere Infos: Webseite Mara Musica
 

Trio Loubelya (FR)
Trio Loubelya © Irène Strub be
„Intim und wortgewandt, virtuos und traditionsbewusst zugleich: ein Ball mit Trio Loubelya ist bewegend. Gleich der Komplizenschaft, die zwischen seinen Mitgliedern von Ball zu Ball auf den Straßen Europas geboren ist. Die erhabene Atmung des Akkordeons beherbergt eine Spielwiese, auf der Klarinette und Saxophon, mal subtil, mal verspielt, die runde Tiefe des Kontrabasses herausfordern. Drei starke Persönlichkeiten: Marie Constant, Florent Lalet und Rolland Martinez. Hier verschmelzen sie zu einer Vierten: dem Trio Loubelya. Loubelya bedeutet lebendig“.
 
Weitere Infos: https://trioloubelya.bandcamp.com/
 
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2401"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-12T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara Menzel", "Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.20"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/324129500406256"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2076", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2550626471762377/"]
start = "2024-01-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = "Musicians and dancers welcome. Scratch band will play off the new tunebook. Workshop at 7pm; Bal from 8pm."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/401214242251103/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-duo-niepold-cutting-2024-01-12-62/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1927"]
start = "2024-01-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1342", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1960"]
start = "2024-01-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€15-€17"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-01-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Venerdì Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/255582160885899/"]
start = "2024-01-12T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://contraknights.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burlington Balfolk"
details = "An evening of Balfolk dancing with Triton and Mary Wesley.  There will be a 30min introductory workshop for newcomers, from 7.30-8pm. The bal will run from 8-10pm."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/330064919913531/", "https://www.tritontrad.com/schedule/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Burlington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triton"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Triton & Mary Wesley"
source = "events/usa/burlington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "36th Ralph Page Dance Event"
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/ralph-page/rpde/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/1/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-12/2/", "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-saturday/", "https://cdss.org/event/ralph-page-dance-weekend-friday-evening/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-ralph-page-dance-weekend/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar River Band", "Canterbury Dance Orchestra"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Dudley Laufman"]
price = "$40-$65"
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-01-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/902693078093687/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5500", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-12/"]
start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-12T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk networking day"
details = """
Op 13 januari houden we weer een netwerkdag voor alle balfolkies die zich actief voor Balfolk inzetten of een actieve rol willen spelen als vrijwilliger. De dag staat in het teken van elkaar leren kennen en ervaringen uitwisselen.

12.30 - 13.00 inloop
13:00 - 14:00 ronde 1
14.00 - 14.30 livemuziek
14:30 - 15:15 ronde 2
15:15 - 15:30 pauze
15:30 - 16:30 ronde 3 + afronding
16:30 Borrel

Geef je op via reserveren dan weten we wie er komt. Heb je specifieke verzoeken qua programma, praat mee op Discord https://discord.gg/JEr6bPHMrs of mail ons op stichting@balfolk.nl je input."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/netwerkdag-balfolkfabriek/"]
start = "2024-01-13T12:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée Auvergnate Workshop"
details = """
Workshop Bourrée Auvergnate met Max en Isolde, samen Trad'ici.

>>Tickets<<

Programma

13:45 Deur open
14:00 Workshop
15:00 Pauze
15:30 Workshop
16:30 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-bourree-auvergnate/"]
start = "2024-01-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kiddies' Keilidh"
details = "Tatterdemalion play traditional folk tunes for young families to enjoy an hour of dances more suited to shorter legs."
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2023/11/14/sat-13-january-kiddies-keilidh/"]
start = "2024-01-13T17:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-13T18:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Angela Laycock"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/13-1-2024-trio-loubelya-fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/348928307880518/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya"]
price = "€6-€15"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk with live music"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend#bal", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1023557432085571/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Budweis Wunderlich"]
price = "€15.30-€18.60"
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bow Widl ft. Samuel Pliegerer"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Driekoningenbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekmozaiek.be/folk/projecten/driekoningenbal/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2007", "https://www.facebook.com/events/871318034659463"]
start = "2024-01-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Drøn", "Kwintet Gestrikt"]
price = "€2-€12"
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Driekoningenbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://muziekmozaiek.be/winkel/event/driekoningenbal2024/"]
start = "2024-01-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Qwintet Gestrikt", "Drøn"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Dorset Midwinter Family Ceilidh"
details = """
Dance away those winter blues with fun music, good company and lots of dancing!\r
atterdemalion play folk tunes which were being used in Dorset in the 19th Century, now brought to the modern day with verve and energy. The Big Dorset Midwinter Ceilidh is a great way to meet up with friends again after the busy festive period.\r
This year there is an early evening ‘Kiddies’ Keilidh’ for young families to enjoy an hour of dances more suited to shorter legs. Then later, the bar will be open to quench the thirst of the grown-ups who stay or come for the evening. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing!"""
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2023/11/14/sat-13-january-the-big-dorset-midwinter-ceilidh/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Angela Laycock"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melobo"]
callers = ["Pete North"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford Ball"
links = ["https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jan24/the-playford-ball"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Bodleian Libraries"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7072648452796245/"]
start = "2024-01-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-13T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-13T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1265", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  
If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5429", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"]
start = "2024-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-13T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chicken Feathers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-01-14T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-14T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Concert and Balfolk"
details = """
Hallo,

Wij zijn Phoenix-Apeldoorn, een vereniging voor internationale dans, zang en muziek.

Wij zouden het heel leuk vinden als mensen die van balfolk houden op ons nieuwjaarsconcert met Bal willen komen in ons fijne danshuis De Veste. De entree is slechts 2,50.

Zie verder de aankondiging op onze website:

https://www.phoenix-apeldoorn.nl/agenda/nieuwjaarsconcert-en-bal-2/

Vriendelijke groeten

Peggy Baan"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/nieuwjaarsconcert-en-balfolk-met-madlot-de-trekvogels/", "https://www.phoenix-apeldoorn.nl/agenda/nieuwjaarsconcert-en-bal-2/"]
start = "2024-01-14T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-14T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Apeldoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Trekvogels", "Madlot"]
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1364635937774720/"]
start = "2024-01-14T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-14T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-01-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-14T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-01-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-14T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
details = "Balfolk dance night with live music and a workshop at the beginning."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/273054362165149"]
start = "2024-01-14T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-01-14T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-14T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-accords-perdus-&-broes-la-tricoterie/919/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2023", "https://www.facebook.com/events/655231840130402"]
start = "2024-01-14T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Broes"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  
 """
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-1-14-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-14T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jim Harrington & Rya Martin"]
callers = ["Will Martin"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-14T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-14T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"]
start = "2024-01-14T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-14T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883459847014/"]
start = "2024-01-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-2/"]
start = "2024-01-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-01-15", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-15/"]
start = "2024-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-15T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-15T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-15T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'No class today for MLK Jr Day. <br><br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-15T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-15T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/915894293530585/"]
start = "2024-01-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-16T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "200 CZK"
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-01-16/"]
start = "2024-01-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/938/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2036", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326484003189340/382246957613044/"]
start = "2024-01-16T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-01-16/"]
start = "2024-01-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-16T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-01-16/"]
start = "2024-01-16T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-16T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Trad'Hivernales 2024"
links = ["https://www.tradhivernales.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/343493264763076"]
start = "2024-01-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Sommières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Association Coriandre"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564894735361/"]
start = "2024-01-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-17T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop with Jeanem Freri"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1184391565871086/"]
start = "2024-01-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-17T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = []
start = "2024-01-17T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-17T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565120871128/"]
start = "2024-01-17T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-18T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-17/"]
start = "2024-01-17T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/683309803941218/"]
start = "2024-01-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-17T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-17T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Special session: Valdresspringar"
details = "<span><p></p></span><span><p>Special session on Valdresspringar.  We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p></span><span><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p><span><span>To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</span></span></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-17T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-17T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 287 — Mazurka basis"
details = """
Deze donderdag 18 januari is het socialles nr 287. Docent deze week is René. We gaan aan de slag met de basis van de mazurka. Wat zijn de stapjes en danshouding en wat kun je ermee als je net begint met de mazurka? Deze les is mooi te combineren met die van volgende week, waarbij we dieper op de mazurka in gaan en ook kijken naar muzikaliteit in deze dans. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-287-rotterdam-mazurka-basis/"]
start = "2024-01-18T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van KV Express en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met KV Express
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tKV Express

De autodidactische Belgische accordeonist is al stevig verankerd in de wereld van knoopmuziek. Ze leidt haar eigen projecten frontaal en biedt haar talent aan anderen aan, ze heeft zich in een paar jaar verspreid over de Belgische en internationale scenes een nieuw diatonisch geluid dat kracht, charme en gevoeligheid combineert.

 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.

Frans is het meest actief in het schrijven van nieuwe nummers. Hij zoekt de variatie op door te experimenteren met toonladders, maar weet ook nog origineel te zijn binnen A-mineur. Geregeld bedenkt hij iets wat later eigenlijk te moeilijk blijkt om zelf te spelen, maar dat weerhoudt hem er niet van blijven proberen excellente composities te produceren. Frans heeft ervaring in verschillende bandsettingen en actief in Balfolk Amsterdam; hij geeft dansles en mede-organiseert bals, waaronder de maandelijkse dansavond in café Mezrab.

Maurits is een klassiek geschoold virtuoos violist en het muzikale geweten van de band. Hij weet meestal precies te duiden waar muzikale verbeteringen zitten. Verder speelt hij graag sessie.

Pieter was actief binnen pop, punk en kleinkunst, maar speelt sinds 2010 voornamelijk balfolk en PFM is zijn alweer derde bandje. Hij is een enthousiast slaggitarist en probeert de twee solo-instrumenten begeleidend tegelijkertijd voor gitarist en drummer te spelen.

Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.

Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Diego Cantore"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-kv-express-en-pfm/"]
start = "2024-01-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-18T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599505723724/"]
start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/progettogaiaterra/posts/pfbid02SyiJcNdjqVdM9VBgqwt4raPzUXiAzCxK3J1osZsbmEPKU6TXj5GT5KaYq5TvcvyQl"]
start_date = "2024-01-19"
end_date = "2024-01-19"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo David & Loris"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-187/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-01-18/"]
start = "2024-01-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valdresspringar dance class"
details = """
Suggested donation $10 per person 

Special dance class on Valdresspringar."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-18T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-18T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"]
start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Prague Balfolk Weekend"
links = ["https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1188449558502691/"]
start = "2024-01-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ba.fnu", "Geronimo", "LyraDanz", "Duo Cardamon", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Balsam", "Tribal Jâze", "Marina Lazar", "TriBoT", "BAL LAB"]
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Er komt opnieuw een balfolk in Groningen!

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal met Androneda
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma

Over de dansuitleg:
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek!!

Over Androneda:
Androneda is een Nederlandse balfolkband. We spelen traditionele West-Europese dansmuziek, maar dan op een hedendaagse manier!
Op doedelzak, trekzak en saxofoon brengen we grotendeels eigen composities ten gehore. Onze arrangementen zijn speels en spannend; onze nummers energiek en swingend, maar ook regelmatig intiem, met melodieën die blijven hangen. Het centrale uitgangspunt in onze muziek is altijd de dansbaarheid ervan!

Muzikanten:
Wouter Kuyper op trekzak en doedelzak
Lenny de Rooy op doedelzak en zang
Patricia Swart op sopraansaxofoon en baritonsaxofoon

Kijk op de website van  Androneda ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/androneda-bij-balfolk-groningen/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballsaal in Simmering"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1083719309639540/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hotel Palindrone", "Tanzhausgeiger", "Die Limanis"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Hotel Palindrone"
source = "events/austria/hotel-palindrone.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-01-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 19 januari kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is KV Express.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Je hoeft mede daarom niet te reserveren voor dit bal, je kunt vrij binnen komen lopen. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:00: Start dansuitleg
21:00: Bal!
23:00: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-4/"]
start = "2024-01-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-01-19T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kirkophany"]
callers = ["John Kirkpatrick"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Dance to wonderful music by Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), and Linda Young (harp); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 6:30pm – basics/review; 7pm to 9pm – dancing to live music. 
Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Patton, Susan Reid & Linda Young"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1961"]
start_date = "2024-01-20"
end_date = "2024-01-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alkatrad"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Snow Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?p=11577"]
start_date = "2024-01-20"
end_date = "2024-01-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$28"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-01-19/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Crowdykit in Cardiff"
links = ["http://mister.red/dance/cardiff.htm#D.HC.20240120"]
start_date = "2024-01-20"
end_date = "2024-01-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-19/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Amarillis and Anders with caller Bob Frederking. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginners lesson is at 7:30. At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a mask-required dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amarillis & Anders"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5501", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-19/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance"
details = 'Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will continue their teaching of Valdresspringar. This is a fun and energetic dance from Norway, done to mesmerizing music. See:<font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBdyC5JXthA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBdyC5JXthA</a></u></font>. <p>Featured musicians for the evening are The Guys (Bob Hamilton, Chris Dunkle, and John Parejko), who are joining forces tonight with special guests Elise Snoey, Mira Dickey, and Patrick Gunning. </p><p> $10 for Skandia members; $15 for non-members.  <br></p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Guys"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/907/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2011", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1581979629004270"]
start = "2024-01-20T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-20T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2589937691193817/"]
start = "2024-01-20T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Gdynia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "100-150 PLN"
organisation = "Polish Academy of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French Mini Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/873655821161382/"]
start = "2024-01-20T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-20T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau"]
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tRreno Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1124926175583546/"]
start = "2024-01-20T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon", "Duo Durêve-Congrega"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterborough Snow Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-peterborough-snow-ball-2024", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6701085609940430/"]
start = "2024-01-20T12:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T23:45:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations", "Casey, Molly & Sam Zakon-Anderson", "Oliver Scanlon, Jeremiah McLane, Owen Marshall", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$28"
organisation = "Peterborough Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/peterborough.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-southwark-brewing-company-28/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Ian and Charley Roberts with calling from Malcolm Jowett.

Probably better known to regular contra dancers as one half of long-serving contra dance band Vertical Expression, Ian and Charley Roberts will be heading down from the Far North (well, Sheffield) armed with several melodeons, a piano, one or two guitars and a pair of tap shoes to provide some irresistibly danceable tuneage to accompany the dances.

After being dragged along to a ceilidh at the age of 17, Malcolm realised that dancing had to be a part of his life. He started calling while a student at the University of Nottingham. He went to his first real contra dance in 2009 at Austin, Texas, and loved it. The energy and flow of contra dance makes it a firm favourite when he calls at dance clubs around the East Midlands. He has a friendly, inclusive style which is enjoyed by beginners and experienced dancers alike."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-01/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2128658230818052/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ian & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Malcolm Jowett"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal à Lire"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1065045341366461/"]
start = "2024-01-20T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pieds de Biche"]
organisation = "Pieds de Biche"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baile Folk à Luz das Velas"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1027549898514321/"]
start = "2024-01-20T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-21T00:30:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nuno Carpinteiro Trio"]
source = "events/portugal/lisbon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only 
Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance!"""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Odds and Sods"]
callers = ["Nicholas Smith"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon!  

Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. 
Gender-neutral role terms. 
Newcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. 
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. 
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com 
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-the-gaslight-tinkers/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-01-20/"]
start = "2024-01-20T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-20T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sibling Revelry"]
callers = ["Barb Smith"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo De Captieux & Luxey"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/congo-de-captieux-&-luxey-+-variations/925/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2026", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876078533822942"]
start = "2024-01-21T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on a Sunday afternoon"
details = '''
Balfolk op de zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen op 21 januari 2024

Dit keer met De Houtzagerij en het AdHoc Orkest 

Hoera!!!!  Het eerste bal in 2024 in Die Port van Cleve te Enkhuizen is voor de fantastische groep De “Houtzagerij". De ‘Houtzagerij’ bestaat uit een groep strijkers die swingende dansmuziek speelt. Zowel in de Zweedse als in de Franse volksmuziektraditie zijn dit soort violengroepen heel gebruikelijk. Het grootste deel van het repertoire van de Houtzagerij bestaat uit traditionele folkmuziek uit België, Frankrijk en Zweden. Alle nummers arrangeren de groepsleden zelf met meerdere stemmen en begeleiding. De groep bestaat al zo’n vijftien jaar en het aantal strijkers varieerde tot nu toe van drie tot twaalf. Op het bal in Enkhuizen bestaat de groep uit: Marieke van der Hoek, Katrin Herzberg, Marianne Heselmans (viool), Hester de Boer (quinton), Samy Ouahsine (altviool) en Theo Hofstede (nyckelharpa).

En natuurlijk is ons vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (de huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) ook weer van de partij. Hun repertoire bestaat voornamelijk uit enerverende Franse en Vlaamse dansmuziek. Wanneer nodig zullen er tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies gegeven worden voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Dijk 74-76 te Enkhuizen.

Entree is 7,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-op-21-januari-met-de-houtzagerij/"]
start = "2024-01-21T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "De Houtzagerij"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-01-21T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Chain Dances"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/510634288975263/posts/7223430237695601/"]
start = "2024-01-21T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "Maximilian Ohmacht"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert and dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/250715801029015/"]
start = "2024-01-21T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon", "Les Bottines Artistiques"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/721195359683357"]
start = "2024-01-21T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-21T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5-£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-01-21T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-21T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1121686002524618/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1409729919900045/"]
start = "2024-01-21T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-21T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ease & Elegance"
details = """
Country Dancers of Westchester presents Ease & Elegance, its renowned style workshop and dance party for experienced English country dancers. 
This year’s session, The Hands Are Dancing, presents an anatomy of how the hands and arms work best to enhance our dancing pleasure. Teacher Paul Ross lays out the fundamentals of good handwork with 10 Tips for Good Hand Turns. Musicians Pali Matej, violin; Sue Polansky, clarinet; and Robin Russell, piano, will raise our spirits and quicken our steps with their matchless music. 
We open with the workshop, then a short break, and end with a joyful dance party, in which one good turn deserves another (and another, and another. . .). 
$20 (members), $25 (nonmembers)"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/012124_ease-elegance", "https://cdss.org/event/ease-elegance/"]
start = "2024-01-21T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Sunday English Regency Dancing"
details = """
Time:  2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., seated tea at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Caller:  Laura Beraha
Music:  Recorded Music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Traditional Tunes
Food: Light refreshments provided; donations of snacks gratefully accepted
Water: Please bring your own
Partner: Don’t need one – you’ll always get one in these social mixer dances
Costumes: Admired but never required
Cost:  $15:  PREFERRED Prepaid on PayPal (Friend) or Zelle or email us for an address to send a check.
Parking: Plenty in lot and street.  Dance entrance = PARKING LOT IN REAR
Covid Protocol: Observing current Los Angeles County guidelines – Masks Optional"""
links = ["https://www.valleyareaenglishregencysociety.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/third-sunday-english-regency-dancing-in-van-nuys/"]
start = "2024-01-21T14:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-21T17:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Van Nuys"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Laura Beraha"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Valley Area English Regency Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/679024397745439/"]
start = "2024-01-21T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883473180346/"]
start = "2024-01-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dance lesson series start"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/begin-danslessen-reeks-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-2/"]
start = "2024-01-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-22T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-22T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-01-23/"]
start = "2024-01-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-01-23/"]
start = "2024-01-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-23T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-01-23/"]
start = "2024-01-23T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkist"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Balfolkist/posts/pfbid0u7aHD2iTtrmnCMnFfti5uLmuqbjT8jRUdUpiCrcH11NaisDVCwYqZUBzRGYPC8AKl"]
start = "2024-01-24T20:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-01-24T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "50 TL"
organisation = "Balfolkist"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: vrijwillige donatie.
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-33/"]
start = "2024-01-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-24T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565087537798/"]
start = "2024-01-24T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-25T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-24/"]
start = "2024-01-24T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-01-24/"]
start = "2024-01-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-24T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-01-24/"]
start = "2024-01-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-24T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-24T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-24T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 288 — Mazurka verdieping"
details = """
Deze donderdag 25 januari is het socialles nr 288. Docent deze week is Rick. We gaan verder aan de slag met de mazurka. Hoe ga je van stapjes naar echt mazurka dansen, wat kun je ermee, hoe dans je deze fijn samen en wat kun je met de muziek terwijl je danst? Deze les is mooi te combineren met die van vorige week, waarbij we de basis van de mazurka hebben behandeld. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-288-rotterdam-mazurka-verdieping/"]
start = "2024-01-25T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://balhalla.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2056", "https://www.facebook.com/events/649492650668437"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parapente700"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599509057057/"]
start = "2024-01-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1815986672239680/"]
start = "2024-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Swing Shift Weekend"
links = ["https://www.swingshift.ltda.us/"]
start_date = "2024-01-26"
end_date = "2024-01-27"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Meadowhawk"]
callers = ["Charley Harvey"]
price = "$32-$55"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-188/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-01-25/"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Katy Heine"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "A taste of Bourrée"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7255813117811687/", "https://www.afmsp.org/event?eventId=1469#/"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-25T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-25/"]
start = "2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folky Fridays"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1098523004605974/1098523041272637/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansstage"
links = ["https://dansstage.nl/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3236075676689995/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2023-3/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/open-bal-dansstage-2024/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2024/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken", "DuOblique", "Parapente700", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Thézé Quartet", "Zlabya"]
organisation = "Dansstage"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_dansstage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balactée 2024"
links = ["https://balistik.jeremiebt.com/balactee-2024/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T13:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Guilhem Desq", "Patates Sound System", "Cam&Léo", "Plume", "GrandLoup", "Duo Augendre Fradin"]
price = "€36-€170"
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burn's Night Ceilidh and Supper"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/burns-night-ceilidh-and-supper-26-jan-2024/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£47.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bray"
links = ["https://www.commongroundbray.com/?page_id=2600"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-26T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Bray"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bray"
source = "events/ireland/bray.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansavond Op Opgenomen Muziek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/13", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2089", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1069896997665094"]
start = "2024-01-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876854780548341/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Matt Norman"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-01-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Snow Ball Dance Weekend"
details = """
We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. 
Registration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135."""
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Nova"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$120-$135"
organisation = "Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of the Snappin’ Bug Stringband with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional dance each month. "
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snappin' Bug Stringband"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
This series is geared to experienced dancers and will feature challenging dances, plus some no-walk-throughs and medleys. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Cost: $15-10 sliding scale / $8 for full-time students 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-26T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5502", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-26/"]
start = "2024-01-26T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-26T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/730366292384901/"]
start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T21:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1432138670969260/1432138677635926/"]
start = "2024-01-27T11:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-27T15:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/510634288975263/posts/7245647012140590/"]
start = "2024-01-27T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€25-€50"
organisation = "Anton Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna-toni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-01-27T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-27T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Alten Casino"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-01-27T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Euskirchen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/euskirchen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance in Paris"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1508520776615357/"]
start = "2024-01-27T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jane Rothfield, Allan Carr & Tom Bailey"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3505663216360759/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wallace Band"]
price = "20 BGN"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Boatfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/815579923391686/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Florian de Schepper", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "OMGDude"]
price = "110-120 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton dance"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Wir laden euch ein zu einem Abend mit bretonischer Live-Musik.
Es spielt die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg
19:00  Wir beginnen mit einem Workshop  „Avant-deux“ aus der Bretagne.  „Avant-deux“ sind Tänze für zwei Tanzpaare.
20:30  Tanz zu bretonischen und Bal-Folk Stücken
Gespielt werden neben Tänzen aus der Bretagne auch bekannte Paartänze wie Walzer, Schottisch und Mazurka.
Ort:
Nachbarschaftshaus am Lietzensee Herbartstraße 25, 14057 Berlin-Charlottenburg
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos
– Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen.
Es wirken mit:
 Almut (Cello und Gesang)
Amélie (Gesang)
Andrea (Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde)
Holger (Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki)
Stefan (Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde, Biniou koz)
unterstützt von:
Christoph (Bombarde, Flöte)
Brigitte (Tanzanleitung)"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2401-morceaudebreizh"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://werkhaus-krefeld.de/skald-3/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/399418035855411/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["SkALD", "Duo Rudi Winkler & Alexander Loch"]
price = "€8.50-€14"
organisation = "Werkhaus e.V."
source = "events/germany/krefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/945/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/345842368195304/", "https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20240127_queimada_les-kickeuses_man-encantada_acontrabandabalfolk/?lang=en", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2050"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses", "Man Encantada"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2024-01-27T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Groove Factory", "Galaad"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-01-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tonik"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6653032854762346/"]
start = "2024-01-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dartmoor Pixie Band"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details. "
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-1-27-2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Petrichord"]
callers = ["Virginia Varland"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Mystic Contra Dance "The Pie Dance"'
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut, Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!
Live Music by Dogtown, featuring Becky Miller (fiddle), Norb Spencer (accordion), and Avi Randall (keyboards). They play a mix of New England, French Canadian, Scottish, and Quebecois dance tunes, as well as old time southern dance tunes and sung calls. They are a highly desired band to play at contra dances!
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade pie slices! This month we offer pumpkin pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role Terms are “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men), but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"""
links = ["https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/calendar/event/20240127/66f769ed-4c6e-4339-abb1-53f062387147/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance-sat-01-27-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dogtown"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-01-27/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/264100226526895/"]
start = "2024-01-27T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-01-27T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-01-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
callers = ["Lise Dyckman"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"]
callers = ["Susie Kendig"]
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5430", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"]
start = "2024-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwest Stomp"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Chablis
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
Lasst Euch begeistern für den Tanz mit der Musik von „Chablis“
 
Chablis – Foto: privat
Das Duo Chablis spielt für Euch eine Palette traditioneller Tänze des Europäischen Raumes. Z.B. Schottisch, Bourrée, Fröhlicher Kreis, Mazurka, An Dro, Zwiefacher und 5er Walzer. Kreis-, Paar und Gruppentänze ganz nach Euren Bedürfnissen.
Die wunderschönen, teilweise gesungenen Melodien, werden mit Drehleier und Akkordeon begleitet. (www.chablis-folk.de ( http://www.chablis-folk.de/ ))
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
Die Tänze werden so erklärt, dass auch Anfänger ermutigt sind sich im Klang zu wiegen.
Es werden keine Vorkenntnisse erwartet, (allerdings auch nicht hinderlich 😉)
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2401-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-01-28T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chablis"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-tandem", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2046"]
start = "2024-01-28T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tandem"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/896966568710445/"]
start = "2024-01-28T15:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-28T18:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tacasbandà"]
organisation = "Arcinovafolk"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"]
start = "2024-01-28T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-28T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"]
start = "2024-01-28T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-28T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/326883423180351/"]
start = "2024-01-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert with live music"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/216973741404448/"]
start = "2024-01-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_event_series=monday-night-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-01-29/"]
start = "2024-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-29T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-29T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-29T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-01-30/"]
start = "2024-01-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express Closing Bal"
details = """
Op dinsdag 30 januari 2024 is de laatste les van het seizoen bij Balfolk Express. We sluiten dit af met een openbaar bal. Ook jij bent welkom. Deze keer komt Olivier Cap spelen met zijn solo band: Le p'tit Bal à Oli.

Toegang:
€12,50

Kaartjes:
Je kan hier je kaartjes kopen via de site van Balfolk Express

 

Over de band Le p'tit Bal à Oli:
Olivier Cap is al jaren een grote naam in Wallonië. Het is de eerste keer dat hij speelt in Nederland. Zelf schrijft hij over zijn muziek:

. . . Het leven met zijn mooie momenten, zijn teleurstellingen, verbazingwekkende ontmoetingen, momenten van eenzaamheid, van melancholie, maar ook met momenten van intens geluk. . .
Ik bezorg je dit met de toppen van mijn vingers, met muziek. . .
Mijn eigen melodieën. En misschien is er hier en daar meer te ontdekken. . .

Wil je alvast luisteren naar zijn muziek? Klik dan hier.

 

Tijden:
Deuren open: 20:15
Start band: 20:30
Sluiten zaal: 22:45

Adres:
Café Tropical
Verlengde Hooggravenseweg 203, Utrecht

Bereikbaarheid:
Er zijn beperkt aantal plekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Is het vol kan je buiten het terrein ook gratis staan.
De locatie is goed bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer of met de fiets."""
links = ["https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-bij-balfolk-express-2/"]
start = "2024-01-30T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-30T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Cap"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-01-30/"]
start = "2024-01-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-30T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-01-30/"]
start = "2024-01-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-30T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564891402028/"]
start = "2024-01-31T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-31T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam session et Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/890620099190366/", "http://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/"]
start = "2024-01-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2080"]
start = "2024-01-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-01-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Geert En Oswald"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-01-31T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-01-31T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-01-31/"]
start = "2024-01-31T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-31T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-01-31/"]
start = "2024-01-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-31T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-01-31T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-01-31T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 289 — Dansetiquette"
details = """
Deze donderdag 1 februari is het socialles nr 289. Docenten deze week zijn Kelly en Ellen. Niet geheel onbelangrijk: nu we al wat basisdansen en technieken hebben behandeld, ook tijd voor dansetiquette! Hoe kun je fijn als koppel en als groep dansen in een ruimte, zonder een dans geweld aan te doen, waar kun je op letten en hoe zorg je goed voor elkaar? Hoe houden we een cirkel een cirkel en geen ei of spiraal bijvoorbeeld? Geen zorgen, het is geen les vol regels en gepraat, we gaan ook genoeg dansen!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-289-rotterdam-dansetiquette/"]
start = "2024-02-01T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/193281173871775/"]
start = "2024-02-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
organisation = "Pierre's Cafe und Bar"
source = "events/austria/graz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599525723722/"]
start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-02-02"
end_date = "2024-02-03"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2024-02-02"
end_date = "2024-02-04"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-189/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-01/"]
start = "2024-02-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Meg, Laurel & Cat"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-01/"]
start = "2024-02-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wissahickon Express"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"]
start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folky Fridays"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1098523004605974/1098523047939303/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Smaller balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/432550139094738/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trial lesson"
details = """
Vanaf vrijdag 2 februari 2024 is er in Zwolle weer les!
Nu voor beginners en begonners, te beginnen met een proefles.

1 - begonnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is de dansen die bij de beginnerslessen zijn geleerd uit te diepen en nieuwe dansen te leren.
Wanneer je al flink wat dansen redelijk beheerst, kun je je hiervoor aanmelden.

2 - beginnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is dat deelnemers zo snel mogelijk op een balfolkbal goed mee kunnen doen.

Je kunt je hiervoor vanaf nu aanmelden. De lessen gaan door bij voldoende deelnemers.

Kosten.

De proefles is gratis. Een kleine (vrije) bijdrage wordt op prijs gesteld.
Na de proefles kan je je aanmelden voor de serie van 10 lessen. Deze serie kost € 130,-.

Locatie.

De lessen worden gegeven in een zaal van wijkcentrum 'Bestevaer', Trompstraat 10-b, Zwolle.
Bestevaer bevindt zich in de wijk Wipstrik, even buiten het centrum van Zwolle. Vanaf het station is het ongeveer 1700 m lopen.

Data.

Na de proefles wordt gedurende 10 weken op vrijdagavond les gegeven. Uitgezonderd zijn de vrijdagen in schoolvakanties en/of carnaval.

Begonners: van 19.00-20.30 uur
Beginners: van 20.30-22.00 uur

Voor opgave en informatie bel of mail Maarten:
-Tel: 06-54323290
-Facebook: Maarten Novemberbal
-Mail: balfolk@vanderwaal.nu"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginnerslessen-zwolle-3/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal des Chaudoudoux"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/843424524094816/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T09:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Vigan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Prêts Feu Parquet"
source = "events/france/cahors.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 2 februari kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Nachtmuziek. Dat is een swingende balfolkcombinatie met Tim de Man op piano en Frank van Vliet op trompet (ook bekend van de Gonnagles). Ze geven een eigen draai aan balfolk, met jazzy uptempo muziek en lyrisch verhalend eigen werk.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Daarom is het ook niet nodig om tevoren te reserveren, je kunt zo binnen komen lopen. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:30: Start dansuitleg
21:30: Bal!
23:30: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-5/"]
start = "2024-02-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nachtmuziek"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Evening Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/910472260744760/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonbalfolk/1136513"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mosh Pit at the Cockpit"
links = ["https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/mosh_pit_at_the_cockpit_-_ceilidh_cult"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ceilidh Cult"]
price = "£11.30-£13.36"
organisation = "The Ceilidh Cult"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Dance to wonderful music by Larks in the Attic (Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp, Pam Bockes – guitar); calling by Martha Kent. 
Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-02-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-02-02/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
New Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: Billy Fischer. Bill, a well-respected square and contra dance caller, has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally.
Much of his calling activity centers on special occasion “barn” dances including the monthly musical event BMAD at his home in Bethany, CT. Other such events include school dances, private parties, special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and dances in extended care facilities where he has done dances for people using wheel-chairs and walkers.
Live Music: Headwaters is made up of Jim and Willow Sirch and Gary Wikfors playing their Swedish nykelharpas, five-string fiddle, Irish blackwood flute, octave mandola, bodhran and banjo. You no doubt know them as members of the venerable New Haven-based band The Fiddleheads that has been playing for New England contra dances for thirty years.
Admission: $13.00 per person OR, Students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Headwaters"]
callers = ["Billy Fischer"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-02/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Mid-Winter ECD Weekend"
details = "Mara Shea, Julie Gorka and Dean Herrington join Bruce Hamilton for a weekend of English Country Dancing at the beautiful downtown Masonic Temple in Asheville, North Carolina. Some English Country Dance experience is helpful for this event, and the weekend is intended for all levels of dancers.  Please come join us! See the website for weekend workshops and evening dancing details.  "
links = ["https://ashevillemidwinter.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-mid-winter-ecd-weekend/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-04T13:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$110-$125"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5503", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-02-02/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<span><b> </b></span>         <p>Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will provide another opportunity to review Valdresspringar. This fun and energetic dance is from Norway, done to mesmerizing music. We just had a week focusing on this dance, so this is your chance to firm it up. </p><p>Music for this evening will be provided by the Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag and Kvinnene, a band of women all playing hardingfele. So you'll get to practice your Valdresspringar (and other Norwegian dances) to live music!</p><span><b> Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. <u></u><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kvinnene", "Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gascon workshop and bal"
details = "Stage + Bal occità"
links = ["https://bit.ly/JoMadrid"]
start = "2024-02-03T11:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-03T14:30:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord"]
price = "€12.48"
organisation = "traDance"
source = "events/spain/barcelona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfest'Day"
details = """
Get ready for two days of pure magic at Arsen Lüpen Taksim! Workshops by day, concerts and dancing by night—both floors are ours! Join us downstairs for hands-on workshops, and upstairs for food, drinks, and endless conversations!🥳\r
\r
As the sun sets, lower floor transforms into a dance floor with concerts that will blow your mind! Relax on the terrace or dance the night away—your choice!\r
\r
Day 1 brings you workshops, balfolk concerts, and a FREE concert by Zero Band and Zerrin Mete at Arsen Lüpen! Mazurka Klandestina keeps the vibes alive on the terrace!🌈\r
\r
📌Secure your spot with the FULL PASS TICKET for 600 TL! Limited to 50 seats—act fast! Dance Workshop participation included.\r
\r
📌For tickets and info, hit us up at balfolkist@gmail.com\r
\r
📌Can't commit to both days? Grab the Overnight CONCERTS PASS for 200 TL!\r
\r
✨Music enthusiasts, join the workshop for 100 TL (exclusive for full pass ticket holders)! Don't miss out on the Balfest'day experience—grab your tickets now!"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Balfolkist/posts/pfbid028UxygjhDUed97tHS2N4t2qH3pNVhxErAzQMbj6SrpYRnWwx2mgZnjDXgsQCB9DQKl", "https://www.instagram.com/p/C2IEndBI207/"]
start = "2024-02-03T14:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-02-05T01:00:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Cantadora de Histórias", "The Schwänzeltanz", "Loogaroo", "Deli Reçel"]
price = "600 TL"
organisation = "Balfolkist"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Turning variations for scottish"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/turning-variations-for-scottish/937/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2034", "https://www.facebook.com/events/742751914369588/"]
start = "2024-02-03T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-03T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Lausanne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/989861145638527/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6929/grand-bal-a-la-salle-de-l-ecole-steiner-crissier-lausanne?jour=03-02-2024"]
start = "2024-02-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Karpostal", "Loop Trad & Emmaus"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Cyril De Vries"
source = "events/switzerland/lausanne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
links = ["https://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/en/events/bal_2024_02_03/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/344774665138840/"]
start = "2024-02-03T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique", "Chantal Dejardin"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/baldeslibellules.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kleve"
details = "Gott Folk! speelt in Kleve (net over de grens bij Nijmegen). Dit nieuwe balfolk-duo van twee door de wol geverfde muzikanten, Jos Koning (nyckelharpa, viola d'amore) en Leo de Kruis (Ierse bouzouki en accordeon), staat garant voor een gezellige, afwisselende dansmiddag. Toegang is gratis, een gulle gift voor de muzikanten wordt zeer op prijs gesteld."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-kleve-d-bij-nijmegen/"]
start = "2024-02-03T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-03T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gott Folk!"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/883953950136622/"]
start = "2024-02-03T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10 Year Anniversary Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/749736183742939/"]
start = "2024-02-03T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trieste"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "KV Express"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Trieste Folk"
source = "events/italy/trieste.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka workshop and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2345170629017633/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2633181523524901/"]
start = "2024-02-03T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anam Cara"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Imbolc Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/dora.darling.71/posts/pfbid02bYYGt1LfbpnUaXc1PANafFfky7qsdCKAhjmEK9dd2SBcpK5WkEtTH6RJJLwQ4h6wl"]
start = "2024-02-03T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "King's Lynn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Petit Pluck", "Maya Love, Sophie Harrison, Daygan Robinson & Rob Bray"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Darling Folk Collective"
source = "events/uk/darling_folk_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-trio14-cellule/935/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2031", "https://www.facebook.com/events/861515072136172"]
start = "2024-02-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/335669909168261/", "https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://fienta.com/grand-bal-with-airboxes"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Elye Cuthbertson"]
price = "£10.50-£15.50"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid036c5KATT3BvpN36nmMibnr4KjcpfvZv79UtFzgSSAEw5VJdAQiuGrC4sQjZFhTNZyl", "https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-presents-mari-black-and-heather-mcaslan/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mari Black & Heather McAslan"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£12-£15"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Joachim Montbord i La Febre Folk"
details = "Double stage (chant and dance) and double concert"
links = ["https://bit.ly/JoFebre"]
start_date = "2024-02-04"
end_date = "2024-02-04"
country = "Spain"
city = "Barcelona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord", "La Febre Folk"]
price = "€23-€33"
organisation = "traDance"
source = "events/spain/barcelona.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing"
details = """
Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). 

Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Waltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
More info at our website.
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dances every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-pre-dance-waltzing/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Starling"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-7", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-02-03/"]
start = "2024-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irregular dance workshop and bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/276720318502820/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1655187068347052/"]
start = "2024-02-04T10:20:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T18:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vincenzo Caglioti & Roberto Carlotti"]
organisation = "Arcinovafolk"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance workshop and bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://duo-noordwest.nl/NL/NWnl-nws%2020240204%2077%20N.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2093"]
start = "2024-02-04T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Duo Noordwest"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diemerbal"
details = """
Diemerbal met Tref, L&#039;air inconnu en Duo Baftig, Het is weer tijd voor een Diemerbal! Verwacht een spectaculair balfolkfeest met meer dan 200 dansers en livemuziek van Tref!, L'Air Inconnu en Duo Baftig.
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je direct meekomen en het gehele bal meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshop wisselen we door.
Voor de dansworkshop voor gevorden verwachten we een vrijwillige bijdrage voor de zaalhuur en onkosten van de docent.
TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 27,50
- Voorverkoop regulier € 32,50
- Aan de deur € 37,50
>>Tickets<< 
PROGRAMMA (KORT)
13:30 Deuren open
14:00 - 16:00 Dansworkshop voor gevorderden met Marc
14:30 - 15:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
15:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
16:30 Bal met L’air Inconnu
18:30 Picknick in de foyer
19:30 Bal met Tref!
21:30 Sessie in de foyer
22:30 Einde en afbreken
PROGRAMMA (VOLLEDIG)
- 13:30 Deuren gaan open
De bereikbaarheid van De Omval is heel goed. Het ligt op 10 minuten lopen van NS Station Diemen (niet Diemen Zuid dus!!) en 10 minuten lopen vanaf tramlijn 19. En in de omgeving van De Omval is het op zondag vrij parkeren, op de zones voor vergunninghouders na. Wil je overdekt staan dan kun je gebruik maken van de (betaalde) parkeergarage tegenover De Omval.

Je wordt ontvangen in de foyer en je kunt gebruik maken van de garderobe.

- 14:00 – 16:00 Dansworkshop voor gevorderden
Workshop bourree met Marc. Voor deze workshop verwachten we een vrijwillige bijdrage ter dekking van de zaalhuur en reiskosten van de docent.


- 14:30 – 15:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
De dansintroductie wordt verzorgd door Gepke en Berend. De instructie wordt live begeleid door Duo Baftig. Beginners kunnen na de introductie met een aantal dansen prima meekomen en het gehele bal meedoen.

- 15:30 – 16:15 Bal met Duo Baftig
Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

16:30 – 18:30 L'Air Inconnu
Dani Velasco en Sylvain Pool zijn trots en blij hun muziekproject te delen met Fabien Bucher.

Samen zijn ze een creatief muzikaal trio. Ze maken muziek ten dienste van de moderne traditionele dans, en nieuwsgierige oren.

- 18:30 – 19:30 Picknick in de foyer
Een Balfolk Picknick is iets om mee te maken: Alle balfolkies komen naar het bal met een gerecht en dat delen ze met elkaar. De een maakt een pasta salade, de ander bakt een taart, iemand neemt stokbrood mee of iets om daar dan weer op te smeren. Alles mag! Hou er wel rekening mee dat veel balfolkies vegetariër zijn, dus maak liever niets waar vlees in zit. Zet op je maaltijd of het vegan of vegetaries is. Na de picknick ruimen we alles netjes op, vegen de kruimels weg en gaan weer dansen met nieuwe energie!

- 19:30 – 21:30 Tref!
Dat accordeonmuziek meer is dan oubollige muziek in zweterige cafés, dat weten we al lang. Wie nog steeds twijfelt, heeft Tref nog nooit live aan het werk gezien. Tref is Vlaanderen en Wallonië verenigd, zoals het hoort, met Wim Claeys en Didier Laloy, twee ervaren trekzakspelers op hun diatonische accordeon. Voor Tref vormen ze een kwartet met hun oude leraar, Bruno Le Tron en de Franse Frédéric Malempré op worldpercussion.


- 21:30 – 22:30 Jam sessie in de foyer tijdens het opruimen
Aan ieder bal komt een eind en dat betekent de zaal opruimen, podium afbreken, stoelen weg, vegen etc. Het is fijn als je dan even wilt helpen! Heb je je instrument bij je dan kan je ook in de foyer collega muzikanten opzoeken en samen jammen. Dat is een fijne begeleiding bij het afsluitende drankje.

- 22:30 Einde
Rond 22:30 gooien we iedereen er uit zodat alle balfolkies ook nog een beetje op tijd in bed liggen.

 
FOTOCREDIT
Dirk-Jan Mulders: http://dirkjanmulders.nl/?cat=3"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/diemerbal-met-tref/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/320488060759462/"]
start = "2024-02-04T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Diemen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "L'air Inconnu", "Tref"]
price = "€27.50-€37.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-04T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carne-Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/329320733203665/"]
start = "2024-02-04T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-04T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "S!lk&P!ll"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and Bal"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4940", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1348306635822038/", "https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Airboxes-Workshops-and-Bal-tickets"]
start = "2024-02-04T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "£10-£25"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-02-04/"]
start = "2024-02-04T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-04T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord"]
callers = ["Orly Krasner"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "February Session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/224352464057960/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/606371"]
start = "2024-02-05T17:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "The Waite Collective", "Dave Vaughan"]
price = "£13.20-£22"
organisation = "Rondez Vous"
source = "events/uk/chester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2024-02-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-05T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/278278008590800/"]
start = "2024-02-05T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-05", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-05/"]
start = "2024-02-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-05T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-05T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686846300008/"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Op 6 februari is de proefles voor het volgen van de lessen bij Balfolk Express. Van 13 februari tot en met 25 juni zal er wekelijks les zijn op dinsdagavond (19 lessen + 1 proefles)

Voor meer informatie en aanmelden: www.balfolkexpress.nl/lessen 

Groep 1: Getting into Balfolk

In deze groep leer je de verschillende basis Balfolk dansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, andro, hanterdro, scottish, mazurka, wals in 3 en polka. Je leert hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en contact kan maken met je danspartner. Dit doen we in zowel koppeldansen als groepsdansen.

Deze groep is geschikt voor jou wanneer je nieuw bent in Balfolk of al enkele bals gedanst hebt, maar nog nooit een lessenreeks hebt gevolgd. Het doel is om samen met plezier te leren dansen en te zorgen dat iedereen groeit in zijn of haar dans, ongeacht hoe lang je al danst.













Groep 2: Continuing (y)our Balfolk journey

In groep 2 gaan we aan de slag met zowel het verder verkennen van de basisdansen als het aanleren van enkele nieuwe dansen. Samen ontdekken we variaties en het gebruik van muziek in onze dansen. We gaan dieper in op connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Verder leer je een stevige basis voor de bourrée in 2.

Het doel is om iedereen een stap verder te brengen dan de basis zodat je kan gaan variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kan halen uit de bals.

Voor deze groep wordt verwacht dat je een scottish, wals in 3, mazurka, jig, tovercirkel, andro en hanterdro kan dansen op een basis level.







Docent

De lessen zullen gegeven worden door Marc Meijerink, geassisteerd door Jolieke Kessels.

Tijden

De lessen worden elke dinsdag avond gegeven.

19:00       | Zaal open
19:15 – 20:30 | Groep 1
20:45 – 22.00 | Groep 2

Adres

Café Tropical
Verlengde Hoogravenseweg 203
3523 KJ Utrecht

De auto kan gratis geparkeerd worden op het terrein.

Kosten

Voor de proefles vragen we een bijdrage van €5,- om de huur van de ruimte te kunnen bekostigen.

De kosten voor de lessenreeks zijn €220,- voor 19 lessen. Wil je beide groepen volgen? Neem contact op om te kijken of dit bij je past. Korting voor het volgen van beide groepen is in overleg mogelijk.

Lesdata

Van 13 februari tot en met 25 juni is er wekelijks les op dinsdagavond, met uitzondering van de vakanties (19 lessen + 1 proefles).

 

Heb je nog vragen? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-express-utrecht-3/"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-02-06/"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-06T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/939/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2037", "https://www.facebook.com/events/326484003189340/382246960946377/"]
start = "2024-02-06T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert with space to dance"
links = ["https://folkandroots.co.uk/airboxes/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/387311633748770/"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-06T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "£12-£14"
organisation = "Folkandroots"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter ceilidh class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7152293511457928/7152325784788034"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-06T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-02-06/"]
start = "2024-02-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Honeycrisps"]
callers = ["Adam Nichols"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tropical Dance Vacation"
links = ["https://www.tropicaldancevacation.com/contra-week.html"]
start_date = "2024-02-07"
end_date = "2024-02-14"
country = "US Virgin Islands"
city = "St Croix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-02-06/"]
start = "2024-02-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-02-06/"]
start = "2024-02-06T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-12/"]
start = "2024-02-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-07T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactieve Folkdans Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/14", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2090", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950530928682506"]
start = "2024-02-07T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-08T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1595490697922352/"]
start = "2024-02-07T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-07/"]
start = "2024-02-07T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-02-07/"]
start = "2024-02-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-07T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = "<span><p></p><p>The dances covered in the class will depend on the participants. Dancers at all levels—new, intermediate, and advanced—are welcome, as are both singles and couples. We change partners regularly during the class. Wear smooth-soled shoes (not running shoes) with a flat heel for easy turning.</p><p>The 6-week session runs from Jan 3 through Feb 7. </p><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory for indoor Skandia activities. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-07T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-07T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 290 — Fest noz"
details = """
Deze donderdag 1 februari is het socialles nr 290. Docent deze week is Leo. Hij laat ons deze week kennismaken met fest noz: een Bretons balfolkdansfeest. Hoe gaat dat in z'n werk, welke dansen kunnen er voorbij komen en wat maakt zo'n avond zo leuk? Mooie voorbereiding voor het bal op 17 februari in Hoorn!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-290-rotterdam-fest-noz/"]
start = "2024-02-08T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599512390390/"]
start = "2024-02-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrove Thursday balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2618478534991177/"]
start = "2024-02-08T21:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Recanati"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Due passi nel Folk"
source = "events/italy/recanati.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Entrudanças"
links = ["http://pedexumbo.com/entrudancas/"]
start_date = "2024-02-09"
end_date = "2024-02-11"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Entradas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/evora.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabin Fever"
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule"]
start_date = "2024-02-09"
end_date = "2024-02-11"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Baba Yaga's Stew"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-190/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Molly & Jane"]
callers = ["Bob Fabinski"]
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-08/"]
start = "2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"]
callers = ["Bruce Herbold"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folky Fridays Carnival Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1098523004605974/1098523051272636/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
9 FEBRUARI

DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Na de eerste twee succesvolle bals in 's-Hertogenbosch  zal er vrijdag 9 februari een derde bal plaatsvinden boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid!

's-Hertogenbosch is met de komst van Drakenbal ontwaakt! Tijdens de eerste twee bals hebben wij als bossche draakjes enorm genoten van alle vrolijke mensen en fijne dansjes. Ook de sessie na het bal was volgens ons een enorm succes. Onder leiding van David hebben we nog veel fijne dansen kunnen dansen. Het spreekt dan ook voor zich dat wij nog niet klaar zijn met Drakenbal en graag nog heel veel fijne avonden voor jullie willen organiseren in s'-Hertogenbosch.  Net zoals vorige edities zal er dit keer ook weer ruimte zijn voor een sessie na het bal, dus.... neem vooral je instrumenten mee... !

DANSINITIATIE 20:00-21:00

Is het je eerste keer? Maak je geen zorgen! Vanaf 20:00 is er een dansinitiatie onder leiding van Paul en Bo. Zij zullen je de beginselen leren van een aantal standaard dansen en voortborduren op dansen die tijdens het vorige Drakenbal zijn uitgelegd, zodat je steeds wat meer ervaring op doet!

LIVE BAND 21:00-22:30

Voor nu is de live band nog niet bekend. We hebben verschillende bands voor de verschillende evenementen die wij gepland hebben bij Cafe Station Zuid. Via onze Social Media (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554737720477) zullen wij jullie op de hoogte houden van de band. Later zullen wij dit evenement op balfolk.nl ook aanpassen zodat iedereen weet naar welke band ze komen luisteren. Voor nu willen we het evenement in ieder geval tijdig communiceren zodat jullie een plekje in jullie agenda kunnen bewaren voor het Drakenbal! 

JAMSESSIE 22:30- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van de zeer ervaren David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! Van tevoren zal David een aantal stukken voorbereiden die sowieso gespeeld worden en elk bal zal hij hier een deun aan toevoegen zodat we een steeds groter repertoire hebben. Verder is het een verrassing wat er zal ontstaan!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar boven kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Bij drukte gaat de bar beneden ook open. Daar staan tevens gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar..

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 :
Budget €10
Regular €15
Support €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Plan je reis via 9292ov.nl

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-3/"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-10T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Limousin dance workshop"
details = """
Lene is binnenkort jarig en ze vindt het leuk om voor haar verjaardag samen met jullie iets nieuws te leren! Daarom heeft ze Max en Isolde uitgenodigd om op vrijdag 9 februari bij Balfolk Zeist een workshop te geven over dansen uit de Franse regio Limousin.

Limousin, het buurmeisje van de Auvergne, is een streek die in Frankrijk de laatste jaren flink in opmars is in de traditionele muziek en dansscène. De redenen daarvoor zijn de vrolijke muziek en opzwepende dansen.

Max groeide in deze prachtige streek in Frankrijk op en leerde als kind al de muziek uit deze regio goed kennen. Zijn vader was één van de muzikanten in de jaren 70 en 80 die de muziek en dans verzameld heeft. Wij, Max en Isolde, willen jullie tijdens deze workshop 2 zeer belangrijke dansen uit dit gebied leren: de sautiere en (hoe kan het ook anders!) een bourrée uit Corrèze.

Deze workshop is geschikt voor iedereen die de bourrée (in twee en/of drie tijden) al een beetje beheerst. (Begonners tot gevorderden)."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-over-dansen-uit-de-franse-regio-limousin/"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.oldafolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1962", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1573619853451691/"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2077", "https://facebook.com/events/219116467817453/"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sydskane"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Catch the Pigeon"]
callers = ["Trevor Smith"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Masquerade Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1361157107863005/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7645142685534335/"]
start = "2024-02-09T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-10T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-02-09/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/707435438209406/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Karen Mueller-Harder"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bayou Bedlam"
links = ["http://www.bayoubedlam.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-11T19:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix Winter Frolic"
details = "A mini-weekend of three contra dances with Joyance and Christine Merryman. Pre-registration required."
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-winter-frolic/"]
start = "2024-02-09T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joyance"]
callers = ["Christine Merryman"]
price = "$15-$75"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5504", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-09/"]
start = "2024-02-09T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fine Companions"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/830452084957996/"]
start = "2024-02-10T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris, Hugh & Ben"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Judi Hunter"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music and Dance session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3830250543927815/"]
start = "2024-02-10T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danču Diena"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/920019776163893/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Jelgava"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkmetal Carnival Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1019395766034552/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:18:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-10T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1833", "https://www.facebook.com/events/855814049616873/", "http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=706"]
start = "2024-02-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Terrafolk", "DiaTon"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday Feb 10 2024, 2-5, with Alan Rosenthal calling. 
Musicians: Anne Lederman and Dorothy Deval  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 (or PWYC. This can be paid by etransfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor. 
There will be a group meal after the dance. Please bring your main course, and TECDA will provide dessert, fruit, cheese, teas to complement the meal. 
Some of us will stay for the contra dance after the meal. Both dances are mask optional and scent free."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-february-monthly-dance/", "https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html"]
start = "2024-02-10T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anne Lederman & Dorothy Deval"]
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1596877490716548/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Godot", "The Drones Club"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/884994576410359/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/galaor/evenements/bal-a-amfreville"]
start = "2024-02-10T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rouen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cap Ouest Trio", "Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Galaor"
source = "events/france/rouen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7664574126890098/"]
start = "2024-02-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1140604960677498/"]
start = "2024-02-10T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Lessons"
details = "Series of 5 classes in preparation for a Valentine’s ECD demo on Feb 10, 2024."
links = ["https://app.arketa.co/iframe/artofmovement/schedule/checkout/f3bzkoipJlGZ2HuxHj8B", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-lessons/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Lorton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grange Hall Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, Vineyard Preservation Trust and Circuit Arts invite you to a contra dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall as part of the fundraising campaign launch to restore/rejuvenate the historic Hall. No experience necessary!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by The Flying Elbows, Martha’s Vineyard’s favorite string band: a community tradition! They are: Nancy Jephcote, fiddle, Bob Hammond, fiddle and banjo, Paul Thurlow, bass, Brian Weiland, percussion and mandolin, Tom Hodgson guitar.
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission is free, but donations are gratefully appreciated and accepted!
Parking: on-site.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://vineyardtrust.org/event/contra-dance-feb-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/grange-hall-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "West Tisbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Flying Elbows"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
organisation = "Vineyard Preservation Trust"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brook Farm String Band"]
callers = ["Marlin Whitaker"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Dancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live music by Truffle Creek from Boston. They are Lillian Chase on the fiddle, Jonah Spear on guitar and foot percussion, and Cecily Mills on the cello. They draw heavily from the old time genre for their tune selections, but certainly don’t limit themselves to a singular tradition for repertoire selection. Together these three bring creativity, variety, tradition, and joy to any room they find themselves making music in.
Caller: Paul Wilde from Rhode Island.
Admission (your choice): $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church. Drive up State Street, take a left behind the church, and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.
Masks: Masks are *no longer* required, but still welcome."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Truffle Creek"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["McKenzies"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/node/1266", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Patricia Danscen"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5431", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"]
start = "2024-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Campaign for Reel Time"]
callers = ["William Watson"]
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-02-11T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Superette Bal"
details = """
!Voor Nederlands: scroll naar beneden!



After a successful first edition, the second Superette ball will take place in Wageningen on February 11! This time not planned on my birthday. If you are new to balfolk dancing, don't worry! There is a dance initiation at 14:00 after which you can swing along.

Location: The Superette

The superette is a cultural center in a former boxing school in Wageningen. Many different cultural events are organized here. Whether it concerns art, music or dance, it is a place for everything that brings people together in a creative way. The superette runs entirely on voluntary donations and this ball will therefore also be given on a voluntary donation basis. Various drinks will also be availableat the bar, also on the basis of voluntary donation.

The bands:

Artisjok:       Artisjok consists of Yvette Maussart and Kris van 't Klooster. They met with mandolins in hand. With a love for pleasant atmospheres and fun, they play their own compositions as well as existing songs. Two-part harmony, rhythmic interplay and an occasional excursion towards the East.

Nubia:           Dancing, fun, music, dreams, clouds, that's what Nubia stands for. With roots in the Netherlands and Scandinavian influences, this duo makes music to dance to or dream away to while you listen. Nubia consists of Kris van 't Klooster on mandolin and Tim Hofmeester on DADGAD guitar.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/nubiafolk/

https://www.facebook.com/nubiafolk/

Program:
13:00 Doors open

13:30 Intermediate dance workshop with Aljosha: Ease&lightness in couple dances (frame&hold)
14:00 Dance initiation for beginners
15:00 Ball with Artisjok
16:30 Ball with Nubia
18:00 End / Session

 

Na een succesvolle eerste editie zal op 11 Februari zal het tweede Superette bal in Wageningen plaatsvinden! Dit keer niet gepland op mijn verjaardag.

Locatie: De superette

De superette is een cultureel centrum in een voormalige Boksschool in Wageningen. Vele uiteenlopende culturele evenementen worden hier georganiseerd. Of het nou gaat om kunst, muziek of dans, het is een plek voor alles wat mensen samenbrengt in op een creatieve manier. De superette draait volledig op vrijwillige donaties en dit bal zal dus ook op vrijwillige donatie basis gegeven worden. Ook zullen er verscheidende drankjes beschikbaar zijn, tevens op basis van vrijwillige donatie.

De bands:

Artisjok:       Artisjok bestaat uit Yvette Maussart en Kris van ’t Klooster. Ze hebben elkaar ontmoet met de mandolines in de hand. Met de liefde voor fijne sferen en plezier, spelen ze eigen en bestaande nummers. Tweestemmigheid, ritmisch samenspel en af en toe een uitstapje richting het Oosten. 


Nubia:           Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/nubiafolk/

 

Programma
13:00 Deuren open

13:30 Dansworkshop gevorderden met Aljosha: ease&lightness in couple dances (frame&hold)
14:00 Dansworkshop voor beginners
15:00 Bal met Artisjok
16:30 Bal met Nubia
18:00 Einde / eventuele Sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/superette-bal-wageningen-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/superette-bal-wageningen-lichtheid-in-koppeldansen-framehoudingaljosha/"]
start = "2024-02-11T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Artisjok", "Nubia"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Duo Kördeböf
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
Duo Kördeböf – Foto: Volker Janotta
„Mit großem Vergnügen spielen wir zum Tanz auf:
französisch, skandinavisch, deutsch,
gerne auch italienisch, alpenländisch und osteuropäisch.
Kördeböf: eine fantasieschwedische Version des französischen Namens
für die leckere Ochsenherz-Tomate, aber auch für das delikate Innere einer musikalischen Session, das Herz einer BalFolk-Boeuf.“
 
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
Getanzt wird fast durchweg in Reihen-, Kreis- oder spielerisch wechselnden Paar-Formationen und mit Tanzerklärungen, die auch AnfängerInnen ermutigen. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich (allerdings auch nicht hinderlich 😉).
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2402-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-02-11T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kördeböf"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carnaval Folk + Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/carnaval-folk-avec-tout-bout-d-chants-2024-02-11-63/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1928"]
start = "2024-02-11T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-12T00:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/842948303961646/"]
start = "2024-02-11T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-02-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-11T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-02-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and dance"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elQzdAZqRHSOSKhNL3lUkG_N_432vOxJ/edit"]
start = "2024-02-11T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Stockholm"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkmusikhuset - Skeppis"
source = "events/sweden/stockholm.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-11T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-11T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free.  
 """
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-2-11-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = """
a family dance for all ages
circle and line dances and singing games
all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson
 live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians
Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking
Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!
(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)
fmi: 802-223-1509"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 3:30 pm. Live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using a combination of positional language and ladies/gents."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-2/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-11T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances"
details = """
This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. 
Here’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) 

Feb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)
Mar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)
April 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra
May 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton

 """
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T16:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-11T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Southwind"]
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"]
start = "2024-02-11T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-11T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-12", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-12/"]
start = "2024-02-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-12T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-12T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659529737985/"]
start = "2024-02-13T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-13T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686812966678/"]
start = "2024-02-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-02-13/"]
start = "2024-02-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-02-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-13T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-02-13/"]
start = "2024-02-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-02-13/"]
start = "2024-02-13T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valentine's Day Potluck"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/683910703912781/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-valentines-day-potluck/dunedin"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-14T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564881402029/"]
start = "2024-02-14T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-14T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Amsterdam trial lesson"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Kom op woensdag 14 februari naar de proefles van de nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.
<<Koop hier je ticket>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er wekelijks na de proefles. De preciesed datums volgen nog. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke, Frans, Jason en Erno.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen. Je kan alvast reserveren, maar als je op het allerlaatst besluit betaal je gewoon aan de deur. Kom!
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-amsterdam/", "https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/proefles-balfolk-voorjaar-2024"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valentine's ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2024_02_14/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2105", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7070970939651842/"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nebel", "Wouter en de Draak", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€13-€27"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlebal On The Move"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.fotm.be/concerts/fiddlebal-on-the-move/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2087", "https://www.facebook.com/events/321918767346720/", "https://www.decentrale.be/nl/agenda/muziek/fiddlebal-on-the-move-.-fotm9"]
start = "2024-02-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlers On The Move"]
price = "€4-€10"
organisation = "Fiddlers On The Move"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1102776090730390/1102779497396716/"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-14T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/282496861273600/"]
start = "2024-02-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1334971217903051/"]
start = "2024-02-14T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
organisation = "Lo Stivale Che Balla"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565117537795/"]
start = "2024-02-14T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-15T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-14/"]
start = "2024-02-14T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-14T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-14/"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-02-14/"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-14T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Fairytale Folk Dance"
details = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone presents a family-friendly afternoon of dance which will weave the tale of The Three Little Pigs to live music from The Bees Knees in the beautiful ballroom at Asthall Manor."
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-fairytale-folk-dance-tickets-811362445917"]
start = "2024-02-15T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-15T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Witney"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Naomi Tiley", "Ellie Davies"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone"
source = "events/uk/witney.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 291 — Bourrée in 2 basis"
details = """
Deze donderdag 15 februari is het socialles nr 291. Docent deze week is Noelia. We gaan aan de slag met de bourrée de berry in 2 tijden, de basis daarvan. Wat zijn de stapjes, hoe kun je fijn met z'n tweeën in het ritme blijven en hoe kun je veel afstand - of juist heel kleine stappen - maken in deze koppeldans op afstand? Deze les combineert mooi met de volgende lessen over de bourree in deze maand, maar is uiteraard ook gewoon los te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-291-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-basis/"]
start = "2024-02-15T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Fahrenheit en Duo Baftig!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
21:00 Bal met Fahrenheit
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tFahrenheit

Fahrenheit brengt hun traditionele, electro-pop Bretonse muziek naar de populairste dansvloeren van Europa. Van Gennetines tot Boombal en overal in Bretagne is 96° F de minimumtemperatuur. Wanneer de motoren starten en de dansers beginnen op te stijgen met een vol en levendig geluid... geen veiligheidsgordel nodig!

 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Fahrenheit"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-fahrenheit-en-duo-baftig/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Fahrenheit"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Österby Spelmän"]
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/balfolk-with-duo-du-balcon", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2057", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1672185989974037/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599529057055/"]
start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
details = "With Slängpolska dance workshop."
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=4969", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2269017863287801/"]
start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicagoland North English Country Dancing"
details = """
Join us for our next 3rd Thursday dance on February 15. 
All dances are taught and prompted and include English Country dances devised from pre-1650 to the present. 
Wear comfortable shoes (the type you would use to walk a mile) and casual clothing. 
Come with or without a partner. 
The music is from an extensive electronic collection. 
$10 for adults, $8 Students (fees used to help pay for the fieldhouse rental). 
Please see our website for participant information. 
Wonderful tunes, fun people, and gentle exercise. English Country Dancing is a super trifecta!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/chicagoland-north-english-country-dancing/"]
start = "2024-02-15T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glenview"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8-$10"
organisation = "Chicagoland English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Corvallis Contra Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/"]
start_date = "2024-02-16"
end_date = "2024-02-18"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Corvallis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Riptide", "Fiddle Hellions"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr", "Julian Blechner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-192/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-15/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-15/"]
start = "2024-02-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"]
start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folky Fridays"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1098523004605974/1098523044605970/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XV Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/bailando", "https://www.facebook.com/events/888815985955897/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Parapente700", "Lucas Thébaut", "Akdeniz"]
price = "€95-€145"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 24 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *
Fahrenheit (FR)
Fahrenheit – Foto: Lasken Z. Simon
Fahrenheit verwandeln die Fertigkeiten von vier Musikern und Sängern in pure Tanzmusik. Sie bringen ihre traditionellen Elektro-Pop-Einflüsse auf die angesagtesten Tanzflächen Europas. Von Gennetines bis Boombal und überall in der Bretagne — wo sie sind, herrschen mindestens 96° F. Wenn ihre musikalischen Triebwerke anspringen, heben Tanzende zu dem vollen und vibrierenden Sound ab. Anschnallen optional!
https://fahrenheit.live/
Stefano Baldan (IT)
Stefano Baldan – Copyright: Maciej Sowilski
Stefano Baldan spielt ein abwechslungsreiches Balfolk Repertoire, gespeist aus zeitlosen, traditionellen Stücken, Covers und Eigenkompositionen. Er liebt es zu experimentieren, das Alte mit dem Neuen zu verbinden, auf der Suche nach einer feinen Balance zwischen Tradition und Innovation. Mit irischer Mandoline, Gesang, Stomp Box, und elektro-akustischen Effekten kreiert er einen ansprechenden und energetischen Mix, der garantiert die Füße in Bewegung bringt. Im Dezember 2021 veröffentlichte er sein zweites Solo Album „Ancora“.
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2402", "https://www.facebook.com/events/337719485781332/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit", "Stefano Baldan"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/16-02-2024-bal-lab-cz/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BAL LAB"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop

20:30 Bal 

22:30 sessie

23:00 einde programma/sessie

Over Wouter Kuyper 

Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak.

Website: http://www.wouterkuyper.nl/

Over de Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-groningen-met-wouter-kuyper/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/313925874982648/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Stockholm"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rubinsztein/Karlsson", "Filip Vari & Lovisa Hasch"]
price = "200 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikhuset - Skeppis"
source = "events/sweden/stockholm.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk and initiation"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/435331522072848/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Bal & Gambettes"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-02-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-02-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["New Bees"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "IVFDF 2024"
details = "The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival."
links = ["https://ivfdf2024.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1574298923068330/"]
start = "2024-02-16T20:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "York"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Matt & Ali", "Bearded Dragons", "Blackbeard's Tea Party", "Contrary Faeries", "Emily & Simon", "FiddlersWreck", "Portmanteau", "Shamrock Experience", "Weaver and Wood"]
callers = ["Ben Couper", "Colin Hume", "Charlie Turner", "Gordon Potts", "Jack Kanutin", "Lauren Catlin", "Michael Jary", "Rhodri Davies", "Sam Smith"]
organisation = "IVFDF"
source = "events/uk/ivfdf.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Flurry Festival"
links = ["http://www.flurryfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-2024-flurry-festival/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T19:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Saratoga Springs"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Engine Room", "River Road", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Bob Isaacs", "Liz Nelson", "Isaac Banner", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Duo in Preston"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2024-02-17"
end_date = "2024-02-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Preston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Duo"]
callers = ["Trevor Monson"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/node/466", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of of AlleMonOh Stringband with caller Susan English. Complete beginners are welcome. Our free beginner lesson is at 7:30 to get you up to speed. This weekend, masks are required, but we also have a mask-optional event each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["AlleMonOh Stringband"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Back Row Band will return to the Guiding Star Grange Friday 2/16, led by Susan Conger and Steve Howland on fiddles, Becky Hollingsworth on piano and Joe Blumenthal on bass. Our caller will be Rich Sbardella. 
An N-95 or equivalent mask is required. If you play an acoustic instrument, come and join the band on stage. There will be a beginner’s session at 7:45 if you are a new dancer. 
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5505", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-16/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "Fun mixers are on the agenda for the class at 7:30 p.m.      <br><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach  Spinnrokken, Petaluma Waltz, and, if there is time, Mona’s Festvals. Spinnrockenis a simple mazurka mixer that includes both the mazurka step and a waltz step. The Petaluma Waltz mixer (also called Olsson's Waltz mixer) is an extension of the Family Waltz that we do almost every first and third Friday. Mona's Festvals, with rousing music written by Benny Andersson (ABBA) and named for his wife, Mona Nörklit, is an exciting circle waltz mixer.</p><p>Music for this evening will be provided by the Folk Voice Band. They will play a variety of music and dance types with plenty of mixers and sets, which are great for newer dancers and always just plain fun for everybody! Don't miss it!</p><u></u>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk Voice Band"]
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-&-basta!/920/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dances-from-the-south-of-italy/927/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2035", "https://www.facebook.com/events/880458580479557/"]
start = "2024-02-17T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nisia Trio", "Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€17-€67"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dances from South Italy"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dances-from-the-south-of-italy/927/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2074", "https://www.facebook.com/events/880458580479557"]
start = "2024-02-17T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["italian"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15-€42"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Fest Noz"
details = """
Wat is een Fest Noz? Een Fest Noz is de traditionele naam voor een dansfeest in Bretagne. Tijdens deze dag/avond zullen 3 groepen komen spelen met bretonse roots. Tijdens dit evenement zullen veel bretonse dansen gespeeld worden maar ook koppeldansen en andere balfolk dansen zullen zeker langs komen.

Programma

12:00 – 15:00 – Workshop Bretonse Avant-Deux
15:15 – 16:15 – Dansuitleg door Mikuláš Bryan
16:30 – 18:30 – Nij
18:30 – 19:30 – Picknick
19:30 – 21:30 – Bal Lab
21:45 – 23:15 – Ivan du Reve

Praktische informatie

De locatie is op loop afstand van het station Hoorn de laatste trein naar utrecht gaat nog na 12 uur ’s avonds dus je kunt het einde van het bal goed meemaken!
Met de auto is de locatie ook goed te bereiken. Er op Zondag gratis geparkeerd worden in de buurt maar controleer dit goed want er zijn gedeeltes alleen voor vergunninghouders. Er is altijd de optie om bij de P&R bij het station te parkeren.
Op de locatie is een bar aanwezig met verschillende opties aan drinken en alcoholische dranken. Verder heeft de locatie ook eten te koop (denk hierbij aan frituur en tosti’s etc). De locatie wordt onderhouden door vrijwilligers en de opbrengten van de bar worden gebruiken om deze vrijwilligers te ondersteunen en de locatie beschikbaar te houden voor evenementen. Het is niet verboden om eigen drinken mee te nemen maar het wordt erg gewaardeerd als er ook een aantal consumpties bij de bar gehaald worden. Eten en Drinken wordt gekocht met consumptiebonnen welke met pin en contant gekocht kunnen worden. Consumptiebonnen die over zijn kunnen aan het eind van de avond weer ingeruild worden of een volgende keer gebruikt worden.

Dansuitleg

De dansuitleg is gratis te volgen voor iedereen en geeft een introductie voor mensen om de meeste dansen op de avond te kunnen dansen. Deze dansuitleg zal gegeven worden door Mikuláš Bryan uit Tsjechië. Deze musikant en docent heeft bretonse roots en geeft internationaal les in deze dansen en zal ons in een uur voorbereiden om zoveel mogelijk van de dansen mee te kunnen doen!

Picknick

Net zoals andere keren hebben we weer een picknick! We vragen alle deelnemers dus om een bordje en bestek mee te nemen (bij voorkeur herbruikbaar ivm het mileu) en iets lekkers voor de picknick. We zetten alle gerechten op een tafel en iederen kan overal een beetje van pakken voor een mooie gebalanceerde maaltijd. Probeer ook een kaartje of papiertje oid te maken om aan te geven of je gerecht bijvoorbeeld vegatarisch is of voor speciale dieten geschikt is. Dat helpt mensen die bepaalde dieëten volgen heel erg! (vooral bij gerechten in bijvoorbeeld bladerdeeg kan het soms echt giswerk worden anders)

Workshop

Voorafgaand aan het bal zal er een workshop gegeven worden door een docent die uit bretagne komt en de dansen vanaf jongs af aan heeft geleerd! De workshop zal gegeven worden in het Engels! Deze workshop moet los voor betaald worden. Tijdens de workshop is de bar nog niet open, we raden dus aan om zelf eten en drinken mee te nemen om te nuttigen tijdens de workshop.

Prijzen

We willen de echte Fest Noz sfeer neerzetten en halen daarom Bands uit Bretagne zelf of bands met roots in deze regio. Hierdoor maken we veel kosten voor zaken als reiskosten. De musikanten, docenten en technici ontvangen een markt conform tarief voor hun optredes.

Bal: 35 euro
Workshop: 25 euro

Kaartjes kopen

Je kunt je kaartje voor het bal (en de workshop) via deze link bestellen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/fest-noz-hoorn-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop/"]
start = "2024-02-17T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carnabal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/341882461956488/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2091"]
start = "2024-02-17T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Feirste with workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/909009087267593/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/693661359586706/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/french-dance-workshop-tickets-812394071537", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/french-evening-of-dance-with-instruction-live-music-tickets-812395355377"]
start = "2024-02-17T15:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-17T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£8-£25"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tReno Folk Masquerade Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/298041409928775/"]
start = "2024-02-17T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ma Petite", "Duo Zanchettin-Stewart"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Tango Winter Workshop"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/winter-workshop-folk-&-tango-in-the-diois-region/886/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1612352712503234/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Glandage"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€615-€795"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/frissefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit"]
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T19:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Soup-er Saturday Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving homemade soup and cornbread!
Time: 7:00 pm (basics session 6:45 pm)
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America. We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Caller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut. Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!
Live Music by The French Connection! The French Connection, has a Rhode Island connection! They are all from RI. The band features Deck Nieforth on harmonica, feet and spoons; Dan Lanier on fiddle and guitar; Rohsenow on piano. They play New England traditional contra dance tunes with a French Canadian accent.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Homemade Soup. homemade Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-contra-square-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The French Connection"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "13th Annual Regency Romance Ball"
details = "Wear your debonair attire and enjoy socializing, dining, and dancing with us as our event commences at the Little America Hotel Ballroom. The ball is Regency Era with dinner/ball or dessert/ball options. The tickets are $140.00 per person for dinner and ball; or ball and dessert only is $100 per person. Special pricing is also available for Old Glory Historical Dance Society members. Tickets for the dinner and ball need to be submitted no later than February 14th, 2024."
links = ["https://www.oldgloryhistoricaldance.com/regency-romance/", "https://cdss.org/event/13th-annual-regency-romance-ball/"]
start = "2024-02-17T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$100-$140"
organisation = "Old Glory Historical Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TWeLve"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). 
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. 
Gender-neutral role terms. 
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. 
Masks optional. 
More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. 
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com 
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-02-17/"]
start = "2024-02-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! 
This new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! 
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
Prices: 

$12 General
$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The String Bean Serenaders"]
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/922/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2025"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk on Sunday afternoon"
details = """
BalFolk met Wouter Kuyper

Op het Balfolk van 18 februari in Enkhuizen kunnen we heerlijk dansen op de prachtige muziek van Wouter Kuyper. Wouter speelt in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux en Androneda, maar in Enkhuizen komt hij solo. Wanneer hij solo speelt, bespeelt hij voornamelijk de trekharmonica en brengt hij voor een groot deel zijn eigen composities; van opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka's, een verstilde gavotte de 'l Aven en dynamische cercle's. Wouter houdt van bals en van dansen en heeft in de loop der jaren een geweldig balrepertoire opgebouwd.

En natuurlijk is ons vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (de huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) ook weer van de partij. Hun repertoire bestaat voornamelijk uit enerverende Franse en Vlaamse dansmuziek. 

Wanneer nodig zullen er tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies gegeven worden voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Dijk 74-76 te Enkhuizen.
Entree is 7,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-wouter-kuyper-op-zondagmiddag/"]
start = "2024-02-18T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and dance"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elQzdAZqRHSOSKhNL3lUkG_N_432vOxJ/edit"]
start = "2024-02-18T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Stockholm"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkmusikhuset - Skeppis"
source = "events/sweden/stockholm.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://oliviercap.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2094"]
start = "2024-02-18T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Cap"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-18T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka Karnawałowa"
details = "Ośrodek Działań Społeczno-Kulturalnych „Piast”, Rękodzielnicza 1, 54-135 Wrocław"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/412763521192191/"]
start = "2024-02-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jen tak #si_zatancovat"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/881083477146854/"]
start = "2024-02-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fahrenheit"]
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance with live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-02-18T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-18T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mardi Gras Contra Dance"
details = "This is a dance with live music. $10 at door."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/298743320/", "https://cdss.org/event/mardi-gras-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-02-18T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-18T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Frosty's Meltdown"
details = """
Dorothy Cummings leads an afternoon of English Country Dancing to lift our spirits out of the winter doldrums! 
Members: $20; Non-members: $25"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/021824_frostys-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/frostys-meltdown/"]
start = "2024-02-18T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Dorothy Cummings"]
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-02-18/"]
start = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-18T19:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = """
19:00 Workshop Südfranzösische Tänze\r
20:00 Bal\r
\r
Duo Baragne ist Teil des Vokal-Ensemble ‚La Baragne‘ aus Südfrankreich: Eine Sängerin und ein Sänger, die zu einem Bal quer durch die Occitanie einladen. Die meist eigenen Arrangements schöpfen ihr Repertoire aus dem Erbe der Volkslieder aus der Provence, über das Languedoc und die Auvergne bis in die Gascogne, mit kleinen Abstechern in andere Traditionen.\r
\r
Paartänze (Walzer, Schottisch, Mazurka, Bourrée d‘Auvergne, Rondeau etc.) wechseln sich ab mit gemeinsamen Tänzen (Branle, Ronde, Chapelloise etc.). Die Lieder sind betont nach tänzerischen\r
Akzenten in Melodie und Text ausgesucht. 100% Stimme, gesungen in Provençalisch, Katalanisch, Baskisch, Italienisch, Französisch.\r
\r
In einem kurzen Einführungs-Workshop vorab werden einige der südfranzösischen Tänze angeleitet.\r
\r
Jutta King, Fred Satre – vocals\r
\r
Ort: Saal im EG, Honigfabrik, Industriestraße 125-131, 21107 Hamburg"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/bal-folk-mit-duo-baragne-f/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1146066746356412/"]
start = "2024-02-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baragne"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-02-19", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-19/"]
start = "2024-02-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-19T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-19T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-19T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''No class tonight, for Presidents' Day. <br><br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-19T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-19T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659526404652/"]
start = "2024-02-20T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-20T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-20T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1420981885496516/"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-20T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Riga"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686822966677/"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/jtWXCEjH ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-02-20/"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-20T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/947/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2072"]
start = "2024-02-20T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter ceilidh class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7152293511457928/7152325788121367"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-20T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Club Night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2495398520662679/"]
start = "2024-02-20T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-02-20/"]
start = "2024-02-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-02-20/"]
start = "2024-02-20T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Door carnaval een weekje verschoven, de muziek wordt er alleen maar mooier door: KV Express komt spelen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-kv-express-be/"]
start = "2024-02-21T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-21T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-21/"]
start = "2024-02-21T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-02-21/"]
start = "2024-02-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2775979145873911/"]
start = "2024-02-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-21T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-21T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-02-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/375139675215927/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/balfolk-sokiai-su-duo-l-hetre-heureux"]
start = "2024-02-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-23T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599515723723/"]
start = "2024-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Umefolk"
links = ["https://umefolk.com/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/727951475892803/"]
start = "2024-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Umeå"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Adam Agee & Jon Sousa", "Anders Löfberg", "Anna Rynefors & Anna Cederqvist", "Appendix", "Birka Folkhögskola", "Utavessing", "Bordun", "Broparkens Spelmadammer", "Kläppsjöns Klagan", "Framnäs Folkhögskola", "Fränder", "Fårfiolerna", "Kalasorkestern", "Kapellsfolk", "Katarina Barruk", "Lunnefolk", "MP3", "Stockholms Kulturskola Folkmusikensemble", "Ugarit", "Umeå Spelmanslag", "V-dala Spelmanslag", "VästkustFolk", "Wästerbottn Folkband"]
price = "540-620 SEK"
organisation = "Umeå Folk Music Association"
source = "events/sweden/umea.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-194/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Nancy Spero"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkestoltes 2024"
details = "Thirteenth edition of the folk carnival festival in Girona. More details soon."
links = ["https://www.qrambla.cat/folkestoltes"]
start_date = "2024-02-23"
end_date = "2024-02-25"
country = "Spain"
city = "Girona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "QRambla"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"]
start = "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterlüt"
links = ["https://winterlut.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/913753133519727/"]
start = "2024-02-23T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-26T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Winterlüt"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk.pl Festival"
links = ["https://www.festival.balfolk.pl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/482871267338295/"]
start = "2024-02-23T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-26T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Duo du Balcon", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Fahrenheit", "Light Migrations", "Lucas Thébaut", "Ti Duo", "Wings & Tales", "ZiRP"]
organisation = "balfolk.pl"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folky Fridays"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1098523004605974/1098523007939307/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-23T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad"
details = "Kleine Ensembles"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DiaTon"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactieve Folkdans Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/23", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2129", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6984325631622679"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2512691115577355/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-2-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1082022213033071/", "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Atchison"]
callers = ["Josh Tucker"]
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Dance to wonderful music by Laura Markowitz (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola); calling by Val Medve & Barrett Grimm. 
Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trinculo in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-02-24"
end_date = "2024-02-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trinculo"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Holiday Ball"
details = "Join us for our annual Holiday Ball: now celebrating Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, or whatever holiday you choose! Feel free to dress your festive best if you’re so inclined. One thing that makes this weekend special is that we bring together both the English country and the contra dance communities. Make sure to arrive on time to take part in the always exciting Grand March. Ron Buchanan will be calling and music will be provided by our Holiday Ball Orchestra. Contact us if you’d like to join our orchestra."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-holiday-ball-contra-dance-and-english-country-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-02-23T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-23T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holiday Ball Orchestra"]
callers = ["Ron Buchanan"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddling Frog"
details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in Pasadena, CA. Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Michaels, bands are Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman & Glen Loper) & Engine Room (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum). Check out the website for more information including Google Form Registration and methods of payment."
links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-25T23:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Michaels"]
organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5506", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-23/"]
start = "2024-02-23T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/927285482304736/"]
start = "2024-02-24T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-02-24T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge Workshop"
details = "How Contra Works"
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-02-workshop/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/933725548176741/"]
start = "2024-02-24T13:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flying Cat"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk'N'Wald"
links = ["https://fnwsite.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-02-24T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Fürstenwalde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara Menzel", "Familie Gerstenberg"]
price = "€20-€30"
organisation = "Folk'N'Wald"
source = "events/germany/frstenwalde.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
details = """
Antanjo
Tanzabend mit Live-Musik
Traditionelle und zeitgenössische Folkmusik mit Paar-, Ketten- und Kreistänzen
 
Antanjo – Foto: Christina Popovic
Bei Antanjo haben passionierte Tänzerinnen und Tänzer einfach die Seiten gewechselt und spielen seit 2010 regelmäßig in Berlin und außerhalb. Zum Repertoire gehören Tänze aus unterschiedlichen Ecken Europas: von Frankreich, England und Irland über Finnland und Schweden, Deutschland, Italien bis zum Balkan.
Ort: Nachbarschaftshaus am Lietzensee, Herbartstraße 25, 14057 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen.
Bei den Tanzabenden übernehmen Irene und Matthias die Tanzanleitung, um auch völlig Ungeübten einen leichten Einstieg in die Tänze zu ermöglichen."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2402-lietzensee"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Antanjo"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1773"]
start = "2024-02-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN", "Duo Clercx"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = '''
Join us for our contra dance with Bluejay with calling from Bob Morgan.

Bluejay is Benjamin, Joshua and Nicky. Combining the power of three fiddles, they play driving, exciting and lyrical music for contra dancing.

Bob is a calm, friendly and accessible caller. He's been calling for over 15 years for everything from full costume LARP events to kids birthdays. He aims to call in a calm, clear manner, (he's even been described as "suave" to his great surprise) matching his calling to the audience in front of him.  He aims for a varied and accessible programme with at least one dance leaving you going "wait, how did that happen?"

[https://www.facebook.com/bobmorgancaller](https://www.facebook.com/bobmorgancaller)'''
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-02/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7415492048531888/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bluejay"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Climax Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live and Local"
links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=8399&title=cri-du-canard"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Mansfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cri du Canard"]
price = "£12.50"
organisation = "Cri du Canard"
source = "events/uk/mansfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Day of English Dance"
details = """
After seeing our plans foiled in June for the Midwinter Day of English, we have regrouped and are thrilled to announce that the dance is on again, on Sat, Feb 24. 

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop with Emma Rushton
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Potluck supper
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dance with Cathy Hollister

Music by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin).  
Cost: Sliding scale, $10-$25/session. 
These events are open to experienced and beginning dancers. We especially welcome contra dancers wanting to try English Country Dance. 
Learn more on Facebook."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashvilles-midwinter-day-of-english-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-24T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The English Muffins"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Deux Sans Frontières", "Jeudi Matin"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/6397482350377525/"]
start = "2024-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Amber Fire"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-2-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-2-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-02-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance Double Dance"
details = """
Alex Deis-Lauby calling to Kingfisher
Special Event: Afternoon Challenging Contras 
Potluck Supper 6-7:00
Beginner lesson 7 PM
Evening Dance 7:30-10:30 PM
$15/ Students $7
Dance clothing exchange—bring gently used dance clothes and take something new home."""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance-double-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-24T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "Tessera Arci obbligatoria"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/293384036433351/"]
start = "2024-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Lauriano"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cadène"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome back, Jax Contra Dancers! We’re celebrating our return to contra dance after a 4-year break! Join us! 
Caller: Vicki Morrison from Tallahassee, FL. 
Band: A Fine Kettle of Fish from Jacksonville, FL. 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-welcome-back/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Fine Kettle of Fish"]
callers = ["Vicki Morrison"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-2-24-2023/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stay All Night"]
callers = ["Jack Maus"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hawks and Owls String Band"]
callers = ["Karin Neils"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pie Dance"
details = """
Yes, we have a new name! The Mystic Pie Dance!
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live music—the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia, and America. We often switch partners after every dance, so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live Music by The Dead Sea Squirrels. Don’t be fooled by the unlikely name—you’re gonna love dancing to Cathy Mason on fiddle; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin (but not all at the same time!); and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. They play widely for contra dances and are known for their danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed to closely match and enhance the movements of the particular contra dance being taught/called. They tend to push the boundaries of the southern style with fiddle and fiddle/guitar harmonies!
Caller: Paul Wilde from RI. Paul was a schoolteacher for 16 years and said that his classroom experience helped him to develop his calling skills on the dance floor.
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade Pie Slices! This month we offer pumpkin pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Pie Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-02-24/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808502435483/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-02-25T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-25T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Dane Wallinga"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5432", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Seattle English Country Ball"
details = "English Country Dance Ball Weekend. Dancing Master: David Macemon; Musicians: Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, and Susan Larkin"
links = ["https://seattleball.org/ballDesc.php", "https://cdss.org/event/seattle-english-country-ball/"]
start = "2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-24T23:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Susan Larkin"]
callers = ["David Macemon"]
price = "$50"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance party"
details = """
Dansen is altijd een feestje.
Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest.
En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest.

Op deze zondagmiddag kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.

Voor de muziek werken we deze keer met een speellijst. Iedere muzikant/groep speelt een half uur Zweedse dansmuziek. Je kunt o.a. genieten van de Houtzagerij, Kikker & Findus, Duo Torv, Carin Greve en Sparv.

Er is nog ruimte voor twee (groepen) muzikanten in het programma.
Stuur ons een email als je een deel van deze middag Zweedse muziek wilt spelen voor dansers (info@elskehoen.nl)."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-diverse-muzikanten/"]
start = "2024-02-25T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Carin Greve", "De Houtzagerij", "Duo Torv", "Kikker & Findus", "Sparv"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BresBal"
details = """
Voor het eerst sinds lange tijd is er weer balfolk in Friesland!
Kom dansen op de mooie houten vloer van De Bres of zoek een lekkere stoel op de tribune om je weg te laten voeren op mooie melodieën.

14:00-15:00u Dansintroductie
15:00-16:15u Mook
16:30-18:000u Paracetamol

De Bres
Schoolstraat 4, Leeuwarden

Reserveren via
https://theaterdebres.nl/events/balfolk-in-leeuwarden/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bresbal-mook-paracetamol/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/806424371207881/"]
start = "2024-02-25T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook", "Paracetamol"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/02/25/variomatic", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2095"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-duo-gestrikt", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2106"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tarantelle Cilentane"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/699784612181490/"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lo Stivale Che Balla"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1423870478546590/"]
start = "2024-02-25T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lyranten"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop and Social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1431130117789531/", "https://glasbal.neocities.org/"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-25T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and dance"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elQzdAZqRHSOSKhNL3lUkG_N_432vOxJ/edit"]
start = "2024-02-25T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Stockholm"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkmusikhuset - Skeppis"
source = "events/sweden/stockholm.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dancing"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-02-25T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/736993471148748/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegsztW_aqOcreF29HAKB4V0avtmQd674S9cFoQaEdq-lCk9A/viewform"]
start = "2024-02-25T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-25T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Parapente700", "Boccadoro"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay"]
callers = ["Laura Hudlow"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra dance. Beginners welcome. Beginner teaching first 30 minutes. Live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-02-25T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-25T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_event_series=monday-night-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-02-26/"]
start = "2024-02-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-02-26/"]
start = "2024-02-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-02-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-26T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-26T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659533071318/"]
start = "2024-02-27T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-27T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-02-27T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-02-27T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686826300010/"]
start = "2024-02-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-02-27/"]
start = "2024-02-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-02-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-27T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-02-27/"]
start = "2024-02-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-02-27/"]
start = "2024-02-27T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564884735362/"]
start = "2024-02-28T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = "Klub pod Minogą, Feliksa Nowowiejskiego 8, 61-731 Poznań, Polska"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/270443019222248/"]
start = "2024-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/poznan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcUjgQ-LYiU[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-31/"]
start = "2024-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-28T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Noiranomis"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2119"]
start = "2024-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bart De Cock en Stefan Timmermans"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-02-28T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-28T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = []
start = "2024-02-28T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-28T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565084204465/"]
start = "2024-02-28T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-02-29T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc/2024-02-28/"]
start = "2024-02-28T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-02-28/"]
start = "2024-02-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-02-28/"]
start = "2024-02-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-02-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-28T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 292 — Bourrée in 2 variaties (1)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 29 februari is het socialles nr 292. Docent deze week is Rick. We gaan aan de slag met de bourrée de berry in 2 tijden en wat variaties daarin. Hoe zit het met stapjes, wat kun je aan variaties in deze dans en zijn er andere choreographieën mogelijk? Deze les combineert mooi met de andere lessen over de bourree in deze maand, maar is uiteraard ook gewoon los te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-292-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-variaties-1/"]
start = "2024-02-29T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599532390388/"]
start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-02-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-03-01"
end_date = "2024-03-02"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Old-Time Superstars"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-195/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-02-29/"]
start = "2024-02-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-02-29/"]
start = "2024-02-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "À l'Ouest et au Sud"
links = ["https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-2#/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/201597846298560/"]
start = "2024-02-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-02-29T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"]
start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Leap Frogs"]
callers = ["Deanna Rubin"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal 2 Nuits"
links = ["https://baldebo.jimdofree.com/bal-2-nuits/"]
start = "2024-03-01T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Vierzon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Rivaud-Lacouchie", "Naragonia", "La Bachule", "Eben", "Duo Vargoz", "Moizbat"]
price = "€25-€50"
organisation = "Baldebo"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-mechelen/928/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2027", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282137754742159/307497022206232/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/304155999092325/304156005758991/"]
start = "2024-03-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folkaddikt.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2114"]
start = "2024-03-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ithaka Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/24", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2138", "https://www.facebook.com/events/4051730671743145"]
start = "2024-03-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jaro De Roose"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Folkbal Ithaka"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2166", "https://www.facebook.com/events/4051730671743145"]
start = "2024-03-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jaro De Roose"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-3-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-03-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/748891356873058/"]
start = "2024-03-01T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blue Reed Trio"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
It’s our annual Tropical Dance Party! Show off your Aloha shirt and/or bright colored clothing in our festive island-decorated hall. Dance to wonderful music by Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Aaron Marcus (piano); calling by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm. 
Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-03-01T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peter Macfarlane & Aaron Marcus"]
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break and contributions are welcome and needed!
Caller: George Thomson. George is a traditional New England dance leader, calling fun, easy, and family-friendly circles dances, squares, and longways sets for barn and contra dances. He enjoys calling singing squares in the style of the late Ralph Sweet. He also plays the great highland bagpipes!.
Live Music: The Dead Sea Squirrels. Don’t be fooled by the unlikely name: You’re gonna love dancing to Cathy Mason on fiddle; Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin (but not all at the same time!); and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. They play widely for contra dances and are known for their danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed to closely match and enhance the movements of the particular contra dance being taught/called. They tend to push the boundaries of the southern style with fiddle and fiddle/guitar harmonies!
Admission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) pay $6. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["George Thompson"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5507", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-01/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "Lisa Brooks and Harry Khamis will teach Rørospols. This popular dance comes from the mining town of Røros in Norway. It is a fun dance with lots of partner interaction, and it is done at almost all Friday dances. <p>The five members of Metrognomes, inspired by the magical little people of the north, will provide toe-tapping tunes for the evening. Happiness abounds in their love of Scandinavian dance and music. Sometimes one of the little people accompanies the band!</p><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Masks are required.  </b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["MetroGnomes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango & Arin Arin"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/fandango-&-arin-arin/955/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2112"]
start = "2024-03-02T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-03-02T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-02T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1040580813694107/"]
start = "2024-03-02T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
organisation = "Alessia Ferk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Massif"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2392436244270961/"]
start = "2024-03-02T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-02T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood", "Sawney White Bird", "Shivelight"]
organisation = "Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk in Kienitz"
details = "Trio Basta and Duo Budweis Wunderlich will play balfolk in the nicely restored ballroom of the inn Gasthof Zum Hafen in Kienitz directly at river Oder. Polish friends are welcome!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-im-oderland.de/veranstaltungen"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kienitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Budweis Wunderlich", "Trio Basta"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk-im-Oderland"
source = "events/germany/kienitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grosser Bal Folk"
links = ["https://balfolk.ch/02-03-2024-grosser-bal-folk-im-progr-bern/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6537/grosser-bal-folk-in-bern?jour=2-3-2024"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-03T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Bern"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
source = "events/switzerland/bern.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Agora Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/922710612182295/", "https://agora-eg.de/event/chance_to_dance_2_3_24/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Darmstadt"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chance to Dance"]
callers = ["Abi Page"]
price = "€7-€11"
organisation = "Chance to Dance"
source = "events/germany/darmstadt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CeltCast Fantasy Awards (CFA)"
details = """
Facebook event

NL: We kijken ernaar uit jullie allemaal te zien in de P60 op 2 maart, waar we 3 winnaars bekend zullen maken in elk van de 3 rondes met 3 live concerten! Koop je tickets en maak je klaar om geplunderd te worden in de P60, dans op de voortreffelijke klanken van Exqueezit en dans nog meer op de melodieën van... Airboxes! 🕺💃

EN: We are looking forward to see you all in the P60 on the 2nd of March, where we will announce 3 winners in each of 3 rounds with 3 live concerts! Get your tickets and get ready to be Plundered at the P60, dance to the exquisite sounds of Exqueezit and dance some more to the tunes of... Airboxes ! 🕺💃

19:30 Zaal open
20:00 - 20:50 Plunder
21:05 - 21:55 Exqueezit
22:15 - 23:15 Airboxes
23:15 - 23:30 Afsluiting

Voorverkoop: €21.50
Avondkassa: €25.00"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/celtcast-fantasy-awards-cfa/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1277376739600055/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amstelveen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Exqueezit"]
price = "€21.50-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On y va!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/716182697286726/"]
start = "2024-03-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Saxmundham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "On y va"
source = "events/uk/saxmundham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-3-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-03-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "George Washington Ball"
details = """
Come join us for our annual ball!  We’ll be dancing in Kaplan Parish Hall to the wonderful music of Hot Toddy (Anna Rain, Melissa Running, and Edith Coakley Stowe).  A review session will be held at the same location on the afternoon of the ball from 1-3:30pm. 
The dances: Dancing Across the Atlantic, Europe’s Revels, The Flying Sorceress, Fourpence Ha’penny Farthing, Hambleton’s Round-O, Heidenroslein, The Hop Ground, Indian Princess, Jack by the Hedge, Kneeland Romp, Leather Lake House, The Lord Mayor’s Delight, Mile of Smiles, Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, Peace Be With You, Portsmouth, Prince William, Punch Bowl, Treasure of the Big Woods, Vivaldi in Paradise 
More information—including videos, instructions, and registration information—can be found on our website. 
Covid policy: Masking against Covid is encouraged but not required.  We ask that attendees be vaccinated; you should not attend if you have a fever, symptoms of or recent exposure to covid-19, or other obvious signs of illness. If you are unable to attend due to covid or other illness, full refunds will be issued.  Attending this in-person dance event carries inherent risk of exposure; by attending the Ball you accept personal responsibility for this risk."""
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/special-events/george-washington-ball/", "https://cdss.org/event/george-washington-ball-williamsburg-va/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hot Toddy"]
price = "$35"
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-8", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet.
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional.
More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-nils-fredland/"]
start = "2024-03-02T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance in Las Vegas, NV. Calling is non-gender. Live Band: 112 and Then Some."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-02T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance"
details = """
March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance
with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! 
Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! 
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sundays at the Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/348949498034376/", "https://www.ccstp.be/agenda/un-bal-bizarre-dans-le-blizzard-non-un-bal-avec-balbuzar-initiation-a-la-danse/", "https://www.ccstp.be/agenda/un-bal-bizarre-dans-le-blizzard-non-un-bal-avec-balbuzar/"]
start = "2024-03-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-03T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Trois-Ponts"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Trad'Tonic"
source = "events/belgium/trois-ponts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at The Outhouse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/383363860996803/"]
start = "2024-03-03T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-03T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier"]
callers = ["Elizabeth Freedman"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-03T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-03T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-03/"]
start = "2024-03-03T17:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-03T19:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra and Square Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-and-square-dance-week-2024/"]
start = "2024-03-04T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-08T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Honigfabrik"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/1312/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginners trial lesson"
details = """
De les zal zijn van 19:00 tot 21:30 met een korte pauze tussendoor
Inloop is gratis en hoeft niet voor worden op gegeven.

 

Meer info volgt"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-begonners-hoorn-2/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-04T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free trial lesson"
details = """
Vanaf maandag 4 maar start een nieuwe cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies).

Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist.
In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom. Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles! Meld ja aan via een berichtje aan: [ cathie @ mhjhoek.com ]

De lessen worden gegeven op maandagavonden (tweewekelijks*) in het Stadshuus, Markt 3 Lochem, van 19:30 tot 21:30 uur

*feestdagen slaan we over

Data worden 4 maart gecorrespondeerd."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/gratis-proefles-lochem/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-04T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-04T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-03-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-04T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-04/"]
start = "2024-03-04T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-04T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-03-04", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-03-04/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-04/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1709605800000"]
start = "2024-03-04T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-04T19:45:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-04T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-04T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659543071317/"]
start = "2024-03-05T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-05T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-05T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686829633343/"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-03-05/"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-05T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/951/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2088"]
start = "2024-03-05T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter ceilidh class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7152293511457928/7152325781454701"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-05T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-03-05/"]
start = "2024-03-05T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-03-05/"]
start = "2024-03-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-03-05/"]
start = "2024-03-05T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893210437521/"]
start = "2024-03-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-8/"]
start = "2024-03-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansavond Op Opgenomen Muziek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/15", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2120", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1751658128667120"]
start = "2024-03-06T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-03-06T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-06T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-06/"]
start = "2024-03-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-06/"]
start = "2024-03-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-06T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-06T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 293 — Spelen in en met bourrée in 2"
details = """
Deze donderdag 14 maart is het socialles nr 293. Docent deze week is Leo. We gaan verder aan de slag met de bourrée de berry in 2 tijden en brengen deze nog een niveautje hoger. Stapjes, variaties en choreographieën daar gelaten, hoe krijg je lol, energie en connectie met je danspartner in deze koppeldans op afstand? Deze les combineert mooi met de andere lessen over de bourree in deze maand, maar is uiteraard ook gewoon los te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-294-rotterdam-spelen-in-en-met-bourree-in-2/"]
start = "2024-03-07T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1655955738492559/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599535723721/"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Augustas Černiauskas"]
price = "30-50 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/balfolk-with-balbuzar", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2058", "https://www.facebook.com/events/903947683945844"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-193/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-03-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1827790280976207/"]
start = "2024-03-07T18:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-07T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"]
start = "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Huiskamerbal"
details = """
Op vijdag 8 maart wordt er balfolk gedanst in de woonkamer van de Brouwketel. Deze vrijdagavond organiseren we een huiskamerbal met twee bands die allebei een binding hebben met rivieren. Feather and Fox is een balfolk duo met cello en mandoline die je op steeds meer plekken hoort spelen in Europa. Van het open podium op Gennetines en Cadansa, tot geprogrammeerd op meerdaagse festivals in Polen en Litouwen. Flos is een nieuwe Nederlandse band met bekende gezichten uit de balfolkwereld.

Van 19:00 tot 19:30 geeft Louise een korte dansuitleg, zodat ook iedereen die nog nooit eerder Balfolk gedanst heeft mee kan doen tijdens het bal. Ervaren dansers uiteraard ook welkom :-)
Praktisch
19:00 deur open, dansuitleg
19:30 – 20:30 Flos
20:45 – 22:15 Feather and Fox

Entree: €10,- normaal / €15,- fairtrade voor extra steun voor de muzikanten
Tickets zijn gewoon aan de deur te koop, reserveren is niet nodig.

Locatie: Brouwketel 1, 6851ZX Huissen

Parkeren: Je kan niet bij de boerderij zelf parkeren, dat kan wel in het dorp (bij de kerk, 15 minuten lopen) of langs de weg door de uiterwaarden (5 tot 10 minuten lopen).

Schoenen: rondom de boerderij is het behoorlijk modderig, trek daarom buitenschoenen aan die dat aankunnen. Binnen willen we graag dat je niet op buitenschoenen loopt. Dansschoenen, sokken, sloffen, blote voeten is allemaal prima, er ligt een fijne houten vloer.
Feather and Fox
Feather and Fox is a Belgo-German balfolk duo. Victor and Christiane met in a Berlin summer on the banks of the Spree. From the very beginning, the duo plays for dancers and is inspired by their energy. Playful and sensitive, they explore the sound possibilities in the interplay of the twelve strings of mandolin and cello, creating a unique sound at once feather-light and energy-driven.


 
Flos
Flos is geboren in de bergen en vervlecht de klanken van Yvette (gitaar), Kris (contrabas), Lennaert (cello) en Renske (saxofoon). Met eigen composities en bestaande melodieën laten zij hun voorliefde voor de balfolkmuziek samenstromen. Meander mee langs de rivier waar de koekoeksbloemen bloeien en de insecten al dansend de lente aankondigen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/huiskamerbal-met-feather-fox-en-flos/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/254866024247409/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Huissen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flos", "Feather and Fox"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/297985403209372", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2048", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2059"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Krosmos"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal 
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma/Sessie

Over Laouen:

De wegen van Bert Leemans (chromatische accordeon) en Ies Muller (houten dwarsfluiten, bombarde) kruisten elkaar al vaak in allerlei projecten, en het werd hoogste tijd voor een duo. Voilá, hier is het! In een fijne dynamische melange vloeien Bretonse, Franse en Ierse melodieën, traditioneel en eigen werk, naadloos in elkaar over. De muziek van dit duo brengt je naar een andere wereld en nodigt meteen uit tot dansen.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Laouen-571925990002251/

Over de Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-groningen-met-louen/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Euro tunes and dances!\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/365381269794853/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live Festa Rampa(Bal)Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1414855009453399/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5R9Ibw084L0U1qPrRzizw7-Mw4j_CXZNwfXxhGkNzD31Z6w/viewform"]
start = "2024-03-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bergamo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plume"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "RampaBalFolk"
source = "events/italy/bergamo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-03-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-03-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-3-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-03-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"]
start = "2024-03-08T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Syncopaths", "Drive Train"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Diane Silver"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hash Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-03-09"
end_date = "2024-03-10"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Ice Cream Truckers"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-03-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2142436049439563/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erin Smith"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-08/"]
start = "2024-03-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka 'Legitima'"
details = '''
Mazurka &#039;Legitima&#039; - Rémi Geffroy & Geronimo, Line-up: Rémi Geffroy en Geronimo (Jeroen Geerinck)

Locatie: Weer op de prachtige vloer van Dans Hotspot Zaandam

 

12:00 > Zaal open (eten doorlopend verkrijgbaar aan de bar)
13:00-14:30 - Workshop "Mazurka like a pro"

14:30 > Inloop bal
15:00-15:30 - 'Spoedcursus' hoe overleef ik mijn eerste balfolkbal
15:30- 17:00 - Geronimo
17:30 -19:00 - Rémi Geffroy

TICKETS: https://dancingbodies.peggypay.com/mazurka-legitima-zat-9-3-2024

€20 MAZURKA workshop (niveau minimaal begonners)

€28 BAL in de voorverkoop, €30 aan de deur.

Na het bal is op dezelfde locatie ook nog een 2Step workshop waar je met korting aan kunt deelnemen als je nog wil blijven (€10,-)'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/mazurka-legitima/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/894243578762551/"]
start = "2024-03-09T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zaandam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€28-€60"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop: Marinette Bonnert"
details = "Leicht zugängliche Tänze des Bal Folk, wie Rundtänze, Kettentänze oder Mixer, und begleitet die Tanzenden am Diatonischen Knopfakkordeon."
links = ["https://akkordeonfestival.at/events/tanzworkshop-mit-marinette-bonnert/"]
start = "2024-03-09T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-09T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40"
organisation = "Akkordeonfestival"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sun Assembly Spring DanceFest"
details = "A weekend of English country dances and workshops led by Melissa Running! Live music by Mara Shea, Dean Herington, Joey O’Donnell and friends! Located at the Shared Visions Retreat Center in Durham, NC. For more information, visit our website."
links = ["https://sunassembly.org/spring-dancefest/", "https://cdss.org/event/sun-assembly-spring-dancefest/"]
start = "2024-03-09T10:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-10T12:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Durham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$80"
organisation = "Sun Assembly"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtic Evening"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2128"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Zingem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lir", "Fyndus"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Lir"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sol Do"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall with Bev Birnbaum calling. 
Musicians: Susanne Maziarz and Dave Clysdale  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 (or PWYC).  This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor. 
There will be a group meal after the dance, with you bringing your main course, and TECDA providing dessert, fruit, cheese, teas to complement. Some of us will stay for the contra dance after the meal. Both dances are mask optional, scent free."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-march-monthly-dance/", "https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html"]
start = "2024-03-09T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Susanne Maziarz & Dave Clysdale"]
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mumpers Spring Ceilidh"
details = "Ceilidh with Kirkophany - John Kirkpatrick and his four sons"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/251968064588456/", "https://www.mumpers.org.uk/events/entry/198/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Derby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kirkophany"]
price = "£12-£15"
organisation = "Mumpers"
source = "events/uk/mumpers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1596877490716548/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Poisson Groove"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1607545456683830/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-3-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-03-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Mimosika"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3054107044721782/"]
start = "2024-03-09T22:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bergamo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/italy/bergamo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danscafé"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.danskedoen.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2060"]
start_date = "2024-03-10"
end_date = "2024-03-10"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Big Fun"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wabi Sabi"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-09T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lawrence Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us on Saturday, December 9 at the Woodlawn Elementary School gymnasium in Lawrence, KS.
Beginner’s lesson at 7:00pm. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. 
Caller: Jill Allen
Band: The Atchisons 
Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience, a free lesson will start at 7:00, so PLEASE BE PROMPT if you want to attend the lesson. All ages welcome, no partner needed. 
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem! All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music. 
You’ll hear our callers use the terms Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side. 
Contra dancing is fun and vigorous! Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes. No black heels and no dance powder allowed on the floor. 
Flexible admission rates for in-person dances: 

Adult admission: pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.
Adults just listening (not dancing) $5
Students $5
Children under 16 free

The Atchisons 
Melissa and Bob Atchison have been playing for barn dances since the early 1980s. Their music has been influenced by old-time Missouri fiddlers, and music of the Ozarks. They love playing for dances because of the joy the dancers experience. As a duo of just guitar and fiddle they bring a surprising amount of energy and fun to Lawrence Barn dances. 
Jill Allen 
Soon after receiving a B.E. in Dance Performance at the University of Kansas, Jill Allen came upon her first local country dance in the early 1980’s, unaware of how deeply it would change her life. It was love at first step and she never looked back. Her tap dancing became clogging and soon she learned to call for dances, with a hunger to teach every style she learned. With experience in dance education, Jill was a natural boss on the dance floor. Jill also organized dances for many years, and played piano for dances with the band “Fox on the Run” for 15 years. 
Her calling has been described as fun, easy to follow, and musical, with no time wasted getting a group of all ages and abilities up and dancing to the music. She is full-service caller with over thirty years of experience, well versed in Contras, Squares, English Country, Family Dances, Clogging, and couple dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-ks-contra-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/365991896326524/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Atchisons"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1267", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-03-09/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Megaband Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance. Music by the 75-member Portland Megaband directed by Sue Songer. Three local callers—Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson (nongendered terms). 
The event will be in the beautiful Smith Memorial Ballroom at Portland State University. Start time is 7:15 with a newcomers’ session at 6:45. 
Advance admission is strongly encouraged—we sometimes sell out. This dance is a benefit for Portland Country Dance Community. 
$25 requested; sliding scale $15 – $40."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5433", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-megaband-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T18:45:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Portland Megaband"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas", "Rich Goss", "William Watson"]
price = "$15-$40"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-09/"]
start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-03-10T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk op zondagmiddag"
details = """
Balfolk op Zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen van 2 tot 5 uur
Op het Balfolk van 10 maart kunnen we dit keer heerlijk dansen op de dynamische muziek van de groep ‘Madlot’. De naam Madlot komt van een Nederlandse dans die in de negentiende eeuw populair was. Nu kun je daar een cercle op dansen. Madlot is een dynamisch collectief van muzikanten rond Judica Lookman en Bert Lotz. Elkaar ontmoeten en inspireren vanuit verschillende muziektradities, is een nieuw thema geworden: van jong tot oud, en vanuit allerlei streken. En hoe dat klinkt wil Madlot deze middag laten horen.  Zij spelen folk uit Nederland en Frankrijk: scottisch, wals, polka, mazurka, rondeau, andro, hanterdro, enz. enz.
Judica Lookman - trekharmonica’s
Bert Lotz - doedelzakken, koeienhoorn, blokfluit, schalmei
Wouter Koenders - doedelzakken, fluit
Corentin Clot - banjo
Zie voor meer informatie www.madlot.nl

Daarnaast zal ook het vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) spelen. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse en vlaamse Balfolk muziek. Er zullen tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies geven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen.

Entree is 7,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondagmiddag-met-madlot/"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Madlot"]
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-snaarmaarwaar-cellule/936/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2032", "https://www.facebook.com/events/911678620384172"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-snaarmaarwaar-cellule/936/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/911678620384172/"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Deinze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Martina & Gisbert & Rainer
Tanznachmittag mit buntgemischter Live-Musik
Fotos: privat
Gespielt werden traditionelle französische und schwedische Tänze
sowie eigene Stücke in verschiedenen Besetzungen
mit Gesang, Gitarren, Knopfakkordeon, Geige, Bandoneon, Klarinette
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
Geboten wird eine Mischung aus Paar- und Kreistänzen oder Mixer mit Tanzerklärungen,
die auch AnfängerInnen ermutigen.
Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich (allerdings auch nicht hinderlich 😉).
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2403-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-03-10T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Martina & Gisbert & Rainer"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Na een winterslaapje kan er eindelijk weer gedanst worden in de Junushoff. Dus trek je winterjas uit en kom genieten van fijne muziek die je meeneemt naar warmere oorden!
Les Bottines Artistiques is ontstaan in het najaar van 2014. Beiden actief op vele muzikale wegen, besloten Guus en Pavel om hun pad te laten kruisen en daaruit ontstond Les Bottines Artistiques. De combinatie Pavels levendige vioolspel met Bulgaarse roots in combinatie met Guus' feilloze Franse en Italiaanse accordeonspel zorgt voor een warme, kleurrijke en verrassende dynamiek.
Bamako Express, bestaande uit Florian De Schepper (gitaar), Anouk Sanczuk (viool), Joël Diarra (balafoon & calabash) & Jonathan Dembélé (bas & zang) is geen gewone band; het is een smeltkroes van werelden, een ontmoeting van culturen en een explosie van muzikale schittering. Dit kwartet, bestaande uit twee getalenteerde Belgische muzikanten en twee virtuoze artiesten uit Mali, heeft de handen in elkaar geslagen om iets buitengewoons te creëren: een fusie van folk en West-Afrikaanse magie! Ontdek de unieke bezetting van Bamako Express, waar de zoete klanken van de gitaar samensmelten met de diepe resonantie van de bas, de betoverende tonen van de viool en de magische melodieën van de balafoon. Elk instrument speelt een cruciale rol bij het vormgeven van het kenmerkende sonische palet van de band.
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.
Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Les Bottines Artistiques
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Bamako Express
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushof/"]
start = "2024-03-10T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Les Bottines Artistiques"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/349391407690880/"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert and dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1124133352280440/"]
start = "2024-03-10T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk en Rouge", "Plume"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-10T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1768376720297510"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marinette Bonnert", "Jamie & Irma"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/554608113364661/"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cocanha"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Espace Culturel André Malraux"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-10T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Portland Roadhouse"
details = """
A Northwest Contradance Showcase. Five all-volunteer bands and callers to benefit Northwest Folklife.  
$10 to $25, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://portlandroadhouse.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-portland-roadhouse/"]
start = "2024-03-10T12:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Milwaukie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Riffraff", "Coriolis", "Blue Star", "Hummingbird", "The Euphemists"]
callers = ["Eric Curl", "Koren Wake", "Lindsey Dono", "Jesse Partridge", "Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "The Portland Roadhouse"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = """
a family dance for all ages
circle and line dances and singing games
all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson
 live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians
Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking
Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!
(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)
fmi: 802-223-1509"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-10T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances"
details = """
This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. 
Here’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) 

Feb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)
Mar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)
April 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra
May 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton"""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The English Muffins"]
callers = ["Kendal Broadie"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-10T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"]
start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French & Breton Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/french-breton-dance-week-2024/"]
start = "2024-03-11T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-15T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-11/"]
start = "2024-03-11T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-11T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Takeover"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/376209362006598/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance-5", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-03-11/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-11/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-11T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-11T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = '''Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-11T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE class"
details = 'classes resume on March 25<br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-11T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659536404651/"]
start = "2024-03-12T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-12T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-03-12T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-12T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686832966676/"]
start = "2024-03-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-03-12/"]
start = "2024-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-12T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-12/"]
start = "2024-03-12T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-03-12/"]
start = "2024-03-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-03-12/"]
start = "2024-03-12T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564898068694/"]
start = "2024-03-13T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-13T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893203770855/"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Folkbal Wilhelmina - L&#039;Hêtre Heureux (FR), Deze avond komt uit Frankrijk het duo L'Hêtre Heureux!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-lhetre-heureux-fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/923303672558423/"]
start = "2024-03-13T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1102776090730390/1102779500730049/"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-13T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565114204462/"]
start = "2024-03-13T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-14T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-13/"]
start = "2024-03-13T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-13/"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-13/"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-03-13T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 294 — Bourrée in 2 variaties (2)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 7 maart is het socialles nr 292. Docent deze week is Noelia. We gaan verder aan de slag met de bourrée de berry in 2 tijden en wat variaties daarin. Hoe zit het met stapjes, wat kun je aan variaties in deze dans en zijn er andere choreographieën mogelijk? Deze les is er ook volop ruimte voor improvisatie en input vanuit dansers zelf, dus heb je zelf ideeën of wil je wel eens wat uitproberen in deze dans? Dit is je kans! Deze les combineert mooi met de andere lessen over de bourree in deze maand, maar is uiteraard ook gewoon los te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-293-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-variaties-2/"]
start = "2024-03-14T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Söderfors Brukskapell"]
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/419960610691943/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frankfurt"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Selma", "Andreas Neumann"]
organisation = "Folkclub Frankfurt"
source = "events/germany/frankfurt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1370561307160292/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599522390389/"]
start = "2024-03-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-196/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-14/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Katy Heine"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-14/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beantown Stomp"
links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com"]
start_date = "2024-03-15"
end_date = "2024-03-17"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "The Figments"]
callers = ["Maia McCormick", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-14/"]
start = "2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MärzTanz Festival"
links = ["https://dckn.de/maerztanz/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1869956280129512/"]
start = "2024-03-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Chemnitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ginkgo", "Mara & Fine", "Eins68", "Emily & The Simons", "Duo Bothe-Molzahn", "Duo Nello", "Angelina & Ulli"]
price = "€70-€130"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/chemnitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzworkshop auf Englisch mit Mikuláš Bryan von BAL LAB zu Tänzen aus dem Poitu und der Bretagne
(Rond de Barbatre, Tour, Kost ar c’hoed, Rond de Saint Vincent)
-> Am Samstag 16.03.24 vertiefender Intensiv Workshop mit  Mikuláš
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 21 Euro regulär, 13 Euro ermäßigt *
Feather and Fox (BE/D)
Feather and Fox – Foto: Maciej Sowilski
Feather and Fox ist ein belgisch-deutsches Balfolk Duo. Victor und Christiane lernten sich in einem Berliner Sommer am Spreeufer kennen. Von Beginn an spielt das Duo für Tänzer:innen und lässt sich von deren Energie inspirieren. Verspielt und feinfühlig erkunden sie die Klangmöglichkeiten im Zusammenspiel der zwölf Saiten von Mandoline und Cello und kreieren damit einen einzigartigen Klang, zugleich federleicht und energiegetrieben.
Christiane Bisitz – Cello, Gesang
Victor Lekeu – Mandoline, Percussion
Videos
 
BAL LAB (CZ)
BAL LAB – Foto: Kateřina Bryanová
BAL LAB – Ein lebendiges Laboratorium für Balfolk und traditionelle Musik.
Anweisungen:
Man nehme 1 Akkordeon.
Fügt 3 Stimmen hinzu.
Stimmt 14 Saiten.
Wirft etwas französischen Traditionalismus, eine Prise Jazz und einen Krug Americana hinein.
Stomp, twist und shout.
Genießen Sie die engen musikalischen Begegnungen der tänzerischen Art!
Video
Facebook
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2403"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BAL LAB", "Feather and Fox"]
price = "€13-€21"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/402248288866864/"]
start = "2024-03-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cosmopoly"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-ceilidh-tickets-760572862907"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1697142667779153/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/03/15/bamako-express", "https://www.facebook.com/events/378150754646187/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2062"]
start = "2024-03-15T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-03-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["PolkaWorks"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Barn Dance"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northantsceilidhs/1128953"]
start = "2024-03-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Northampton Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/weedon_bec.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Dance to wonderful music by Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 
Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-03-15T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Swedish Music & Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/spring-swedish-music-and-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-03-15T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-17T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$150-$325"
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DownEast Country Dance Festival"
links = ["http://www.deffa.org/festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/930648498406340/"]
start_date = "2024-03-16"
end_date = "2024-03-16"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Topsham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise &co"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Hannah Chamberlain"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend"
details = """
A full weekend of dancing, workshops, and social events featuring music by Nova and calling by Emily Rush! Our dance venue is the beautifully restored 1930s Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri.  
Featured band and caller: A well-known and loved band, Nova is a neo-trad trio hailing from New England and featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. Nova draws from both traditional repertoire and original compositions to create high-energy music for concerts and dancing. Emily Rush is one of the most sought-after callers in the business, calling with energy and skill: “Contra dancing has always been about connection, inclusivity, joy, and play; as a caller I make that my goal for each gig.” 
Tickets: Early Bird pricing available through March 1! Weekend passes good for all weekend events are $105, and $115 after March 1. Register online at Eventbrite or at our website for a la carte pricing for individual dances and workshops, and discounts for students. Registration forms can be printed from the website and returned by mail. Registration is also available at the door. 
COVID policy: All attendees are required to present a negative COVID test for admittance upon arrival for the weekend. See website or Eventbrite for details.  
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs."""
links = ["https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-breakdown-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-17T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova"]
callers = ["Emily Rush"]
price = "$105-$115"
organisation = "Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5509", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-15/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will teach Åtabakspolska, a dance from Föllinge, in Jämtland, Sweden.This polska has it all: a smooth character, an exhilarating, driving turn, and heavenly music. You can dance it to any speed of music!<p>Sprida Ut will provide music for this Friday’s dance. Brian and Nola Nelson together with Kris Johansson will treat us with their sweet, unique, and haunting blend of nyckelharpa, guitar, and voice.Their music provides warm and rich harmonies that irresistibly pull people out onto the dance floor.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class. </b></span><br><span><b>Masks are required. </b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/activities.html"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sprida Ut"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop"
details = """
Discover the true magic of round dances and help share it with others.

11:00 – 14:00Uhr
Workshop in English./Der Workshop findet auf Englisch statt. Übersetzung möglich.
Eingang: Prinzenallee 58 -> 2. Hinterhof, blaue Tür in der Ecke rechts an der Terrasse

*Noch 5 Plätze frei, wer kurzfristig noch kommen mag, schreibt bitte eine kurze Mail an: kontakt@spreefolk.de*

Eintritt: Normalpreis 24 Euro, Teilermäßigung 16-23 Euro bei geringem Einkommen, Vollermäßigung 14 Euro  *

 
Group Dances are simple…But are they?
Enter the safe space focused on rediscovering the natural movement concepts and experiencieng the concepts of biomechanics, that will allow you to enjoy dancing together in a more dynamic, yet more connected way, and also to enjoy round and chain dances exponentially more than you did before. And maybe discover your new favourite dance in the process. Will you be team Landeda, Barbatre, Saint Vincent…or maybe Argenton?
Mikuláš Bryan has been sharing his love for dancing since 2003, with teaching experience ranging from small, focused workshops to classes for several hundreds people at festivals like Gennetines or Boombal. He studied folk dancing in Brittany, dancing and performing with Cercle Celtique de Rennes, but also took a deep dive into couple dancing at several blues camps. His other dancing background consists of tango, swing, salsa and balboa with occasional jazz and contemporary workshops. While approaching every dance with deep respect for its roots and traditions, he always aspires to expand its horizons and create a bridge between tradition and modernity.
—
Macht Kreis- und Kettentänze wieder lebendig!
Gruppentänze im BalFolk sind einfach…Wirklich?
Entdeckt die wahre Magie der Kreistänze und helft mit sie mit anderen zu teilen. 
Betretet den sicheren Raum, der sich darauf konzentriert, die natürlichen Bewegungskonzepte wiederzuentdecken und das Konzept der Biomechanik zu erfahren, die es uns erlauben werden, das gemeinsame Tanzen von Kreis- und Kettentänze auf eine dynamischere und verbundenere Weise zu genießen. Vielleicht entdeckt ihr dabei auch euern neuen Lieblingstanz. Wird das Rond de Landeda, Rond de Barbatre oder vielleicht Rond d’Argenton sein?
Mikuláš Bryan gibt seine Liebe zum Tanzen seit 2003 weiter. Seine Unterrichtserfahrung reicht von kleinen, gezielten Workshops bis hin zu Kursen für mehrere hundert Personen auf Festivals wie Gennetines oder Boombal. Er studierte Folktanz in der Bretagne, tanzte und trat mit dem Cercle Celtique de Rennes auf, tauchte aber auch bei mehreren Blues-Camps tief in den Paartanz ein. Sein weiterer tänzerischer Hintergrund besteht aus Tango, Swing, Salsa und Balboa mit gelegentlichen Jazz- und zeitgenössischen Workshops. Er nähert sich jedem Tanz mit tiefem Respekt für seine Wurzeln und Traditionen, ist aber immer bestrebt, seinen Horizont zu erweitern und eine Brücke zwischen Tradition und Moderne zu schlagen.
—
*Vollermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/ws24-03"]
start = "2024-03-16T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€14-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-2/944/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2049", "https://www.facebook.com/events/684404363797308"]
start = "2024-03-16T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.canardfolk.be/agenda-et-jams-2/agenda-et-jams/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2082"]
start = "2024-03-16T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandmenil"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Findus", "Tout Bout D'chants"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Homecoming Album Release English Country Dance"
details = """
Music: Alex Cumming, accordion & piano; Audrey Jaber, fiddle
Calling: Barbara Finney & Brad Foster
Sound: Jesse Ball
Admission: $15-$25 Sliding Scale 
Alex Cumming’s new album Homecoming is on pre-sale now and will be released February 28, and Alex & Audrey will be on an album release tour in March. We are very pleased to find a big enough gap in their tour schedule to fit in a dance. This is a special treat; the musical combination of Alex & Audrey are not to be missed. Hopefully they can sing a piece or two from the album as well. 
Health & Hall Safety Policy: Masking is required on the dance floor. As always, if you are not feeling well regardless of the reason, please stay home. If you suspect or know that someone in your household currently has Covid, please stay home. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing to protect the Town Hall’s wood floor. 

Alex’s Homecoming album webpage
Alex & Audrey’s Homecoming Tour details
Alex’s album on Bandcamp
Audrey’s website"""
links = ["https://amherstecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/homecoming-album-release-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-16T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T15:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Orange"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Barbara Finney", "Brad Foster"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Amherst Area English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Balfolk in De Wilde Wereld, met huisband Madlot en strijkersgroep De Houtzagerij
Gastband deze avond is Folie du Nord, met dansmuziek uit Zweden, Frankrijk en alles daar tussen in.
Met Els (accordeon, fluiten, viool, trombone, nyckelharpa en zang), Thomas( doedelzak, viool, trekharmonika, säckpipa, chabrette) en  Wilco (draailier, zang, doedelzak, fluiten, schalmei).

We beginnen de avond om 19.00 uur met een dansuitleg. Om 20.00 uur start het bal.
Traditiegetrouw sluiten we het bal af met een sessie."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-5/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Folie du Nord", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20240316_queimada_turbobal_ballsyswing/?lang=en", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/959/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2118", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1055995318988155"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turbobal", "Ballsy Swing"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celebration of Spring Ball"
details = """
In honor of the 50th anniversary year of CDW and of the 50th anniversary of Pat Shaw’s visit to Pinewoods, Country Dancers of Westchester are pleased to present our annual Celebration of Spring Ball, with many dances written or reconstructed by Pat and by our founders Fried de Metz Herman and Christine Helwig. 
Please join us for this festive afternoon, with outstanding music by the renowned Flying Romanos and calling by Paul Ross, Orly Krasner, and Judi Rivkin. 
Ours is a mask-recommended event, held at St Thomas Episcopal Church in Mamaroneck, NY, close to the train station and to many appealing eateries for after-the-ball socializing if you so choose. More information is on the flyer posted to our website, including a full list of videos appropriate for learning the dances. 
$30 members ($35 nonmembers)."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/", "https://cdss.org/event/celebration-of-spring-ball/"]
start = "2024-03-16T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Mamaroneck"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flying Romanos"]
callers = ["Judi Rivkin", "Orly Krasner", "Paul Ross"]
price = "$30-$35"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert and workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/888493592268197/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-ceilidh-tickets-760573113657"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2156", "https://www.facebook.com/events/285288697176332/"]
start = "2024-03-16T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Denderhoutem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Variomatic", "Duo Gestrikt"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ruff Ceilidh"
links = ["http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "https://cdss.org/event/ruffceilidh/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer with calling from Rachel Shapiro Wallace.

Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today, a on stage – and now online, the duo are recognised for the high quality of their polished concerts; not only by their charismatic singing and playing but also by their involving, winning presence and easy rapport, their polished delivery that genuinely respects their listeners, and their lively, informed backstories.

Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition.

They have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Strong believers in letting the music tradition live and breathe through sensitive interpretation, Vicki and Jonny allow the melody to sing without any constraints. Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer have developed an enviable reputation for their ability to reimagine folk and folk dance music; creating sounds that are simultaneously new and progressive, and yet entirely sympathetic to the tradition.  They have become deeply involved in folk dance over the last ten years; contra, ceilidh and ’social dance’ both as the duo and as Purcell’s Polyphonic Party.  They often insert performance elements into their dance music.  You are very likely to find yourself dancing to a song – and we dare you not to sing the chorus as you go.

Rachel Shapiro Wallace is a dance caller who strives to communicate connection, wonder, and joy through dancing.

Having stumbled upon contra dancing in Boston, Rachel eventually realized her passion for calling after moving to Chicago. She has called dances throughout America, the UK, and Paris. Since moving to her current home in Edinburgh, Rachel has helped organize Scotland's only contra dance series.

Rachel's high-energy approach involves clear, concise walk-throughs, flexibility in teaching and programming, and working with the band to create that groove that dancers love."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-03/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1140140800309079/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-3-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-03-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Community "Soup-er Saturday" Dance'
details = """
Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving Homemade Soup & Cornbread! 

This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City hall).
Caller: Billy Fischer, from Connecticut, Billy has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally!
Live Music by: Woody & the Westside Warblers! They have a Rhode Island connection! Most members are from RI. They are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Homemade soup, homemade cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-dance/", "https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-dance-at-wcfa-2/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Woody & the Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Billy Fischer"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Dereck Kalish calling and music by Atlantic Crossing. 
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. 
Gender-neutral role terms. 
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. 
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. 
Masks optional. 
More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. 
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com 
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"]
start = "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Deventer"
details = """
Bal in Deventer: Warme Franse Klanken 

We gaan 17 maart vast een voorproefje nemen op de zomer met een bal op een gezellige, warme locatie in de jachthaven van Deventer.

Balfolk Deventer is lekker dansen op live folkmuziek (alleen luisteren kan uiteraard ook)

Entree: €15,- (gereduceerd) €20,- of €25,- (fair trade) per persoon. (contant aan de deur of een tikkie)

Globaal tijdschema:
13.00 Zaal open
13:30 - 14.30 Dansuitleg
14.30 - 15:30 Momiro Duo (Kris en Wouter)
16.00 - 18.00 Duo l'hêtre heureux

Over de Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen.
De dansuitleg door Isobel Priest zal in het Engels zijn, met Nederlandse ondersteuning waar nodig.

Wat is Balfolk?

Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek!

We starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan mee doen.

Over Duo l'Hêtre Heureux:

Olivier Valence, gitaar en zang, Léo Proulx, klarinet, zang en percussie, brachten hun talent samen voor het open podium op het Grand Bal de l'Europe in Gennetines.

Le Duo l'Hêtre Heureux is een ontmoeting tussen twee muzikanten met passie voor Europese volksdansen.

Sinds 2019 droomt, creëert en test de band hun creaties met de dansers uit Frankrijk, Italië, Zwitserland, Spanje, België, Nederland en Duitsland.

Auteurs, componisten en performers, sinds 2022 geven zij ook workshops op festivals.

Duo l'Hêtre Heureux

Het Theaterschip
Adres:
Scheepvaartstraat 9
7411 MB, Deventer

In de Theaterzaal is eten en drinken niet mogelijk, dit kan wel in de foyer. Daar is een bar die geopend is, koffie/thee (€1,50), fris (€1,75), wijn en bier (€2,50) zijn daar ook te koop."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-deventer-in-het-theaterschip-deventer/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Deventer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Momiro"]
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.oldafolk.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/730052399129264/"]
start = "2024-03-17T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brabants Volskorkest"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2154"]
start = "2024-03-17T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brabants Volksorkest"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/BamakoXpress/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2096"]
start = "2024-03-17T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-17T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tReno Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2504461443054274/"]
start = "2024-03-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tribal Jâze"]
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Patrick's Day Contra Dance"
details = "This dance will have a live band. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/st-patricks-day-contra-dance/", "https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/299405326/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-17T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/354455867499586/"]
start = "2024-03-17T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-17T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-17T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-17/"]
start = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-17T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango workshop"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/fandango-workshop/"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-18T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-18/"]
start = "2024-03-18T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-18T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Takeover"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/844160394389333/"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-03-18", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-03-18/"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-18/"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-18T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1710811800000"]
start = "2024-03-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-18T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-18T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659546404650/"]
start = "2024-03-19T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-19T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-19T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686839633342/"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-03-19/"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-19T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1774"]
start = "2024-03-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter ceilidh class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7152293511457928/7152325778121368"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-19T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-19/"]
start = "2024-03-19T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-03-19/"]
start = "2024-03-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-03-19/"]
start = "2024-03-19T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893207104188/"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-20/"]
start = "2024-03-20T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-20/"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
details = """
We'll do quick teach on most dances - so everyone can join in.  And...we'll repeat some dances so you can relax and dance something you already know.   No partner needed!  \r
\r
Not sure what balfolk is?    Give it a try Wednesday night and find out!   (hint:  mix of easy dances done in pairs, lines, chains, circles, etc. -- based on traditional French dances)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/", "https://www.facebook.com/lynn.baumeister/posts/pfbid02cbBESbbdDZFYYBeyA4DDfrRoLrGwnQuFp73mRrwqnDQiCaBDPGwbJyoUYojXNUD9l"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-20T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-03-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-20T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 295 — Proeven van limousin-dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 21 maart is het socialles nr 295. Docent deze week is Noelia, die een uitstapje en eerste kennismaking maakt naar dansen uit de regio Limousin: de bal limousin, ronde de chantecorps en mogelijk ook de marachine. Voorkennis van deze dansen is niet nodig, gewoon lekker meedoen!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-295-rotterdam-congo-de-captieux-repasseado/"]
start = "2024-03-21T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-ratisbonne.net/"]
start = "2024-03-21T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Regensburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Zeitarbeit", "La Sylva", "Rokkende Vrouwen", "Duo Fiorini & Brunel", "Laüsa", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Autour de Bȃle"]
price = "€90-€140"
organisation = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
source = "events/germany/ratisbonne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Duo Pacher-Roblin en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop Maraîchine en Avant Deux
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Duo Pacher-Roblin
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tDUO PACHER-ROBLIN

Repertoires uit twee Franse regio's worden met talent en passie samengebracht door dit prachtige duo. Met Christian Pacher op viool, accordeons en zang, en Benoît Roblin op draailier en zang combineren ze hun rijke en mooie ervaring ten dienste van de dans.

 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Frans is het meest actief in het schrijven van nieuwe nummers. Hij zoekt de variatie op door te experimenteren met toonladders, maar weet ook nog origineel te zijn binnen A-mineur. Geregeld bedenkt hij iets wat later eigenlijk te moeilijk blijkt om zelf te spelen, maar dat weerhoudt hem er niet van blijven proberen excellente composities te produceren. Frans heeft ervaring in verschillende bandsettingen en actief in Balfolk Amsterdam; hij geeft dansles en mede-organiseert bals, waaronder de maandelijkse dansavond in café Mezrab.
Maurits is een klassiek geschoold virtuoos violist en het muzikale geweten van de band. Hij weet meestal precies te duiden waar muzikale verbeteringen zitten. Verder speelt hij graag sessie.
Pieter was actief binnen pop, punk en kleinkunst, maar speelt sinds 2010 voornamelijk balfolk en PFM! is zijn alweer derde bandje. Hij is een enthousiast slaggitarist en probeert de twee solo-instrumenten begeleidend tegelijkertijd voor gitarist en drummer te spelen.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.
Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons!
Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
https://benoitroblin.jimdofree.com/duo-pacher-roblin/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-duo-pacher-roblin-en-pfm/"]
start = "2024-03-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-21T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pacher-Roblin", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1055599489057059/1055599499057058/"]
start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal 2024"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1722901201566951/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEy47A0j11TjIKb0EdxNGDUsO1Jq9501VTisEdzVSrrd6KsA/viewform", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2184"]
start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["West Rim"]
price = "€7-€9"
organisation = "Sint-Michielsbeweging Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1062640028511567/"]
start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidhs for the Brave"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1180093146691073/"]
start = "2024-03-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-21T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joshua Rowe"]
callers = ["John Sharp"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-21/"]
start = "2024-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-21/"]
start = "2024-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boulder Scandinavian Weekend"
details = """
The Boulder Scandinavian Weekend Returns in 2024! 
For the first time since 2019, we will again host a Scandinavian Dance and Music Weekend. 
With dancers and fiddlers from Sweden."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scandinavian-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-03-22"
end_date = "2024-03-24"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$150"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"]
start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Corn Likkers"]
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nuit du Folk de Gap"
links = ["https://www.nuitdufolk05.fr/"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Gap"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum", "LyraDanz", "Trencadit", "Youk Trio", "Kaléidoscope"]
price = "€18-€25"
organisation = "Trad'Union"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 22 maart kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. 

De artiest die voor ons komt spelen is Florian de Schepper. Deze Belgische gitarist speelt al gitaar sinds zijn 9e, waarop hij al snel in het (bal)folkcircuit terechtkwam. Hij is bekend van balfolkgroepen als Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk, Broes, Loogaroo. Met al bijna twintig jaar internationale ervaring zorgt Florian ervoor met slechts een gitaar een gevarieerd bal te brengen. Zijn muziek wordt gekenmerkt door zijn ritmische spel, mooie harmonisaties en krachtige solo's; heel fijn om balfolk op te dansen! 

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. Reserveren is niet nodig, je kunt vrij naar wens binnen komen lopen en de dansvloer opstappen. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:30: Start dansuitleg
21:30: Bal!
23:30: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-6/"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Florian de Schepper"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansavond Op Opgenomen Muziek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/15", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2121", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3234667233493191"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-22-3-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring @ Sautee"
links = ["https://www.snca.org/contra/danceWeekend/page.php"]
start = "2024-03-22T16:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Helena"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "ContraForce", "DJ TacoShel"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$100-$135"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XXXIII FEST-i-BALL"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/191023600263218/"]
start = "2024-03-22T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-24T23:55:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Sylva", "Shillelagh", "Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Equinox Bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/364024276457312/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMGUlOtsXOJP7eG7gDMzSyFSKnDUfnWsVvLwPcoG0aRMEL-Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gowan Stam"]
price = "$20-$50"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pigtown Fling"
details = """
Happy news!
Pigtown Fling is back! We are so thrilled and hope you will be able to join us for this awesome contra dance weekend!
Online registration is open—register early and make sure you get a spot! 
Friday: music by Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood.
Saturday and Sunday: music by Elixir with caller Nils Fredland.
Please join us for great music, great people, and great dancing! 
Early Bird $110 until Jan. 22nd; $130 after Jan 22nd."""
links = ["http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2/"]
start = "2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinnati"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Trillium"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Nils Fredland"]
price = "$110-$130"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/377371501774250/", "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Derrick Doty"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melt Into Spring Ball Weekend"
details = """
Friday Welcome English Dance 7:30-10:30 pm
Saturday events (please preregister):

Ball practice 1-3:30 pm
Ball 7:30-11:00 pm



Gene Murrow will lead, to splendid music by Debbie Jackson, Josh Burdick, and Matt McCoy."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/melt-into-spring", "https://cdss.org/event/melt-into-spring-ball-weekend-2/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gene Murrow"]
price = "$37-$75"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Unbowed with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Unbowed"]
callers = ["River Abel"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Playford Ball"
details = """
Nashville Country Dancers’ 41st Playford Ball 
Brooke Friendly calling, with music by Shira Kammen and Karen Axelrod 
Registration is now open! 
$65 to $165 sliding scale."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/playford-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-playford-ball/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shira Kammen & Karen Axelrod"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-22T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Ironmasters in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-03-23"
end_date = "2024-03-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ironmasters"]
callers = ["Baz Parkes"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5510", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-22/"]
start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-22T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1067139341047482/"]
start = "2024-03-23T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkowe Rozkwitanie"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/385997117708489/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIdgA9c2-kIaUJff03BKPvVNFDq0itsHzVJkI9PzVU1c6Gkw/viewform"]
start = "2024-03-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "30-100 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle Béarnais & Rondeau En Chaîne"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/branle-b%C3%A9arnais-&-rondeau-en-cha%C3%AEne/946/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2071"]
start = "2024-03-23T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-03-23T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-03-23T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of the Box"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "11Bouge brings the dance to Montlaur"
details = """
11Bouge et l'Abribus proposent une soirée décoiffante où il sera difficile de rester sur les chaises...\r
\r
Il y en aura pour s'assoir manger, boire un coup, se reposer et écouter si vous préférez. Mais ça va bouger, debout ou assis !\r
\r
16 h-18 h : Initiation à la Tarentelle\r
 \r
18 h - 19 h 30 MARA DES BOIS pour commencer vient souffler un peu d'air des montagnes, pour vous faire gigoter aux rythmes du forró ainsi que du folkd'Occitanie et d'ailleurs !\r
2 voix, des percussions, le violon et l'accordéon qui discutent et se baladent de forró en mazurkas, de valses en xotes... Les Mara Ariégeoises vous embarquent dans des couleurs variées,mêlant l'énergie à la sensibilité. Douceur, ivresse, jubilation\r
\r
19 h 30 - 21 h Apéro REPAS proposé par l'Abribus [10€ menu / 6€ plat]\r
Réservation repas : 06 72 37 08 30 / abribus.montlaur@gmail.com\r
\r
 \r
\r
21 h RADIO TUTTI EXTRABAL Bal du monde pour embarquer hors frontières !\r
Nourri de la transe des tarentelles italiennes, du tourbillon des musiques de Galice, Radio Tutti orchestre un extra bal échevelé, feu d'artifice électro éclaboussant l'Europe du sud et l'Afrique. Machine à danser infernale, ce \"balèti\" contemporain saute de la cumbia au hip-hop, de l'accordéon aux synthés, enchaine les danses folk de Sicile, le mambo, le twist et des sambas sud-américaines, et bien sûr, reines de la danse, des tarentelles passionnées et effrénées.\r
\r
BUVETTE toute la soirée.\r
\r
Soirée hors repas : 8€ / 5€ (adhérents 11Bouge/Abribus) / 2€ (ActiCity)"""
links = ["https://agendatrad.org/e_2024-03/11bouge-fait-danser-montlaur_46905.html"]
start = "2024-03-23T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Montlaur"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara Des Bois", "Radio Tutti & the Barilla Sisters"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "11 Bouge & Abribus"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
details = """
„Bal all’italiana“ mit KÖRDEBÖF und I PIZZICATI
in der Spreefolk-Reihe „Folk & Tanz am Lietzensee“
am Sa. 23.3.2024 – 19-22 Uhr
I Pizzicati – Foto: Xenia Krüger
* Was erwartet Euch?
Tanz der von der Tarantel Gebissenen: Mezzogiorno, tiefer italienischer Süden, versunkene Welt von Mythen und Märchen? Keineswegs. Dennoch verspricht der Abend irgendwie ‚magisch‘ und ‚zauberhaft‘ zu werden.
Die rhythmische, spirituelle und vor allem die soziale Energie von Tarantella, Pizzica und Tammurriata beflügelt seit Jahren im italienischen Süden jugendliche Massen. Dazu kommt in Italien ein großes Interesse an europäischem BalFolk – im Norden, aber zunehmend auch im Süden des Landes.
Es gibt also viel „Italianità“ zu entdecken: Beliebte Tänze Norditaliens sowie ein Eintauchen in die Tarantella-Welt des Südens. Und manche vertrauten und beliebten Balfolk-Tänze lassen sich an diesem Abend auch einmal in anderen, italienischen Musikfarben genießen.
Die Ensembles KÖRDEBÖF und I PIZZICATI sind sich durch ihre gemeinsamen Liebe zu Italien begegnet und haben inzwischen viele fröhliche Musizierstunden, Konzerte und Tanz-Sessions zusammen erlebt. In italienisch-deutscher Besetzung laden sie zu einem tänzerisch-musikalischen „giro d’Italia“ ein!
Duo Kördeböf – Foto: privat
* Das Programm
19:00 Uhr Workshop (Tänze aus Nord-, Mittel- und Süditalien)
20:30 Uhr Tanzabend! Altbekannte Tanzklassiker aus dem Bal-Folk-Repertoire, aber auch Herzerfrischendes aus dem Stiefel mit spontaner Tanzanleitung
* Die Mitwirkenden
Kördeböf, Pizzicati, Akkordeon, Gitarre, Geige, Mandoline, Organetto, Putipù, Schlüssel & Flasche, Tamburello, Triccheballacche, Scacciapensieri, Sisco, Kastagnetten, Ei und Pizzaschachtel
*Praktische Details
Adresse: Haus am Lietzensee, Hebartstr. 25, Berlin-Charlottenburg
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind jedoch gern willkommen."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2403-lietzensee"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["I Pizzicati", "Kördeböf"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/23-03-2024-wings-tales-de/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wings & Tales"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-e5a859.php"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Feirste with workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1180758126132488/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/french-evening-of-dance-with-instruction-live-music-tickets-812398123657"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Feirste House Band"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "Bal Feirste"
source = "events/uk/belfast.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid0BadjqX5ZpeHjB1ZGQdr4fjjnhdeTvoEKRcUCubRBaojAZq3CYtyk9kage6EPAzZSl"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1363694811695602/"]
start = "2024-03-23T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Stouters"]
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra"
links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"]
start = "2024-03-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-3-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-03-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk di Primavera"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1481734482526041/"]
start = "2024-03-23T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["SousLePont", "Naragonia"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "John O'Leary"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New England Country Dance"
details = """
Learn to Contra Dance Or Bring Your Expert Moves!
Join The Family Fun Ministry for a special evening in our historic 1729 Parish House for A New England Country Dance with The Black Cat Quadrille. 
Learn to Contra Dance, bring your expertise, or just come and have fun. 
Desserts & Sherbet Punch served. 
All ages welcome. Profits from dance will support our church and mission.  
Tickets available at door, but this event may sell out, so purchase below in advance to secure your boot scootin’ spot!"""
links = ["https://www.kitterypointucc.org/dance", "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Kittery Point"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Black Cat Quadrille"]
price = "$12-$17"
organisation = "First Congregational Church Of Kittery Point"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jane Austen Ball"
details = """
Step into an 18th Century English country manor! Wooster’s 2024 Jane Austen Ball will take place on Saturday, March 23, at Wayne Center for the Arts (back door). Beginner instruction at 6:30 p.m., with dancing 7:00-10:00 p.m. Light refreshments provided, costumes or dressy attire encouraged. Live music provided by Fourpence with prompting by Susan English. No partner necessary; we will change partners. Appropriate for ages 8-88. 
Register online now or pay cash at the door (limit 100 dancers).  For more information, see the Wooster Dance website or call 330-347-8155. 
$15 adults, $10 students."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-ball/", "https://canvas.wayneartscenter.org/events/10", "https://www.woosterdance.com/classes"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-3-23-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Queen City Contras invite you to our contra dance, Saturday, March 23 at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. 
Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. 
Adina Gordon will call. Our band will be Atlantic Crossing.
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Beginner’s session at 6:45pm.  
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, donations welcome. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Soltre"]
callers = ["Mike Clark"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
Greg Frock calling to Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason, Craig Edwards, Henry Yoshimura) 
$15 (members $2 discount)
Age 13-21, students: $7.00
Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult FREE"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marbelous Daves"]
callers = ["Earl McGill"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-23T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-03-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groton Grange #7 Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by: The Contra Banditos. The Banditos were formed in the late 1980s when original band member Dan Fassett and two of his students decided to practice their craft at a contra dance in the First Parish Church in Groton, MA. Those practice sessions evolved into the formation of the band. From a handful of fiddle members, we have grown into a band with typically eight members who play fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano, mandolin, whistle, bass and percussion.
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $5 suggested donation per person. Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Parking: on-street. Please be careful.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://grotongrange.org/contra-dance/", "https://contrabanditos.com/show/contra-dance-groton-grange-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/groton-grange-7-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Banditos"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Groton Grange #7"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808142435519/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3445289602355283/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-03-24T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-24T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5434", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"]
start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Noah Grunzweig"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Variations for Fandango, Arin Arin & Branle Béarnais"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/variations-for-fandango%20-arin-arin-&-branle-b%C3%A9arnais-en-couple/954/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2113"]
start = "2024-03-24T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1662831224247195/"]
start = "2024-03-24T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-24T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kleve"
details = '''"Volksmuziek uit Ierland en elders" is het motto van Lizzy's Cocktail, de Duits-Ierse folkband uit Rees en omgeving. Naast veel stukken van Keltische oorsprong omvat het brede repertoire van de band ook stukken uit andere Europese landen zoals Frankrijk, België of Zweden, maar ook uit Amerika. Daarnaast hebben enkele van zijn eigen composities, maar ook eigen liedjes en liederen met Duitse teksten een vaste plaats in het programma.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-kleve-d-bij-nijmegen-2/"]
start = "2024-03-24T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lizzy's Cocktail"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1071214047634918/"]
start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Toxico"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop and Social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/414266187613107/", "https://glasbal.neocities.org/"]
start = "2024-03-24T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-24T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Village Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/balfolkbristol/posts/6973341296110722/", "https://takeart.org/event/the-village-bal-with-cri-du-canard"]
start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-24T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Radstock"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cri du Canard"]
organisation = "Take Art"
source = "events/uk/radstock.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2145811729115623/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6oqU7rdiMQ4iqR70VCoDfGB1n81qXGRSh4Blh67MFCfF3Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-03-24T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Kola Camoma"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Music by Trip to Norwich, with Carol Compton, Thal Aylward and guests. All dances taught. Refreshments at break! Clean, non-marking shoes required to save the floor.  
$12; $10 CDSS; $6 youth"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-tracy-hall-norwich-vt/"]
start = "2024-03-24T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "Christopher Levey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r
No experience or partner necessary.\r
\r
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r
\r
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!\r
\r
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r
\r
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!\r
\r
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r
https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r
\r
Tentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r
\r
Mark your calendars for May 31 at the Greenfield Guiding Star Grange. This will be a bal folk PARTY with no teaching. We'll have an intro session first to get the beginners ready and then it will be dance party time! All are welcome at the party, and even if you don't know all the dances, you'll be able to look around and follow what others around you are doing. It's going to be a blast! Check the Eloise & Co. facebook page for updates on exact timing and details."""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"]
start = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2024-03-24/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"]
start = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-24/"]
start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-24T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Walking and Dancing Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/walking-and-dancing-holiday/"]
start = "2024-03-25T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-29T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/bal-folk-mit-gilles-chabenat-f/"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gilles Chabenat"]
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-03-25/"]
start = "2024-03-25T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-25T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Takeover"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1087774928941497/"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-03-25", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-03-25/"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-03-25/"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-25T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-25T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/classes.html"]
start = "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-25T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659539737984/"]
start = "2024-03-26T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-26T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-03-26T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686836300009/"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-03-26/"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-26T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ De Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-dani-padp%C3%A9-de-pianofabriek/958/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2117", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1337245963600560"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dani Padpé"]
price = "€9-€18"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-03-26/"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-26/"]
start = "2024-03-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-03-26/"]
start = "2024-03-26T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5820564871402030/5820564888068695/"]
start = "2024-03-27T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-27T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-8/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893200437522/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,- ( € 10,- voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) 
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3pn-EUBLMk[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-34/"]
start = "2024-03-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-27T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2182"]
start = "2024-03-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tanara"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1503892640338610/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-27T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565127537794/"]
start = "2024-03-27T22:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-28T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-03-27/"]
start = "2024-03-27T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-03-27/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-03-27/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-27T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-03-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 296 — Polska (1)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 28 maart is het socialles nr 296. Docent deze week zijn Wim en Leora. We gaan aan de slag met de polska zoals deze in balfolk gedanst wordt. Geen eenvoudige dans, en meters maken is het advies, maar de stapjes en techniek goed onder de knie krijgen is fijn. Dit is de eerste van twee lessen, volgende week de volgende. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen, maar ze beide doen is wel aan te raden vanwege de kracht van de herhaling.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-296-rotterdam-polska-1/"]
start = "2024-03-28T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2699095653722755/"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Carharrack"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rosevilles Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["Kate Smith"]
price = "£5-£7.50"
organisation = "Ceilidh Cornwall"
source = "events/uk/carharrack.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-waltz-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-28T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Clara Riedlinger & Zak Spath", "PossumTone String Band"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-03-28/"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boulegan a l'Ostal"
links = ["https://festivalboulegan.com/"]
start_date = "2024-03-29"
end_date = "2024-03-31"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Jean-du-Gard"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Boulegan"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "La Folk Soirée de l'Alliance"
details = "P'tit Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/341117162106552/", "https://www.afmsp.org/events/la-folk-soiree-3#/"]
start = "2024-03-28T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-28T20:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Bretones"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul"
source = "events/usa/minneapolis.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-accords-perdus-&-broes-la-tricoteriebal-a%C3%A9rokorda-&-trio-th%C3%A9z%C3%A9-vandenabeele-la-tricoterie/963/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2127", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2053591248352295"]
start = "2024-03-29T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda", "Trio Thézé-Vandenabeele"]
price = "€13-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal des Libellules"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/festival_2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/909859940628945/"]
start = "2024-03-29T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-01T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Rochefort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'air Inconnu", "Imnari", "CaraƆ", "Balbuzar", "Marie Paulette", "Trio Thézé-Vandenabeele", "Manäcken", "Duo Blain-Leyzour", "Plume", "Cave Canem"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balian!"
details = """
Vrijdag 29 Maart wordt het Drakenbal omgetoverd tot een speciaal bal voor Lian Spaninks-Postelmans, genaamd BaLian

*** PROGRAMMA ***
* 19:30 - 20:00 - Inloop
* 20:00 - 22:00 - Mook
* 22:00 - 23:00 - Wouter Kuyper
* 23:00-1:00 Sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen.


*** EMAIL ***
voor vragen omtrent dit bal (die hier beneden niet beantwoord worden) mail gerust naar ; drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com



*** ENTREE ***
Entree is op DONATIEBASIS, doneer gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten en wat er overblijft naar het goede doel van Lian, Stichting Chagpori ( https://sctg.nl )



*** STICHTING CHAGPORI ***
Stichting Chagpori is een stichting voor Tibetaanse geneeskunde, gebaseerd op het Tibetaans Boeddhisme. Het geld wordt onder meer gebruikt voor de bouw van apotheken en scholen voor de opleiding van studenten.



*** DANSUITLEG ***
Er zal op dit speciale bal geen dansuitleg zijn. Dit zodat er extra veel genoten kan worden van de live acts van de avond. Mocht je toch nog wat hulp nodig hebben. schroom niet om te vragen. Er zijn genoeg geoefende
balfolkers deze avond die je vast op weg willen helpen.



*** 20:00-22:00 MOOK ***
We zijn blij deze avond Mook te verwelkomen! Mook is een spetterend balfolktrio van trekzak, viool- en gitaarsnaren. Jan, André en Jochem vonden elkaar in 2023 op sessies van muziekfestivals en spelen nu samen de sterren van de hemel met originele dansmuziek, vaak zelf gecomponeerd en - gearrangeerd. Ze spelen een creatief samengesteld programma met dansen voor beginners, begonners of echte balfolkfreakies.
André ten Broeke: trekzak
Jan Sijben: dadgad-gitaar en mandoline
Jochem Beltman: viool



*** 22:00-23:00 WOUTER KUYPER ***
Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak.



*** 23:00-1:00 JAMSESSIE ***
Na 23:00 mag je gratis naar binnen, want vanaf nu is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van de zeer ervaren David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen. Net pas begonnen met muziek of levenslange ervaring? Iedereen is welkom! Van tevoren zal David een aantal stukken voorbereiden die sowieso gespeeld worden en elk bal zal hij hier een deun aan toevoegen zodat we een steeds groter repertoire hebben. Verder is het een verrassing wat er zal ontstaan!



*** VERSNAPERINGEN ***
In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Drakenspeciaalbiertje! Ook staan er gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar.



*** LOCATIE ***
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch



*** ROUTE ***
* Openbaar vervoer *
Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Plan je reis via 9292ov.nl.



* Auto *
Let op: het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen. Carpoolinitiatieven zijn zeer welkom!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balian-den-bosch/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-30T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Mook", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-29T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2115"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lebbeke"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Academie Lebbeke", "Academie Bornem", "Roots"]
price = "€8-€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-3-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-03-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
River Road with Alex Deis-Lauby calling. Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of GrayScale with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-2/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["GrayScale"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set for Spring"
details = "This event rotates among cities in Texas and Oklahoma and will be in Austin, Texas in 2024. Caller Susan Kevra and musicians Jacqueline Schwab, Audrey Knuth and Ben Schreiber will provide excellent teaching and music for our dancing pleasure."
links = ["https://taada.us/sfs/", "https://cdss.org/event/set-for-spring-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-31T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jacqueline Schwab, Audrey Knuth & Ben Schreiber"]
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$120"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance 7:30 to 10:30.  Admission sliding scale $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-5/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5511", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-29/"]
start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2024/3/30/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2024-03-30T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithaca"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Metku"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$18-$35"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-03-30/"]
start = "2024-03-30T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing around the Dales"
details = "Traditional Yorkshire Dales Village Dance for all ages. Come and join us in keeping alive the traditional music and dance of the Yorkshire Dales! All ages are welcome and no dancing experience is necessary - each dance is explained and walked through before the traditional band starts the music."
links = ["https://dales-music-and-dance-collective.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-03-30T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No Lazy Dancing Dance Band"]
callers = ["Pete Coe"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dales Music and Dance"
source = "events/uk/harrogate.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Barn Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Four Corners Art Center 
Four Corners Art Center invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners to celebrate the coming of spring and the daffodil bloom in the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers. Friends and neighbors, please join us for an early evening of contra dancing! This is still wicked fun today! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Bring your friends or come alone! There are others that come alone! You do not need to know how in order to have a fantastic time! 

Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also well known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: The Westside Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: $15.00 cash suggested donation per person. BYE (bring your own everything). Proceeds to support Four Corners Art Center!
Parking: plenty of free parking on-site.
Clothing: Clothing is casual with layers recommended as dancing is invigorating and energetic.
Role Terms are traditional: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” BUT anyone dancing is welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries, as they are roles only."""
links = ["https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/barn-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-30T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Tiverton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Four Corners Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-03-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/275717901978908/"]
start = "2024-03-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris Toyne"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = "See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange-2/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Medley Marathon Contra Dance"
details = """
Six callers, four bands, three hours of non-stop dancing
The callers and bands will rotate on stage. Dancers will keep dancing. Big kudos to our sound crew, Adam Bodine and Ian Brehm. 
You and your partner may join anytime at the bottom of the line. 
You and your partner may drop out anytime at the top or bottom of the line to hydrate, rest, socialize and find a new partner. 
This dance is not for beginners. There is no lesson and no teaching. We expect dancers will know heys, right-and-left through, petronella turns, pass through to a wave, rory-o-more balances and contra corners. Come to the Thursday Contra during March where the callers will teach all the figures you need to know."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/medley-marathon-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Raise the Roof", "The Orphans", "Box and String", "Wissahickon Express"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Sue Gola", "Donna Hunt", "Jan Alter", "Dave Rupp", "Liesl Jandrey"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet).
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms.
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional.
More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-will-mentor/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ice Cream Truckers"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Equinox Bal"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html", "https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/Equinox%202024%20flyer.pdf"]
start = "2024-03-30T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-30T23:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Linneas", "Vännspel", "Gammel Dansk"]
price = "$45-$105"
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-03-30/"]
start = "2024-03-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-findus-thomas-en-emma", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2116"]
start = "2024-03-31T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-03-31T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Good Friday Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a Good Friday Dance at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Friday March 29, 2024, 2:30-5, 7-9:30. 
Tara Bolker and Cathy Campbell calling. 
Musicians: Susanne Maziarz on piano, Ben Bolker on violin.   
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
There will be a potluck dinner on site between dances, from 5-7 pm. Please bring enough to feed 6-8.  
Preregistration with info of ECD, ECD and dinner, or dance only is recommended at register@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 for one dance, $40 for both dances. You may prepay at payments@tecda.ca stating what the payment is for or pay cash at the door. 
Festive dress is lovely for Good Friday dance but not mandatory. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-good-friday-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-31T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-31T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cathy Campbell", "Tara Bolker"]
price = "$40"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-03-31/"]
start = "2024-03-31T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-03-31T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeggia Pasquale"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1073704030383651/"]
start = "2024-03-31T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-01T02:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-03-31/"]
start = "2024-03-31T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-03-31T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Osterwirbel"
details = """
ab 16 Uhr Bal mit L'Hêtre Heureux, Duo Pabameto, Jeroen Laureyssens\r
\r
Ort: Saal im EG, Honigfabrik, Industriestraße 125-131, 21107 Hamburg\r
\r
Mitbringbuffet! Wir freuen über mitgebrachte Snacks und Leckereien sowie Teller + Besteck."""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/events/event/ostermontag/"]
start = "2024-04-01T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pabameto", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Jeroen Laureyssens"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Easter House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/easter-house-party/"]
start = "2024-04-01T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-05T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-01/"]
start = "2024-04-01T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-01T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-01", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-01/"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-01/"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-01T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1712021400000"]
start = "2024-04-01T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-01T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659549737983/"]
start = "2024-04-02T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-04-02T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-04-02T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live Bal"
details = """
17:00-20:00 incl. introduction workshop and live music\r
Osnabrück; Lagerhalle 2nd floor"""
links = ["https://health-dance-connections.de/termine/live-balfolk-24-04/"]
start = "2024-04-02T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-02T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Osnabrück"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Health Dance Connections"
source = "events/germany/osnabruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686816300011/"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-02T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Eurodance"
links = ["https://www.lancaster-eurodance.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-04-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Lancaster Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/lancaster_eurodance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-9/"]
start_date = "2024-04-03"
end_date = "2024-04-03"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-04-02/"]
start = "2024-04-02T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-02T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893197104189/"]
start = "2024-04-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-04-03T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Hooke"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565110871129/"]
start = "2024-04-03T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-03/"]
start = "2024-04-03T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-03/"]
start = "2024-04-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-03T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-03T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-03T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-04-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Fairytale Folk Dance"
details = "An afternoon of folk dance and storytelling for all the family in the Ballroom at Asthall Manor"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-fairytale-folk-dance-tickets-864655988337"]
start = "2024-04-04T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-04T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Witney"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bees Knees"]
callers = ["Ellie Davies", "Naomi Tiley"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone"
source = "events/uk/witney.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 297 — Polska (2)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 4 april is het socialles nr 297. Docent deze week zijn Wim en Leora. We gaan verder met de polska zoals deze in balfolk gedanst wordt. Geen eenvoudige dans, en meters maken is het advies, maar de stapjes en techniek goed onder de knie krijgen is fijn. Dit is de tweede van de lessen, vorige week was de vorige met de baiss. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen, maar ze beide doen is wel aan te raden vanwege de kracht van de herhaling.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-297-rotterdam-polska-2/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/tanzlernabend-mazurka-walzer"]
start = "2024-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-199/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trillium", "Catherine, Laurel & Meg"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-04-05"
end_date = "2024-04-06"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Janine Smith"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-04-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/774053371315071/"]
start = "2024-04-04T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-04T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"]
start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Camp"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-camp-2024/"]
start = "2024-04-05T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-07T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons", "Heather McAslan"]
price = "£100-£310"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Gaia Terra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/249459644904362/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-04-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-4-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-04-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-05T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-05T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-07T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$155-$330"
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter dance weekend"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907102560774142/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Free Raisins", "Genticorum"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5512", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-05/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<span><b> </b></span>Masks required. <br>Jerry and Lisa will teach the fun and energetic<b>Finnskogspols</b>, from border areas between Norway and Sweden. Thisdance was reconstructed based on videos of elderly people rememberingthe dance in their homes, and it has the bounce of people dancing inthe fields. <p></p><p><b>Skandia Kapell</b> will entice us onto the dance floor with its fullsound and harmonious tunes. Led by Kris Johansson, Skandia Kapell isone of Seattle’s larger musical groups and is a longtime favoriteof our dancers. They have a wonderful history playing for dances inSeattle.</p><br><span></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skandia Kapell"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance workshop and social"
details = """
Workshop:  Schwedische Tänze mit Andreas Tunger und Daniela Syrbe\r
Tanzabend mit UnArtTick"""
links = ["https://folkarena.wordpress.com/termine/"]
start = "2024-04-06T09:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Jena"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["UnArtTick"]
price = "€55"
organisation = "FolkArena"
source = "events/germany/jena.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk En Fête"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.gerpinnes.tv/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/767058248175789/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2198"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:50:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gerpinnes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zim Boum Trad'", "Calamalys", "Rond de Sorcière"]
price = "€12-€37"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2199"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pitt's Maggot 2024"
details = """
Mae Wilson with Hijinks  
Mae Wilson (she/they) is a caller and English dance teacher currently based in Ann Arbor, MI. Mae has danced and called across the country and across the Pond. She loves the textures of English dance and music; the sublime combination of movement and sound; and sharing magic moments on the dance floor. 
Hijinks’ musical merrymaking ranges from lush sweetness to boisterous fun as they weave lines created by Miranda Weinberg (violin), Kathy Talvitie (piano), and Carrie Rose (flute, alto flute, and piccolo). 
For hospitality, email Arthur.mcnair@verizon.net. For safety info, check CDSSP.org for updates. For registration information and financial aid requests, email patgeopatterson@gmail.com.  
Register and pay by check to “CDSSP,” sending this form to George Patterson, Treasurer, 4625 5th Ave, Apt 405, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, OR email the registration information to patgeopatterson@gmail.com and use the PayPal button menu on the Pitt’s Maggot 2024 page to pay."""
links = ["https://cdssp.org/?page_id=586", "https://cdss.org/event/pitts-maggot-2024-english-dance-weekend-with-mae-wilson-and-hijinks/"]
start = "2024-04-06T08:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-09T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Homestead"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hijinks"]
callers = ["Mae Wilson"]
price = "$115"
organisation = "Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French"
links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865162078778875/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2724816464336191/"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-06T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alvechurch French & Breton Dance"
details = "People meet up to enjoy an afternoon of French and Breton music and dancing. It is open to all, musicians and dancers, beginners and experienced. Some tuition is given."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/198512040288271/"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-06T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Birmingham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Alvechurch French Dance"
source = "events/uk/birmingham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sternreisser"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and folk dance"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-04-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ginkgo"]
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=707", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1834", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2086"]
start = "2024-04-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Warmoes"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/298982709/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-9", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"]
start = "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Gorinchem"
details = """
De Kelten komen bal spelen in Café de Keizer in Gorinchem! Trek je stoutste dansschoenen aan en kom balfolk dansen. We beginnen met een dansinstructie dus iedereen kan meedoen!

Programma van zondag 7 april
14:00 kroeg open
14:15-15:15 dansinstructie
15:30-17:00 Kelten zonder Grenzen
17:00 Jamsessie

Adres: Keizerstraat 14, Gorinchem"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-cafe-de-keizer-7-april-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1335155670527346/"]
start = "2024-04-07T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Gorinchem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kelten zonder Grenzen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert and dinner"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1143612257078731/"]
start = "2024-04-07T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-07T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord", "Duo Durêve-Congrega"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1122439958721106/"]
start = "2024-04-07T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-07T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio WHA"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at The Outhouse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/227206377086664/"]
start = "2024-04-07T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-07T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-07T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Trip to Totality"
details = """
Come to Rochester, NY to see the 2024 total solar eclipse and do some English Country Dancing! If the skies aren’t clear, and let’s be honest, with April in Rochester that’s a 50/50 chance, you can head down the thruway after the dance to points further south and west.  
David Smukler will be calling eclipse-themed dances, to the fabulous music of the newly formed band Bellamira, combining Jane Knoeck, Eileen Nicholson Kalfass and Catherine Sloboda. If the hotels are booked, we’ll try to find a host family for you to stay with."""
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/a-trip-to-totality/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-trip-to-totality-2024-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-07T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bellamira"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-07/"]
start = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-07T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Spring trial class"
details = """
Voor beginners en begonners. Voor registreren en meer informatie, klik op 'Meer info' boven.

For beginners and pre-intermediates. For registration and more information, click on 'Meer info' above."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b1-%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-balfolk-utrecht-spring-classes/"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-08/"]
start = "2024-04-08T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-08T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-08", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-08/"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-04-08/"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-08T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659553071316/"]
start = "2024-04-09T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-09T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-09T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686849633341/"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-04-09/"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-09T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-04-09/"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-09/"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-04-09/"]
start = "2024-04-09T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-09T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-04-09T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893190437523/"]
start = "2024-04-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Afgelopen najaar door voetbal verdrongen komen Thomas, Joris en Puck nu een inhaalslag maken. NeBel in da house!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-nebel-be-nl/"]
start = "2024-04-10T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nebel"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/14", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2195", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950530928682506"]
start = "2024-04-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-11T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430935232782907/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1102776090730390/1102779504063382/"]
start = "2024-04-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1024463855315493/"]
start = "2024-04-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/17", "https://www.facebook.com/events/401954845828079/"]
start = "2024-04-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/leuven.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-10/"]
start = "2024-04-10T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-10/"]
start = "2024-04-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-10T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-10/"]
start = "2024-04-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-10T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-10T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-10T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 298 — Nordic Dances"
details = '''
Deze donderdag 11 april is het socialles nr 298. Deze week geeft Xander een beginners les Røros pols (onder begeleiding van levende muziek). Dat is een Noorse dans die veel gedanst en gespeeld wordt binnen het circuit van het Scandinavisch dansen. Energieker en met meer ruimte voor improvisatie dan de polska en de Røros pols kan gedanst worden op veel van de snellere "balfolk polska's" dus is het een mooie aanvulling op jouw dansen! Met live-muziek dus, en mogelijk spelen zij ook nog mee tijdens het vrijdansen....

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-298-rotterdam-noordse-dansen/"]
start = "2024-04-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal@Chinastraat"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2155", "https://www.facebook.com/events/776659964322407/"]
start = "2024-04-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-12T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warmoes", "Kwintet Gestrikt"]
price = "€12-€20"
organisation = "What the Folk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Uppsala Spelmanslag"]
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-200/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-11/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ostara"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-04-11/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NexGen Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra"]
start_date = "2024-04-12"
end_date = "2024-04-14"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Starling", "Pimento Mori"]
callers = ["Katie Zanders", "River Rainbowface"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Springdans Northwest"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/springdans.html"]
start_date = "2024-04-12"
end_date = "2024-04-15"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seabeck"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/seattle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call of the Loon"
details = """
Welcome Spring Back To Minnesota! Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend! 
Join us and a fabulous line-up of talent with live music from Stringrays and Northern Aire, and dynamic callers Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! 
It’s a fun weekend featuring an active schedule and many dancing opportunities. Visit our website for online registration and more information!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon.html", "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-contra-dance-weekend-minneapolis-mn/"]
start_date = "2024-04-12"
end_date = "2024-04-14"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Northern Aire"]
callers = ["Ted Hodapp", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hadleigh French Weekend"
links = ["https://hadleighfrenchweekend.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-04-12"
end_date = "2024-04-14"
country = "UK"
city = "Hadleigh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles", "Anna Pack & Jo Veal", "Arbadétorne", "BOF!", "Dave Shepherd", "Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£70"
organisation = "Hadleigh Folk"
source = "events/uk/hadleigh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-11/"]
start = "2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz & Folk Festival Berlin"
details = """
**Tagestickets für Sonntag 14.04.24 am Einlass erhältlich – 20 € Standard, 12 € ermäßigt**
über die Tauschbörse sind ggf. noch Tickets für Samstag 13.04. Abend erhältlich"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/tanz-folk-festival-berlin"]
start = "2024-04-12T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fine & Anna", "Laüsa", "Rokkende Vrouwen", "Broes", "Bal Affaire", "Balsam"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Funambals"
links = ["https://funambals.lacampanule.fr/language/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876724913808706/"]
start = "2024-04-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoctomoz", "La Machine", "Princesse Miska", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Digabestr", "Illa", "Ciac Boum", "Groove Factory", "Clica Drona", "L'Équipe", "Naragonia Quartet", "Zlabya"]
price = "€62-€68"
organisation = "Funambals"
source = "events/france/funambals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.21"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/962732828540911/", "https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-04-12-190000-to-2024-04-12-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-21"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = '''
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert: Saüc Ensemble
21:00  Bal met Hot Griselda & Noiranomis
23:30 Jam-bal / sessie o.l.v. Wouter Kuyper: neem je instrument mee, download de setlist/bladmuziek en speel of dans mee
"Bal & Bed"
Op vrijdagavond is het mogelijk om een bed te reserveren. Je hebt dan het avondprogramma + overnachting op 6 persoonskamer + ontbijt: Dit kost 55 euro.
Uitchecken kan voorafgaand aan de start van de muziekworkshops op zaterdagochtend (9:30). Opgeven voor de "bal & bed" gaat via dit inschrijfformulier.
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend in 2018'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2024-vrijdag/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Griselda", "Noiranomis", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-04-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melobo"]
callers = ["Alison Rowley"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-12-4-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-04-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). 
Callers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. 
First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. 

Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt/"]
start = "2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NexGen Contra Weekend"
details = """
Three days of contra and techno contra with some waltzing and a flourishes and dips workshop! 

Calling by Katie Zanders & River Rainbowface
Terminology: Larks & Robins and Positional
Music by Starling & Pimento Mori
Techno DJ: Talya Raitzyk

Three meals provided throughout the weekend."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/nexgen-contra", "https://cdss.org/event/nexgen-contra-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T13:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pimento Mori", "Starling"]
callers = ["Katie Zanders", "River Rainbowface"]
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Springforth Ball and Dance Weekend"
details = """
The Traditional American Dance and Music Society
invites you to the
27th Annual Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend
April 12-13-14, 2024 
Featuring
Drive Train
Ed Howe (fiddle)
Bennett Konesni (guitar), and
Noah Fishman (bass, mandolin & bouzouki) 
with Gaye Fifer calling 
Join us for a high energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/springforth-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/springforth-ball-and-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-04-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp"
details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Aptos"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nimbus", "River Road"]
callers = ["Andy Shore", "Isaac Banner"]
price = "$125-$500"
organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-12/"]
start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1432138670969260/1432138687635925/"]
start = "2024-04-13T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1408", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2064"]
start = "2024-04-13T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Witloof", "Marie Paulette"]
price = "€15-€33"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = "At St Paul’s upstairs studio – door on side then up stairs. Times are room booking times. Don't expect to get in if you turn up early. Behind the mic: Judi and maybe Dan (Damson day commitment dependant) Recorded music Cost is room hire split between attendees (around £3 at a guess)."
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/888093593016774/"]
start = "2024-04-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
20:00 concert
21:00  Bal
00:00jamsessie
Foto's van het workshopweekend 2019:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2024-zaterdag/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "16è Nuit Du Trad"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/15e-nuit-du-trad-2024-04-13-2024-04-14-65/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1935", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2642650492561322/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7378483705540041/"]
start = "2024-04-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express", "La Machine", "Grégory Jolivet", "Julien Barbances", "Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New York Playford Ball"
details = """
This year’s New York Playford Ball’s emcees, Paul Ross and Daniel Popowich, are delighted to invite you to an evening of outstanding music and an enticing program nicely balanced between modern and historical selections. This year being the 50th anniversary of Pat Shaw’s visit to the US, we are particularly pleased to note the inclusion of three of Pat’s classics: Miss de Jersey’s Memorial, Mr Ganiford’s Maggot, and Long Pond. Music by Cynthia Shaw, piano; Eric Martin, violin and viola; and Gene Murrow, concertina and recorders, will lift our spirits and enliven our steps. 
An afternoon practice from 2-4PM is followed by a dinner break, with the Ball itself running from 7-11PM. Registration is now open. Pack your festive finery, and please do join us for this premier event! 
$40 ($22 full-time students)"""
links = ["https://cdny.org/cdny-playford-ball-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-york-playford-ball/"]
start = "2024-04-13T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Paul Ross"]
price = "$22-$40"
organisation = "Country Dance New York"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2024-04-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trencadit", "Duo Astrel"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1596877490716548/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peter Clifton & Richard Heacock"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/349965344670788/"]
start = "2024-04-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-13-4-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-04-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vancouver English Country Dance Ball"
details = """
Join us for a weekend of English Country Dancing, led by Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, with music by Wergleyberg (Dave Bartley, Claude Ginsburg & Terry Wergeland) in the dance hall of the Scottish Cultural Centre in South Vancouver. A pre-ball workshop will be held from 12:30–3:00pm, followed by the ECD Ball from 7:00–11:00pm. 
$75 CAD, $60 US."""
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/vanecd/index-ball.html", "https://cdss.org/event/vancouver-english-country-dance-ball/"]
start = "2024-04-13T12:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wergleyberg"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$75"
organisation = "Vancouver ECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Smith, Campeau & Nelson"]
callers = ["Ken Gall"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["George Paul"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hartford Community Dance Contra"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm (short basics session 7:15 pm)
Contra Dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from historic English country dance, Scottish country dance, and French dance styles. It originated in New England! Not needed to bring a partner or know how to do it in order to have a great time!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Come and give it a try!
Live Music: The Boom Chicks are Julie Sorcek on flute and saxophone, Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Kasha Breau on keyboard. They bring years of experience playing for contra dances, with each other (Julie and Mickey in Wry Bred and Kasha and Mickey in Wild Notes) as well as in other concert and contra dance bands.! They will amaze you and set your feet moving!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $13 ($5 for students, $30 max for families).
Parking: Please park on the street or in the public lot behind Keeney Hall (1/10 mi north on Main St). There’s no parking on the Temple grounds. Please do not even turn into the Temple driveway or the neighbor’s driveway.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms: “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/hartford-community-dances-2nd-saturday-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Wethersfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Boom Chicks"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-04-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-04-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-04-13/", "https://www.cfootmad.org/node/1268"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5436", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"]
start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Quartet"]
callers = ["Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Grand Bal of Perth"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7178820118833816/"]
start = "2024-04-14T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-04-14T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska on Sunday"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://duo-noordwest.nl/NL/NWnl-nws%2020240414%2079%20N.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/409009328531633/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2212"]
start = "2024-04-14T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
price = "€5-€25"
organisation = "Duo Noordwest"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = '''
Zondag 14 april Drakenbal in Den Bosch


15:00-19:00 Akoestisch OPEN PODIUM
Iedereen is welkom om op te treden (ook andere muziekstijlen dan (bal)folk). Meer info op https://stationzuid.nu/events/akoestisch-open-podium-13/
Vrij samenspelen kan in de sessie na 21:30. We verwachten drukke bezetting van geweldige folkmuzikanten en -bands die (na 17:00) aansluiten na de muziekstage in Sint Michielsgestel.

17:30-19:30 DINER eet je mee?
Reserveer alvast een maaltijd via drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com
Het café serveert:
Vegetarisch - Pasta vega met gegrilde groenten: €12,50
Vlees - Kipsaté met frites en salade: €15,00
(Vegan = mogelijk. Het café serveert eten: Het meebrengen van eigen eten is niet toegestaan, wel waterflesjes).
19:00-19:30 Luisteren naar AKLEJA
Boven in het cafe kun je na het open podium luisteren naar het prachtige duo Akleja uit Zuid-Duitsland. Akleja speelt instrumentale volksmuziek op nyckelharpa, gitaar en citer en verkent muzikaal wat hen na aan het hart ligt - de natuur, relaties en ontroerende momenten. Ze worden vooral beïnvloed door dansmuziekdeuntjes die in oude muziekboeken sluimeren en weer tot leven willen worden gewekt, en door de muzikale traditie van Zweden, het thuisland van de nyckelharpa. Ze gaan hun eigen weg met hun muziek en creëren een unieke klankwereld vol vreugde en sfeer. Met hun meeslepende spel en hun fijne arrangementen schilderen ze muzikale beelden en nemen ze hun publiek moeiteloos mee uit het leven van alledag. Donaties zijn welkom!

19:30-20:00 BAL met CIONA (kelder)
Ciona is doedelzakmuziek voor fijnproevers. Wouter Koenders en Anouk van Leeuwen spelen op twee doedelzakken meerstemmige dansmuziek. Ze spelen een combinatie van zelfgeschreven en traditionele melodieën, met vaak eigen arrangement met prachtige harmonieën.
20:00-21:30  LIVE BAND   Duo Gilles Chabenat & Daniela Heiderich
Gilles Chabenat is zonder twijfel een van de meest gerenommeerde draailierspelers. Hij maakt deel uit van de muzikanten die een belangrijke rol spelen in de nieuwe en verdere ontwikkeling van dit instrument in de hedendaagse muziek. Als componist zijn veel van zijn stukken standaardmateriaal geworden in de Franse balfolk scene.

Met de haakharp, de Franse doedelzak en haar stem creëert Daniela Heiderich veelzijdige klankwerelden. Daniela studeerde haar instrumenten in traditionele muziek aan het Centre d’Etudes Supérieures Musique et Danse (CESMD) in Poitiers/Frankrijk. Ze hield zich intensief bezig met de geschiedenis en het spel van de rondtrekkende harpspelers die de afgelopen eeuwen door Europa en de wereldbol reisden. In de regio Limousin specialiseerde ze zich in het bespelen van verschillende soorten doedelzakken die daar en in aangrenzende regio’s voorkomen, zoals de Cabrette, de Chabrette of de Cornemuse du Centre.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZcFehSJ4c[/embed]

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi6Opq-r0q4[/embed]

21:30-... SESSIE in café met David Cornelissen.
Voorafgaand aan het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van de zeer ervaren David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen.  Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie! Van tevoren zal David een aantal stukken voorbereiden die sowieso gespeeld worden en elk bal zal hij hier een deun aan toevoegen zodat we een steeds groter repertoire hebben. Verder is het een verrassing wat er zal ontstaan!


 

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 :
Budget €10
Regular €15
Support €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:
Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306). Plan je reis via 9292ov.nl

Auto:
Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen
Tip: Join Folkpool, the Balfolk carpool portal on Discord!
Selecteer "Brabant", deel waar je naar toe gaat en of je een rit zoekt of aanbiedt:
https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm

VERSNAPERINGEN
In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Drakenspeciaalbiertje! In de kelder staan er tijdens het bal gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-5/"]
start = "2024-04-14T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "Ciona", "David Cornelissen", "Duo Chabenat-Heiderich"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-04-14T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-14T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/boombalfolk-aus-flandern-broes"]
start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-14T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/14-04-2024-lunesk-de/"]
start = "2024-04-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lunesk"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details = """
a family dance for all ages
circle and line dances and singing games
all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson
 live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians
Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking
Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!
(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)
fmi: 802-223-1509"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances"
details = """
This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. 
Here’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) 

Feb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)
Mar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)
April 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra
May 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton"""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-14T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Emma Rushton"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-14T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-14/"]
start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-14T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "K of C Arlington Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. Not necessary to bring a partner or any experience necessary!!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by: Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar! Kat is a fiddle player with a focus in American and Celtic styles, her music-making centers around original and traditional tunes and songs utilizing tenor guitar, fiddle, viola and voice. Helen Kuhar is a rhythm guitarist and vocalist hailing from Cambridge, MA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Helen fell in love with traditional music through contra dancing, and since then has been immersed in Irish, Scottish, and New England folk traditions of Boston, MA and the greater Northeast! They both together will amaze you!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking next to the KC building. Enter around the corner on Prescott St.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/k-of-c-arlington-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English & Scottish Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/english-scottish-dance-week-2024/"]
start = "2024-04-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-19T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Leonard Brown"]
callers = ["Frances Richardson"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-5-mechelen/965/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2159", "https://www.facebook.com/events/857219352828772/857220196162021/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-7/969/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2160", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588337943777/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season closing and Workshop"
details = """
** English below **



We eindigen het seizoen met Duo Chabenat / Heiderich met hakenharp, draailier en zang. Met een losse les vooraf van Sophie van Grinsven genaamd Posture and Partnering.

Programma
19:00 – inloop
19:10 – begin losse les Posture and Partnering
20:10 – einde losse les
20:15 – Duo Chabenat / Heiderich
21:45 – Einde
22:00 – Sluiting
Workshop Beschrijving
Balfolk dansen doe je niet alleen, maar samen! In een koppel, in een kleine groep of met een grote groep dansers. Je danspartner is een van de sleutelelementen in balfolk, vandaar dat het ook belangrijk is om te weten wat allemaal invloed heeft op je connectie met je danspartner. Zo kan je eigen lichaamsspanning invloed hebben op het leiden of geleid worden. De manier waarop je je voeten gebruikt, de verbinding met de vloer, heeft invloed op je balans en daarmee ook op je danspartner.

In deze workshop gaan we op onderzoek uit en leren we op welke manier we leiden en volgen. We gaan aan de slag met welke elementen je kunt inzetten om betere connectie te maken met je danspartner en wat er voor nodig is om te volgen. Termen als houding, frame, vormspanning en basisspanning zul je veel horen deze avond! We werken vanuit verschillende achtergronden (balfolk, balroom/latin en hedendaagse dans), om zo kennis te maken met een breed scala aan tools die onze partnering verbeteren.

Band Beschrijving

Gilles Chabenat is zonder twijfel een van de meest gerenommeerde draailierspelers. Hij maakt deel uit van de muzikanten die een belangrijke rol spelen in de nieuwe en verdere ontwikkeling van dit instrument in de hedendaagse muziek. Als componist zijn veel van zijn stukken standaardmateriaal geworden in de Franse balfolk scene.

Met de haakharp, de Franse doedelzak en haar stem creëert Daniela Heiderich veelzijdige klankwerelden. Daniela studeerde haar instrumenten in traditionele muziek aan het Centre d'Etudes Supérieures Musique et Danse (CESMD) in Poitiers/Frankrijk. Ze hield zich intensief bezig met de geschiedenis en het spel van de rondtrekkende harpspelers die de afgelopen eeuwen door Europa en de wereldbol reisden. In de regio Limousin specialiseerde ze zich in het bespelen van verschillende soorten doedelzakken die daar en in aangrenzende regio's voorkomen, zoals de Cabrette, de Chabrette of de Cornemuse du Centre.

https://youtu.be/vJ-TvB7HWZs
https://youtu.be/Xi6Opq-r0q4
Reserveren en Prijzen
Voor de seizoensafsluiting hoef je niet te reserveren. Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je bij de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen. Losse les kost €5, de losse les is gratis voor de deelnemers van The Winter Classes. Prijzen voor het bal:

 \t€13,- (Normaaltarief),
 \t€15,- (Fair-Trade),
 \t€10,- (Kortingstarief).

Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)
Overig
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. De bar van de Moira is gesloten. Voel je vrij om je eigen drank mee te nemen. We vragen je om na het einde, de Moira stilletjes te verlaten en geen geluid te maken voor het gebouw.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Locatie
Het vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is geen lift.



** English **



We end the season with Duo Chabenat / Heiderich with hook harp, hurdy-gurdy and singing. This will be preceded by a single lesson by Sophie van Grinsven called Posture and Partnering, see dutch version for the description.

Gilles Chabenat is without a doubt one of the most renowned hurdy-gurdy players. He is one of the musicians who play an important role in the new and further development of this instrument in contemporary music. As a composer, many of his pieces have become standard material in the French balfolk scene.

With the hook harp, french bagpipe and her voice, Daniela Heiderich creates multifaceted sound worlds. Daniela studied her instruments in traditional music at the Center d'Etudes Supérieures Musique et Danse (CESMD) in Poitiers/France. She dealt intensively with the history and playing of the itinerant harp players who have traveled through Europe and across the globe over the past centuries. In the Limousin region she specialized in playing various types of bagpipes native there and in neighboring regions, such as the Cabrette, the Chabrette or the Cornemuse du Centre.

https://youtu.be/vJ-TvB7HWZs
https://youtu.be/Xi6Opq-r0q4
Programme
19:00 – Walk-in
19:10 – start single lesson Posture and Partnering
20:10 – end single lesson
20:15 – Duo Chabenat / Heiderich
21:45 – End
22:00 – Closure
Reservation and Prices
You do not need to make a reservation. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. NB! You pay cash at the door. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register. Single lesson costs €5, but it is free for the participants of The Winter Classes. Prices for the ball:

 \t€13,- (normal rate),
 \t€15,- (Fair Trade),
 \t€10,- (discount rate).

Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)
Remainder
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. The bar of Moira is closed. Feel free to bring your own drinks. We ask you to leave the Moira quietly after the end and not to make any noise in front of the building.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
Location
It takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall. There is no elevator."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibaljanma2024/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:10:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Chabenat-Heiderich"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-3-mechelen/966/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2158", "https://www.facebook.com/events/857219352828772/857220196162021/"]
start = "2024-04-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 5"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-5/968/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2161", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588337943777/"]
start = "2024-04-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French/Breton Dance Night"
details = "Bayston Hill Memorial Hall"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/7321248247957867/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-15/"]
start = "2024-04-15T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-15T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-15", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-15/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-15/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-15T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Adults"
links = ["https://tockify.com/poulsbosons/detail/164/1713231000000"]
start = "2024-04-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T19:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Poulsbo"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$4-$5"
organisation = "Poulsbo Sons of Norway"
source = "events/usa/poulsbo.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-15T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659556404649/"]
start = "2024-04-16T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-16T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-16T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-3/971/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2165", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588344610443/"]
start = "2024-04-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686842966675/"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-04-16/"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 8"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-8/970/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2162", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588344610443/"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/976/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2167", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3585133295032564/3585133318365895/"]
start = "2024-04-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-16T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-04-16/"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-16/"]
start = "2024-04-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-04-16/"]
start = "2024-04-16T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festiwal Wszystkie Mazurki Świata"
details = 'Festiwal Wszystkie Mazurki Świata (Mazurkas of the World) is a "carnival in the heart of Warsaw" we celebrate twice a year (Spring & Autumn), a celebration of traditional music, dance, songs and music instruments. It provides concerts and dance parties with the participation of the best folk bands – renowned musicians and their students. There are also workshops, children’s activities, instrument building shows and meetings with more than one hundred craftsmen from Poland and abroad. Finally, there is also the Dance Night – ten hours of great music with 20 bands and dance craze until dawn.'
links = ["https://www.festivalmazurki.pl/en/home/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1852860581829900/"]
start = "2024-04-17T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T05:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Festiwal Wszystkie Mazurki Świata"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/973/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2163", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588297943781/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-17T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893193770856/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6/972/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2164", "https://www.facebook.com/events/935588281277116/935588297943781/"]
start = "2024-04-17T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal and Session"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1102556551011316/"]
start = "2024-04-17T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-17T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna Pack & Jo Veal", "Emily Bowden & Michel Jacqmain"]
price = "£10-£15"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-17/"]
start = "2024-04-17T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-17/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-17T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-04-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 299 — Congo de captieux en repassiado"
details = """
Deze donderdag 18 april is het socialles nr 299. Docent deze week zijn Johan en Anika. We gaan aan de slag met de congo de captieux en de repassaeado. Het zijn weinig voorkomende balfolkdansen, maar ze zijn wel ontzettend leuk om samen te dansen en mede daarom brengen we ze graag onder de aandacht. Voorkennis van deze dansen is niet nodig, gewoon lekker meedoen!

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-299-rotterdam-poitou-dansen-1/"]
start = "2024-04-18T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/tanzlernabend-kettentaenze"]
start = "2024-04-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van La Réveilleuse en Trio Baftig!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
20:30 Bal met Trio Baftig
21:00 Bal met La Réveilleuse
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tLa Réveilleuse

La Réveilleuse (‘de ontwaker’) is een energiek en lumineus duo bestaande uit: Camille Lachenal (zang, clarinet) en Simon McDonell (gitaar). Zij verzorgen een bal vol levensverhalen, vrouwen en eeuwenoude bomen. De zelfgeschreven teksten van Camille, door Simon verwerkt in folkarrangementen, nodigen uit om een repertoire van originele liedjes te ontdekken, geïnspireerd door traditionele dansmuziek. Betreed de kring van vrouwen, ontmoet La Réveilleuse bij het draaien in een wals, dans een mazurka onder een kastanjeboom en verlies jezelf in het bos met een avant-deux!

 \tTrio Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van ‘22 is nu officieel tot een folkmuzikantenopstelling uitgegroeid. Trio Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar (DADGAD), accordeon en viool. Manon, Robin en Sebastiaan delen een passie voor folkdans en folkmuziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo/trio speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse en Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
La Réveilleuse"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-la-reveilleuse-en-duo-baftig/"]
start = "2024-04-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-18T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Réveilleuse", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-201/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-18/"]
start = "2024-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Esteemed Clams"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-04-18/"]
start = "2024-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "22. Folk-Tanz-Fest"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2024-04-19"
end_date = "2024-04-21"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-04-19"
end_date = "2024-04-21"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"]
start = "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Lausanne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/708968384595899/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6971/grand-bal-a-lausanne?jour=19-04-2024"]
start = "2024-04-19T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monsieur Fruits", "Zlabya"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Cyril De Vries"
source = "events/switzerland/lausanne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondez Vous DIY Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/933674754826352/", "https://www.wegottickets.com/event/612529/"]
start = "2024-04-19T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Helianthus", "The Waite Collective", "Sue Jones & John Neilson", "Notes pour Potes", "Samnaðr"]
price = "£6-£8.80"
organisation = "Rondez Vous"
source = "events/uk/chester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/399400242485475/"]
start = "2024-04-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mara Menzel", "Le Mange Bal"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
source = "events/germany/stuttgart.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop

20:30 Bal 

22:30 sessie

23:00 einde programma/Sessie

Over de Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-groningen-met-mook/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paasboombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1775", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1162479078466256/"]
start = "2024-04-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Me Guusta", "Viorel"]
price = "€16-€20"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2078"]
start = "2024-04-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1143403", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1162016", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1162024", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1162028", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1162008", "https://www.facebook.com/events/808023687832453/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Dirty Big Canal Dance Band"]
callers = ["Ollie Simons", "Mary Panton"]
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live and Local"
links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=8453&title=cri-du-canard", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1391235611523212/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "New Mills"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cri du Canard"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Cri du Canard"
source = "events/uk/new_mills.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-04-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Gordon Potts"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-04-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NEFFA"
details = "13 parallel stages, Friday thru Sunday."
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Marlborough"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd", "scd", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Live Wire", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Good Company", "Dogtown", "Roaring Jelly", "Cojiro", "The Orphans", "Open Band", "Raise the Roof", "The Dixie Butterhounds", "The Midlings", "Chimney Swift", "Not Enough Fiddles", "Rum & Onions", "Wissahickon Express", "Einstein's Little Homunculus", "Les Bijoux Folque Orchestra", "Zarkadelphia", "Joy Factor"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Rick Mohr", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Bob Isaacs", "Michael Karcher", "Dereck Kalish", "Carl Levine", "Dylan Simpson", "David Millstone", "Sue Gola", "Liesl Jandrey", "Tamar Myers", "Qwill Duvall", "Jeremy Korr", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Donna Hunt", "Greg Frock", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Cindy Larock", "Hannah Chamberlain", "Don Veino"]
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dandelion Romp"
links = ["https://advance.oberlin.edu/events/2024/04/19/dandelion-romp-2024"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Oberlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Nils Fredland"]
price = "$30-$65"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Come dance at the historical Glen Echo Park! Intro lesson at 7:30, dance starts at 8. 
Newcomers; bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate attire as the venue at Glen Echo is not heated or cooled! We encourage masking."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/Friday-contra-square-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-square-dance/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Aubergine with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are required, but we also hold a mask-optional dance each month."
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aubergine"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start_date = "2024-04-20"
end_date = "2024-04-20"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kavaz"]
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dans i Tobo"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/dans-i-tobo-festival/"]
start_date = "2024-04-20"
end_date = "2024-04-20"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Puis Podium Libre"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1963"]
start_date = "2024-04-20"
end_date = "2024-04-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["E Saquant Bèyaus"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5514", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-19/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "Masks required. <p>For the class beginning at 7:30, Nancy and Kelly will teach <b>Knut Arne’s Reinlander</b>.This is a fun, lovely dance, whose style and character can beinfluenced by the music. Knut Arne Jacobsen brought this populardance to the United States in 2014. In addition, they will teach asecond dance, a schottis in memory of Ralph Marsh.</p><p>On this evening, there will be two <b>nyckelharpa</b> sets, with a<b>hardingfele</b> break between them, played by Grace Haaland, so peoplecan practice the Valdres Springar and do a few other Norwegiandances, as well.</p><p>The first set will include as many of the regional nyckelharpaplayers as we can muster for a nyckelharpa allspel. The second set isa new trio with the name of <b>LAB 160</b>. Translated: <b>Leslie, Anna, andBill</b>, plus 160 strings of various types. Let’s listen and dance toall those strings together.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grace Haaland", "LAB 160"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Elfia Haarzuilens"
details = """
Voorafgaand  van het optreden van Triple-X is er een introductie workshop met extra aandacht voor de houding.

12:45: workshop balfolk

13:45: Triple-X"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-2024-zaterdag/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-2024-zondag/", "https://www.elfia.com/en/"]
start = "2024-04-20T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Haarzuilens"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X", "Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ES´BAL TRAD"
details = """
ON 19th of April we plan to have Mazurka Clandestina around the city of Sofia\r
\r
✦ES-BAL✦TRAD✦ embraces the challenge of uniting Bulgarian folk music with the richness of balfolk culture, creating an exhilarating atmosphere of friendship, smiles, music, and dance. Balfolkaria, supported by the Cervantes Cultural Institute in Sofia, invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience, divided into two parts - dance workshops and a ball.\r
PART 1: DANCE WORKSHOPS with Dimo Slavchev from Divlya\r
🕚 11:00 Coffee and introduction\r
🕦 11:30 Introduction to uneven Bulgarian rhythms\r
🕛 12:00 Bulgarian folk dances - kopanitsa, shirto, ginka, paidushko horo, and many others.\r
🍽 14:00 Lunch\r
🕓 16:00 Afternoon coffee and warm-up\r
🕟 16:15 Balfolk dances with Juanfe Carrasco - mazurka, scottish-foho, and others.\r
🍽 18:00 Dinner\r
PART 2: DANCE BALL with Bal do Mero and Div Plet\r
🕗 20:00 Doors open\r
🕣 20:30 Bal do Mero, Spain\r
🕙 22:00 Div Plet, Bulgaria\r
🕚 23:00 Jam Session\r
*The program may undergo minor changes; we will keep you informed!!!\r
\r
Dimo Slavchev has been the leader of the Divlya folk dance club since 2006; he is also the choreographer of the representative group of Bulgarian folk dances \"Divlya\" at the Science and Nature Cultural Center since 2010.\r
Juanfe Carrasco, passionate about guitar, singing, and rhythms since adolescence, explored dance styles such as flamenco and contemporary dance. Until he discovered balfolk and the tremendous possibilities this dance family offers, both for delving into European musical traditions and hybridizing them with other dance styles. He has attended balfolk concerts, workshops, and festivals since 2010 and has been conducting national and international workshops for over ten years.\r
\"Div Plet\" includes Lou Carrig on accordion, Isabel Sokol-Oxman on gadulka and violin, Damian Diaz Merlis on guitar, and Stiu Ivanov on percussion and kaval. The members come from different parts of the world, including Ireland, the USA, Argentina, and Bulgaria, but they all share a passion for traditional Bulgarian music.\r
\"Bal do Mero\" is a trio of violin, clarinet, and accordion born from the restlessness and love of three musicians for folk music and dance. Sara Caballero, Rodrigo Nosequé, and Silvia von Nadie decide to shape this underwater folk fable for which they compose songs with various rhythms, always inspired by the weightlessness of the seabed. A diverse repertoire of waltzes, mazurkas, pasodobles, jotas, and muñeiras.\r
Get ready to dance and enjoy! 🎻💃🕺\r
\r
Stay tuned for registration form"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1468675997324950/", "https://forms.gle/Ufdx8EmMW18B3Bsb7"]
start = "2024-04-20T11:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:45:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal do Mero", "Div plet"]
price = "25-50 BGN"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1449153159003876/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/910892774006541/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/compagnie-enezeg/evenements/stage-le-dico-des-danses-trad-et-l-art-de-les-vivre"]
start = "2024-04-20T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Grenoble"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Âmes Scellées"]
price = "€100-€150"
organisation = "Compagnie Enezeg"
source = "events/france/grenoble.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-04-20T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TradTöchter"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Balfolk Haarlem"
details = """
Neem je instrument en dansschoenen/sokken mee en kom 20 april met ons muziek maken en dansen - een mix van balfolk en zweeds dansen!

Wij (Hester en Anne-Wietske) willen graag meer samen muziek maken en dansen, en dat wordt natuurlijk nog leuker als jij ook komt meedoen! We willen graag een plek creëren waar muzikanten en dansers van alle leeftijden en niveaus elkaar laagdrempelig kunnen ontmoeten.

We starten om 15 uur met een dansworkshop (Anne-Wietske) en muziekworkshop (Hester) zodat ook muzikanten en dansers die geen balfolk of zweedse dans- en muziekervaring hebben kunnen meedoen. Daarna spelen de aanwezige muzikanten voor de dansers tijdens het bal (je kan je ter plekke aanmelden voor de 'speellijst'). Kinderen kunnen aanhaken in de workshops, meedansen op het bal óf lekker knutselen in onze knutselhoek.

Entree: 7 euro (kinderen gratis)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-balfolk-haarlem/"]
start = "2024-04-20T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Haarlem"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€7"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk voor Volk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/927276971855218/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2200"]
start = "2024-04-20T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DVDH Folkband", "Marasc", "Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€15-€20"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ronse.be/nl/nieuws/variomatic-folkbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2213", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1050754239346842/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ronse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kunstacademie Vlaamse Ardennen", "Variomatic"]
price = "€5-€16"
organisation = "Cultuurcentrum De Ververij Ronse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal de Saraï"
details = """
Le BAL de SARAÏ Samedi 20 avril 20 h 30\r
\r
Bal sous les voûtes du cellier de l’abbaye médiévale de Lagrasse.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Saraï est constitué de Sophie Cavez (accordéon diatonique), Juliette Minvielle (chant & percussions) et Baltazar Montanaro (violon baryton).\r
\r
 \r
\r
Entrée 10 € / Tarif réduit minima sociaux et moins de 18 ans\r
\r
Buvette et petite restauration au Bistrot littéraire qui restera ouvert le temps du bal. \r
\r
C’est aussi l’occasion d’une journée à Lagrasse pour visiter le village, l’abbaye, les plafonds peints, la garrigue… Le matin, marché sous la Halle. \r
\r
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\r
Soirée proposée par L’Abbaye médiévale de Lagrasse - Centre culturel les Arts de Lire et L’association La Foire aux Images - Festival BD Lagrasse."""
links = ["https://agendatrad.org/e_2024-04/le-bal-de-sarai_48581.html"]
start = "2024-04-20T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lagrasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Saraï"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Centre culturel les Arts de Lire et L’association La Foire aux Images."
source = "events/france/lagrasse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Celebration Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1363573847606723/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali Ellacott & Thomas Bending"]
callers = ["Rachel Bending"]
price = "£7-£10"
organisation = "Thomas Bending"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Playford Ball"
links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://nfdg.org.uk/ball.php"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£20"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-20-4-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-04-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-20-4-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-04-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-04-20T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance"
details = "Lisa Harris-Frydman is calling to the music of The Campeau Creek Boys."
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-barn-dance-association-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Campeau Creek Boys"]
callers = ["Lisa Harris-Frydman"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"]
start = "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-04-21T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance party"
details = """
Dansen is altijd een feestje.
Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest.
En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest.

Op deze zondagmiddag kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.

Na een drie heerlijke middagen met muziek van Duo Noordwest in oktober en Sparv in december en een bruisende middag in februari met meer dan 10 muzikanten, is het deze keer de beurt aan de Hunebend.

De Hunebend bestaat uit Michele van Baaren en Marieke van der Hoek op viool en Joke Bakker op cello. Zij spelen prachtige Zweedse dansmuziek, traditioneel én eigen creaties, die je later thuis ook kunt beluisteren op hun CD Bortlängtan.

In het eerste deel van deze middag (ca. 3 kwartier) zullen er een aantal basispassen van verschillende Zweedse dansen worden uitgelegd. Na iedere uitleg kan deze dans dan door iedereen gedanst of verder geoefend worden.
NB. het is géén apart workshop-blok. We verweven de uitleg in het bal, zodat iedereen vanaf het begin mee kan doen.

Heb je vragen: mail of bel ons: info@elskehoen.nl of 06-57251909

We stellen het op prijs als je je vooraf aanmeldt.

Alle informatie is te vinden op:
https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest-2023-2024/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-de-hunebend/", "https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest-2023-2024/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Hunebend"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatre Quarts"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 21.4.2024  15-17 Uhr
Traditionelle und zeitgenössische Folkmusik mit Paar-, Ketten- und Kreistänzen
 
Antanjo – Foto: Christina Popovic
Bei Antanjo haben passionierte Tänzerinnen und Tänzer einfach die Seiten gewechselt und spielen seit 2010 regelmäßig in Berlin und außerhalb. Zum Repertoire gehören Tänze aus unterschiedlichen Ecken Europas: von Frankreich, England und Irland über Finnland und Schweden, Deutschland, Italien bis zum Balkan.
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen.
Bei den Tanzabenden übernehmen Irene und Matthias die Tanzanleitung, um auch völlig Ungeübten einen leichten Einstieg in die Tänze zu ermöglichen.
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2404-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-04-21T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Antanjo"]
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurobal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/394905386248095/"]
start = "2024-04-21T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Southampton Euro Session"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-04-21T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2097"]
start = "2024-04-21T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flic Flac Folk"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/754598536263799/"]
start = "2024-04-21T17:45:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-21T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["I Fratelli Tarzanelli", "Duo Rossato-Furin"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-04-21T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/765547708620422/"]
start = "2024-04-21T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "A Ceilidh for Calais"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/793604498807273/"]
start = "2024-04-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["SOAS Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["Ed Emery"]
price = "£6-£20"
organisation = "Persian Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Passover Contra Dance"
details = "This dance will have a live band."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/passover-contra-dance/", "https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/299861338/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Las Vegas Nevada. Non-gender calling. Live Band: 112 and Then Some"
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-21T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. 
Dance series run by Eloise & Co. 
For April 21, special guests: 

Music by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell
Dance instruction by Lisa Tamres

The April 21 dance is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society’s Gadd/Merrill fund. 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite! 
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

May 19 Broad Brook Community Center
May 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange
June 13 Guilford Park Pavilion
Aug 25 Scott Farm

Sliding scale $12-$25."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/april-brattleboro-bal-folk/"]
start = "2024-04-21T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell"]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-21/"]
start = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-21T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=monday-night-dance&eventDate=2024-04-22", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-22/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-22T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-22T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-22T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659559737982/"]
start = "2024-04-23T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-23T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-23T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/326883396513687/395686819633344/"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-04-23/"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-23T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-04-23/"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-23/"]
start = "2024-04-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-04-23/"]
start = "2024-04-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-9/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lessenreeks Folkbaldansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2137", "https://choronde.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945893187104190/945893217104187/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€100"
organisation = "Dansgroep Choronde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,- ( € 10,- voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) 
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)


[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKTFUuUC-co[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-35/"]
start = "2024-04-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-24T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Bottines Artistiques"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2197"]
start = "2024-04-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/18", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2215", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1092255218728136"]
start = "2024-04-24T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/409599205009555/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/18"]
start = "2024-04-24T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-24T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/leuven.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565104204463/"]
start = "2024-04-24T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-25T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-04-24/"]
start = "2024-04-24T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-24/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-24/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-24T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly dance"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-04-24T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 300 — Poitou-dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 25 april is het socialles nr 300. Docent deze week is Stefan. Nog meer Poitou-dansen, want er zijn genoeg verschillende dansen in deze regio in Frankrijk! Wat te denken van de avant-deux of de marachine? Het zijn fijn energieke dansen waar wel enige conditie voor nodig kan zijn in sommige gevallen.... Geen zorgen, we doen het rustig aan!

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-300-rotterdam-poitou-dansen-2/"]
start = "2024-04-25T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/736011025220433/"]
start = "2024-04-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-188/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-04-25/"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-04-25/"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "27e Festival au Pays du Galoubet"
links = ["https://les-sauts-du-loup.fr/html/festival/27e/27_festival_accueil.html"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "France"
city = "La Motte"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Les Sauts du Loup"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/21st-hands-four-spring-dance-weekend-berea-ky/"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Sarah Kaiser"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trillium Twirl"
links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Dowling"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Raindance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"]
start_date = "2024-04-26"
end_date = "2024-04-28"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Lindsey Dono"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"]
start = "2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalSoleil"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/820680106113162/", "https://balsoleil.ch/"]
start = "2024-04-26T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "St. Gallen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/st_gallen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Falconers Dance Club"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/falconers-dance-club-2024/"]
start = "2024-04-26T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-28T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
organisation = "Falconers Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkarria Eco Festi-bal"
links = ["https://www.folkarria.es/2024/index_en.html"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dahu", "Lucas Thébaut", "Abril", "Bargainatt", "Duo Billebaude", "Grand Balthazar"]
price = "€80-€100"
organisation = "Folkarria"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/837279467986036/", "https://weekend.sonasol.com/"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swallow's Tail"]
price = "€100"
organisation = "Sona Sól"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/balfolk-with-duo-decombel-van-mierlo", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2065", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3427752184205321/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh in a Church"
details = """
The thrilling band Tatterdemalion will provide the music and the renowned Angela Laycock will call at this popular event. Soft drinks, wine, Cerne Abbas ale, and nibbles will be on sale. Cash bar.\r
\r
Doors 6.30pm."""
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ceilidh-in-the-church-with-tatterdemalion-tickets-99656158252", "https://www.facebook.com/events/950552049906143/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cerne Abbas"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Angela Laycock"]
price = "£4-£8"
organisation = "St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas"
source = "events/uk/cerne_abbas.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2358445547685178/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Sam Tetley Smith"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Weekend"
details = "Our Spring Dance Weekend features English Country Dance at its finest. Join us for the entire weekend of workshops led by our experienced dance instructors, Gaye Fifer and Olivia Barry. Magical live music all weekend provided by our two featured bands, nationally renowned musicians Rachel Bell, Susan Kevra, and Jacqueline Schwab along with local group, Dame’s Delight. Option for dancers with some prior experience to drop into our Saturday evening community dance for $10."
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/2024/02/01/spring-dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dame's Delight"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Olivia Barry"]
price = "$256"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-26-4-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-04-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-04-26/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/409876935099025/"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) 
Caller: Barrett Grimm 
First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. 

Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-2/"]
start = "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/862125718804871/", "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp-2024/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus", "ContraForce"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$140-$155"
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = "Come dance to the music of Devilish Mary with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! At this dance masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month"
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional-3/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Devilish Mary"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Volksdansbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://dekarekiet.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2201"]
start_date = "2024-04-27"
end_date = "2024-04-27"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lochristi"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lieven Lepeer & Amis"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-26T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "When In Doubt, Swing!"
details = "Contra Dance Weekend in Dallas, Texas, featuring Wendy Graham calling to the music of The Gaslight Tinkers."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids/home.html", "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-28T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham"]
price = "$50-$120"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanceCupola in Chandler's Ford"
links = ["http://www.shocc.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-04-27"
end_date = "2024-04-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Chandler's Ford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DanceCupola"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Session & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/293171246955148/"]
start = "2024-04-27T13:30:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-27T17:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Paekākāriki"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5515", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-26/"]
start = "2024-04-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal des Libellules"
links = ["https://www.lebaldeslibellules.be/en/events/bal_2024_04_27/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/728612632772640/"]
start = "2024-04-27T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Forrières"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses", "No&Mi"]
price = "€12-€42"
organisation = "Le Bal Des Libellules"
source = "events/belgium/baldeslibellules.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-04-27T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/419873063899496/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN8fyLHbkUmkwyIEBhQ_Sc_FTiDoN66S0Qe4HXp_1luXjjSA/viewform"]
start = "2024-04-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bassano del Grappa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ponente Folk Legacy"]
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
details = """
Tanzabend mit Live-Musik von Javallon
Tanzanleitung: Thomas Römer
Javallon – Foto: Amin Mohammadi
Dirk Niemeier                                         Jeannette Klein                               Herman Waldner
5-saitige Geige                                        Drehleier, Stimme                                  Akkordeon
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
 
Ort: Nachbarschaftshaus am Lietzensee, Herbartstraße 25, 14057 Berlin
Eintritt ist kostenlos – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2404-lietzensee"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Javallon"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Hannah
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Liebe Musiker:innen, bringt gern eure Instrumente mit, im Anschluss wäre eine Session möglich.
Eintritt: 18 Euro regulär, 11 Euro ermäßigt
Wouter Kuyper
Wouters Musik geht ins Tanzbein wie bei kaum jemand anderem. Aufgewachsen in der Balfolk-Szene hat er die Tanzmusik als Tänzer kennengelernt, und das spürt man bei seinen Auftritten unmittelbar. Sein Rhythmusgefühl führt die Tänzer:innen nahezu blind.
Wouter Kuyper spielt bei Tanzveranstaltungen gewöhnlich ohne eine feste Setlist und lässt sich vom Geschehen im Raum inspirieren. Geleitet von der Reaktion seines Publikums erzeugt er so eine wunderbare Atmosphäre. Ein Mann und sein Akkordeon, in intensiver Verbindung mit den Tänzer:innen vor ihm…
Im Alter von zehn Jahren nahmen ihn seine Eltern erstmals zu einem Folkfestival mit – nun tourt er durch die Tanzsäle Europas, entweder Solo oder mit seinen Bands ‚Wouter en de Draak‘, ‚Geselscap Goet ende Fyn‘ (Alte Musik) und ebenso mit BmB, Androneda und anderen.
Heute ist Wouter Kuyper bei uns als Solo-Musiker zu Gast. Wir erwarten viele seiner eigenen Kompositionen, die auf traditionellen Balfolk-Rhythmen basieren, ob swingendem Scottish, intimer Mazurka, verträumtem Walzer (gerne auch ungerade), rockiger Bourrée, Polka, Polska, Hanter-Dro und vielen anderen.
Video Scottish
Weitere Infos: www.wouterkuyper.nl"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2024-04-hds"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€11-€18"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.torhout.be/activiteiten/detail/6049/opendeurdag-kunstacademie", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2230"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Torhout"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Folkies", "Folkband 'Dé Academie Ieper'", "Donder In 't Hooi"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Torhout"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday dance"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Cassard"]
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.deinze.be/activiteiten/detail/10462/folkbal-met-balbuzar", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2227"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Deinze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkband Kade", "Balbuzar"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Deinze"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-caama%C3%B1o-&-ameixeiras-+-duo-clercx-cellule/953/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2110", "https://www.facebook.com/events/728998435867823"]
start = "2024-04-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Caamaño & Ameixeiras", "Duo Clercx"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/439037255119796/", "https://shop.utick.be/?module=ACTIVITYSERIEDETAILS&pos=ARTSEMOI&s=A94277CD-160B-15D8-12C4-CB07857C4647"]
start = "2024-04-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bovesse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Arts Emoi"
source = "events/belgium/bovesse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Washington Spring ECD Ball"
details = """
The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. 
The Ball will be played by Reelplay (Robbin Marcus on piano, Dave Marcus on concertina), and special guest Paul Oorts on guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion. 
Music at the afternoon practice session will be provided by Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson. The session will run from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Civic Center on the day of the ball and is included in the ball admission fee. 
The Ball is supported by a generous grant from Montgomery County’s Community Access Program. 
More information can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/washington-spring-ecd-ball/"]
start = "2024-04-27T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Maryland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay", "Elke Baker & Liz Donaldson"]
price = "$25-$55"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Sarah Trop and Rob Humphrey.

[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty
things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of
experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.

Sarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease.

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/776569917183448/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey", "Sarah Trop"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/confluence-6da95c.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1407072089931138/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2104839296538081/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/220274894368326/"]
start = "2024-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banned from the Moor"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-27-4-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17-£23"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-4-27-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northern Dutchess Contradance"
details = """
Come dance with us! We are bringing gender-neutral calling to BeckHook with Hudson Valley Community Dances! 
Open to dancers of any level of experience (including none), any age, with or without a partner. Dances are taught as they go, dress comfortably and enjoy the amazing music and community. Calling Larks and Robins, choose whichever suits you best or try out both! ❤️ 🌈 
Doors open 6:45, beginner lesson 7:15, dance 7:30-10:30pm.  
Admission: $15-20 sliding scale, $7-10 with fulltime student ID."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/northern-dutchess-contradance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/262062196956617/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rhinebeck"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker"]
callers = ["Charley Harvey"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-04-27T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808169102183/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-28T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-28T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"]
start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musicality for Dancers"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/musicality-for-dancers/982/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2176", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1309473356387401"]
start = "2024-04-28T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musicality for Dancers"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/musicality-for-dancers/982/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2235", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1309473356387401"]
start = "2024-04-28T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Try Out Folkbal Gent"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2194"]
start = "2024-04-28T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AllesEnNiets"]
price = "€6"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Fest Noz"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zubretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik
 
15:00 Workshop „Classics“: Bretonische Tänze, die man kennen sollte, wenn man ein „Fest Noz“ besuchen will.
18:00 Fest Noz
Ort: Kreuzberg, nahe am Schlesischen Tor. Die genaue Adresse teilen wir euch nach Erhalt eurer verbindlichen Anmeldung mit. Bitte meldet euch an bis zum 24.4.24 unter bretagne2024@preussberlin.de
Eintritt ist kostenlos
Es wirken mit
Christoph – Bombarde. Flöte
Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde
Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki
Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde
Brigitte – Tanzanleitung"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2401-morceaudebreizh-440"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
In april is het weer tijd voor balfolk in de Junushoff! Kom de lente vieren met twee geweldige bands!
Ze stonden al lang op ons verlanglijstje, en komen in april eindelijk naar Nederland: Caamaño&Ameixeiras! Sabela Caamaño (chromatische accordeon) en Antía Ameixeiras (viool en zang) vormen dit geweldige duo uit Galicië dat rootsmuziek en dans verweeft. Sinds hun oprichting in 2018 heeft dit duo een intens traject doorlopen, zowel nationaal en internationaal. Met traditie als uitgangspunt slagen zij erin om hun eigen unieke taal te creëren, met persoonlijke en levendige composities en arrangementen waarin de essentie van traditionele muziek centraal staat, gemengd met een goede dosis moderne invloeden en emotie.

Ook Laouen was al een tijd een wens, en we zijn erg blij dat ze voor ons komen spelen! De wegen van Bert Leemans (chromatische accordeon) en Ies Muller (houten dwarsfluiten, bombarde) kruisten elkaar al vaak in allerlei projecten, en het werd hoogste tijd voor een duo. Voilá, hier is het! In een fijne dynamische melange vloeien Bretonse, Franse en Ierse melodieën, traditioneel en eigen werk, naadloos in elkaar over. De muziek van dit duo brengt je naar een andere wereld en nodigt meteen uit tot dansen.
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.
Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Laouen
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Caamaño&Ameixeiras
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-12/"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-threo-thomas-hoste-paul-james-en-hilke-bauweraerts", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2124", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1438499363771712"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Threo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Des Possibles"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/386553187620520/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2228"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-28T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Chastre"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3..4", "Stoemp"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop and Social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/376095681809705/", "https://glasbal.neocities.org/"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Glasgow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£2-£5"
organisation = "GlasBal"
source = "events/uk/glasbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$8"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration"
details = """
You are cordially invited to a special celebration honoring Sharon Green, our 2024 Lifetime Contribution Award recipient. 
During the event, there will be time to socialize. A few people will speak about Sharon’s impact on them and the larger dance community. CDSS will present the Lifetime Contribution Award. And then we dance! 
Space is limited at the event hall. Please RSVP sooner rather than later to ensure a spot. If space is full when you RSVP, we’ll let you know that you are on the waitlist.  
RSVP for the in-person event 
For guests unable to attend in person, CDSS and the local organizing team are pleased to offer an online broadcast of Sharon’s celebration. 
Register for the Zoom event 
COVID-related protocols will be determined and communicated to registrants closer to the event. 
We hope to see you there! If you have questions about registering, please call Katy German at 413-203-5467 x100. 
Image: Sharon Green, 2024 LCA recipient. Photo by Stewart Dean."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cdss-lifetime-contribution-award-celebration-honoring-sharon-green/"]
start = "2024-04-28T13:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/419238437381766/"]
start = "2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-28T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-04-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-04-29/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-04-29T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-29T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-04-29T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659563071315/"]
start = "2024-04-30T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-30T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-04-30T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in der Trinitatis"
details = "Balfolk in den Mai"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-04-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Two Catch a Raindrop", "Airboxes", "RuleX"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Schwedischer Abend"
links = []
start = "2024-04-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and Skeggione"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2746359338856304/"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-01T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monsieur Fruits"]
organisation = "Alessia Ferk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond — Express to Zeist"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Deze dinsdag komen de leerlingen van Balfolk Express bij ons langs en maken we er een extra groot feest van!

 

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/htrM3VFB ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-04-30/"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-30T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/977/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2168", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3585133295032564/3585133321699228/"]
start = "2024-04-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-04-30T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-04-30/"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-04-30/"]
start = "2024-04-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-04-30/"]
start = "2024-04-30T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feest op de Boerderij"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3263567763948748/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2217"]
start = "2024-05-01T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-01T17:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nieuwpoort"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes XL"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
Language: English\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-05-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-01T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-05-01T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-01/"]
start = "2024-05-01T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-01/"]
start = "2024-05-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '''<span><p></p><p></p><p>Harry Khamis , Pat Pi , Jerry Walsh, and Judy Patterson will  teach some of the most-commonly played dances at Skandia's Friday dances.  The focus of the class will be on polskas, but may include some waltz and schottis variations, mazurkas, polkas, etc. </p><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-01T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-01T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Last dance of spring"
links = ["https://www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/upcom.html"]
start = "2024-05-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vancouver Spelmanslag"]
organisation = "Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver"
source = "events/canada/vancouver.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk Before Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1713426512398104/"]
start = "2024-05-02T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kapela Po Drodze", "Kapela X"]
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/tanzlernabend-mazurka-bourree"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1394053911221450/"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-202/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-05-03"
end_date = "2024-05-04"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandimoot"
links = ["http://scandimoot.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-05-03"
end_date = "2024-05-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Clapham"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Åsmund Jøtun"]
organisation = "Scandimoot"
source = "events/uk/scandimoot.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Heydays at Evesham"
links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-05-03"
end_date = "2024-05-06"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus", "Emily & Simon", "Eclectic Regency", "Mollie & Dave", "Keeping Thyme", "Lighthouse", "Momentum", "Faren", "Ygra"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Brian Stanton", "Burt Hunter", "Charlie Turner", "Daisy Black", "Frances Richardson", "Jeannie Byron-Williams", "Kathryn Wright", "David Wright", "Keith Wood", "Lynne Render", "Maureen Knight", "Paula Evans", "Rhodri Davies", "Trevor Monson", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "May Heydays"
source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-05-02/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1665458834224088/"]
start = "2024-05-02T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"]
start = "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Deanna Rubin"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/208137062251153/"]
start = "2024-05-03T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ba.fnu", "Yanyk", "Feather and Fox", "Emelie Waldken", "Kapela Fedaków", "Vincent Laine", "Monsieur Fruits"]
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.22"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1484343365847229", "https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-05-03-190000-to-2024-05-03-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-22"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Il Weekend di NAIF"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3745369689057509"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya", "Duo Le Tron/Laloy"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-mechelen/929/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2028", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282137754742159/307497028872898/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-03T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Night"
links = ["https://www.spielkurs.de/balfolk/", "https://www.kulturhaus-torgau.de/index.php/Veranstaltung.html?va=bal-folk-nacht-276", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1050545832866588"]
start = "2024-05-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T04:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Torgau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret", "Floating Sofa Quartet", "Toc Toc Toc"]
price = "€18-€25"
organisation = "Spielkurs Torgau"
source = "events/germany/torgau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Doelen Studio"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 3 mei kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen wordt later nog bekend gemaakt. 

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
20:30: Start dansuitleg
21:30: Bal!
23:30: Deuren sluiten

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Eten
Voorafgaand aan het bal een hapje eten is mogelijk. In De Doelen zelf kun je aanschuiven bij het buffet van Maher’s kitchen vanaf 18.00 uur. Daarvoor moet je wel even reserveren.  In de omgeving van De Doelen is ook ruim voldoende horeca aanwezig voor iets te eten vantevoren.

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-7/"]
start = "2024-05-03T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-03T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance with recorded music"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/19", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2231", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804269764955360/"]
start = "2024-05-03T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-05-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-3-5-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-05-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) 
Caller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) 
First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. 

Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-3/"]
start = "2024-05-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitewater Whirl"
details = """
The Whitewater Whirl returns for its 17th year in West Virginia’s New River Gorge area. Gaye Fifer and Janine Smith call to the tunes of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Luis de Leon (percussion/harmonica), Kate Sanders (keyboard)—and Brazenkeys, with Tadhg Ó Meachair (all-Ireland champion on accordion), Joanna Hyde (fiddle), and Eric Schedler (piano). 
New Deal-era dance hall with suspended wooden floor, free tent camping or dorm style bunks, motels and B&Bs in area, meal plan available. Register at WhitewaterWhirl.org. 
Sponsored by Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD). 
$115, under 30 $75"""
links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-05T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brazenkeys", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Janine Smith"]
price = "$75-$115"
organisation = "Kanawha Valley Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5803", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-05-03/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<u></u><u></u><span><b> </b></span>               <p>Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will review Valdresspringar, to reinforce the learning from the workshops held in January. This fun and energetic dance from Norway is done to mesmerizing hardingfele music. See <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBdyC5JXthA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBdyC5JXthA</a></u></font></p><p>The <b>Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag </b>will play for the first part of the evening, covering a wide selection of polskor, pols, and gammaldans. This will be their last show under Martha’s direction,so don’t miss this chance to hear them! <b>Kvinnene</b>, an all-women hardingfele group, will play the second part of the dance. You’ll have a chance to practice your Valdresspringar, as well as Telespringar and other dances!</p><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kvinnene", "Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-05-04T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-04T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk in Karlsruhe mit GUDRUN WALTHER & ANDY CUTTING 
16:30-18:00h Tanzworkshop"""
links = ["http://www.ka-balfolk.de", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/560233631"]
start = "2024-05-04T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andy Cutting"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tü: Tanzhaus Ballkanesen Balkan-Balfolk"
links = ["https://ballkanesen.webador.de/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551389384"]
start = "2024-05-04T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:05:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Folk 2024"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/962201585485496/"]
start = "2024-05-04T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marinette Bonnert", "Duo Artense"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "Le Club du Mardi"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hams Folkbal 2024"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2238", "https://www.facebook.com/events/934055428355352/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hamme"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sons Of Sirius"]
organisation = "MOC Perron"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pasui"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2216", "https://www.facebook.com/events/828008905821644/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkklas Academie Aalter", "Le Câlin Et Le Calvin", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "100%Folkoren"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Balfolk"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430992095972382/", "https://fienta.com/grand-bal-with-duo-tanghe-coudroy"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Jonsson-Coudroy"]
price = "£15-£40"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-may-4th-with-linda-game-heather-mcaslan-louise-siddons/", "https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid0BadjqX5ZpeHjB1ZGQdr4fjjnhdeTvoEKRcUCubRBaojAZq3CYtyk9kage6EPAzZSl"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game & Heather McAslan"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-4-5-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-05-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/298982768/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-05-04/", "https://fontanalib.org/events/first-saturday-contra-dance-may"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$14"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Hudson Valley Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DJ TacoShel"]
callers = ["Dan Kappus"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Folkbal at Duurzaamheidsfestival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-folkball-duo-clercx-with-initiation-duurzaamheidsfestival/987/", "https://www.zandhovennatuurlijk.be/Duurzaamheidsfestival-2024", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2233", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3593291727599185/"]
start = "2024-05-05T12:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Pulderbos"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Improvisation in Couple Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/improvisation-in-couple-dances/983/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2180", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1204158047636173"]
start = "2024-05-05T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Improvisation in Couple Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/improvisation-in-couple-dances/983/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2237", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1204158047636173"]
start = "2024-05-05T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tü: Tanztag bunt gemixt"
details = "Gassen, Mixer und mehr"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551400871"]
start = "2024-05-05T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-05-05T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-05T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret"]
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance to Live Music"
details = "A special event in our resurging Chicagoland West English country dance series: live music by Amy McFarland, keyboard, and Aileen Murphy, violin. Central Illinois and Chicagoland callers will share the instruction. Special time from 12 to 3 p.m. (our English dances usually start at 3:15 p.m. following international folk dancing). Followed by (recorded music) international folk dancing led by Mady Newfield until 5:30 p.m."
links = ["https://chicagolandecd.org/chicagoland-west-ecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-to-live-music/"]
start = "2024-05-05T12:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-05T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Chicagoland English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
English Country Dance on the first Sundays of the month, October – May. Dance to live music. All dances are taught and prompted. The schedule of callers and musicians is below. Beginners, singles & couples are welcome! Doors open at 1:30, beginner workshop at 1:40 pm, dancing starts at 2pm. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled dance shoes. 
Schedule of Events 

Feb 4: Orly Krasner with our Early Music Ensemble with Harpsichord (Larry Wallach, Tricia van Oers and Eric Buddington)
Mar 3: Elizabeth Freedman with Vonnie Estes, Charles Fisher and Nancy Bakemeier
Apr 7: Val Medve with Pat McPherson and Dough Creighton
May 5: Ice Cream Sunday – Melanie Axel-Lute, Elizabeth Stehl, Don Bell with Spare Parts and Britany Orlebeke

Our COVID Policy 

Wearing a mask is recommended.
Please stay home if you feel sick or have symptoms of Covid or flu.
CECD will notify all attendees if someone reports a Covid diagnosis within a week after a dance.

Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) 
Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes)"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers/2024-05-05/"]
start = "2024-05-05T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spare Parts"]
callers = ["Melanie Axel-Lute", "Elizabeth Stehl", "Don Bell"]
price = "$14-$17"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
HATDS English dances are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays with the occasional exception. 
The 1st and 3rd Sunday dances are open to all. The 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for advanced dancers. 
All dances are taught and prompted and are done to recorded music. 
The $10 admission is used to pay the rent. Cash, credit cards, and digital wallets are accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-houston/2024-05-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-05-05/"]
start = "2024-05-05T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-05T17:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-05-05/"]
start = "2024-05-05T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-05/"]
start = "2024-05-05T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-05T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-05/"]
start = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-05T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou (all levels)"
details = """
6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

Poitou, een streek in het westen van Frankrijk, waar ook veel gedanst wordt, en de dansen zijn net weer anders dan in het midden en zuiden van Frankrijk. Ciac Boum is een van de bekendste bands die daar vandaan komt. De dansen zijn erg energiek en meestal in een kring. In de workshop gaan we iig werken met Bal Limousin, Ronde de Barbatre, Avant deux a Coutant.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/poitou-alle-niveaus-2/"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-06T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1816677122132079/"]
start = "2024-05-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-06T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-06/"]
start = "2024-05-06T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-06T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-05-06/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-05-06/"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-06/"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-06/"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-06T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday Ball"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-06T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-06T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-06T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659579737980/"]
start = "2024-05-07T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-07T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-05-07T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-07T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-05-07/"]
start = "2024-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-07T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-05-07/"]
start = "2024-05-07T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-05-07/"]
start = "2024-05-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-07/"]
start = "2024-05-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-05-07/"]
start = "2024-05-07T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balilas"
links = ["https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1159676531524899/"]
start = "2024-05-08T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Réveilleuse", "Laüsa", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Osso", "Bargainatt", "Femti Fem", "Illa", "Garenne", "Groove Factory", "Saíra", "Tiennet Simonnin", "Ma Petite", "Platane", "Fleuves", "Nøkkenoc", "Hamon Martin Quintet", "Princesse Miska", "Terroir Collapse"]
price = "€80-€90"
organisation = "Les Vies Dansent"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
Language: English\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-05-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-08T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://balfolk-und-co.webador.de/termine", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/558091496"]
start = "2024-05-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-7/"]
start = "2024-05-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-08T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1102776090730390/1102779507396715/"]
start = "2024-05-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/5515342375255987/"]
start = "2024-05-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-08/"]
start = "2024-05-08T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-08T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-08/"]
start = "2024-05-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-08T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-08/"]
start = "2024-05-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-08T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sommerbordunale"
details = "festival: balfolk, workshops, get-together"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/sommerbordunale/", "https://eveeno.com/sommerbordunale2024"]
start_date = "2024-05-09"
end_date = "2024-05-12"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€20-€240"
organisation = "Bordun e.V."
source = "events/germany/krefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p>               </p></span><p>Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach a four-week series from May 8 to 29. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. Finnskogspols, Rørospols, Åtabakspolska, and Gothenburg Mazurka will likely be reviewed. Classes will pause in June and resume in July.</p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-08T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-08T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hovrastämman"
links = ["https://www.hovrastamman.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1055460388803392/"]
start = "2024-05-09T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T10:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Korskrogen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Hovrastämman"
source = "events/sweden/korskrogen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-05-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-203/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-09/"]
start = "2024-05-09T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Nancy Spero"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-09/"]
start = "2024-05-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
start_date = "2024-05-10"
end_date = "2024-05-11"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-09/"]
start = "2024-05-09T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dafodil"
links = ["https://dafodil.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/757503369136184/"]
start = "2024-05-10T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diest"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Airboxes", "Ancolie", "Auka", "Duo Cavez-Paulson", "Duo Thézé", "Me Guusta", "Organetto a cUkù", "Threo", "Triple-X", "Viorel"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gaia Folk Fest"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2395500047504349/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd49AIWaeC1Vk1Gh3j-WgufYYZCRfiIvBUH_i8TEAXQV-OodQ/viewform"]
start = "2024-05-10T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "David Baldassin", "Emily & The Simons", "Duo Kreatur"]
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Euro tunes and dances!\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3279300825708043/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
callers = ["Andy Rouse"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-10-5-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-05-10/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2420351031498813/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Robin Russell"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Train", "Buzz Band", "George Paul", "DJ TacoShel"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-05-10/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Premiers bourgeons"
details = """
Premiers bourgeons (Spring Buds) is a day of American contra dancing organized by ContraQuébec in the heart of Old Québec city. 
Guest caller: Emily Addison from Ottawa"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contraquebec-event-with-emily-addison/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/926426572358630/"]
start = "2024-05-11T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "QC"
city = "Québec"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Emily Addison", "Denis Maheux", "Tina Anderson"]
price = "$15-$35"
organisation = "ContraQuébec"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECDC Monthly May Dance"
details = """
ECDC (TECDA) is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday May 11, 2024, 2-5, Myra Hirschberg and Tom Callwell calling. 
Musicians: Daev Clydesdale on flute and accordion and Emily Wood  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $15-$25 for ECD.  This can be paid by e-transfer to  payments@tecda.ca  or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/ecdc-monthly-may-dance/"]
start = "2024-05-11T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Myra Hirschberg", "Tom Callwell"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-tralala-lovers-et-ciac-boum-2024-05-11-64/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1930"]
start = "2024-05-11T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tralala Lovers", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
details = """
Ruff Ceilidhs – what are they? Well, we always have a live band with a caller who explains the dances. 
Other names for this kind of event include Twmpath, Barn-dance, Country dance and also sometimes e-Ceilidh. 
Why RUFF? Well it has been described as short for ‘Roll Up For Folk’, but its really just a misspelling of Rough. Dave Parsons was once asked to create a display dance side very quickly, ‘What are you called?’ ‘Well it’s going to be rough…’ 
What we do is essentially traditional folk dancing. This does include new dances based on that tradition. You may have read of something like it in Jane Austen or Thomas Hardy.  Nowadays these dances are often seen at weddings, birthdays, PTA fundraisers or even at school. The reason some of these dances have survived for hundreds of years is that they are infectious and great fun. 
It’s a wonderful way to meet people, mix the generations, get some exercise, laugh a lot and enjoy some really exciting live music."""
links = ["http://ruffceilidhs.org/coming/", "https://cdss.org/event/ruffceilidh/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["This Way Up"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Barnfire"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.oxfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1596877490716548/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/928920231733427/"]
start = "2024-05-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-5-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-05-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Spring Special"
details = """
We are pleased to bring these TWO wonderful bands together for you at one dance party!  
Please welcome River Road: Sarah Hadley-Yakir on fiddle, Jesse Ball on mandolin and feet, and Kristen Planeaux on keys, accordion and flute 
and 
welcome back Nova: Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. 
These two delightful bands offer nonstop talent and fun for this THM Contradance Party! 
But wait—There’s more good news: 
Calling the evening program for you will be Lisa Greenleaf 
Please join us for this double dance!
There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:00pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome. Let’s gooooooooooooo! 
Admission: $25-30
Masks are recommended but not mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle. 
**If you are not feeling well please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!
More info: Alice Kenney, 413-575-9721, alicekenneypt@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tophill-musics-spring-special-contradance-party/", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova", "River Road"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$25-$30"
organisation = "TopHill Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Liberty String Band"]
callers = ["Maeve Devlin"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-5/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Dancing is to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how!
Caller: Rich Sbardella – Rich has been a dance caller for 30 years, and he has had the opportunity to lead contra dances, square dances, barn dances, and community dances throughout New England and as far away as Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Florida! His dances in Connecticut have been a big hit! Don’t miss this!
Live Music: Mickey Koth (fiddle) and John Kalinowski (accordion). They are an energetic and exuberant contra dance and concert band with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music. Their original arrangements of New England and Celtic reels, jigs, hornpipes, and waltzes delight and surprise listeners and dancers alike.
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Parking: There is plenty of parking behind the church by driving up State Street and left behind the church and walk down Gertrude Street to enter the hall.
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Notes"]
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-11T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-05-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Glory Historical Dance Inaugural Ball"
details = """
3rd annual assembly in remembrance of the 1st Inaugural Ball honoring George Washington. Wear your Colonial attire and join us for an evening of dance and light refreshments. 
Price: Early Bird $65.00 couple, $35 individual up to May 4th, 2024; then price will increase."""
links = ["https://www.oldgloryhistoricaldance.com/inaugural-ball/", "https://cdss.org/event/old-glory-historical-dance-inaugural-ball/"]
start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "South Jordan"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$35"
organisation = "Old Glory Historical Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $12 always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10-2024-05-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"]
start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-05-12T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-12T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/343090921745333/"]
start = "2024-05-12T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-12T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-05-12T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-12T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/balfolk-a-la-neerlandaise-wouter-en-de-draak"]
start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2112348462477216/"]
start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-12T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Johannes Schwarz & Anna Breger"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at The Outhouse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1438797450377147/"]
start = "2024-05-12T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-12T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mother's Day Contra Dance"
details = "This event features a live band."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/300719374/", "https://cdss.org/event/mothers-day-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-05-12T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-12T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-05-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-2/"]
start = "2024-05-12T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-12T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay"]
callers = ["Laura Hudlow"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-5-12-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"]
start = "2024-05-12T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-12T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cutie and the Hot Wings"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-05-12/"]
start = "2024-05-12T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-12T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances"
details = """
This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. 
Here’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) 

Feb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)
Mar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)
April 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra
May 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton"""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-05-12/"]
start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-12T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough & Daniel Charlton"]
callers = ["Juliette Webb"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Arlington K of C"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner know how to have one hell of a great time!
It is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by: Captain Fiddle and Paul Mangion!
Captain Fiddle is Ryan Thomson (on left handed fiddle). Ryan is an award-winning fiddler. Ryan and his son Brennish were the winners of the 2023 New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award for Folk Heritage. Ryan has been honored by inclusion on both the Traditional and Touring Artist rosters of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. He is a past winner of the Blaine Stubblefield Northeastern USA Regional award at the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays fiddle, banjo, wooden flute, piano, accordion, bones, pennywhistle, ukulele, and other instruments. You can watch and listen to his performances on these instruments on his You Tube channel.
Paul Mangion (on drums): Paul Mangion first heard the music of the southern mountains as a student in 1964. He took up clawhammer banjo in 1973 and, after moving to the Southen Maine area, helped start up The Last Chance String Band. In 1988 he started to play percussion in a zydeco band, The Crawdad Wranglers, as well as at many of the local Irish sessions. He renewed his interest in the banjo and the singing the old time songs.
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person.
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking next to the KC building. Enter around the corner on Prescott St.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-arlington-k-of-c/"]
start = "2024-05-12T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Captain Fiddle & Paul Mangion"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-12/"]
start = "2024-05-12T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-12T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"]
start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-12T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-contra-dance-week/"]
start = "2024-05-13T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-17T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rhythmic Variations in Scottish and Mazurka"
details = """
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (halfgevorderden)

Die basis van de scottish en mazurka zit er ondertussen goed in. Maar nu? Hoe maken we het nog leuker, nog muzikaler en nog meer in verbinding met je danspartner? Door met het ritme van je voeten te varieren. En dan het liefst op zo'n manier dat je partner het ook snapt!

In deze workshop gaan we eerst aan de slag met de danshouding, termen als ballon of eierverfhouder zullen langskomen, om vervolgens ook te gaan kijken naar de verschillende ritmes die er mogelijk zijn. Tijd om te spelen!

Voorkennis: Ik ga er van uit dat je de basis van de scottish en mazurka redelijk beheerst.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/ritmische-variaties-in-scottish-en-mazurka-2/"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurodance Faversham"
links = ["https://www.kerryfletcher.co.uk/dates-news"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Faversham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Eurodance Faversham"
source = "events/uk/faversham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-13/"]
start = "2024-05-13T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-13T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-05-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh-2/2024-05-13/"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-13/"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-13/"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-13T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659576404647/"]
start = "2024-05-14T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-14T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-05-14T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-14T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-05-14/"]
start = "2024-05-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-05-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-14T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/978/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2169", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3585133295032564/3585133305032563/"]
start = "2024-05-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-14T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-05-14/"]
start = "2024-05-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-14/"]
start = "2024-05-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-05-14/"]
start = "2024-05-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
Language: English\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-05-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Bart Praet speelt in verschillende (balfolk-)groepen en heeft daarnaast ook een solo-programma. Dat wordt balfolk met invloeden van o.a. Jazz en Keltische muziek!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-bart-praet-be/"]
start = "2024-05-15T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance with recorded music"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/20", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2232", "https://www.facebook.com/events/420487254256228/"]
start = "2024-05-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/977359437392945/977359457392943/"]
start = "2024-05-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-15T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565097537797/"]
start = "2024-05-15T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-16T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-15/"]
start = "2024-05-15T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-15/"]
start = "2024-05-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-05-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p>               </p></span><p>Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach a four-week series from May 8 to 29. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. Finnskogspols, Rørospols, Åtabakspolska, and Gothenburg Mazurka will likely be reviewed. Classes will pause in June and resume in July.</p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-15T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-15T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fællesdans"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/410761758161538/", "https://www.place2book.com/en/sw2/sales/9cqhggb9zb"]
start = "2024-05-16T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Denmark"
city = "Copenhagen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Farvergade"]
price = "25-50 DKK"
organisation = "Kulturhus Risbjerggaard"
source = "events/denmark/copenhagen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 301 — Bourree auvergnate"
details = """
Deze donderdag 16 mei is het socialles nr 301. Docent deze week is Leon. Het thema van deze les is de bourreee auvergnate, een dans ook wel bekend als 'bourree in 3' of 'die bourree met die halve maantjes', maar Leon kan daar veel meer over vertellen. Ervaring met deze dans is niet nodig.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-301-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-05-16T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/event/tanzlernabend-bourree"]
start = "2024-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Airboxes en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
20:30 Bal met PFM!
21:00 Bal met Airboxes
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tAirboxes

Airboxes staat voor aanstekelijke dansmuziek gebracht door het duo Bert Leemans en Guus Herremans op chromatisch en diatonisch accordeon.
Bert (chromatisch) en Guus (diatonisch) zijn perfect op elkaar ingespeeld, de klanken van hun instrumenten smelten samen bij alles wat ze spelen en nemen je mee naar een magische wereld.
Airboxes speelt enkel eigen werk.
Hun afwisselend intieme solo’s en klankkleurrijk samenspel zorgen voor een allesomvattend geheel.
Airboxes zijn twee mannen, twee accordeons, één verhaal.


 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Frans is het meest actief in het schrijven van nieuwe nummers. Hij zoekt de variatie op door te experimenteren met toonladders, maar weet ook nog origineel te zijn binnen A-mineur. Geregeld bedenkt hij iets wat later eigenlijk te moeilijk blijkt om zelf te spelen, maar dat weerhoudt hem er niet van blijven proberen excellente composities te produceren. Frans heeft ervaring in verschillende bandsettingen en actief in Balfolk Amsterdam; hij geeft dansles en mede-organiseert bals, waaronder de maandelijkse dansavond in café Mezrab.
Maurits is een klassiek geschoold virtuoos violist en het muzikale geweten van de band. Hij weet meestal precies te duiden waar muzikale verbeteringen zitten. Verder speelt hij graag sessie.
Pieter was actief binnen pop, punk en kleinkunst, maar speelt sinds 2010 voornamelijk balfolk en PFM is zijn alweer derde bandje. Hij is een enthousiast slaggitarist en probeert de twee solo-instrumenten begeleidend tegelijkertijd voor gitarist en drummer te spelen.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.
Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons!
Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-airboxes-en-pfm/"]
start = "2024-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-16T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5017"]
start = "2024-05-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jo Veal"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Percorsi di Balfolk a Caserta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937551301497555/937551318164220/"]
start = "2024-05-16T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-204/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-16/"]
start = "2024-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-16/"]
start = "2024-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trad i Malung"
links = ["http://www.tradimalung.se/"]
start_date = "2024-05-17"
end_date = "2024-05-18"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Malung"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Malung Folkhögskola"
source = "events/sweden/malung.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-16/"]
start = "2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trad’Ardèche"
links = ["https://famdt-ardeche.fr/wp/tradardeche-2024/"]
start = "2024-05-17T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Privas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Hoctomoz", "Patxi eta Konpania", "Trio Saraï", "Petit Piment", "Trio Loubelya", "Taouarh", "Avec", "La Chouette Velue", "Bélao Bé", "Troll"]
organisation = "FAMDTA"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz und Verbindung"
links = ["https://dckn.de/tanz-und-verbindung/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/802046625279824/"]
start = "2024-05-17T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-20T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Waldheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet", "Duo Wolff-Moschcau", "Maracu", "Wings & Tales"]
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/chemnitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rare and Difficult Balfolk Dances"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/448075051050002/", "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYkoEMzcFL0o9gorlTYmCfZQoIZzPTgs/view", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/seminaras-reti-ir-sunkus-balfolk-sokiai"]
start = "2024-05-17T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-05-19T01:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ignas Dailydė", "Guoda & Konstantinas", "VMI", "Gabrielė Pukelytė"]
price = "€20-€50"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish Set Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/irish-set-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-05-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-19T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rise the Dust"]
callers = ["Maggie Daniel", "Lucy Slemmings"]
price = "£190-£310"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Jolika
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 24 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *
Copyright: Naragonia
Das Naragonia Quartet spielt für uns wundervolle, energiegeladene Balfolkmusik zum Tanzen und Zuhören. Toon van Mierlo und Pascale Rubens werden von Luc Pilartz und Maarten Decombel (Snaarmaarwaar) begleitet und sie verzaubern ihr Publikum mit ihrem mitreißenden Spiel.
 
Toon van Mierlo: Akkordeon, Dudelsack, Klarinette
Pascale Rubens: Akkordeon, Geige
Luc Pilartz: Geige
Maarten Decombel: Gitarre, Mandoline

Website Naragonia
 
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Seit Neuestem haben wir im Vorverkauf ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2405"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Trad'Yvresses"
links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["É1000IE", "NIJ", "Arbadétorne", "GrandLoup", "Dekolaz", "Décibal", "Des Fourmis Dans Les Pieds", "Duo Azare", "Cascade", "La Cuivraille"]
price = "€38-€45"
organisation = "Adamada"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Bal"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/5177743/668546549/blowzabella-bal-and-dance-workshop-worplesdon-memorial-hall-surrey", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/folk-inspiration/blowzabella/e-jdrdvx"]
start = "2024-05-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Worplesdon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£19.51-£30.35"
organisation = "Folk Inspirations"
source = "events/uk/guildford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou dances"
details = """
Ciac Boum komt binnenkort naar Junushoff in Wageningen! En natuurlijk wil je direct mee doen en niet de kat uit de (Ciac) Boom kijken. Daarom organiseert Balfolk Zeist op vrijdag 17 mei een workshop over poitou dansen.

Deze vrijdag legt Stefan een aantal poitou dansen uit. Het zijn lekker energieke dansen in groepen of cirkels die je zeker kunt verwachten op het bal in Wageningen.

Reserveren of aanmelden is niet nodig.
Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/poitou-dansen-voorbereiding-op-ciac-boum/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańc Majowy w Mleczarni"
details = "miejsce: Mleczarnia, Włodkowica 5, Wrocław, poziom -1"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/324552640447122/"]
start = "2024-05-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Leg & Lew", "Maciek Jankowski", "Piękna Kompania"]
price = "30 PLN"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7026575714093023/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/452705093796180/"]
start = "2024-05-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
callers = ["Phil Bassindale"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-05-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-17T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Sun Assembly"
details = """
Advanced dance on Friday 7:30-10:30 PM with multiple callers
Ball practice on Saturday 2-5 PM
Ball on Saturday 7-11 PM
Dancing Master: Dan Blim
Music by Bellamira: Catherine Sloboda, Eileen Kalfass, Jane Knoeck
Sliding scale- recommended donation $15 for Friday, $50 for Saturday"""
links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/the-sun-assembly-is-full/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-sun-assembly/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bellamira"]
callers = ["Dan Blim"]
price = "$65"
organisation = "Syracuse Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mad Robin Ball Weekend"
details = """
The 2024 edition of the venerable and delightful Mad Robin Ball has been expanded to a long weekend of dance, music, and more in Northern California, May 17 – 21, 2024. Callers are Gene Murrow, Bruce Hamilton, and Kalia Kliban, accompanied by a quartet of beloved musicians: Daniel Beerbohm, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, and Jacqueline Schwab. Special events (wine tours, kayaking, hikes, etc.) and affordable accommodations (homestays, B&Bs, inns, etc.) are available to dancers coming from afar. 
Drawing from the many Boston Centre recordings that he produced for Bare Necessities, as well as from recordings by the bands Hold the Mustard and Reunion, Gene has assembled for this year’s Ball a legacy program of “classics” comprising significant and consequential English country dances. Kalia and Bruce will do varied programs on the Friday and Tuesday surrounding the Ball. The programs will be supported and enhanced by the artistry of our musicians, who have had considerable influence on the style of English country dance music in the United States and abroad. 
The Mad Robin weekend offers English dancers a rare opportunity to dance with three of our genre’s most highly regarded teachers and callers accompanied by exceptional music, as well as enjoy the richness of the Bay Area’s culture and climate."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/mrb2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/mad-robin-ball-weekend/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-21T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Petaluma"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Daniel Beerbohm, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea & Jacqueline Schwab"]
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton", "Gene Murrow", "Kalia Kliban"]
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5805", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-05-17/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<span>Come to the Skandia dance after the Syttende Mai Parade in Ballard!  </span><br><span>Or just come to Skandia to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day.  </span>            <br><p>For the class at 7:30<b>, Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh </b>will review Rørospols. This Norwegian dance was the focus of Springdans this year, and it is always popular at the Friday dances.</p><p>The <b>Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag </b>is excited to play for this dance. They cover a wonderful variety of tunes, including mixers toget everybody up dancing and, of course, you’ll be able to practicethe Rørospols!</p><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eallum 2024"
details = """
Eallum is een middeleeuws fantasy evenement gevestigd in de Biesbosch te Dordrecht. Het is een fijn festival met muziek, marktkraampjes, lekker eten en allerhande entertainment, waaronder ook balfolkworkshops en optredens van balfolkbands. Dit jaar staat onder andere Triple-X op het programma op zaterdag en ook op zondag kan er balfolk gedanst worden op live-muziek. Meer informatie wordt later nog bekend gemaakt door de organisatie.

Workshops
Daarnaast wordt er zowel op zaterdag als zondag een balfolkworkshop gegeven voor beginners door Balfolk Zuid-Holland:

zaterdag: 10.30 tot 11.30 uur
zondag: 11.30 tot 12.30 uur

Tickets & info
Het festival is zaterdag van 10.00 tot 23.00 uur, zondag van 10.00 tot 20.00 uur. Voor meer informatie en tickets kun je terecht bij Eallum zelf: www.eallum.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/eallum-2024-met-o-a-triple-x/"]
start = "2024-05-18T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Dordrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free dance initiations Belle époque @Tuinfeest"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-dance-initiations-belle-%C3%A9poque-tuinfeest/1001/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2236", "https://www.facebook.com/events/421918357102225/"]
start = "2024-05-18T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo de Captieux & Branle d'Ossau"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/696865192468485/"]
start = "2024-05-18T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "110 PLN"
organisation = "balfolk.pl"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Zutphen — Geweldig!"
details = """
13:00 - 14:30 u: Workshop balfolk
15:00 - 15:30 u: Concert door Air de Famille
15:45 - 17:15 u: folkbal

De Franse band 'Air de Famille' komt spelen. Een band met traditionele zang en muziek uit Frankrijk.

Kijk naar de band op:
https://airdefamille.chants-danses-france.com
en voor audiofragmenten : https://urlz.fr/myca

Kaarten workshop balfolk: € 5,-
Kaarten concert en bal: € 15,-. Jongeren, studenten en leden Nolano: € 10,-. Kinderen, minima en asielzoekers: € 5,-.
Reserveren: via info@wereldmuziek.nl  en betalen via NL68 RABO 0322 5387 69 t.n.v. Stichting Pentaton.
Men kan ook kaarten aan de zaal kopen/betalen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-zutphen-geweldig/"]
start = "2024-05-18T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T17:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zutphen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Air de Famille"]
price = "€5-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/943/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2047"]
start = "2024-05-18T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Aan't Kasteel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://reservaties.malle.be/Tickets/Ticketdetail/tabid/166/ActivityID/374/Default.aspx", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2214"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Viorel", "EmBRUN"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Folk In Malle"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance workshop and concert"
links = ["https://www.thedavidhall.com/event/blowzabella/", "https://www.thedavidhall.com/product/blowzabella-dance-workshop-18th-may/", "https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/5177753/645160720/blowzabella-the-david-hall-south-petherton-somerset"]
start = "2024-05-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "South Petherton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
price = "£8-£24"
organisation = "The David Hall"
source = "events/uk/south_petherton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roztańczona Noc Muzeów"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/979492697236903/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Igrce"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wave Gotik Treffen"
details = """
Heidnisches Dorf / Torhaus Dölitz\r
20.05 Uhr\tPlantec (F)"""
links = ["https://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de/prog/programm.php"]
start = "2024-05-18T20:05:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plantec"]
organisation = "Wave Gotik Treffen"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Audrey Jaber (USA), Alan Brunier and Adam Rich⁠-⁠Griffin with calling from Daisy Black.

Audrey Jaber (of The Gaslight Tinkers, Wake Up Robin, the Free Raisins)'s fiddling has electrified dance and concert halls across the US and Europe. Hailing from Honolulu and now living in California, she cut her folk teeth in the Boston area, attending Berklee College of Music and spending years exploring the thriving New England folk scene and beyond. She has performed at many folk music and dance festivals, camps, and events, including at Ashokan Center's Northern Week, Halsway Manor in England, and Pinewoods Dance and Music Camp. Audrey’s fiddle playing is rhythmically lively and spontaneous; she's guaranteed to get you up and dancing.

Alan Brunier and Adam Rich-Griffin (both of Contrasaurus and The Night Before, Adam also of Chaotic Good) are well-known faces on the UK contra dance circuit and specialise in playing contra dance tunes that are well matched to dances. They started making music together over a decade ago after meeting at Warwick Folk Society and, some might say remarkably, remain good friends and musical-partners-in-crime. In their spare time they are, respectively, involved with organising contra dance events at Chippenham Folk Festival and Sidmouth Folk Festival.

Daisy calls for contra, ceilidh and English dances, and particularly enjoys making historical dances lively and accessible for new and more experienced dancers.  She also uses her experience as a drama lecturer, theatre practitioner and storyteller to give dances momentum, narrative and energy. 

[https://daisyblack.uk/](https://daisyblack.uk/)"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-05/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3662336994003909/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audrey Jaber, Alan Brunier & Adam Rich-Griffin"]
callers = ["Daisy Black"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-18-5-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-05-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-2/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-english-country-dancers-saturday-dance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Greenville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "The Carolina English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/412587374891906/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Medusa"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1492896184639315/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Keeping it Reel"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance & Waltzing"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round.
Special waltzing session with SpringTide before the contra dance."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-waltzing/", "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["SpringTide"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"]
start = "2024-05-18T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansen uit de Poitou"
details = '''
[English follows Dutch]


Voorafgaand aan het bal in de Junushoff zal er een workshop ‘Dansen uit de Poitou’ plaatsvinden in de Wilde Wereld. Tijdens deze workshop zullen meerdere dansen uit de Poitou aan bod komen. Deze dansen worden dezelfde avond nog door Ciac Boum gespeeld, waardoor jullie de nieuw geleerde skills meteen op de dansvloer kunnen toepassen! De workshop is gericht op dansers die al wat ervaring hebben en snel nieuwe pasjes kunnen oppikken. Het kennen van de basispassen van de bourrées in 2 en 3 tijden is erg handig.

De Poitou is een regio in het westen van Frankrijk, waar een grote diversiteit aan balfolkdansen vandaan komt. Deze dansen zijn veelal energiek, dynamisch, en gericht op groepsgevoel. Tijdens de workshop zullen onder andere de Bal Limousin, Avant-deux à quartre figures en Branle de Noirmoutier worden uitgelegd. De workshop wordt gegeven door Renske en Max, die al langer ervaring hebben met deze dansen en graag hun enthousiasme delen.

Deur open: 13:00; Workhop: 13:15 - 15:15.
Locatie: Wilde Wereld, Burgtstraat 1, Wageningen (ong. 5 minuten lopen van de Junushoff).
Taal: Nederlands/Engels/Beide (afhankelijk van de deelnemers)
Toegang op donatiebasis
Koffie en thee is aanwezig, zelf een waterflesje meenemen is handig.

Voor beginners is er om 15:00 een basisworkshop balfolk in de Junushoff.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prior to the ball at the Junushoff, a workshop "Dances from the Poitou" will be held at the Wilde Wereld. This workshop will cover several dances from the Poitou. These dances will be performed by Ciac Boum the same evening, allowing you to immediately apply your newly learned skills on the dance floor! The workshop is aimed at dancers who already have some experience and can quickly pick up new steps. Knowing the basic steps of the bourrées in 2 and 3 times is very helpful.

The Poitou is a region in western France, home to a wide variety of balfolk dances. These dances tend to be energetic, dynamic, and focused on group spirit. During the workshop, the Bal Limousin, Avant-deux à quartre figures and Branle de Noirmoutier, among others, will be explained. The workshop will be taught by Renske and Max, who are experienced with these dances and enjoy sharing their enthusiasm.

Door open: 13:00; Workhop: 13:15 - 15:15.
Location: Wilde Wereld, Burgtstraat 1, Wageningen (approx. 5 minutes walk from the Junushoff).
Language: Dutch/English/Both (depending on the participants)
Entrance on donation basis
Coffee and tea is available, bringing your own water bottle is helpful.

For beginners there will be a basic balfolk workshop at 15:00 in the Junushoff.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-uit-le-sud-ouest-2/"]
start = "2024-05-19T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T15:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-05-19T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
In mei legt iedere vogel een ei – en wij kunnen ons balfolk-ei weer kwijt bij een prachtig bal in de Junushoff! 😉 Twee geweldige groepen zullen ons heerlijk de zomer in laten dansen. Voorafgaand aan het bal is er een workshop 'Dansen uit de Poitou' in de Wilde Wereld: klik hier voor meer informatie.
We sluiten het seizoen af met een blast: Ciac Boum! Dit trio, bestaande uit Christian Pacher, Julien Padovani en Alban Pacher, heeft een stevige reputatie onder dansers in Frankrijk en Europa, met zijn unieke muziek die vrolijkheid, energie en feestelijkheid uitstraalt. De muziek van Ciac Boum is energiek en inventief en put uit het traditionele erfgoed van de regio Poitou, waarvan het een erkend ambassadeur is geworden, met zowel covers van traditionele melodieën als originele composities. Elke muzikant is een multi-instrumentalist, dus het podium wordt omgetoverd tot een waar laboratorium waar een enorme verscheidenheid aan geluidspaletten tot uiting wordt gebracht.




Airboxes staat voor aanstekelijke dansmuziek gebracht door het duo Bert Leemans en Guus Herremans op chromatisch en diatonisch accordeon. Bert (chromatisch) en Guus (diatonisch) zijn perfect op elkaar ingespeeld, de klanken van hun instrumenten smelten samen bij alles wat ze spelen en nemen je mee naar een magische wereld. Hun afwisselend intieme solo’s en klankkleurrijk samenspel zorgen voor een allesomvattend geheel. Airboxes zijn twee mannen, twee accordeons, één verhaal.





Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.
Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Airboxes
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Ciac Boum
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-13/"]
start = "2024-05-19T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-05-19T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-19T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/991830", "https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/5177759/668546533/blowzabella-kennington-village-centre-oxford-oxfolk"]
start = "2024-05-19T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-19T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
callers = ["Jo Freya", "Dave Shepherd"]
price = "£8-£18"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double concert"
details = "Stupendo doppio concerto domenica pomeriggio 19 maggio. Guido Minelli duo h17 No&Mi h 18"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/260977126979737/", "https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-nomi-finalmente-a-brescia-854507614277"]
start = "2024-05-19T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Brescia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Duo Guido-Minelli"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Alchechengi aps"
source = "events/italy/brescia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "De Kanaalfeesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://studioncp.com/agenda/de-kunstwaard-de-kanaalfeesten/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2249", "https://www.facebook.com/events/25271735219140251/"]
start = "2024-05-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-19T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Zomergem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-05-19/"]
start = "2024-05-19T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-19T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1513310665914817/"]
start = "2024-05-19T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-19T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
HATDS English dances are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays with the occasional exception. 
The 1st and 3rd Sunday dances are open to all. The 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for advanced dancers. 
All dances are taught and prompted and are done to recorded music. 
The $10 admission is used to pay the rent. Cash, credit cards, and digital wallets are accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-houston/2024-05-19/", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-05-19/"]
start = "2024-05-19T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-19T17:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-05-19/"]
start = "2024-05-19T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Gary Sandler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Las Vegas. Non-gendered calling. Band: 112 and Then Some."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-05-19T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-19T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-19/"]
start = "2024-05-19T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-19T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. 

Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

May 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange
June 13 Guilford Park Pavilion
Aug 25 Scott Farm

Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/may-brattleboro-bal-folk/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3540588222848895/"]
start = "2024-05-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-19/"]
start = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-19T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Pinksterbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/balfolk-with-dron-and-duo-de-schepper-sanczuk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2122", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1560838268106705"]
start = "2024-05-20T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-20T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drøn", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€10-€19"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Line and Circle Dances"
details = """
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

In Bretagne dansen ze eigenlijk alleen maar in rijen en cirkels, en op onze bals worden deze dansen regelmatig gespeeld. De meest bekende hiervan zijn de andro en de hanterdro. In deze workshop gaan we aan de slag met een aantal bretonse dansen die minder vaak gespeeld worden: Kost ar choad, Plinn, Ronde St Vincent, Gavotte de Montagne, Laridee en Ridee. Dit zijn geen ingewikkelde dansen, wat maakt dat deze workshop toegankelijk is voor iedereen die graag wat meer bretons wil dansen.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor half gevorderde dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor half gevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bretonse-rij-en-kringdansen-alle-niveaus-2/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-20T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French/Breton Dance Night"
details = "Bayston Hill Memorial Hall"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/7321248247957867/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-20/"]
start = "2024-05-20T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-20T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $3! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-05-20/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh-2/2024-05-20/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-20/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderscandinaviandancers.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2024-05-20/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-20T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-20T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = 'Room 209. <br>Masks are required at all Skandia indoor events. <br><br>               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. <br><br>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don&#39;t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. <br>Show up any day; no need to pre-register. <br> <br>Send any questions to <a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> or (206) 258-2580.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-20T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659583071313/"]
start = "2024-05-21T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-21T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-05-21T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-21T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday Bal Dennis & Paul"
details = '''
"Lieve mensen! Dinsdag 21 mei vieren wij, Dennis en Paul, onze verjaardagen bij Balfolk Zeist. Voor deze feestelijke avond hebben we de band Flos uitgenodigd om te komen spelen!
Wij houden allebei van LEGO, daarom zullen we een LEGO-tintje verzorgen voor het verjaardagsbal. Als jij daar aan mee wilt doen in de vorm van verkleden of andere attributen is dat extra mooi, maar we vinden het vooral leuk als je er bent.
Komen jullie met ons meegenieten? Leuk! Tot dan."
- Dennis van der Heyden en Paul Kingma
Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-dennis-paul/"]
start = "2024-05-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flos"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1912"]
start = "2024-05-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-21T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-05-21/"]
start = "2024-05-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-21/"]
start = "2024-05-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-05-21/"]
start = "2024-05-21T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
Language: English\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-05-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-22T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,- ( € 10,- voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) 
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)


[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJED3RGaEc[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-36/"]
start = "2024-05-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-22T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ball Noir"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dance Initiation"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2250"]
start = "2024-05-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Sint Maartens Gilde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/977359437392945/977359454059610/"]
start = "2024-05-22T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-22T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-22/"]
start = "2024-05-22T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-22T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-22/"]
start = "2024-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-22/"]
start = "2024-05-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p>               </p></span><p>Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach a four-week series from May 8 to 29. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. Finnskogspols, Rørospols, Åtabakspolska, and Gothenburg Mazurka will likely be reviewed. Classes will pause in June and resume in July.</p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-22T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-22T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7523371531117017/"]
start = "2024-05-23T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-23T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 302 — Switch dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 mei is het socialles nr 302. Docent deze week is Isobel. Het thema deze week draait om connectie met je danspartner en leiden en volgen, gerelateerd aan switch dansen: wisselen van rol als leider of volger, gedurende de dans of voorafgaand aan de dans. Let op: deze les is in het Engels, maar geen zorgen, er zijn genoeg mensen om voor je te vertalen. Enige ervaring met leiden en volgen is wel fijn voor deze les.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-302-rotterdam-switch-dansen/"]
start = "2024-05-23T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2024-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-05-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1123693285332272/"]
start = "2024-05-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Percorsi di Balfolk a Caserta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937551301497555/937551314830887/"]
start = "2024-05-23T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-205/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-23/"]
start = "2024-05-23T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-23/"]
start = "2024-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp"
links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/"]
start_date = "2024-05-24"
end_date = "2024-05-27"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Socorro"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thunderwing", "Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Lo Peckman"]
price = "$175-$460"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Romance"
links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr"]
start_date = "2024-05-24"
end_date = "2024-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Carrboro"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "River Road"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Folklife"
links = ["https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html"]
start_date = "2024-05-24"
end_date = "2024-05-27"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Chicken Feathers", "Good Company", "3 Wheel Drive", "SonoOnos", "Playing for Keeps", "The Olympia Volunteer String Band", "The Hat Band", "The Luddite Ramblers", "Effervescence", "Hot Seat", "Racoon Carnival", "Soundspel", "Blue Star", "The Sage Thrashers", "Red Crow", "The Electrodes", "Mystic Deer", "The Reckoners"]
callers = ["Susan Michaels", "Charlie Fenton", "Isaac Banner", "Jesse Partridge", "Susan Petrick", "Koren Wake", "Victoria Fox", "Ric Goldman", "David Kreiss-Tomkins", "Abigail Golden", "Shannon Horst", "William Watson", "Elisabeth Monica", "Chris Page", "Eric Curl", "Craig Wolfe", "Suzanne Girardot", "Shell Stowell", "Michael Karcher", "Lindsey Dono"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-23/"]
start = "2024-05-23T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/887594332750059/"]
start = "2024-05-24T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-27T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "balfolk", "irish-set", "scandi", "scd", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons", "Chaotic Good", "Confluence", "Contra Sutra", "Portmanteau", "The Falconers", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Bruce Hamilton", "Charlie Turner", "Colin Hume", "Daisy Black", "Fee Lock", "Lynne Render", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Woodfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1297638031628691/", "https://www.woodfolkinfo.wixsite.com/woodfolkfestival"]
start = "2024-05-24T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Taipana"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emanuele Rossato & Michela Furin", "Valentin Barray", "Rudemà", "Duo Perrin-Zhao", "Folk Fiction"]
organisation = "Woodfolk"
source = "events/italy/woodfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/746134784309762/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUoRailT2ks1PmIPzPnv1ZoSGWZjjO5sA5_r7bKNo3M0D0fg/viewform"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Locarno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "15-30 CHF"
source = "events/switzerland/locarno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moulin d'Andé Weekend"
details = """
A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. 
Prices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. 
Transportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. 
If you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1889585761472902/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-weekend-in-normandy/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Val-de-Reuil"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Kappy Laning", "Janine Smith"]
price = "€220-€520"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Groningen"
details = """
Er komt opnieuw een balfolk in Groningen!

Erik de Jong en Martijn Versteeg bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 24 mei 2024

Aanvang: 19:30-22:30
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon
Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),
Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen
Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema (onder voorbehoud):
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma

Over de Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

Over Erik en Martijn
Erik de Jong is een veelzijdig folk muzikant die vooral actief is in de Ierse/Schotse scene, maar ook binnen andere folkstijlen zoals balfolk en Balkan-muziek. Instrumenten die hij daarbij bespeelt zijn accordeon (als hoofdinstrument), whistles, bodhrán en draailier.
Voor dansers spelen heeft Erik altijd het leukste gevonden om te doen. Daar is hij mee begonnen in de Nederlandse balfolkband ‘De Gonnagles’. Later is hij samen met Carieke Pol veel ceilidh-workshops gaan doen (Schotse dansworkshops) op bruiloften, feesten en festivals, zoals de Celtic & Balfolk Night in De Doelen in Rotterdam, en de Elf Fantasy Fairs in Arcen en Haarzuilens. Naast Ierse/Schotse muziek speelt Erik ook nog steeds graag balfolk, bijvoorbeeld met de duo’s Itchy Fingers (met Tijn Berends) en Exqueezit (met Bert Leemans), waarmee hij o.a. op balfolkfestival Cadansa heeft gespeeld. Voor meer informatie over Eriks muzikale activiteiten, zie www.folkmuzikant.nl.
Martijn speelt klarinet en is bekend van de balfolkband Sidaro.

De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-groningen-met-erik-de-jong-en-martijn-versteeg/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Erik en Martijn"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-24T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-kv-express-cellule/952/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2108", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1817561215360601"]
start = "2024-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-kv-express-cellule/952/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2203"]
start = "2024-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-5-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-05-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-05-24/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268029440825014/"]
start = "2024-05-24T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Mary Wesley will call to the sounds of Red Dog Riley. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms. 
Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Shelburne Town Hall is at 5372 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT. Please use side entrance. 
Email info@queencitycontras.com for more info. 
$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2024-05-24T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Dog Riley"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meet Me in St Louis"
links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://www.facebook.com/events/871111018094385/"]
start = "2024-05-24T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-27T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audacious", "Roger Wilco"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$50-$110"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-05-24/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Bears 40th Dance Camp"
details = "Dancing Bears of Alaska host their 40th annual Dance Camp in 2024. Visiting talent includes George Marshall and Louise Siddons calling; The Stringrays and trio Sail Away Ladies playing lively contra dance music. Join us at beautiful King’s Lake Camp, for a playful Memorial Day weekend event that is sure to delight. Catering this year by Turkish Delight of Anchorage. Registration opens March 15, 2024."
links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-40th-dance-camp/"]
start = "2024-05-24T15:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-05-27T18:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Wasilla"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sail Away Ladies", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Louise Siddons"]
price = "$330"
organisation = "The Dancing Bears"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-05-24/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-24/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-24/"]
start = "2024-05-24T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-24T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-05-24/"]
start = "2024-05-24T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-24T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska and Other Swedish Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/polska-and-other-swedish-dances/985/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2187", "https://www.facebook.com/events/391264367050007/"]
start = "2024-05-25T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-05-25T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-25T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boutersem Buitengewoon Klassiek Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/anoctetemporis/958781", "https://www.facebook.com/events/678422487672091/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2239"]
start = "2024-05-25T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus", "Duo Rio-Besson"]
organisation = "a nocte temporis"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
details = """
meet the
TTUN TTUN*
Bourrée Party Crackers – Foto: Christina Glanz
 
 Fête du Rondeau
Ein Abend mit Tänzen aus dem französischen Südwesten:
Rondeau en Couple und Rondeau en Chaine
umrahmt von weiteren Folk-Tänzen
Ort: Nachbarschaftshaus am Lietzensee, Herbartstraße 25, 14057 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen.
Es wirken mit:   Am TTUN-TTUN (Tambourin à Cordes):   Christoph Keller
Tanzerklärungen:           Noemi Wiest und Christoph Keller
* Das Ttun-Ttun zu spielen, bedeutet wahres Multitasking: Mit einer Hand wird eine Flöte mit drei Löchern bespielt, mit der anderen mit einem Stock auf ein Psalterium oder Hackbrett, das mit mindestens vier Seiten bespannt ist, geschlagen."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2405-lietzensee"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bourrée Party Crackers"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/english/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3938954306331787/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["http://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2024-05-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-25T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar", "Catherine & Sylvain Piron"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-05-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/709066854589483/"]
start = "2024-05-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phoenix"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/734023252268213/"]
start = "2024-05-25T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Sylva", "Saro Calandi"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-5-25-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Gwyn Williams"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Techno Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-6/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DJ TacoShel"]
callers = ["Deanna Palumbo"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-25T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-05-25/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-25T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808152435518/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-05-26T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-26T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Magic Reelism"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5439", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"]
start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-25T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
details = "An evening of balfolk dancing in regional Western Australia with live music, shared dinner and plenty of dancing. All dances are called - no prior dance experience required."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/421742130489860/"]
start = "2024-05-26T14:00:00+08:00"
end = "2024-05-26T17:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernnachmittag Bourree im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernmittag-bourree"]
start = "2024-05-26T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2136", "https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-bart-praet"]
start = "2024-05-26T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/toutboutdchant/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2098"]
start = "2024-05-26T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-26T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tout Bout D'chants"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-05-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-3/"]
start = "2024-05-26T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-26T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Merriment"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-05-26/"]
start = "2024-05-26T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-26T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-05-26/"]
start = "2024-05-26T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-26T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-26/"]
start = "2024-05-26T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-26T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional Dance Class"
details = """
Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych do nauki tańców tradycyjnych na n-obrotowe zajęcia taneczne! Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Program zajęć dobierany jest pod kątem n-obrotowych potańców i najwięcej czerpie z tanecznej kultury Polski nizinnej, Szwecji oraz balfolku.\r
W tym miesiącu wyjątkowo zamiast ostatniej środy (29 maja) zajęcia odbędą się w poniedziałek 27 maja.\r
Koszt uczestnictwa w jednym spotkaniu:\r
* 30 PLN / osobę\r
* 100 PLN / rodzinę z Kartą Dużej Rodziny"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/nauka-tancow-tradycyjnych0", "https://www.facebook.com/events/401497996095459/401498002762125/"]
start = "2024-05-27T18:00:10.517+02:00"
end = "2024-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree"
details = """
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

De bourree, een toffe dans die meestal met z'n tweeën tegenover elkaar wordt gedanst. Maar soms ook in een cirkel (en ronde) en soms met z'n 4-en in leuke choreografieën. In deze workshop gaan we eerst nog even focussen op de basispas, zodat iedereen in dezelfde groove komt, om die vervolgens toe te passen in een bourree en ronde en een aantal leuke variatie met 4 dansers.

Voor deze workshop is geen voorkennis vereist, maar is niet bedoelt voor echte beginners, daarvoor gaat het tempo in de workshop iets te snel.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bourree-en-ronde-en-figuren-met-4-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2024-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-27T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-05-27/"]
start = "2024-05-27T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-27T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-bal"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-05-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-05-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-05-27/"]
start = "2024-05-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-27/"]
start = "2024-05-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659573071314/"]
start = "2024-05-28T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-28T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
links = ["https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-28T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
cancelled = true
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional Dance Tune Session"
details = """
Zapraszamy na wspólne praktykowanie grania utworów do tańca. Tradycyjny repertuar tańców polskich i szwedzkich, jak również balfolk. Spotkania dla muzyków zarówno doświadczonych, jak i początkujących w wygrywaniu melodii tanecznych. Bardzo mile widziani są na sesji tancerze.\r
\r
7 maja - kawiarnia WEJśCIóWKA, Plac Teatralny 1\r
14 maja - Torunianka Café, ul. Franciszkańska 16\r
21 maja - Torunianka Café, ul. Franciszkańska 16\r
28 maja - kawiarnia WEJśCIóWKA, Plac Teatralny 1"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/sesje-melodii-tanecznych-tradycyjnie99", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2418622195194654/2418622211861319/"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-28T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-05-28/"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados class (level 2)"
details = """
BALL-Dados: Aulas Regulares de Danças Tradicionais\r
Uma viagem pelo mundo através das danças e da cultura de vários países. Danças de Grupo ou de Pares. De várias Origens Europeias e de Fácil aprendizagem. Para Todas as Idades!\r
\r
CONTINUAÇÃO DO BAILE [NÍVEL II] por Mati@s\r
Pretende-se aprofundar a técnica, a postura, a musicalidade, a distribuição de peso e a dinâmica da, e na, dança; além de dar a conhecer outras danças mais complexas e desafiantes."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ball-dados-continuacao-do-baile-nivel-ii-aulas-reg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/177457638688514/177457655355179/"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-28T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/portugal/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/979/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2170", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3585133295032564/3585133308365896/"]
start = "2024-05-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-28T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-172"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-05-28/"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-28/"]
start = "2024-05-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-05-28/"]
start = "2024-05-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gascon Dance Workshop"
details = """
Tym razem wybierzemy się do Gaskonii zgłębiając tajniki 'inner boing boing', rond w parach i łańcuchu oraz congo de Captieux (ewentualnie jeszcze jednego, lub dwóch  ;) ) i tak jak zawsze niespiesznie powędrujemy tak daleko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą.\r
\r
Jeśli próbowaliście na potańcówkach załapać \"w locie\"  którykolwiek w powyższych tańców to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-tancow-gaskonskich", "https://www.facebook.com/events/981371660262591/981371670262590/"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk classes"
details = """
Balfolk A1: Balfolk basics\r
\r
Language: English\r
\r
In this course we'll be teaching a variety of Balfolk dances from scratch – no dance experience required! During the course, you'll learn couple dances such as Scottish, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka, and two-time Bourrée, as well as group dances such as Chapelloise and Hanter dro. You'll also learn about posture, leading and following, and listening to the music.\r
\r
 \r
\r
Balfolk A2/F: Various group dances\r
\r
Language: German / English (depending on preferences of participants)\r
\r
In this partially advanced course, we want to dive into balfolk group dances from different (mostly French) regions like Bretagne, Poitou, Auvergne and a few others. We want to show you the huge variety of those dances, the very different characters and styles, and how much fun these dances can be. We also want to explore the particular traditional spirits which some of those dances have, creating an atmosphere of community and deep connection within the whole group and to the music.\r
\r
Dances we want to cover include different Avant-deux's, Congo, Maraîchine, Bourrée variants with multiple people, Suite de Loudéac and many more group dances. We won't cover couple dances in this course."""
links = ["https://zeh2.zeh.hu-berlin.de/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum/_Balfolk.html"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Hoch Schul Sport"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://fraumayer.at/event/haertel-wascher-duo-and-friends-organic-dancefloor-11/"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy759", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430690843045122/"]
start = "2024-05-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Haus der Sinne"
details = "Balfolk live: TRIOBLIQUE (Italy/France) ( https://hausdersinne-berlin.de/event/balfolk-live-trioblique-italy-france/ )"
links = ["https://hausdersinne-berlin.de/event/balfolk-live-trioblique-italy-france/", "https://spreefolk.de/events/2024-05-hds"]
start = "2024-05-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "SchaukelSofaSündikat e.V. (Haus der Sinne)"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional dance workshop"
details = "Atelier de danses traditionnelles, initiation et perfectionnement deux mercredi par mois de 20h à 22h. Pour le mois de Septembre il s'agit du mercredi 6 et 20 septembre 2023."
links = ["https://agendatrad.org/e_2023-09/atelier-danses-traditionnelles_44299.html", "https://www.plug.events/event/atelier-danses-traditionnelles"]
start = "2024-05-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Larrivière-Saint-Savin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20"
source = "events/france/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/957062689116151/"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-29T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/977359437392945/977359444059611/"]
start = "2024-05-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565107537796/"]
start = "2024-05-29T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-30T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-05-29/"]
start = "2024-05-29T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-29T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Wednesday English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social. New dancers are asked to please come at the start of the session. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening. Our doors open 7:20 pm."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-wednesday-english-country-dance/2024-05-29/"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-29T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p>               </p></span><p>Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach a four-week series from May 8 to 29. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. Finnskogspols, Rørospols, Åtabakspolska, and Gothenburg Mazurka will likely be reviewed. Classes will pause in June and resume in July.</p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are mandatory </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-05-29T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-29T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Fairytale Folk Dance"
details = "A Family-friendly afternoon of music, ceilidh dance and storytelling."
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-fairytale-folk-dance-tickets-864727411967"]
start = "2024-05-30T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-30T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Witney"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Downfielders"]
callers = ["Ellie Davies", "Naomi Tiley"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone"
source = "events/uk/witney.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 303 — Branles"
details = """
Deze donderdag 30 mei is het socialles nr 303. De docent deze week is Lene en zij gaat met ons aan de slag met diverse Branles. Namelijk, de branle de la fosse au loup, de danse de l'ours en de branle du rat. Ervaring met deze dansen is niet nodig.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-303-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-05-30T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2024-05-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/430279613045254/"]
start = "2024-05-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Percorsi di Balfolk a Caserta"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/937551301497555/937551304830888/"]
start = "2024-05-30T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-05-30/"]
start = "2024-05-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-05-30/"]
start = "2024-05-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-30/"]
start = "2024-05-30T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discover Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/decouvrez-le-balfolk-dance-workshop-tickets-901980416707", "https://www.facebook.com/events/762881019316428/"]
start = "2024-05-31T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-05-31T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$11.43-$16.81"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musik- und Tanzfest"
details = "Drei Tage Tanz, Musik und Workshops unter Buchen und in der alten Scheune, auf der Wiese und auf dem Tanzboden, unter der Sonne und unter den Sternen im wunderschönen Krebsow in Vorpommern."
links = ["https://boddenfolk.de/musik-und-tanzfest-2023.html"]
start = "2024-05-31T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krebsow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["SpielMeute", "Ilmfidelhupf", "J.B.", "TriOblique"]
price = "€70-€90"
organisation = "BoddenFolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/krebsow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FESTIVAL 8º Almonaster Cimbrea"
details = "Balfolk festival, with evening bals, concerts, dance and relaxation workshops, handcraft market, great food and in the middle of an ancient town"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/774158608064123/"]
start = "2024-05-31T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Almonaster La Real"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Parapente700", "Zaroj", "Bal do Mero", "Duo Pavel & Florian", "Duo Garcia & Sanz", "Wer & Pablo del Fresno"]
price = "€60-€70"
organisation = "Cimbrea Asociación Cultural"
source = "events/spain/almonaster_la_real.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Birthday Bal Arjen & Laura"
details = '''
"Hoi! Wij, Arjen en Laura, zijn binnenkort jarig en daar hoort natuurlijk een feestje bij! Op vrijdag 31 mei hebben we PFM! uitgenodigd om bij Balfolk Zeist te komen spelen. Komen jullie een dansje wagen op ons verjaardagsbal?"
Liefs,Arjen en Laura
Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/verjaardagsbal-arjen-laura/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/304155999092325/304156009092324/"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1310957106228203/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2157"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Threo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2259"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-01T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warmoes", "KV Express"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol da Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1310957106228203/"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Threo"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/ol_da_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-31T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-31-5-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-31T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-31T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-05-31T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance 7:30 to 10:30.  Admission sliding scale $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-7/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-05-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5807", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-05-31T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Brunch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1432138670969260/1432138674302593/"]
start = "2024-06-01T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-01T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-01T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk a la Ferme"
details = """
A 19h, le Quatuor vocal ouvrira la fete en chanson : un bal a quatre voix qui nous mettra en jambes.\r
\r
Puis, Les Fougeres nous entraineront dans la danse sur des airs fusionnant musique irlandaise et musique du monde.\r
\r
Enfin, le duo Nakaskou nous fera virevolter sur un repertoire de Vendee et d'ailleurs. \r
\r
Nous vous attendons nombreux-ses pour danser scottisch, cercle circassien et polka jusqu’au bout de la nuit ou simplement pour ecouter, assis sur une botte de paille, un verre de cidre a la main. \r
Entree : 9 euros tarif plein, 6 euros tarif reduit, gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans. Reservation en ligne possible."""
links = ["https://la-jardiniere-6304c1dec4b36.assoconnect.com/collect/description/418951-g-bal-folk-a-la-ferme", "https://www.facebook.com/events/372390349083846/"]
start = "2024-06-01T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Bazougers"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatuor vocal", "Les Fougères", "Duo Nakaskou"]
price = "€6-€9"
organisation = "Association la Jardiniere"
source = "events/france/bazougers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zomerbal 2024 in Leiden"
details = """
Op 1 juni kunnen de voetjes van de vloer in Leiden, in de Q-Bus, onze vaste stek voor fijne balfolkavonden. Voor ons komen optreden Nachtmuziek en Exqueezit!

Nachtmuziek
Nachtmuziek is een swingende combinatie met Tim de Man op piano en Frank van Vliet op trompet (ook bekend van de Gonnagles). Ze geven een eigen draai aan balfolk, met jazzy uptempo en lyrisch verhalend eigen werk.

Exqueezit
Exqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon). Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles) leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien. Toen in 2018 Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op Elfia Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan. Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten.

Dansuitleg
Tevoren zal er uiteraard weer een dansuitleg zijn voor degenen die nog niet eerder balfolk hebben gedanst of toch graag nog even een opfrisser willen. Deze zal een uurtje duren, waarbij de meest voorkomende balfolk dansen aan bod komen.

Programma
Het programma voor de avond ziet er als volgt uit:

17.30: Deuren open
18.00 - 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 - 22.30: Bal met Nachtmuziek en Exqueezit
23.00: Deuren dicht

Toegang
Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald.

Locatie
Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-leiden-3/"]
start = "2024-06-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leiden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit", "Nachtmuziek"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk in 't Kasteel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1968", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1347018249574814"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkorkest Academie Schoten", "Drøn"]
organisation = "Academie van Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-06-01T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
organisation = "Gugelhupf"
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Double Dance"
details = """
Double Dance: Alex Deis-Lauby & Annie Kidwell with Grand Picnic
Michael Gorin—fiddle; Bill Peek—piano; Marco Brehm—bass; Sam Zygmuntowicz—fiddle; Jody Kruskal—Anglo concertina
Schedule:

3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras with Alex Deis-Lauby $15 adults/$5 students
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30pm All-Level Evening Dance with Annie Kidwell $15 adults/$5 students


Grand Picnic will play for both sessions.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
Our hall is air-conditioned! Vaccination and Masks Optional

Hams that they are, Grand Picnic shows their rye humor as they sandwich in tunes as long as we can mustard the strength to ketchup. The toast of the town, Alex and Annie assemble a double dance double decker of Wonder-filled no-loaf contras. The best thing since sliced bread, Grand Picnic rises to the occasion with tunes you knead to get your dogs dancin’ and your buns cookin’. Roll in with your bun and only, it’s the yeast you can do. Don’t be sconed, leave your muffin the car and wear a flour in your hair. 
Alex Deis-Lauby
Alex Deis-Lauby began contra dancing in 2011 while at school in Chicago. After catching the contra bug, she began calling in 2014. Alex’s smooth voice, clear teaching style and engaging dance selections delight dancers from coast to coast. When she’s not calling, you can find her on the dance floor twirling away! Alex will be calling the advanced afternoon contras session. Video on YouTube. 
Annie Kidwell
Annie Kidwell is an up-and-coming caller based in Boston, MA, having called at BIDA and Greenfield. We are thrilled to debut Annie’s spirited calling in NJ where they will be calling the all-level evening dance. 
Grand Picnic
Grand Picnic first graced Swingin’ Tern’s stage in 1989 and has been serving up a musical feast of high-energy contras ever since. This dance will feature the original lineup as shown in the boy band picture above with Michael Gorin on fiddle, Bill Peek on piano, Marco Brehm on bass, Sam Zygmuntowicz on fiddle, and Jody Kruskal on Anglo concertina.
Video on YouTube
Full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.
We have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles.
Swingin’ Tern Name Buttons may be ordered at the dance or at our website.
We welcome the return of home-baked goods at our dances—contributions welcome! Please bring your own water bottle which can be refilled at the kitchen sink.
$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/mec-events/tern-20240601/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-dances-double-dance-alex-deis-lauby-annie-kidwell-with-grand-picnic/"]
start = "2024-06-01T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grand Picnic"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Annie Kidwell"]
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/298982796/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowout Bal"
details = "Part of the Blowout - The Bagpipe Society's annual festival"
links = ["https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/722383923441827/"]
start = "2024-06-01T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Tamworth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oscina", "Deux Terres"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "The Bagpipe Society"
source = "events/uk/tamworth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10° Mazurka Klandestina di Konfine"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1579056986223846/"]
start = "2024-06-01T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T07:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Alessia Ferk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance with live music and caller. 
The dance will be held at Goshen First Church, 215 South St., Goshen, IN. 
General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18 
No experience or partner needed and all dances are led by experienced callers. 
New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the free beginners workshop at 6:30pm."""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance-2/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/first-saturday-contra-dance-june", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle d'Ossau workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/421832807372816/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-lRtWTZAov6jT6MDDds7EY5Uqk0Ckc_58PA3uPQVLrZH8qg/viewform"]
start = "2024-06-02T02:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "60 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"]
start = "2024-06-01T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CarnaBal Des Animaux"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/11", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2196", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1135228301242834/"]
start = "2024-06-02T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Variomatic"]
price = "€13-€25"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Volksmuziek Dé"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.academie-ieper.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2260"]
start = "2024-06-02T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ieper"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ElèVes de la Academie Ieper", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurobal Wessex"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/345624888338495/"]
start = "2024-06-02T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-02T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Children's Day"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/457837973461920/"]
start = "2024-06-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio G3"]
price = "60 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/02-06-2024-kv-express-fr/"]
start = "2024-06-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3561106114172421/3561106117505754/"]
start = "2024-06-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance - Outdoors"
details = """
Basics/review for first half hour, followed by dancing in an open-sided pavilion to live music by Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), and Linda Young (harp). Callers: Martha Kent (first half), Barrett Grimm (second half). 
Bring a filled water bottle (no water source on-site). Masks are optional. Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic supper. $10-$15 (pay what you can)."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-in-jericho-vt-6/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors/"]
start = "2024-06-02T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-02T19:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Jericho"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-06-02/"]
start = "2024-06-02T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-02T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-06-02/"]
start = "2024-06-02T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-02T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-06-02/"]
start = "2024-06-02T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-02T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-06-02/"]
start = "2024-06-02T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-02T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Music & Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/french-music-dance-week/"]
start = "2024-06-03T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-07T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle Béarnais (all levels)"
details = """
3 juni: Branle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)

Branle Béarnais, ook bekend als Branle d’Ossau, is een groep dansen uit het zuid-westen van Frankrijk. In deze workshop gaan we kennismaken met een Branle Béarnais “en chaine”, in kettingvorm. We verkennen de impuls, passen en het groepsgevoel van deze geweldige dans. De workshop wordt gegeven door Saskia Sportel. Met jaren ervaring in dansen en doceren, en een enthousiasme voor dansen uit midden- en zuid-west Frankrijk, maakt ze haar workshops leuk en toegankelijk. Je hoeft voor deze workshop nog niet bekend te zijn met Branle Béarnais.

Branle Béarnais staat er om bekend dat het even kan duren voordat het ‘klikt’. Daarom bouwen we op met verschillende passen: meer en minder simpele varianten.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor alle niveaus, andere voor meer gevorderde dansers.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. (Behalve de polska workshops, die zijn op zaterdag 15 juni overdag.)

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/branle-bearnais-alle-niveaus/"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
links = ["http://www.folkverein-chemnitz.de"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-03T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Chemnitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkverein Chemnitz e.V"
source = "events/germany/chemnitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-06-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-03T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-06-03/"]
start = "2024-06-03T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-03T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-06-03/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-06-03/"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-03/"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-03T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-03T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659589737979/"]
start = "2024-06-04T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-06-04T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-06-04/"]
start = "2024-06-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados class (level 2)"
details = """
BALL-Dados: Aulas Regulares de Danças Tradicionais\r
Uma viagem pelo mundo através das danças e da cultura de vários países. Danças de Grupo ou de Pares. De várias Origens Europeias e de Fácil aprendizagem. Para Todas as Idades!\r
\r
CONTINUAÇÃO DO BAILE [NÍVEL II] por Mati@s\r
Pretende-se aprofundar a técnica, a postura, a musicalidade, a distribuição de peso e a dinâmica da, e na, dança; além de dar a conhecer outras danças mais complexas e desafiantes."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ball-dados-continuacao-do-baile-nivel-ii-aulas-reg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/177457638688514/177457658688512/"]
start = "2024-06-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-04T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/portugal/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels Club Night"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-179"]
start = "2024-06-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ian Robertson"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-06-04/"]
start = "2024-06-04T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-06-04/"]
start = "2024-06-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-06-04/"]
start = "2024-06-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-04T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-06-04/"]
start = "2024-06-04T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy14", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1517831229112985/"]
start = "2024-06-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-05T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Balfolkist/posts/pfbid0m8vgr3LrMh6zsDVuJrMhuTadcAWEXy5q4ESjvS4iGWonrkrraQ4Q4svZbibhpc9Vl"]
start = "2024-06-05T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-06-05T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolkist"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balkan und Balfolk"
links = ["https://balfolk-und-co.webador.de/termine", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/558092370"]
start = "2024-06-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-10/"]
start = "2024-06-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-05T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live Performance"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2258"]
start = "2024-06-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pantonim"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-06-05T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565094204464/"]
start = "2024-06-05T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-06T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-06-05/"]
start = "2024-06-05T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-05T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Caroline Barnes calls to music by Contra Intuitive – Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and special guest Dan Levenson (fiddle, banjo). 
Newcomers always welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org"""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/737366611808418/"]
start = "2024-06-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Intuitive"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-06-05/"]
start = "2024-06-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-05T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "RenoFolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/rff-home-english/"]
start_date = "2024-06-06"
end_date = "2024-06-09"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perché"
links = ["https://lebalperche.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2366665026858652/"]
start = "2024-06-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Plan d'eau d'Eygliers"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Electro Faune", "Möng", "Baltazar Montanaro", "Ce bon vieux Sam", "KKC Orchestra & CPC", "Duo Plodocus", "L'unique Bal Pokaïdi", "Toundra", "Bal de l'Aube", "Terminal Traghetti", "Accordzéâm", "Bal des Bestioles", "Marie Paulette", "Gros Sabot"]
price = "€16-€22"
organisation = "Le Bal Perché"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ransätersstämman"
links = ["https://ransatersstamman.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/895151442402292/"]
start = "2024-06-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Karlstad"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Ransätersstämman"
source = "events/sweden/karlstad.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 304 — Scottish fusion"
details = """
Deze donderdag 6 juni is het socialles nr 304. Deze les wordt gegeven door Paul en Bo. Zij gaan aan de slag met een lesje 'fusion', waarbij verschillende dansstijlen en technieken met elkaar gemixt kunnen worden tot een nieuwe inspirerende vorm op de dansvloer. Waarschijnlijk zal dit met de scottish gedaan worden. Enige ervaring met de scottish als dans is wel aan te raden.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-304-rotterdam-scottish-fusion/"]
start = "2024-06-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-06-06/"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/417373964516111/"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2024-06-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-06-06/"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chance"]
callers = ["Isaac Banner"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-207/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-06-06/"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Glenrose"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-06/"]
start = "2024-06-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-06-07"
end_date = "2024-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Taste of Haven"
links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/events/taste-of-haven-2024/"]
start_date = "2024-06-07"
end_date = "2024-06-09"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Syracuse"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Critter du Jour", "Pimento Mori"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Dwayne Johnson", "Jo Mortland"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-06-06/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/461463486298607/"]
start = "2024-06-06T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-06T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pringle Creek Band"]
callers = ["Karen Olsen"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-06/"]
start = "2024-06-06T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/403471052680714/", "https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-25"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Academiebal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/1835"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-07T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Samenspelgroepen Van De Folkafdeling Van De Genkse Academie", "Bamako Express"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/980828536427206/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2281"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkensemble Van De Genkse Academie", "Bamako Express"]
price = "€5-€16"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-06-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Sutra"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1524534925089462/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2024.html"]
start = "2024-06-07T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Maia McCormick", "Scott Higgs", "Stephanie Marie"]
price = "$150-$400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-7-6-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-06-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling Weekend"
details = "Seth Tepfer calls to music by Playing with Fyre! Join us in Oklahoma City!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-oklahoma/"]
start = "2024-06-07T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$65-$135"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-06-07/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-06-07/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo De Captieux & Rondeau En Couple"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/congo-de-captieux-&-rondeau-en-couple/960/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2130"]
start_date = "2024-06-08"
end_date = "2024-06-08"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€30"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Trance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance-in-lexington-ky/"]
start = "2024-06-07T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Dreamdance"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Joe Wilkie"]
price = "$50-$115"
organisation = "Lexington Traditional Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandia Camp Mendocino"
links = ["http://scandiacampmendocino.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-08"
end_date = "2024-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mendocino"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$1200-$1300"
organisation = "Scandia Camp Mendocino"
source = "events/usa/mendocino.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-06-07/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-06-07/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1234"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music Session & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/417960291023572/"]
start = "2024-06-08T13:30:00+12:00"
end = "2024-06-08T17:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Paekākāriki"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5808", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-06-07/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday free dance"
details = '<span><b> </b></span>Join us for a FREE evening including a class and a dance!               <p>Bob Hamilton and Cindy Scheyer will teach Slängpolska. This is a fun and simple walking couple dance with lots of partner interaction; the lead chooses from many possible moves with no set order. Forms of this dance are popular all over Sweden. See </p><p><font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvtD0bKSnbQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvtD0bKSnbQ</a></u></font>or</p><p><font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL1GKEsKelQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL1GKEsKelQ</a></u></font></p><p>This evening, there will be <i>free admission </i>and a great band! Gammeldansk plays lively, cheerful tunes that everybody can dance to.There will be mixers and fun dances for beginners, as well as bygdedans tunes.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gammeldansk"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-06-07T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Dance Workshop and Bal"
details = """
** English below **



Je kunt reserveren via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina. De online inschrijvingen zijn momenteel gesloten; er is voldoende plek op het bal dat je langs kan komen. Ter plekke kan je contant of per QR code betalen.

We sluiten dit jaar af met maar liefst 3 bands; Het kersverse duo Thalas van Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore, het nieuwe Swinco van de al lang spelende David Cornelissen en Gregor Swinkels, en Jeroen Laureyssens die na vele Zweedse rondzwervingen, weer in onze contreien is. Eerder de dag is er ook een workshop Scandinavische dansen door Amber Wever om je voor te bereiden om de nieuw meegebrachte Scandinavische deunen van Jeroen Laureyssens.

Er is een workshop voor het bal: Scandinavische Dansen met Amber Wever.
Programma
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Thalas
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Swinco
20:15 – Jeroen Laureyssens
21:45 – Eind bal
Reserveren, Prijzen en Voorwaarden
Je kan vooraf een kaartje reserveren via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina. De online inschrijvingen zijn momenteel gesloten; er is voldoende plek op het bal dat je langs kan komen. Ter plekke kan je contant of per QR code betalen.

Je kan tickets kopen voor alleen het Bal of een Combiticket voor Bal + de Workshop vooraf. Mocht je alleen voor de workshop langs willen komen, stuur dan een e-mail naar utrecht@balfolk.nl.

Om het bal toegangekelijk te houden zijn er meerdere tarieven: Korting voor dansers die het krap heben, Normaal voor het gangbare ticket, en Fair-Trade voor dansers die willen bijdragen aan eerlijke vergoedingen voor docenten en muzikanten.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade




Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€35
€40



Bij het doen van een reservering moet je akkoord gaan met het privacybeleid en de verkoopvoorwaarden.

Let op! Als je niet gereserveerd hebt, betaal je contant of per QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.
Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? Wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade. :)
Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken in de zaal liggen.

Er is een Potluck na de eerste band: we zetten een aantal tafels in het midden van de zaal met labetjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Hier onstaat dan een buffet van al het lekkere eten dat door deelnemers is meegenomen - wat neem jij mee? Aangezien er balfolkies zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) is het fijn als je een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten wil zetten.

Vergeet niet je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee te nemen, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit; we zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.
Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.



** English **



You can reserve your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page. Online reservations are closed at the moment; there is enough room at the ball that you can come and buy your ticket (by cash or QR code) there.

We finish the year with no less than 3 bands; The brand new Thalas of Guus Herremans and Ward Dhoore, the new Swinco of the already long playing David Cornelissen and Gregor Swinkels, and Jeroen Laureyssens who is back in our region again after a lot of roaming in Sweden. Earlier that day there will also be a workshop in Scandinavian dances by Amber Wever to prepare you for the new tunes from Scandinavia that Jeroen Lauryssens will bring.

There is a workshop before the ball: Scandinavian Dances with Amber Wever.
Programme
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – End of Workshop
15:30 – Doors open for thebal
16:00 – Thalas
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Swinco
20:15 – Jeroen Laureyssens
21:45 – End of bal
Reservation, Prices and Conditions
You can reserve a ticket in advance by clicking the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page. Online reservations are closed at the moment; there is enough room at the ball that you can come and buy your ticket (by cash or QR code) there.

You can reserve tickets for just the Ball, or a Combination ticket for the Ball + the Workshop before the ball. In case you only want to come for the workshop, please send us an e-mail at utrecht@balfolk.nl.

To keep the ball accessible, we have multiple price options: Korting (Discount) for dances that are tight on money, Normaal for the regular ticket, and Fair-Trade for dancers that want to contribute to fair compenstaion for teachers and musicians.




Discount
Normal
Fair-Trade




Ball
€15
€20
€25


Ball + Workshop
€30
€35
€40



To make a reservation you must agree to our privacy policy and registration conditions.

NB! If you have not reserved a ticket, you can pay for one by cash or by QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) at the door. Later in the evening, we will move the cash register to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to pay by pin.
Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly?Do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Then payFair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians deserve more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to come to our events with galettes. Choose Fair Trade :)
Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belogings. Please do not leave them on the couches near the dancing floor.

There will be a potlock in the evening: we will put a number of tabels in the middle of the room labelled vegetarion, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Here we'll make a buffet of all sorts of delicious food brought by participants - what are you bringing? Since there are balfolkies with allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etcetera), we would appreciate it if you could list the ingredients of your dish.

Please make sure to bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoon, as we don't have any of those at the Moira. Afterwards, it would be nice if you could clean up and / or throw out your own waste after the potluck.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.
Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-bal-met-thalas-jeroen-laureyssens-en-swinco/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-workshop-scandinavische-dansen-met-amber-wever/"]
start = "2024-06-08T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Swinco", "Thalas"]
price = "€15-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in North Perth"
details = "A night of balfolk dancing at the North Perth Lesser Hall. Refreshments provided. All dances are taught - no prior dance experience required."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1550737955502905/"]
start = "2024-06-08T18:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-06-08T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "3 Stunden irisch set dance, dann noch 1 Stunde balfolk mit ruhigem Ausklang"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/725003868"]
start = "2024-06-08T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kolpinghaus Kleve"
details = """
Duo NoLa

Het duo NoLa kwam in maart 2021 bij elkaar en speelt sindsdien met veel plezier Balfolk muziek, waarmee al op diverse plaatsen enthousiast werd gedanst. 
Hun muziek komt voornamelijk uit Frankrijk en Scandinavië en ook uit hun eigen pen.

Petra Weirauch – draailier, piano, zang
Christiane Meis – diatonische accordeon, ukeleles, basgitaar

15:30 - 16:30 Workshop/Beginners
16:45 - 18:15 Bal met Duo NoLa"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-kolpinghaus-kleve-d/"]
start = "2024-06-08T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["NoLa"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańc Hyc"
details = "Potańc to zabawa taneczna oparta na składnikach sprawdzonych na przestrzeni wieków, łącząca pokolenia, budujące kontakty i dostęp do ludzi, ale przede zapewniająca niebanalną rozrywkę. W menu znajdują się tradycyjne tańce polskie, szwedzkie, węgierskie, francuskie a także pochodzące z innych zakątków Europy a czasem i świata, oparte na dawnych wzorcach, a jednocześnie brzmiące atrakcyjnie i nowocześnie. Tańczyć będziemy zarówno w parach jak i w kole czy korowodzie. Nie ma znaczenie czy przyjdzie się w pojedynkę, w parze czy w grupie - z pewnością na potańcu nikt nie będzie podpierał ścian."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/potanc-hyc", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1404142944315296/"]
start = "2024-06-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "25-35 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2079"]
start = "2024-06-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1596877490716548/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["David Faulkner & Steve Turner"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmanuel Pariselle, Didier & Nathalie Oliver"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/936567627783433/"]
start = "2024-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Sutra"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Music"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-7/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Appalachian Roots"]
callers = ["Deanna Palumbo"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance"
details = """
Steve Gester calling to Renee Mendenhall (accordion), Janina O’Brien (keyboard), and Steven Epstein (clarinet and sax) 
Dance lesson: 7:30. Admission is: $10 BFMS Members & Affiliates, $15 non-members. Under 21 and full-time students with ID: Free. 
Beginners and families are welcome. No experience necessary; you don’t need to bring a partner."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Steve Gester"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-08T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-06-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-06-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-08T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-06-08/"]
start = "2024-06-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South-West French Dance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["http://oliviercap.be/bal/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2298", "https://www.facebook.com/events/821288173212729"]
start = "2024-06-09T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€18"
organisation = "Le p'tit Bal à Oli"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tänze aus Frankreich und der Bretagne"
links = ["https://mittanzen.jimdofree.com/termine/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/558088425"]
start = "2024-06-09T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Rottenburg am Neckar"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Market square (in case of bad weather in the Kulturhaus, Am Läger 12)"
links = ["https://www.kehl.de/kultur/kulturbuero/kulturreihen/kehl+tanzt"]
start = "2024-06-09T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kehl"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatr' Quart"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Kulturbüro Kehl"
source = "events/germany/kehl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-06-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Sutra"]
callers = ["Victoria Yeomans"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/788243876506547/"]
start = "2024-06-09T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Johannes Schwarz & Wanda Leben", "Wanda Leben & Simone Singh-Sondi"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-geronimo-&-bal-ogadjo-la-tricoterie/964/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2134", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2206378886368896/"]
start = "2024-06-09T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-09T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€14-€28"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at The Outhouse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1415097129146841/"]
start = "2024-06-09T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-09T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond VA contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, in the beautiful historic Ginter Hall on 2nd Sunday afternoons. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm; dance from 2:30-5:30. Check our full calendar for caller and band details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tadams-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-06-09/"]
start = "2024-06-09T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta"
details = """
Cis Hinkle, caller
music by Reelplay: Robbin & Dave Marcus
$9 cash or check
2:45: introductory session"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-4/"]
start = "2024-06-09T14:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-06-09/"]
start = "2024-06-09T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-09T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-06-09/"]
start = "2024-06-09T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-09T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-09/"]
start = "2024-06-09T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-09T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sharing is Caring"
details = """
10 juni: Sharing is Caring - Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen - door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)

De meest magische dansjes die ik heb gedanst, waren dansen waarbij we niet meer wisten wie de volger was en wie de leider. We waren allebei aan het luisteren naar de ander én de muziek, we namen allebei af en toe initiatief, en af en toe ontstonden er bewegingen die niemand echt inzette. Of dat ik dacht aan meer draaien, en dat het even later gebeurde, zonder dat ik het had ingezet. Samen spelen in scottish, mazurka en wals, zonder dat er duidelijke rollen zijn.

Voor deze workshop is het belangrijk dat je scottish, mazurka en wals in beide rollen redelijk tot goed beheerst. De workshop ritmische variaties is een goede voorbereiding op deze workshop, de danshoudingoefeningen die we daar doen, gaan heel erg helpen om de rollen losser te laten.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/10-juni-sharing-is-caring-gevorderde-dansers/"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-10T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-06-10/"]
start = "2024-06-10T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-10T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-06-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-06-10/"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-10/"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-10T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-10T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekly Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2397582957112309/2404659569737981/"]
start = "2024-06-11T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-06-11T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-06-11/"]
start = "2024-06-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados class (level 2)"
details = """
BALL-Dados: Aulas Regulares de Danças Tradicionais\r
Uma viagem pelo mundo através das danças e da cultura de vários países. Danças de Grupo ou de Pares. De várias Origens Europeias e de Fácil aprendizagem. Para Todas as Idades!\r
\r
CONTINUAÇÃO DO BAILE [NÍVEL II] por Mati@s\r
Pretende-se aprofundar a técnica, a postura, a musicalidade, a distribuição de peso e a dinâmica da, e na, dança; além de dar a conhecer outras danças mais complexas e desafiantes."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ball-dados-continuacao-do-baile-nivel-ii-aulas-reg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/177457638688514/177457775355167/"]
start = "2024-06-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-11T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/portugal/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/980/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2171", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3585133295032564/3585133311699229/"]
start = "2024-06-11T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-173"]
start = "2024-06-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-06-11/"]
start = "2024-06-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-11T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-06-11/"]
start = "2024-06-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-06-11/"]
start = "2024-06-11T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Balfolkist/posts/pfbid0m8vgr3LrMh6zsDVuJrMhuTadcAWEXy5q4ESjvS4iGWonrkrraQ4Q4svZbibhpc9Vl"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-06-12T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Turkey"
city = "Istanbul"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolkist"
source = "events/turkey/istanbul.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy35"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-12T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional dance workshop"
details = "Atelier de danses traditionnelles, initiation et perfectionnement deux mercredi par mois de 20h à 22h. Pour le mois de Septembre il s'agit du mercredi 6 et 20 septembre 2023."
links = ["https://agendatrad.org/e_2023-09/atelier-danses-traditionnelles_44299.html", "https://www.plug.events/event/atelier-danses-traditionnelles"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Larrivière-Saint-Savin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20"
source = "events/france/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Onder de titel Two Hats spelen Wouter Kuyper en Wim te Groen samen heerlijke dansmuziek. Daarnaast zullen ze deze avond ook elk wat van hun solo-werk laten horen."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-two-hats/"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-12T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Two Hats", "Wim te Groen", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/21", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2251", "https://www.facebook.com/events/294046283768531"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/737440638599965/"]
start = "2024-06-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/396223679743611/"]
start = "2024-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-06-12/"]
start = "2024-06-12T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-12/"]
start = "2024-06-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-06-12/"]
start = "2024-06-12T19:20:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fællesdans i Strungesalen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/341495424867095/", "https://www.place2book.com/en/sw2/sales/4ml77krjrh"]
start = "2024-06-13T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Denmark"
city = "Copenhagen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Farvergade"]
price = "25-50 DKK"
organisation = "Kulturhus Risbjerggaard"
source = "events/denmark/copenhagen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 305 — IJswals, Bravade"
details = """
Deze donderdag 13 juni is het socialles nr 305. Wim en Leora gaan met ons aan de gang met de IJswals, de Bravade, en, als er tijd over is na deze inspanning, misschien zelfs nog wat meer Nederlandse dansen zoals de Vleegert en Boanopstekker. Ervaring met deze dansen is niet nodig.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-305-rotterdam-salsa-balfolk/"]
start = "2024-06-13T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-06-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2024-06-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5043", "https://www.facebook.com/events/801634631936470/"]
start = "2024-06-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Outdoor Jam, Picnic & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/773776624865160/"]
start = "2024-06-13T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-208/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-06-13/"]
start = "2024-06-13T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Audrey Potter & Jane Knoeck"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-06-13/"]
start = "2024-06-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-13/"]
start = "2024-06-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Soiree"
links = ["https://ashevillecontra.wixsite.com/summer-soiree-2024"]
start_date = "2024-06-14"
end_date = "2024-06-16"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "Ice Cream Truckers", "Rushfest", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swing into Summer"
links = ["http://www.swingintosummer.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-14"
end_date = "2024-06-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Miranda Weinberg, Aaron Marcus, & Carrie Rose"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$100-$260"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-13/"]
start = "2024-06-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2066"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Phlox"]
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-trio14-et-ea-2024-06-14-66/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1931"]
start = "2024-06-14T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio14", "Eä"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://melbiggsmusic.co.uk/turbobal-uk-tour-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8006484769382993/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turbobal"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Ketton Dance France"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2495238980635894/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joshua & Benjamin Rowe"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603681", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1408338940043056/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11-£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-6-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potato Run Revival"
details = "Mini contra dance weekend at O’Bannon Woods State Park outside Corydon, Indiana. Dances on Friday night (8-10:30 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am-Noon) with the option to drive to Louisville, KY Saturday night for their dance 8-11 pm). Tents camping and bunks available for dancers staying overnight. Dance is donation-based (recommended $30-50 for the weekend, cash at the door), with no advance registration. More details on Facebook."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/811008967657755/", "https://cdss.org/event/potato-run-revival/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Corydon"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tom Cunningham & Friends"]
callers = ["Greer Hannan"]
price = "$30-$50"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Country Dance"
details = "Traditional New England dance with mostly contras, some squares, circles, couple dances, and occasional English or Scottish dances. No partner nor experience needed, the dances will be taught and called. An introductory session is held at 7:30 to explain the basics."
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-new-england-country-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"]
start_date = "2024-06-15"
end_date = "2024-06-22"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Across the Lake"
details = """
Enjoy a weekend of dancing with Bare Necessities and caller David Millstone. Friday night Welcome Dance for All; Saturday afternoon Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers; Saturday afternoon Review Session for All; Saturday night dress-up Gala for All.  
Pre-registration required: Sign up for all sessions (full weekend) OR pick-and-choose the session(s) you want to attend. See website for details."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/", "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-06-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Colchester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$100"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introduction to Austen-era English Country Dance"
details = """
Join Monrovia English Country Dance for a special introductory class on dancing in Jane Austen’s time! This beginner-friendly class will teach the basics of English Country Dance as seen in Austen’s novels and their movie adaptations. No partner required, no costume required; all are invited to have a relaxing and fun time. 
Dances will be taught by Cara King, who has lectured on Austen-era dancing for JASNA-SW, and taught Regency dance for the Historical Tea & Dance Society, Monrovia ECD, and the Regency Fiction Writers. (Recorded music.)"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/introduction-to-austen-era-english-country-dance/", "https://monroviaecd.org/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-06-14/"]
start = "2024-06-14T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska part 1 (all levels)"
details = """
15 juni: Polska deel 1 door Amber Lynn (halfgevorderden)

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en -muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Deze twee workshops op 15 juni gaan wij aan de slag met de Polska. In de ochtend (10:30 tot 13:00) gaan we werken aan een goede basis, wat is het ritme van de polska, hoe zet je een draai in, en hoe kom je daar weer uit? In de 2e workshop (13:30 tot 16:00) gaan we verder met de draai, vooral voor de rechterpersoon, wat doe je met je voeten, hoe kom je een draai in en uit, maar vooral, hoe blijven we even draaien?

Voor Polska deel 1 is geen voorkennis noodzakelijk, de polska is echter geen makkelijke dans, dus het is fijn als je al wel wat ervaring hebt met dansen en dansles of workshops volgen. Voor Polska deel 2 is het fijn als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd, en de draai voor de linkerpersoon al een beetje beheerst. De workshops zijn los te volgen. Allebei de workshops volgen is ook een goede optie, ook als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd. Dan is de ochtend een opfriscursus, en gaan we daarna dieper in op het draaien.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor alle niveaus, andere voor meer gevorderde dansers.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. (Behalve de polska workshops, die zijn op zaterdag 15 juni overdag.)

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/polska-deel-1-halfgevorderden/"]
start = "2024-06-15T10:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska part 2 (intermediate)"
details = """
15 juni: Polska deel 2 door Amber Lynn (halfgevorderden)

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en -muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Deze twee workshops op 15 juni gaan wij aan de slag met de Polska. In de ochtend (10:30 tot 13:00) gaan we werken aan een goede basis, wat is het ritme van de polska, hoe zet je een draai in, en hoe kom je daar weer uit? In de 2e workshop (13:30 tot 16:00) gaan we verder met de draai, vooral voor de rechterpersoon, wat doe je met je voeten, hoe kom je een draai in en uit, maar vooral, hoe blijven we even draaien?

Voor Polska deel 1 is geen voorkennis noodzakelijk, de polska is echter geen makkelijke dans, dus het is fijn als je al wel wat ervaring hebt met dansen en dansles of workshops volgen. Voor Polska deel 2 is het fijn als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd, en de draai voor de linkerpersoon al een beetje beheerst. De workshops zijn los te volgen. Allebei de workshops volgen is ook een goede optie, ook als je al eerder polska hebt geleerd. Dan is de ochtend een opfriscursus, en gaan we daarna dieper in op het draaien.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 10 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor alle niveaus, andere voor meer gevorderde dansers.

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. (Behalve de polska workshops, die zijn op zaterdag 15 juni overdag.)

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/polska-deel-2-halfgevorderden/"]
start = "2024-06-15T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€27.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies
Musicians: Chris Dixon and Philip Rowe"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/945970620251518/"]
start = "2024-06-15T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris Dixon & Philip Rowe"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French"
links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1143806093595010/"]
start = "2024-06-15T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle d'Ossau Workshop"
details = """
Zapraszamy na warsztaty branle'a z Ossau!\r
Kiedy? 15.06.2024, 15.30-17.30\r
Gdzie? Jesteśmy, ul. Jaracza 13, Łódź\r
Koszt: 60 zł\r
Obowiązują zapisy: https://forms.gle/Uke94xZaXpLQ15dw6\r
Wersja TL:DR – najgorętszy taniec tej wiosny! Rozsmakuj się w sprężystych krokach z pirenejskich dolin 🙂"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-branle-dossau", "https://www.facebook.com/events/433283472988628/"]
start = "2024-06-15T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "60 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk.pl"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk & Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/972401200652171/"]
start = "2024-06-15T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bifòlc"]
price = "€13-€21"
organisation = "Bal.Un Balfolk Universitario"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalNoz"
details = "BalNoz und vorab Workshops Balfolk Einsteiger + Bal Occitan"
links = ["https://mittanzen.jimdofree.com/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551396844"]
start = "2024-06-15T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:05:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Playford ball"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/pball2024"]
start = "2024-06-15T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Small Square Band"]
price = "£15-£20"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Thomas Römer
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 21 Euro regulär, 13 Euro ermäßigt *

Copyright: FolkingerImmer noch und immer wieder!
Musik aus europäischen und nahöstlichen Gefilden
mit stetig wachsendem Wurzelwerk
ganz und gar ohr-, herz- und beingängig.
Das dynamische Zusammenspiel von Akkordeon, Geige, Klarinette/Saxophon, Kontrabass und Schlagzeug, prägt den treibenden Sound der Band und dies schon seit über drei Jahrzehnten
auf kleinen und großen Bühnen. Traditionelle Tanzstücke mit eigenen Arrangements sowie Eigenkompositionen bilden das Repertoire, lassen euch über den Boden schweben, als Einzelne im Kreis, als Paar oder fischbar an der Tischbar.
Nur hör’n und kiek’n darf och sein!
Unter der Anleitung des ‚Tanzmeisters‘ wird generationsübergreifend getanzt, mal feurig, mal cool,
mit Hingabe oder völlig losgelöst!
„Mit – Mach – Folk – Tanz aus Berlin“- Folkingers Webseite! ( https://folkinger.jimdofree.com/ )
-> Achtung, nicht wundern, diesen Monat findet das TANZhaus ausnahmsweise am SAMSTAG statt! <-
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Seit Neuestem haben wir im Vorverkauf ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2406"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkinger"]
price = "€13-€21"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Around the Dales"
details = """
Dancing around the Dales – Traditional Yorkshire Dales Village Dance for all ages. Pateley Bridge Memorial Hall, Park Road, HG3 5JS, 7pm June 15th 2024.\r
Doors: 6.30pm, 7-10pm dancing. \r
Adults: £10 or Family: £10 per adult plus £5.\r
Bring your own drinks and snacks. \r
Tell us you’re coming, or just turn up: call Mark 07714 939646 or email nidd.music.and.dance@gmail.com.\r
Come and join us in keeping alive the traditional music and dance of the Yorkshire Dales! All ages are welcome and no dancing experience is necessary: each dance is fully explained and walked through by an expert dance caller - Bob Carter – known widely throughout Yorkshire and beyond.\r
The dances and the music are drawn from traditional Yorkshire Dales sources, played by local musicians, drawing together with Yorkshire pride, the old and the new!"""
links = ["https://dales-music-and-dance-collective.org.uk/events"]
start = "2024-06-15T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No Lazy Dancing Dance Band"]
callers = ["Bob Carter"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dales Music and Dance Collective"
source = "events/uk/harrogate.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/english/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1628107444672177/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caserta"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kryztof Meyer"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk w Przechowalni"
details = """
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć 😉\r
\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki 🤪\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy 😉"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-w-przechowalni55", "https://www.facebook.com/events/406827912220003/"]
start = "2024-06-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/jam-jar/sat-15-jun-topette-10th-anniversary-tour-100624", "https://www.facebook.com/events/757143939287513/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11.70-£19.35"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3514424648703322/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1193936"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turbobal"]
price = "£10-£16"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-15-6-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-06-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-2/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2197254800628533", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cornbread"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance for a Cause"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner to have a wicked good time!
Causes: Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 causes: Children with disabilities (aka the Tootsie Roll Drive), Coats for Kids (warm coats for poor children), and evkids.org (tutoring for inner city children).
Live Music by: Rohan Weeden (fiddle, feet) & Max Newman (guitar or piano), both originally from Alaska (how cool is that?!), now residing in the Boston area and delighting audiences in New England and all over the country!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well-lighted parking next to the building. 
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-for-a-cause/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Box and String Trio play cords to rope you in with a package of mighty twine tunes. Bob uses his bobbin and thread to embroider a tapestry of intricate figures as Kaplan ties us in knots with calls worthy of cat’s cradle. This is no yarn, it would be crewel to miss this jute box.   
Bob Isaacs
Swingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob Isaacs. Bob is known for his clear, concise calling. He is a prolific contra choreographer—his creative dances are called throughout the country. Bob is also known for his unusual dance forms: the Zia is a literal cross between a square and a contra while Bob’s grid squares provide a wild ride. 
Video on YouTube 
Zach Kaplan
Zach Kaplan started contra dancing in 2018 in Boston. He’s known for being a friendly, courteous, and twirly dancer. He got the bug to call at the Swingin Tern’s 40th anniversary dance this year, and has quickly become a confident and clear caller. Zach welcomes all dancers to the hall and cares that every dancer feels happy, safe, comfortable, and welcome. 
Box and String Trio
Box and String Trio is Bill Quern, Sarah Gowan, and Laura Alexander.
We play instrumental traditional roots music from the American Appalachians, England, Canada, Scandinavia, and France as well as our original music composed in traditional styles. With a combined instrument collection that includes guitar, cello, mandolin, concertina, melodeon, 4 & 5 string banjo, fiddle, harmonica, jaw harp and foot percussion we provide a varied and entertaining program. 
Video on YouTube
Full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.
We have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-presents-bob-isaacs-and-zach-kaplan-with-box-and-string-trio/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box and String Trio"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Zach Kaplan"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
details = "Join Ottawa Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday, September – June. Dances are called using Larks and Robins. Admission by sliding scale."
links = ["https://ottawacontra.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/ottawa-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Van Kaynor (fiddle, feet), Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, percussion), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (usually larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Las Vegas Contra Dance. Non-gender calling. Band: 112 and Then Some."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-06-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-15T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"]
start = "2024-06-15T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-06-16T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/dates"]
start = "2024-06-16T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 16.06.2024  15-17 Uhr

Folkmusik aus ungarischen u. rumänischen Dörfern
eine Art ungarischer Rock ‘n Roll  
Vielleicht gibt es sogar eine improvisierteTanzanleitung.
DURRbanda – Foto: privat
In ungarischen und rumänischen Dörfern trifft man sich traditionell zum Tanzen im tanchaz (Tanzhaus). Gespielt wird eine Art ungarischer Rock‘n Roll auf Geige, dreiseitigem Bass und Kontramusik mit eigentümlichem Rhythmus.
Wer sich auskennt, hört schon bei den ersten Takten den Herkunftsort heraus und ob nun Rund-, „Männer -“ oder Paartanz angesagt ist.
Alle anderen lernen beim Machen, also Tanzen, und für alle ist es ein Riesenspaß…
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2406-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-06-16T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-16T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DURRbanda"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-06-16T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-mediterraneo-filippo-gambetta-sergio-caputo-2"]
start = "2024-06-16T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-16T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta", "Sergio Caputo"]
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop and Bal"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5034", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1213778746654236/"]
start = "2024-06-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turbobal"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/708663859216372/posts/7585695764846446/"]
start = "2024-06-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Frome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/uk/darling_folk_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-06-16T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1170538947416968/"]
start = "2024-06-16T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.topette.co.uk/gigs.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/360260950278278/"]
start = "2024-06-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baulking"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-06-16/"]
start = "2024-06-16T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-16T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Hey Days English Dance and Music Week"
details = "Come join us for Hey Days, the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week in the scenic wine country of northern California. We look forward to a wonderful week of dancing, singing, music-making, and friendship, with a good dose of merry abandon. Staff includes Bridget Whitehead (program director), Melissa Running, David Millstone, Alchemy, Betsy Branch, Jeff Spero, Dave Langford, Jonathan Werk, and McKinley James."
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"]
start = "2024-06-16T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-23T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Rohnert Park"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
price = "$1220"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-06-16/"]
start = "2024-06-16T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-16T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-06-16/"]
start = "2024-06-16T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-16T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-06-16/"]
start = "2024-06-16T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-16T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = "Duo. L'Hetre hereux"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721239119"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "You dance more without eyes"
details = """
12 juni: Zonder ogen dans je meer (workshop met blinddoeken) door Louise Marius (half gevorderd)

Wellicht heb je wel eens op de dansstage, op cadansa of op een bal mensen met een blinddoek op zien dansen? Dit is een van Louise’s favoriete spelletjes. Ons zicht bepaalt een groot deel van onze ervaring, we zien met wie we dansen en hebben daar gelijk ideeën over, we zien hoe andere dansers dansen en denken dan dat we dat ook moeten, etc. Door een blinddoek om te doen kom je in een heel andere ervaring, kan je de muziek beter horen, kan je je partner beter voelen, etc. In deze workshop zijn we bijna de hele tijd geblinddoekt, en gaan we met elkaar op onderzoek in de dans. Hierbij is veiligheid en het kunnen aangeven van je grenzen heel belangrijk.

Ik ga er van uit dat iedereen de basis van de veel voorkomende dansen (scottish en mazurka, jig tovercirkel, hanterdro) kent. Voor wie vorig jaar deze workshop heeft gevolgd, de inhoud zal niet precies hetzelfde zijn...

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zonder-ogen-dans-je-meer-met-blinddoeken-half-gevorderd-2/"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-17T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603748", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1165404544435101/"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11-£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-06-17/"]
start = "2024-06-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-17T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-06-17/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-06-17/"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-17/"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance Lesson"
links = ["http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"]
start = "2024-06-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-17T21:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Norske Runddansere"
source = "events/usa/portland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-06-18/"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados class (level 2)"
details = """
BALL-Dados: Aulas Regulares de Danças Tradicionais\r
Uma viagem pelo mundo através das danças e da cultura de vários países. Danças de Grupo ou de Pares. De várias Origens Europeias e de Fácil aprendizagem. Para Todas as Idades!\r
\r
CONTINUAÇÃO DO BAILE [NÍVEL II] por Mati@s\r
Pretende-se aprofundar a técnica, a postura, a musicalidade, a distribuição de peso e a dinâmica da, e na, dança; além de dar a conhecer outras danças mais complexas e desafiantes."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ball-dados-continuacao-do-baile-nivel-ii-aulas-reg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/177457638688514/177457678688510/"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-18T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/portugal/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-174"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603751", "https://www.facebook.com/events/942843634103928/"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Llanfairfechan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11-£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-06-18/"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-06-18/"]
start = "2024-06-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-06-18/"]
start = "2024-06-18T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nauka Tańców Tradycyjnych"
details = """
Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych do nauki tańców tradycyjnych na n-obrotowe zajęcia taneczne! Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Program zajęć dobierany jest pod kątem n-obrotowych potańców i najwięcej czerpie z tanecznej kultury Polski nizinnej, Szwecji oraz balfolku.\r
Koszt uczestnictwa w jednym spotkaniu:\r
* 30 PLN / osobę\r
* 100 PLN / rodzinę z Kartą Dużej Rodziny"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/nauka-tancow-tradycyjnych6"]
start = "2024-06-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-19T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk-festival"]
start = "2024-06-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-23T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Mattstedt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam session et Bal folk"
links = ["https://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/445333835111301/"]
start = "2024-06-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-20T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy52"]
start = "2024-06-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-19T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603753", "https://www.facebook.com/events/793745739440865/"]
start = "2024-06-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11-£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565100871130/"]
start = "2024-06-19T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-20T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-06-19/"]
start = "2024-06-19T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/234157370056114/posts/2791991717605987/"]
start = "2024-06-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
city = "Washington DC"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) 
Beginners and families welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org"""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms/"]
start = "2024-06-19T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills"]
callers = ["Ben Sela", "Rebecca Anger"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 306 — Branle de noirmoitier"
details = """
Deze donderdag 20 juni is het socialles nr 306. Deze les wordt gegeven door Leon. De branle de noirmoitier is een fijne groepsdans, boordevol energie en een goed groepsgevoel, maar hoe gaat deze nu eigenlijk precies en hoe haal je er zoveel mogelijk lol uit?

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-306-rotterdam-branle-de-noirmoitier/"]
start = "2024-06-20T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-2"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk in de Mezrab
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Hartwin Dhoore Trio en Duo Baftig!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open
19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
20:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
21:00 Bal met Hartwin Dhoore Trio
23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tHartwin Dhoore Trio



Naast het optreden als soloartiest in een meer fragiele en intieme setting, houdt Hartwin van de magie die musiceren met andere muzikanten met zich meebrengt.

Pavel Souvandjiev (Hartwin's neef) groeide op in een muzikaal gezin en speelt viool sinds zijn kindertijd. Na een klassieke muziekopleiding, ontdekte hij als veertienjarige de folkscene. Een circuit waaruit hij niet meer weg te denken is en vooral bekend staat als een van de oprichters van het succesvolle trio ‘Aerokorda'. Zijn uitmuntende viool skills tillen de muziek van het trio naar een hoger universum.




Flavia Escartin (Cello) groeide op op het Catalaanse platteland in een boerderij tussen wijngaarden en prachtige natuurlandschappen. De invloed van deze omgeving maakt haar stijl organisch en onuitsprekelijk. Maar ze heeft ook roots in het Westen. Met haar Belgische moeder bezocht ze regelmatig haar grootouders in Gent en momenteel studeert ze in Amsterdam in Nederland. Flavia treedt ook vaak op met haar zus Laia onder de naam 'Escarteen Sisters' en werkt vaak samen met muzikanten uit de jazz- en wereldmuziekscene. Haar groovy chops en vloeiende boogtechnieken laten het repertoire van het trio swingen als een trein.



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Hartwin Dhoore"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-hartwin-dhoore-trio-en-duo-baftig/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-20T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2 Jaar Balhalla, Jubileumbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/balfolk-with-kv-express", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2123", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1588820241887255"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
details = "Floor is apparently not great."
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603680/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/905113061108494/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Wingfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round May Week Ceilidh"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2024-06-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cambridge University Ceilidh Band"]
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/856155576320308/"]
start = "2024-06-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-209/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The New Vintage Revelers"]
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Playford Assembly"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly/"]
start = "2024-06-21T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Albireo"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£190-£310"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midzomernachtsbal (verjaarsbal Niek)"
details = """
* * * Kaartjes aan de deur beschikbaar zonder reservering. Alleen cash betaling. * * *
Hoera! Hoera voor de zon, hoera voor een dansje, hoera voor een zaal, hoera voor muziek, medemensen en één die al 40 jaar mag meegenieten. Komen jullie ook genieten? Er is een Midzomernachtsfeest! Niek nodigt uit...

De avond trapt af met een concert van accordeoniste Barbara Eva Ardenois die met haar Dreamy Folk Flow de luisteraar mee neemt in haar Scandinavische avonturen. Een midzomernachtsconcert voor midzomernachtsavond. Composities voor de stille uren, een uitnodiging tot contemplatie en vertraging. Een concert om te luisteren en te beleven. Naast accordeon gebruikt ze ook andere instrumenten in haar solo-set: herdersfluit, kantele en sporadisch een lijntje zang. NB Dit deel van de avond is zittend en zonder dansgelegenheid. Meer informatie over haar concert vind je hier.

Daarna begint het midzomernachtsbal. Een dansuitleg vangt meteen aan nadat de stoelen van het concert opzij geschoven zijn, om alle mensen die voor het eerst komen, die de opfriscursus willen, die eens willen snuffelen, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk dansen. In het bijzonder zijn de bewoners van Rijen en Oosterhout uitgenodigd om dit te proeven en mee te maken.

Vervolgens kan het officiële bal van start. De jarige accordeonist Niek van Uden-Luteijn zal met twee duo's de avond openen.Two Catch a Raindropmet zijn vrouw Annelies van Uden-Luteijn op hobo's brengt speelse balfolk, met naast hun lyrische samenspel ook liedjes van vroeger en nu.

e = m(T2) is de wereldpremière van de hernieuwde samenwerking met snarenman Sander van der Schaaf, waarbij ze hun Té repertoire afstoffen en hun liefde voor Zweedse polska gaan laten horen. Energie krijg je van de muziek van dit Tsquare duo!

Paracetamol trekt vervolgens flink van leer met hun afwisselende ingetogen en energieke arrangementen, van klassiekers tot eigen werk. Dit kwartet brengt met gitaar, contrabas en een flinke dosis doedelzak, sax, viool en wat nog meer een toffe dansset vol bitterzoete balfolk. 

BmB, met zanger en gitarist Luc Plompen, alleskunner Wouter Kuyper en Niek van Uden-Luteijn op accordeon hebben nog een slotset voor de genieters van het late uur, met prachtige liederen, stevige bourrées en hier en daar een vrolijke dansante uitdaging.

Na de laatste versterkte noten is er ruimte voor sessie in de foyer.

Praktisch:

Locatie:
CC De Boodschap
Nassaulaan 62-64
5121 BC Rijen

Het is de eerste keer dat er een bal folk op deze locatie wordt gegeven. De vloer is glad maar niet verend. Houd hier eventueel rekening met de keuze voor je schoenen.

Eten:
Tussen 18u00 en 19u30 is er een potluck nabij het bal, op de pastorie. Breng een toevoeging voor de maaltijden mee en geniet gezellig van de overvloed aan eten met de andere bezoekers van de avond. Vanwege de horecaregels organiseren we dit op een andere locatie, loopafstand van zowel de hoofdlocatie als het station.
Adres:
Hoofdstraat 58, Rijen

OV:
Station Gilze-Rijen ligt op 20 minuten loopafstand van de evenementlocatie. Er zijn beperkt Ovfietsen beschikbaar. Voor de laatste treinen gaan we kijken of er een taxi'tje te organiseren is.
Laatste trein richting Utrecht (Tilburg, Den Bosch): 0:30 rechtstreeks, 0:41 omweg
Laatste trein richting Amsterdam (Rotterdam, Breda): 0:41
Laatste trein richting Nijmegen: 0:00 via Breda, 23:30 rechtstreeks

Auto:
Parkeren kan zowel bij de potluck-locatie als bij de evenementlocatie voor de deur/om de hoek. Denk aan je parkeerschijf voor het eerste deel van de avond wanneer je voor de supermarkt parkeert aan de Hoofdstraat.
Rijen is goed bereikbaar vanaf de A27 (vanuit Utrecht, afslag Oosterhout-Zuid, vanuit westen/zuiden, afslag Dorst), A58 vanuit Tilburg/Eindhoven (afslag Gilze, Rijen, Baarle-Nassau), A59 vanuit Den Bosch en Nijmegen. Zie ook jullie eigen routeplanners :)

Overnachten:
D'n Mastendol is een recreatiepark met kampeerplaatsen, boomhutten en stacaravans op nog geen 15 minuten lopen van de evenementlocatie. Natuurkampeerterrein de Duiventoren ligt op 10 minuten auto/fiets van de evenementlocatie en heeft naast kampeerplekken ook enkele houten tonnen en huisjes voor overnachtingen. Op 10 minuten auto-afstand vind je aan de oostkant van Breda op bedrijventerrein Hoogeind de budgethotels Campanile en Bastion, Van der Valk Hotel vind je richting Gilze nabij de oprit van de A58 en 4-sterrenhotel Auberge du Bonheur aan de westzijde van Tilburg. In Molenschot is een camperplaats De Trekvogel. Rijen en Molenschot hebben beiden nog meer sta-caravanparken.

Volledige avondschema (schets april v0.3):

18u00 potluck, Pastorie Hoofdstraat 58
19u00 deuren open
19u30 accordeonconcert Barbara Eva Ardenois – Dreamy Folk Flow // spelletjes/jamsessie in foyer // sluit potluck Hoofdstraat
20u15 dansuitleg
21u00 bal folk Two catch a raindrop (accordeon-hobo's-zang)
21u30 bal folk e = m(T2) (gitaar/mandoline – accordeon)
22u15 bal folk Paracetamol (gitaar, contrabas, viool, doedelzak, whistles, saxofoon)
23u45 bal folk BmB (zang, gitaar, doedelzak, chalumeau, fluiten, accordeon)
00u45 uitloop // jamsessie
01u00 laatste ronde bar
01u30 iedereen uit het gebouw
Van harte welkom!
Er zijn nog tickets beschikbaar. Ticket verkoop via cash-betaling of Tikkie ter plaatse aan de kassa
Ticket info:
Deze avond is expliciet bedoeld voor nieuwe bezoekers én ervaren folkies. Om deze reden is er een speciaal tarief voor iedereen die uit de regio komt waarin Niek woont en werkt. Als je voor dit tarief in aanmerking wilt komen, neem je op de avond zelf je ID en een corresponderende geadresseerde brief mee om je postcode aan te tonen (geldige postcode voor korting: 4800-4854, 4900-4944, 5120-5126). En natuurlijk de symbolische euro als toegang. We hopen dat de nieuwe bezoekers het evenement dusdanig kunnen waarderen dat ze ter plaatse nog een donatie willen doen ter waarde van een volwaardig kaartje. 
All-in tickets voor accordeonconcert om 19u30 en de rest van de dansavond zijn via deze weg te reserveren, evenals losse entree tickets voor het bal. Voor beiden is een regulier en een fairtrade tarief. Wanneer je het kunt misschien, maak je met het fairtrade tarief mogelijk dat de aanwezige muzikanten goed betaald kunnen worden voor hun werk. Er wordt expliciet geen winst gemaakt op dit evenement. Mocht er geld overblijven na verdeling onder de muzikanten met een betaling die conform geldende normen is, zal dit gedoneerd worden aan Brabant Landschap"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomernachtsbal/"]
start = "2024-06-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-22T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rijen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dreamy Folk Flow", "Two Catch a Raindrop", "e = m(T²)", "BmB", "Paracetamol"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal in De Banier"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 21 juni kan er balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in wijkhuis De Banier (daar waar ook de wekelijkse sociallessen zijn). De band die voor ons komt spelen is het Duo Antoli-Todorovski, dat speciaal voor deze avond vanuit het verre Wenen naar Nederland is afgereisd.

Zij spelen onder andere klarinet en accordeon en zijn virtuoze, klassiek geschoolde en ervaren muzikanten, die heel wat balfolkmuziek ten gehore kunnen brengen. Extra bijzonder: de twee zullen deze avond een akoestische set voor ons spelen. Erg vaak zijn ze niet te horen in Nederland, dus mis ze vooral niet deze avond!

Toegang
Entree voor het bal kost 10 euro, dit kan (alleen) cash aan de deur worden betaald. 

Reserveren voor dit bal is fijn, dan weten we hoe gezellig het wordt.

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

In De Banier is bovendien ook volop ruimte om niet alleen de dansvloer op te stappen, maar ook simpelweg te luisteren naar de fijne klanken van de muziek.

Programma
18.30 - 19.30: Dansuitleg
19.30 - 21.00: Bal!
21.00 - 22.00: Sessie

Sessie
Na afloop van het optreden van de band is er ruimte voor het spelen van sessie. Neem dus vooral je muzikantenvrienden en muziekinstrument mee en speel mee!

Bereikbaarheid
De Banier, gevestigd aan Banierstraat 1 in Rotterdam, is gevestigd op een kleine 10 minuten lopen vanaf het centraal station in Rotterdam. Er gaat ook een tramlijn in de richting van De Banier. Het is betaald parkeren in de omgeving tot 23.00 uur 's avonds. Check vooral 9292 voor de beste OV-route of prettigparkeren.nl voor parkeeropties met de auto. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-8/"]
start = "2024-06-21T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Antolí-Todorovski"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-36"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh

Fête de la musique am Lietzensee
Fr 21.6.2024  19:00-19:45 Uhr
bretonische Live-Musik mit Tanz
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Es wirken mit:
Almut – Cello und Gesang
Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde
Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki
Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde
Begleitung – Brigitte Tanzanleitung
Ort: Nachbarschaftshaus am Lietzensee, Herbartstraße 25, 14057 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos
—
Abendprogramm der Fête de la Musique im Nachbarschaftshaus Lietzensee:
17:00 – 17:45 Uhr    Tal Balshai – Piano
18:00 – 18:45 Uhr    Der vierstimme Chor „Chorissimo“
19:00 – 19:45 Uhr    Morceau de Breizh (Folktanz)
20:00 – 20:45 Uhr    lettische Folkloregruppe „Rīta Rasa"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2405-lietzensee-460"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T19:45:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Festival De La Pouméane"
links = ["https://balistik.org/poumeane-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/445325068188527/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-23T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Combovin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique", "Back in Bal", "Poolidor", "Danse sur le Piano", "Duo du Balcon"]
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2265"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuze-en-Hainaut"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
organisation = "Centre Culturel de Leuze"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Er komt opnieuw een balfolk in Groningen!

Hartwin (Trio) bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 21 juni 2024

Aanvang: 19:30-22:30

Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon

Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ), Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen

Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop

20:30Bal

22:30 sessie

23:00 einde programma

(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

Over de Dansuitleg: In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft v/d dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in. Wat is Balfolk? Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

Over Hartwin (Trio): Hartwin is diatonisch accordeonist en componist. Zijn instrumentale muziek ontroert al vele jaren mensen wereldwijd. Hij staat bekend om zijn eenvoudige en melancholische melodieën die veel ruimte laten voor de verbeelding van de luisteraars en dansers. Samen met Flavia Escartin (cello) en Pavel Souvandjiev (viool) creëert hij een akoestisch universum dat raakt vanaf de eerste noot. Verwacht je aan een muzikaal avontuur om bij weg te dromen. https://www.facebook.com/hartwindhoore

De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-hartwin-trio/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-mechelen/930/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2029", "https://www.facebook.com/events/282137754742159/307497025539565/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wakacyjna Potańcówka w Casablance 21.06"
details = """
Mamy co najmniej trzy powody, aby spotkać się i wspólnie pohulać: zakończenie roku szkolnego, zakończenie pierwszego sezonu warsztatów w Domu Kultury Ariadna, no i wiadomo, nadchodzące letnie urlopy!⛱️\r
\r
🎻Zagrają:\r
Dominik Wóltański - szwedzkie polski\r
Wiktor Bartczak - tańce balfolk\r
Bartosz Puliński i Przyjaciele* - polskie tańce tradycyjne\r
Olga Łoś i Przyjaciółki* - śpiewy wszelakie\r
\r
*Uczestniczki i Uczestnicy warsztatów w MSK: Niciarniana"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/wakacyjna-potancowka-w-casablance-2106"]
start = "2024-06-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-22T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Po Staremu"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka na początek lata"
details = "Salonik Smaku, Braniborska 2-10"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/537700131916006/"]
start = "2024-06-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-06-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["NoLa"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3D", "Dave, Marni & Alan", "Vertical Expression", "The Falconers", "John Hymas & Denise Bearon"]
callers = ["Andrew Shaw", "Rhodri Davies", "Rosemary Hunt", "Ivan Aitken", "Neil Franklin", "Nicola Scott"]
price = "£100"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.wegottickets.com/event/603755", "https://www.facebook.com/events/353804160942169/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£11-£18.70"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-06-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dance Cupola"]
callers = ["Mary Panton"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5810", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<u></u> <br>For the class at 7:30,   Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a dance from Gästrikland, Sweden, called Bondpolska från Överhärde (<i>bonde</i>=farmer or peasant in Swedish). It’s a lilting dance that has a special resting step and a polska turn. It can be danced instead of Bondpolska från Viksta.<p>See <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFE2MYA_I-M" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFE2MYA_I-M</a></u></font></p><p>Hale Bill & the Bopps will play music for this evening of dancing. Get ready to enjoy a variety of instrumentation and vocals for a nice mix of dances!</p><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hale Bill & the Bopps"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance workshops"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/451702820929450/", "https://msk.lodz.pl/msk/warsztaty-szwedzkiej-polski-w-lodzi-warsztaty-taneczne-wydarzenie/?occurrence=2024-06-22"]
start = "2024-06-22T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-22T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "100 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Outdoor dance and picnic"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/454041183998437"]
start = "2024-06-22T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-22T19:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Big Dorset Midsummer Ceilidh"
details = """
Join us for our traditional celebration of summer, as Dorset ceilidh band Tatterdemalion return with their Big Dorset Midsummer Ceilidh with caller Teresa Williams.\r
As before there will be a special session for young families and the steps will be taught, so no experience is necessary. Nor is a partner; there’ll always be someone to take your hand. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing – do join us!\r
\r
Kiddies' Keilidh: 5.30 - 6.30\r
Main Ceilidh: 7.30 - 10.\r
\r
Bar available."""
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/03/21/sat-22-june-the-big-dorset-midsummer-ceilidh/"]
start = "2024-06-22T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Teresa Williams"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "10th Anniversary Tour"
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/13284-topette", "https://www.facebook.com/events/366091436027599/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-22T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£12-£20"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Solstice Ceilidh"
details = "Fundraising ceilidh for the Great North Air Ambulance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/332609756534057/", "https://eskrigg.co.uk/events/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-22T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Penrith"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eskrigg Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["Dan Mason"]
price = "£7-£12"
organisation = "Eskrigg Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/penrith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrary Faeries with calling from Charlie Turner.

Contrary Faeries arise from Sheffield to delight, entrance, and enthral! Sol Loreto-Miller on piano and Joshua Rowe on fiddle will whisk you away to a world where you can dance forever and forget your troubles, your home, and the life you lived before.

Charlie Turner has been dancing and teaching for as long as she can remember, but a move to San Francisco transformed her contra dancing and started her calling. Now based in Cambridge, UK, she brings the best of the West Coast to contra crowds, with clear, friendly teaching and satisfying dance selections. She emphasises connection, fun, flow and inclusivity in dance."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-06/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/961837405487515/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Lake Murray Contra Hall"
details = "Contra dance to live music by Lagomorph Trio with Gretchen Caldwell calling. Newcomers workshop is at 6:30pm. The first contra is at 7:00pm."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-lake-murray-contra-hall/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Batesburg-Leesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Trio"]
callers = ["Gretchen Caldwell"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-6-22-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Hot Seats"]
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3730425633909109/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skolvan"]
price = "$30"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brook Farm String Band"]
callers = ["Laurie Pietravalle"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Contra"
details = """
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  

Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families
Cash or Venmo
Donations to help cover expenses appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm
Dance starts at 7:30pm
Friends, families, and children welcome

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. 
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-8/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pie Dance"
details = """
Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
We have air conditioning every monthly dance all summer long!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live music! It is the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live music by: The Round Hill Ramblers are Mickey Koth and Liz Raymond on fiddle and John Kalinowski on accordion. We are based at and ramble around Round Hill Road in Middletown, CT. All three of us play in various concert and dance bands, including Wild Notes (John and Mickey) and The Wee Merry Banshees (Liz and Mickey).
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, but calling frequently in Connecticut, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade pie slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area next to the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Round Hill Ramblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Family Week"
details = """
BACDS Family Week celebrates its 31st year with its magical dance and music celebration in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. Open and welcoming to families of all kinds and sizes! 
Staff this year will include Shirleigh Brannon (Irish dance), Lindsay Verbil (English Country Dance), Yoyo Zhou (Contra) and Susan Frontczak (theater and storytelling), plus Talitha Amadeo Aho (singing), Jeff Spero (keyboard), M’Gilvry Allen (fiddle), Ben Saylor (Irish flute), Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (keyboard), Lorraine Kostka (crafts), and Raffi Maslan and Andy Wilson (Circus Arts). Camp also offers Waldorf-inspired preschool and roving babysitters for the little ones. 
$975 adults, $840 teens, $650 kids 6-12, $300 kids 2-5. Work trade discount available."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/", "https://cdss.org/event/bay-area-country-dance-society-family-week-camp/"]
start_date = "2024-06-23"
end_date = "2024-06-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Aptos"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$650-$975"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dane Wallinga"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808149102185/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-06-23T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-06-23T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5441", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
details = "An evening of balfolk dancing in regional Western Australia with live music, shared dinner and plenty of dancing. All dances are called - no prior dance experience required."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/336831664291912/"]
start = "2024-06-23T14:00:00+08:00"
end = "2024-06-23T17:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Éternel"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introduction to Contra Dancing"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lisaheywood/1194450/r/fbg"]
start = "2024-06-23T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bradfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Matt Quinn"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Folk Dance with Lisa"
source = "events/uk/bradfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midsummer Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/285592771152081/", "https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2024-06-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mel Biggs"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082530321424", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2099"]
start = "2024-06-23T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-23T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Caminarem"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dublin"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/balfolk-dublin/events/301737306/"]
start = "2024-06-23T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Super Jam Intergalactique"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/375254528859994/"]
start = "2024-06-23T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-23T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Atelier de Musique Trad"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta"
details = """
Laura Hudlow, calling
music by Viola Voilá: Teri Abler & Stven Carlberg
$9, cash or check
2:45: introductory session"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-5/"]
start = "2024-06-23T14:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-23T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viola Voilá"]
callers = ["Laura Hudlow"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2024-06-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-06-23/"]
start = "2024-06-23T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-23T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake June Week"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/"]
start = "2024-06-23T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-29T11:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Constellation", "Countercurrent", "The Canote Brothers"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Wendy Graham"]
price = "$595-$995"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-06-23/"]
start = "2024-06-23T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-23T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-06-23/"]
start = "2024-06-23T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-23T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo de Captieux"
details = """
24 juni: Congo de Captieux door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)

Congo de captieux, een leuke dans met z’n 4-en, uit het zuiden van frankrijk. De laatste tijd komt deze dans steeds regelmatiger terug op bals. Sommige dansen laten zich beter beschrijven door een filmpje dan door worden, daarom kan je ‘m hier bekijken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0vr8fQoyCQ

Het is een dans die redelijk veel oefening vraagt, en de 2 rollen (leider en volger) zijn behoorlijk verschillend. In de workshop gaan we aan de slag met de basis van de choreografie, en waarschijnlijk is dat, als je nog niet eerder congo gedanst hebt, meer dan genoeg. Voor wie al wel meer ervaring heeft, is er ook de mogelijkheid om de andere rol te leren, en misschien zelfs tijdens de dans van rol te wisselen. Genoeg uitdaging dus op elk niveau.

Workshops op maandagavonden door Louise  in Lent
Van 6 mei t/m 24 juni organiseert Louise in Nijmegen Lent 7 workshops van 2,5 uur, elk met een ander thema, sommige voor beginners/begonners, sommige voor meer gevorderde dansers en een aantal voor alle niveaus. 

Het programma:

De workshops vinden plaats op de maandagavond en duren van 19:00 tot 21:30. 

6 mei: Poitou door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
13 mei: Ritmische variaties in scottish en mazurka door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
20 mei: Bretonse rij- en kringdansen door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
27 mei: Bourree (en ronde en figuren met 4 of meer!) door Louise Marius (alle niveaus)
3 juni: Breanle Béarnais door Saskia Sportel (alle niveaus)
10 juni: Sharing is Caring – Uitwisseling van leiden en volgen – door Louise Marius (voor gevorderde dansers)
15 juni: Polska deel 1 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor alle niveaus) zaterdag
10:30 tot 13:00
15 juni: Polska deel 2 – door Amber Lynn Wever (voor halfgevorderde polska dansers) zaterdag 13:30 to 16:00
17 juni: Zonder ogen dansen je meer – door Louise Marius (voor halfgevorderde dansers)
24 juni: Congo door Louise Marius (voor alle niveaus)

Inschrijven en kosten:

Je kan je los inschrijven voor de workshops, je kan dus zelf kiezen welke workshops je wel of niet mee wil doen. En als je je voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk inschrijft en betaalt krijg je extra korting. Aanmelden gaat door een mail te sturen naar louise@balfolk.nl.

Losse workshops:
Normaal tarief: 30 euro
Kortingstarief: 27,50 euro

Aanmelden en betalen voor 3 of meer workshops tegelijk:
Normaal tarief: 25 euro per workshop
Kortingstarief: 22,50 euro per workshop

Dit tarief geldt alleen voor de workshops waar je je voor hebt aangemeld en die je betaald hebt voor het begin van de eerste workshop die je meedoet. Als je je later bedenkt en nog een extra workshop mee wil doen, dan betaal je het tarief voor losse workshops. Ik doe dit omdat het voor mij heel fijn is als ik van te voren al zeker weet dat er genoeg mensen komen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/congo-de-captieux-alle-niveaus-2/"]
start = "2024-06-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-24T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50-€30"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Season Closing"
details = """
** English below **



We eindigen het seizoen met Thalas met Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore.  Jarenlang hebben Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore zo nu en dan samen gespeeld, soms als een duo en soms in projecten van elkaars bands. Elke keer voelden ze dan een grote energie en die hun vriendschap meer voedde. Dus hebben ze besloten om hun eigen duo te starten met eigen composities en verhalen.

https://youtu.be/UafdqrxIudQ
Programma
20:00 – inloop
20:15 – Thalas
21:45 – Einde
22:00 – Sluiting
Reserveren en Prijzen
Voor de seizoensafsluiting hoef je niet te reserveren. Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je bij de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen. Losse les kost €5, de losse les is gratis voor de deelnemers van The Winter Classes. Prijzen voor het bal:

 \t€13,- (Normaaltarief),
 \t€15,- (Fair-Trade),
 \t€10,- (Kortingstarief).

Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? En, wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade :)
Overig
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. De bar van de Moira is gesloten. Voel je vrij om je eigen drank mee te nemen. We vragen je om na het einde, de Moira stilletjes te verlaten en geen geluid te maken voor het gebouw.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Locatie
Het vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is geen lift.



** English **



We end the season with Thalas with Guus Herremans and Ward Dhoore. For years, Guus Herremans and Ward Dhoore have played together occasionally, sometimes as a duo and sometimes in projects in each other's bands. Every time they felt a great energy and that nourished their friendship more. So they decided to start their own duo with their own compositions and stories.

https://youtu.be/UafdqrxIudQ
Programme
20:00 – Walk-in
20:15 – Thalas
21:45 – End
22:00 – Closure
Reservation and Prices
You do not need to make a reservation. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. NB! You pay cash at the door. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register. Single lesson costs €5, but it is free for the participants of The Winter Classes. Prices for the ball:

 \t€13,- (normal rate),
 \t€15,- (Fair Trade),
 \t€10,- (discount rate).

Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly? And, do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Pay Fair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians earn more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to our events with galettes. Therefore Fair Trade :)
Remainder
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. The bar of Moira is closed. Feel free to bring your own drinks. We ask you to leave the Moira quietly after the end and not to make any noise in front of the building.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
Location
It takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall. There is no elevator."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibalapju2024/"]
start = "2024-06-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-24T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thalas"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-06-24/"]
start = "2024-06-24T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-24T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-06-24/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-06-24/"]
start = "2024-06-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-06-24/"]
start = "2024-06-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-24T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-06-25/"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Tropical"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-tropical/986/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2210"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-25T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ensemble Folk De Muziekpublique"]
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALL-Dados class (level 2)"
details = """
BALL-Dados: Aulas Regulares de Danças Tradicionais\r
Uma viagem pelo mundo através das danças e da cultura de vários países. Danças de Grupo ou de Pares. De várias Origens Europeias e de Fácil aprendizagem. Para Todas as Idades!\r
\r
CONTINUAÇÃO DO BAILE [NÍVEL II] por Mati@s\r
Pretende-se aprofundar a técnica, a postura, a musicalidade, a distribuição de peso e a dinâmica da, e na, dança; além de dar a conhecer outras danças mais complexas e desafiantes."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ball-dados-continuacao-do-baile-nivel-ii-aulas-reg", "https://www.facebook.com/events/177457638688514/214497194984558/"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-25T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
source = "events/portugal/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express Closing Bal"
details = """
Op dinsdag 25 juni 2024 is de laatste les van het seizoen bij Balfolk Express. We sluiten dit af met een openbaar bal.
Ook jij bent welkom!
Deze keer komt het duo Le Driadi uit Italië spelen!

Toegang:

€12,50

Kaartjes:
Om zeker te zijn van een plek kan je hier kaartjes kopen.
Heb je een vraag of is het bal uitverkocht? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl

Over het duo Le Driadi:
‘Le Driadi’ is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn.
Op 5 april 2024 verscheen hun album ‘Dentro lo specchio’, dat te koop is op Bandcamp of in fysiek formaat tijdens hun concerten, samen met de single ‘Cartolina’, te beluisteren op Spotify en alle digitale platforms..

Tijden:
Deuren open: 20:15
Start band: 20:30
Sluiten zaal: 22:45

Adres:
Café Tropical
Verlengde Hoogravenseweg 203, Utrecht

Bereikbaarheid:
Er zijn beperkt aantal plekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Is het vol, dan kan je buiten het terrein ook gratis staan.
De locatie is goed bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer (bushalte Europaplein-Noord op 5 min afstand, station Vaartsche Rijn op 15 min afstand) of met de fiets."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-bij-balfolk-express-met-le-driadi/", "https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal"]
start = "2024-06-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-25T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimbledon Reels"
links = ["https://www.wimbledonreels.com/dates/social-dancing-175"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["reeling"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Wimbledon Reels"
source = "events/uk/wimbledon_reels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-06-25/"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-06-25/"]
start = "2024-06-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Landskappleiken"
links = ["https://www.landskappleiken.no/"]
start_date = "2024-06-26"
end_date = "2024-06-30"
country = "Norway"
city = "Gol"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Landskappleiken"
source = "events/norway/gol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-06-25/"]
start = "2024-06-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nauka Tańców Tradycyjnych"
details = """
Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych do nauki tańców tradycyjnych na n-obrotowe zajęcia taneczne! Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Program zajęć dobierany jest pod kątem n-obrotowych potańców i najwięcej czerpie z tanecznej kultury Polski nizinnej, Szwecji oraz balfolku.\r
Koszt uczestnictwa w jednym spotkaniu:\r
* 30 PLN / osobę\r
* 100 PLN / rodzinę z Kartą Dużej Rodziny"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/nauka-tancow-tradycyjnych6"]
start = "2024-06-26T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Evening Bal"
details = """
Op woensdagavond 26 juni kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Duo Baftig. 

Duo Baftig
Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van ‘22 is nu officieel tot een folkmuzikantenopstelling uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig  speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akoestische gitaar (DADGAD) en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor folkdans en folkmuziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt een verassende mix tussen Ierse en Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
Het programma ziet er als volgt uit:
19.45: Dansuitleg
20.15: Bal met live-muziek van Duo Baftig
Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste).

Vernieuwde locatie
Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Geen zorgen, je kunt nog gewoon op dezelfde manier naar binnen, via de hoofdingang als altijd. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen!

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden. Je kunt naar binnen bij de hoofdingang aan Schouwburgplein 50, dan word je vanzelf de goede kant op gewezen. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/woensdagavondbal-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Québécois"
links = ["https://jamsessionetbalfolk.dansons.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/412368284811245/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["l'Orchestre Paris-Québec"]
callers = ["Brigitte Lebailly"]
price = "€6"
organisation = "Jam session et bal folk"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy68"]
start = "2024-06-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,- ( € 10,- voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) 
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a54TFLtsox8[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-37/"]
start = "2024-06-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional dance workshop"
details = "Atelier de danses traditionnelles, initiation et perfectionnement deux mercredi par mois de 20h à 22h. Pour le mois de Septembre il s'agit du mercredi 6 et 20 septembre 2023."
links = ["https://agendatrad.org/e_2023-09/atelier-danses-traditionnelles_44299.html", "https://www.plug.events/event/atelier-danses-traditionnelles"]
start = "2024-06-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Larrivière-Saint-Savin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20"
source = "events/france/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2297"]
start = "2024-06-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Christine, Walter, Oswald & Geert"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/441274241736918/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-26T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-06-26/"]
start = "2024-06-26T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-26/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5731159", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-06-26/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-06-26/"]
start = "2024-06-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July Fourth"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2024-06-27"
end_date = "2024-07-01"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà 2024"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2024", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1492820104633496/"]
start = "2024-06-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-30T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Petit Piment", "Naragonia", "Rémi Geffroy", "Cecilia", "LyraDanz", "Airboxes Trio", "TriOblique", "Cam&Léo", "B-Key", "Valsaviris"]
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 307 — Ceilidh"
details = """
Deze donderdag 27 juni is het socialles nr 307. Deze les wordt gegeven door René en Isobel. We maken deze keer een uitstapje naar een net wat andere dansstroming dan de balfolk, namelijk de Ceilidh-dansen. Groepsdansen, veelal eenvoudig, met een caller die omroept wat je precies doet, met simpele stapjes, veel lol en af en toe wat chaos (maar niet te veel). Ervaring met ceilidh is niet nodig.

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-307-rotterdam-ceilidh/"]
start = "2024-06-27T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Margarete-Grundmann-Haus"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Workshopabende.html"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["LyraDanz"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/800836545063279/"]
start = "2024-06-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-06-27/"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-210/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-06-27/"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Harris Lapiroff"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-27/"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Songs Festival"
links = ["http://festival.oldsongs.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-28"
end_date = "2024-06-30"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Voorheesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations", "Stove Dragon"]
callers = ["David Eisenstadter", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-06-27/"]
start = "2024-06-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Termine"
details = """
Balfolk in Karlsruhe mit TriOblique (IT) und Elba Connection,
16:30-18:00h Tanzworkshop"""
links = ["http://www.ka-balfolk.de", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/560233905"]
start = "2024-06-28T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elba Connection", "TriOblique"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella Festival"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/blowzabella-festival-2024/"]
start = "2024-06-28T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-30T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella", "Garenne"]
price = "£190-£370"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/406274311921417/"]
start = "2024-06-28T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-30T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£50-£110"
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lets Dance"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2073"]
start = "2024-06-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-28T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Waregem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Lets Leie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/304155999092325/304156019092323/"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Maison MAGIS"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1386", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1965"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "€15-€17"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Interactive Folkdance Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/22", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2252"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-28T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-28-6-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/495227186509845/", "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Pat Dancen"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = "We hold energetic and fun contra dances on 2nd and 4th Fridays near Orlando, Florida, in the beautiful Winter Park Ballroom! Our group loves both traditional and contemporary music, which is usually live. We welcome all ages and have a large contingent of younger dancers. Students and jobless dance FREE! Check the schedule for directions, details, cancellations, and changes. Afterwards, we go next door to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice!"
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Greater Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stämmoveckan"
links = ["https://stammoveckan.se/"]
start_date = "2024-06-29"
end_date = "2024-07-07"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Rättvik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Stämmoveckan"
source = "events/sweden/rattvik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-28T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anna and the Alphabet"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bakewell Day of Dance"
links = ["https://www.bakewelldayofdance.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-06-29"
end_date = "2024-06-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Bakewell"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
source = "events/uk/bakewell.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Duo in Worcester"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2024-06-29"
end_date = "2024-06-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Duo"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5811", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-06-28/"]
start = "2024-06-28T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DenneFeest"
details = """
DenneFeest is een kleinschalig Balfolk festival van 1 dag in een openlucht theater midden in het bos!

De dag begint met een workshop:
11:30 - 13:00 workshop Mazurka door Louise Marius

De bands die dit jaar op het hoofdpodium komen optreden zijn:
14:00 Wouter Kuyper Solo
16:00 Geronimo
18:15 QuiVive
20:15 Broes
22:30 Cardboard Cabin

Op het kleine podium bij het eten zal VANDIEKOMSA 2 korte sets doen om 17:30 en 19:30.

Voordat het muzikale programma van start gaat (14.00 uur) is er de mogelijkheid om deel te nemen aan een workshop.
Louise Marius geeft om 11.30 een workshop mazurka voor begonners. Deze duurt anderhalf uur.
Dus worstel je met de mazurka, dit is de mogelijkheid om je verder te verdiepen in deze fijne maar soms ook lastige koppeldans. Wouter Kuyper zal de workshop muzikaal begeleiden.

Kaartverkoop verloopt via de website van Hoessenbosch theater.
Kaarten kosten:
Bal € 36,00
Bal met korting € 33,50
Workshop € 16,00
Camping € 18,50"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-5/", "https://www.hoessenbosch.nl/programma/~220_dennefeest/"]
start = "2024-06-29T11:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Berghem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes", "Cardboard Cabin", "Geronimo", "QuiVive", "Vandiekomsa", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€33.50-€52"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-06-29T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-29T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtival"
links = ["https://www.archeosite.be/fr/celtival/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2302", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2303"]
start = "2024-06-29T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-30T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aubechies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!", "Eä", "Plantec", "Polar Nould", "Pas D'La Y'Au", "3..4"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-06-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Balstanz"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-06-29/"]
start = "2024-06-29T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-29T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-blowzabella-and-la-garenne/"]
start = "2024-06-29T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella", "Garenne"]
price = "£20"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/993347221876589/"]
start = "2024-06-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Red Shed"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-6-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-06-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Fiddles and Feet"
links = ["https://www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1537914793817520/"]
start = "2024-06-29T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Moultonborough"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$550-$1570"
organisation = "Nordic Fiddles and Feet"
source = "events/usa/moultonborough.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance group presents a special 5th Saturday contra dance with guest performers from Boston, Massachusetts: music by Kingfisher – Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths), and calling by Harris Lapiroff. 
Dance is 6:30-10:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, with a beginner lesson the first half hour in the air-conditioned gym at Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St in Bloomington, IN, 47401.  
Entrance fee: General public: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. BOTMDG members: by donation. 
Kingfisher plays both traditional and modern contra dance music, and has been hailed as one of the most versatile bands on the road today. Jeff Kaufman anchors the duo from the piano and mandolin, along with a number of instruments he created himself, giving Cecilia Vacanti the opportunity to wow you with intense fiddling renditions of tunes across the spectrum. Get a taste of the great music you’ll dance to. 
Please visit Bloomington Contra for details."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/971352611325681/", "https://cdss.org/event/5th-saturday-contra-dance-with-kingfisher/", "https://bloomingtoncontra.org/"]
start = "2024-06-29T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Harris Lapiroff"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-29/"]
start = "2024-06-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company"]
callers = ["Annie Kidwell"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-29/"]
start = "2024-06-29T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2024-06-30"
end_date = "2024-07-05"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Potent Brew"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Chris Page"]
price = "$320-$800"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cumberland Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"]
start_date = "2024-06-30"
end_date = "2024-07-05"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Pleasantville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Wendy Graham"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5838", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-06-29/"]
start = "2024-06-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag Bourrée"
links = ["https://ballkanesen.webador.de/unsere-termine", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/558090765"]
start = "2024-06-30T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-06-30T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Midsommarfest"
details = """
Join us at our annual Midsommarfest.  Celebrate the summer solstice with us. 
Lots of music and performance dancing. 
Help raise the maistang and participate in traditional dances around the pole.  
Make a flower crown. 
 
State Parking Pass required, or buy a one-day pass."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-06-30T11:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-30T18:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Kenmore"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Mississippi"
details = "This is a contra dance with a live band."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/301191242/", "https://cdss.org/event/june-contra-dance-in-mississippi/"]
start = "2024-06-30T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-30T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
“Zesty” 5th Sunday English Country Dance
Seth Tepfer, calling
music by Viola Voilá: Teri Abler & Steven Carlberg
$9, cash or check
2:45: introductory session"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays-6/"]
start = "2024-06-30T14:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-30T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Higher & Yon"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance - Outdoors"
details = """
Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). 
This afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Will Patton (mandolin), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-2/"]
start = "2024-06-30T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-30T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Jericho"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "HATDS English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-06-30/"]
start = "2024-06-30T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-30T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance"
details = """
The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 
Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2024-06-30/"]
start = "2024-06-30T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-30T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-06-30/"]
start = "2024-06-30T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-30T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra"
links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2024-07-01"
end_date = "2024-07-05"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher"]
price = "$335-$453"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = """
Bal Folk with Fragole e Tempesta\r
Workshop 7 pm\r
Bal 8 pm"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-07-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fragole e Tempesta"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-07-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-01T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-07-01/"]
start = "2024-07-01T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-01T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-07-01/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-07-01/"]
start = "2024-07-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-01/"]
start = "2024-07-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-07-02/"]
start = "2024-07-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1004/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2286", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849461944913/"]
start = "2024-07-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skeggia"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1041038747593611/"]
start = "2024-07-02T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Giovani danzatori bolognesi"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-07-02/"]
start = "2024-07-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-07-02/"]
start = "2024-07-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-07-02/"]
start = "2024-07-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-07-02/"]
start = "2024-07-02T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-02T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/343403938776592/343403952109924/"]
start = "2024-07-03T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-03T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = []
start = "2024-07-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-03T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-07-03T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565080871132/"]
start = "2024-07-03T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-07-03/"]
start = "2024-07-03T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Greg Frock calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake—Carl Friedman (fiddle), Janina O’Brien (piano), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Robin Wilson (flute, sax, etc). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church 
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-2/"]
start = "2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5766260", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-07-03/"]
start = "2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-07-03/"]
start = "2024-07-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-03T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-07-04"
end_date = "2024-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Wind that Shakes the Barley"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Katie Zanders"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roanoke Railroader"
links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"]
start_date = "2024-07-04"
end_date = "2024-07-07"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$95-$160"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 308 — Grabbelles — kies jij maar!"
details = """
Deze donderdag 4 juli is het socialles nr 308. Deze les wordt gegeven door Noelia. Het is de laatste les van het seizoen en daarom is de keuze aan jou! Op een bord staan alle dansen die we gedaan hebben en/of kunnen uitleggen: de groep bepaalt welke we nog even herhalen of uitleggen. Zelf suggesties? Laat het ons weten!

Programma

18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is het wel gratis, dan moet je dus wel een stukje lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-308-rotterdam-grabbelles-kies-jij-maar/"]
start = "2024-07-04T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-07-04/"]
start = "2024-07-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/401909456167662/"]
start = "2024-07-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-07-04/"]
start = "2024-07-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-211/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-07-04/"]
start = "2024-07-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-07-04/"]
start = "2024-07-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-04/"]
start = "2024-07-04T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-4"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gooikoorts"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.gooikoorts.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/922383716232144/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2204", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2267", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2268"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Boreas", "Variomatic"]
organisation = "Gooikoorts Folkfestival"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-7-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-07-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Bang Folk Festival"
details = "Balfolk and Italian fest near Malpensa airport. (dancing, yoga, musicians, singers...)"
links = ["https://www.lafolkeriavarese.it/cosa-facciamo/big-bang-folk-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1407906983162156/"]
start = "2024-07-05T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ternate"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Cam&Léo", "Princesse Miska", "Illa", "Pitularita", "Bargainatt"]
organisation = "La Folkeria ARCI APS, Varese"
source = "events/italy/ternate.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-05T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5812", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<br><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach Gothenburg Mazurka from Gothenburg, Sweden. This dance has a special step called the “segla,” which means “to sail” in Swedish.  See <font><u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBeMCRWMGbU" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBeMCRWMGbU</a></u></font>or <font><u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLEFTLvM6s" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLEFTLvM6s</a></u></font>. </p><p>Music for the first half of this evening will be played by the duo Paradocs (Nancy Morrison on recorder and Ellen Wijsman on fiddle).It’s always a lovely sound, and they play a good variety of fun dances. The second half of the evening will be a nice surprise, which is to say, to be determined.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paradocs"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2024 Season Closure"
details = """
Het balfolkseizoen in Zuid-Holland wordt afgesloten met een zomers sessiebal op zaterdag 6 juli. Ook dit seizoen sluiten we weer af met het in de spotlight zetten van muzikanten: de 15 minutes of fame. Daarnaast is er uiteraard live balfolkmuziek van de band Mook én hebben we een fijne workshop gepland voor jullie. Dan nog niet genoeg gedanst of muziek gemaakt? 's Avonds is er ook nog ruimte voor sessie spelen!

Mook
Mook is een spetterend balfolktrio van trekzak, viool en snaren. Jan (gitaar en mandoline), André (trekzak) en Jochem (viool) vonden elkaar op muziekfestivals en spelen nu samen de sterren van de hemel met originele dansmuziek, vaak zelfgemaakt of gearrangeerd. Ze spelen voor iedere gelegenheid een creatief samengesteld programma met dansen, voor beginners, begonners of echte balfolkfreakies.

Open podium
Voor en na het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw (balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer en pak je eigen 15 minutes of fame.

Dus ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere muzikant? Het kan allemaal!

Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden gemaakt. Mail naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com jouw naam, jullie eventuele bandnaam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen.

Workshop gezongen balfolk
In de middag is er een workshop gezongen balfolk, gegeven door Leon en Claudia.

Voor hen gaat balfolk om gevoel, energie en connectie van de dansers en muziek. Dat willen zij graag delen, dus in deze workshop wordt er samen gezongen en gedanst. We zullen een aantal groepsdansen uitleggen, liedjes zingen en daarna proberen dit te combineren. Dit zijn met name Bretonse dansen, zoals hanterdro en rond de Loudéac.

Zangervaring is niet nodig, enige danservaring is wel prettig (denk aan half-gevorderd/niveau 2 van stages). Als je, om welke reden dan ook, alleen wilt zingen of alleen dansen ben je ook welkom. De meeste teksten zijn Frans, maar laat dat je niet afschrikken. La-di-da… is altijd welkom als je niet uit de woorden komt.

Na inschrijving worden teksten en geluidsbestanden doorgestuurd ter voorbereiding.

Inschrijving voor de workshop kan via een mailtje naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com. Deelname aan de workshop kost 15 euro per persoon en kan aan de deur (alleen) cash worden betaald, eventueel tegelijk met de entree voor het bal (10 euro).

Vergeet niet in te schrijven: als er te weinig inschrijvingen zijn, kan de workshop helaas niet doorgaan.

Dansuitleg
Voorafgaand aan het bal in de avond wordt er nog een algemene dansuitleg gegeven voor degenen die nieuw zijn in de balfolk of hun danspasjes nog wat willen oefenen.

Het volledige programma ziet er als volgt uit:
14.00 - 17.00:  Workshop met half uur pauze
17.00 – 18.00: Picknick
18.00 – 19.00: Dansuitleg
19.00 – 20.00: 15 minutes of fame (deel 1)
20.00 – 21.30: Bal!
21.30 – 22.30: 15 minutes of fame (deel 2)
22.30 – 23.00: Sessie

Het bal is in Rotterdam, in tangoschool Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17. Toegang kost 10 euro. Bij Cuartito Azul kun je bier, fris en wijn tegen schappelijke prijzen verkrijgen, water is gratis verkrijgbaar.

Sessie
Na afloop van het bal en de optredens van de andere muzikanten, is er ook nog ruimte voor sessie. Vergeet dus vooral niet je muzikantenvrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee te nemen!

Picknick
Iedereen die mee wil eten met de picknick, neemt iets lekkers mee voor zichzelf en één of twee anderen. Al het eten dat meegenomen is, wordt op één tafel geplaatst, zodat iedereen wat lekkers kan opscheppen. De ervaring leert dat er meestal ruim voldoende is voor iedereen op die manier.

Vragen
Heb je vragen, tips of opmerkingen? Neem contact op via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-2024-rotterdam-met-15-minutes-of-fame/"]
start = "2024-07-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-07-06T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boatfolk: The Mermaids Bay"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2983078888498546/", "https://www.plug.events/event/boatfolk-the-mermaids-bay"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/lodz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/301682926/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
Sue Gola & Midnight on the Water
Tom Krumm—fiddle, guitar, mandolin: Nathan Bishop—fiddle, viola; Dani Hawkins—cello 

All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
Admission $15 [students $5]
Our dance hall is Air-Conditioned.
Vaccination and Masks Optional

Sue Gola
A long-time contra dancer, Sue was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she has called at dances both large and small throughout the Northeast. Sue gives instructions concisely and clearly and has a friendly way about her that makes dancers feel welcome.
Video on YouTube  
Midnight on the Water
Midnight on the Water is comfortable with many different genres from classical to jazz but they shine as a contradance band. The virtuosity on stage will propel you across the dance floor. MotW combines the talents of three amazing musicians with wide experience: 
Nathan Bishop is a violinist, violist, Irish traditional fiddler, and teacher based in New Jersey. A mentee of the avant-garde fiddler Cleek Schrey, Nathan is a current collaborator with JoAnna Mendl Shaw’s Equus Project and Andy Sowers of Mabou Mines, where he pairs live fiddle with pre-recorded soundscapes to accompany dance and theater. He is a past artist-in-residence at the Mignolo Arts Center. In the traditional scene, he regularly performs solo and in collaboration with Fiona Tyndall, Judy Minot, Patrick Clifford, and with his contra dance band, Squirrel’s Chair. In 2023, his Irish folk trio, Faoileán, released their first album, Far Hills. He founded and hosts the bi-weekly Irish seisiún at Flounder Brewing Co. in Hillsborough, NJ. 
Tom Krumm is a performer who specializes in versatility. He has logged performances with artists of every genre, ranging from Roseanne Cash to Jacob Collier to Aloe Blacc to Al Kooper, and many more. He’s also performed with the contra dance band Live Wire, the swing band Swingology, and as a ringer for concert and pit orchestras throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Most recently, he appeared as soloist alongside Grammy award-winning fiddler Jay Ungar and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic in a performance his own original arrangement of Daybreak in the Mountains. His work as a educator includes teaching engagements at the Ashokan Music and Dance camps since the age of 17. 
Dani Hawkins has made music with the Boston Philharmonic, the Richardson Chamber Players, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, and various other ensembles and contradance bands. Dani has taught cello at Maine Fiddle Camp, Fiddle Hell, Summertrios, Princeton in Asia, Open Access to Music Education, and Cornell University, and has studied cello, composition, and ethnomusicology at Princeton University, the New England Conservatory, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Cornell. Dani has taught cello at Maine Fiddle Camp, Fiddle Hell, Summertrios, Princeton in Asia, Open Access to Music Education, and Cornell University, and has studied cello, composition, and ethnomusicology at Princeton University, the New England Conservatory, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Cornell.
Video on YouTube  
Full calendar 
Useful Information: 

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing.
No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins.
We have open windows on three sides and air-conditioning when needed.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles.

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-presents-sue-gola-midnight-on-the-water/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Sue Gola"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2/2024-07-06/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T18:10:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Natterjack"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-07-06/"]
start = "2024-07-06T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Superette Bal wageningen"
details = """
!Voor Nederlands: scroll naar beneden!




For the third time already the Superette will be filled with balfolk! This will place in Wageningen on juli 7th. If you are new to balfolk dancing, don't worry, There is a dance initiation at 14:00 after which you can swing along.

Location: The Superette

The superette is a cultural center in a former boxing school in Wageningen. Many different cultural events are organized here. Whether it concerns art, music or dance, it is a place for everything that brings people together in a creative way. The superette runs entirely on voluntary donations and this ball will therefore also be given on a voluntary donation basis. Various drinks will also be availableat the bar, also on the basis of voluntary donation.

The bands:

Flos:

Flos was born in the mountains and merges the sounds  Yvette (guitar), Kris (contrabas), Lennaert (cello) and Renske (saxofone). with their own compositions and existing melodies they let their love for balfolkmusic flow.. Meander along the river where the flowers bloom and the insects dance and herald the coming of spring.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/flos.band

:

Put a random amount of violin players and other instruments together and let them practice a for a good while: succes ensured! this way a ever-changing musical group and changing repetoire will form. Fun guaranteed! Where? in Wageningen!

Program:
13:00 Doors open

14:00 Dance initiation for beginners
15:00 Ball with TBA
16:00 Ball with Flos
18:00 End / Session

 

Voor de derde keer alweer: de volgende editie van het Superettebal zal op 7 juli  in Wageningen plaatsvinden. Wees niet bang als je een nieuwe danser bent, we beginnen om 14:00 met een dansuitleg :)

Locatie: De superette

De superette is een cultureel centrum in een voormalige Boksschool in Wageningen. Vele uiteenlopende culturele evenementen worden hier georganiseerd. Of het nou gaat om kunst, muziek of dans, het is een plek voor alles wat mensen samenbrengt in op een creatieve manier. De superette draait volledig op vrijwillige donaties en dit bal zal dus ook op vrijwillige donatie basis gegeven worden. Ook zullen er verscheidende drankjes beschikbaar zijn, tevens op basis van vrijwillige donatie.

De bands:

Flos:

Flos is geboren in de bergen en vervlecht de klanken van Yvette (gitaar), Kris (contrabas), Lennaert (cello) en Renske (saxofoon). Met eigen composities en bestaande melodieën laten zij hun voorliefde voor de balfolkmuziek samenstromen. Meander mee langs de rivier waar de koekoeksbloemen bloeien en de insecten al dansend de lente aankondigen.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/flos.band

 :

Zet een willekeurig aantal vioolspelers en spelers van andere instrumenten bij elkaar en laat ze een poos goed met elkaar oefenen. Succes verzekerd! Op deze manier vormt zich regelmatig een muzikale groep in wisselende samenstelling en wisselend repertoire. En: het plezier spat er af! Waar? Wilde Wereld - Wageningen!

Programma
13:00 Deuren open

14:00 Dansworkshop voor beginners
15:00 Bal met TBA
16:30 Bal met  Flos
18:00 Einde / eventuele Sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/superette-bal-wageningen-3/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flos"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Clandestina Intiem"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/442752272052466/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ma Zurka"
source = "events/netherlands/gent.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lisaheywood/1194621"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-07T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bradfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt Quinn & Charley Roberts"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Folk Dance with Lisa"
source = "events/uk/bradfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche"]
start = "2024-07-07T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-07T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-07-07/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-07T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-07-07/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-07T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-07-07/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-07T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "HTDS Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party"
details = """
Summertime is time for FUN at our Summer Fun Assembly Dance Party in our lovely air-conditioned hall! Whether you have danced with us before or have seen this dancing done in movies and TV shows, join us for a delightful journey of fun, friendship, and connection at our English Country Sunday dance party! 
An engaging dance style featuring a range of dances from 1650–2000s. Yes, English country dances are still being created as a living history dance form! Our programs are designed for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. 
Immerse yourself in a world of lively music, delightful tea, a potluck spread, and the warmth of newfound friendships. Whether you’re taking your first steps in this type of dance or seeking new challenges, our dance party promises an unforgettable experience for all! 
With callers Victor Lindsey & Lindsay Verbil
and featuring musicians Laura Osborn & Frank Hoppe 

Beginners Welcome
No Partner Needed
Costumes Optional

More details:  
Potluck Tea Time in July!

Please bring something to share.
HTDS will provide the basics along with hot tea and punch. Our community will bring potluck items to share at the tables. 
Please note: You are not required to bring something, however potluck items are appreciated. Please bring a family-size portion (4–8 small servings) or larger as you wish.
Our historical dance parties will be potluck. We invite all our community members to bring noshes to share for our tea time!

Costumes? Only if you wish! 

Of course, costumes are never required, and we like to encourage you to wear something that brings you joy! Perhaps something that celebrates summertime. Your favorite skirt you love to twirl in. Or that tie or cravat that makes your sunny personality shine through!
(With a reminder to avoid high heels, trains, wings, or anything else that drags, clunks, or sticks out, as these generally interfere with your dancing or the dancing of others. Thanks!)

Friendship Dance Scholarships

Friendship Dance Scholarships are available for all Historical Tea & Dance Society events.
Our community believes that dancing should be available for all. If you or a friend you know would be served by a Friendship Dance Scholarship, please reach out."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/htds-summer-fun-assembly-english-country-dance-party/"]
start = "2024-07-07T14:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-07T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil", "Victor Lindsey"]
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-07-07/"]
start = "2024-07-07T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-07T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2024-07-08"
end_date = "2024-07-13"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian", "irish-set", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intensieve Dansstage Folk @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/921/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2024"]
start = "2024-07-08T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-14T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandvoir"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-07-08/"]
start = "2024-07-08T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-08T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-07-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-07-08/"]
start = "2024-07-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-08/"]
start = "2024-07-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-08T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-07-09/"]
start = "2024-07-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1005/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2287", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849468611579/"]
start = "2024-07-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-07-09/"]
start = "2024-07-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-07-09/"]
start = "2024-07-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Paradiso"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.remigeffroy.com/agenda", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2269"]
start_date = "2024-07-10"
end_date = "2024-07-10"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bassevelde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-07-09/"]
start = "2024-07-09T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-09T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/343403938776592/343403955443257/"]
start = "2024-07-10T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-10T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile Special at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2568878363273532/"]
start = "2024-07-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hearken Quartet", "Duo Gestrikt"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join un for a special dance with ContraForce! A nationally recognized powerhouse band, ContraForce is known for blending traditional and original folk tunes with new age rock stylings, creating wildly energizing contra dance music. 

Music: ContraForce
Caller: Brian Hamshar (Palmyra, VA)
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:30pm to learn or review basic steps.
Location: West End Ballroom; air-conditioned venue with plenty of parking available!"""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/special-event-wednesday-contra-dance-with-contraforce-web-7-10-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-contra-dance-with-contraforce/"]
start = "2024-07-10T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce"]
callers = ["Brian Hamshar"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-07-10/"]
start = "2024-07-10T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-10/"]
start = "2024-07-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-10T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5766270", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-07-10/"]
start = "2024-07-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Son Continu"
links = ["https://www.lesoncontinu.fr/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/919123306198322/"]
start_date = "2024-07-11"
end_date = "2024-07-14"
country = "France"
city = "Lourouer Saint Laurent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Le Son Continu"
source = "events/france/lsc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-10T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-10T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/07/11/dron-follia", "https://tey.be/programma/2024/07/11/juli-augustus-teyrrasfolk", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7427946173986664/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2270"]
start = "2024-07-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drøn", "Follia"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5080", "https://www.facebook.com/events/892987935971118/"]
start = "2024-07-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-07-11/"]
start = "2024-07-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-197/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-07-11/"]
start = "2024-07-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-07-11/"]
start = "2024-07-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-11/"]
start = "2024-07-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dançarão"
links = ["http://www.dancarao.pt/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1288117291897295/"]
start = "2024-07-12T09:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-14T11:59:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Mação"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Absynthe", "Geronimo & Luís Peixoto"]
price = "€50-€65"
organisation = "Dançarém"
source = "events/portugal/macao.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Concert"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum", "https://www.facebook.com/events/692511866335004/"]
start = "2024-07-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Igrce"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-12T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-12-7-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECDC Special July Dance"
details = "Friday, July 12, 7-9 pm, and Saturday, July 13, 2-5. We dance in air-conditioned comfort and no holes in the floor. Gaye Fifer is our caller, from Pittsburgh. Music will be Susanne Maziarz on keyboard and Elena Spanu on violin. Suggested donations:  $10 for Friday,  $25 for Saturday, or pay what you can."
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/ecdc-special-july-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-07-12/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Buffalo"
details = "Queen City Contra Dancers of Buffalo, NY is hosting the national touring band Contraforce and a new caller (to us), River Rainbowface! We are delighted to have them for the last dance of our 2023-2024 dance season and are looking forward to a wonderful evening of music and dance!"
links = ["https://qccd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-buffalo-with-band-contraforce/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Buffalo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce"]
callers = ["River Rainbowface"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Queen City Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "River Rendezvous"
details = "Contra dance weekend at Lake Park. Dance in a 1920s dance hall with air conditioning. The 2024 Lineup features Toss the Possum and Drive Train. Calling by Terry Doyle and Devin Pohly. Carol Kopp will call English. Sound by Ed Howe."
links = ["https://www.riverrendezvous.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/river-rendezvous/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-14T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Coshocton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Devin Pohly", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$115-$165"
organisation = "Crooked River Contradancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-07-12/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-12/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-07-12/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-12T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5813", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-07-12/"]
start = "2024-07-12T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Zaanfolk Festival"
details = """
Chillen in het park, fijne muziek, drankje erbij en dansen. Dat is balfolk @Zaanfolk! Geniet van dit leuke festival en kom dansen op live muziek.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Er zijn gratis dansworkshops. Na deze workshops kan je direct meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshops wisselen we door.




De toegang tot Zaanfolk is gratis.


Programma
13:00 Workshop balfolk met Jip en Jolijn
13:45 PFM!
15:15 Pauze
15:30 Workshop balfolk met Jip en Jolijn
16:15 Trio Baftig
17:45 Einde



Workshops
De workshops zijn geschikt voor beginners. Er zijn twee verschillende workshops, als je de eerste volgt, kan je gerust ook de tweede volgen. Het is niet nodig om de eerste workshop te volgen als je de tweede wilt volgen.
Beide workshops zijn met live begeleiding van de bands.

https://www.zaanfolk.nl
Fotocredit: Zaanfolk"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/save-the-date-balfolk-zaanfolk-festival/", "https://www.zaanfolk.nl/balfolk-prominent-aanwezig-op-zaanfolk/"]
start = "2024-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-13T17:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wormerveer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français Bastille Bal"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Étoiles de Brighton"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECDC Special July Dance"
details = "Friday, July 12, 7-9 pm, and Saturday, July 13, 2-5. We dance in air-conditioned comfort and no holes in the floor. Gaye Fifer is our caller, from Pittsburgh. Music will be Susanne Maziarz on keyboard and Elena Spanu on violin. Suggested donations:  $10 for Friday,  $25 for Saturday, or pay what you can."
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/ecdc-special-july-dance/"]
start = "2024-07-13T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-13T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2078510789194242/"]
start = "2024-07-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "East Thetford Pavilion Dance"
details = """
Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. 
Fee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. 
July 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico 
August 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-07-13/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/354417904318409/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Thetford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Calico"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashokan Northern Week"
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2024/"]
start_date = "2024-07-14"
end_date = "2024-07-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Caller: Jill Allen
Band: Wakarusa Roundabouts
A free beginners’ lesson starts at 7:00. 
Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15.  Listeners and Students $5.  Children under 16 are free."""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wakarusa Roundabouts"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Monthly English Country Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-dallas/2024-07-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-07-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-13T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bastille Day"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/bastille-day-2024-at-alliance-francaise-wellington-tickets-928902631777", "https://www.facebook.com/events/384825177940102/"]
start = "2024-07-14T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-14T17:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$32.97"
organisation = "Alliance Française Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-07-13/"]
start = "2024-07-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-07-14T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-14T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/250501271129066/"]
start = "2024-07-14T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-14T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-07-14T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-14T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Island Dance"
details = """
Although our usual Island Dance venue is sadly gone, we’re lucky enough to have found a replacement in the Algonquin Island Association Clubhouse, a beautiful breezy space right on the water…so our special summer dance event is on! 
Please note the new EARLIER time, 11:30am to 6pm. There will be a late lunch break and a second, shorter break in late afternoon. 
For this year’s Island Dance, we’re excited to welcome back the renowned caller Gaye Fifer from Pittsburgh, PA, with the outstanding quartet Contraforce all the way from Charleston, SC. This dance is always a blast, so don’t miss out! 
As always, this will be a Larks & Robins dance. 
This event will be mask-optional with a mask-mandatory line, and a well-ventilated large venue. We recommend that you bring a mask, even if you don’t wear it the whole time, so you have the option of dancing in both lines. We suggest you bring replacement masks with you, in case the original one (or the next one) gets too damp and therefore poorly performing / uncomfortable after a while. 
We’re limited to 80 dancers, so get your tickets early. The sliding scale price for the dance is $25 – $50 CAD. As you are choosing your price, please remember that we always lose money on the Island Dance. We are hoping the ticket price will average around $38, to keep our anticipated losses to a minimum. 
Cancellations: Covid-related cancellations get a full refund. Unrelated cancellations are offered until July 1, with a processing fee of $5. After July 1, no refunds will be issued. To cancel, send email to Marge at treasurer@tcdance.org. 
For tickets, directions, and information about the ferry to the Toronto Islands, check out our website."""
links = ["https://tcdance.org/island-2024.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-island-dance/"]
start = "2024-07-14T11:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-14T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$25-$50"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Janet Shepherd & TBA
Bob Kirkman (fiddle), Bill Porter (flute), Scott Russell (guitar) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-2/"]
start = "2024-07-14T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-14T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Janet Shepherd"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-07-14/"]
start = "2024-07-14T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-14T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109
No sweat, we have air conditioning!
Causes: Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 causes: Children with disabilities (aka the Tootsie Roll Drive), Coats for Kids (warm coats for poor children), and evkids.org (tutoring for inner city children)
Live music by: High-Strumming Strummers. They are: Sarah Jane Nelson on guitar or fiddle (but not both at the sane time!) and Cathy Mason on fiddle. The High-Strung Strummers are a high energy duo that specializes in the old-time dance music of Appalachia, and the performance of Anglo-American ballads that found their home in that region. Cathy and Sarah have been finalists at the popular Lowell Banjo & Fiddle Contest, and they delight audiences with the rich harmonies and rhythmic accents of their “twin” fiddling!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person.
Parking: plenty of parking behind the building. Walk around and enter from Massachusetts Ave.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Shoes that move easily on the floor work fine. Rubber-soled sneakers are okay, but make dancing much harder.
Role terms are “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-for-a-cause-2/"]
start = "2024-07-14T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-07-14/"]
start = "2024-07-14T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-14T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-14/"]
start = "2024-07-14T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-14T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-07-14/"]
start = "2024-07-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-07-15/"]
start = "2024-07-15T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-15T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-07-15/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-07-15/"]
start = "2024-07-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-15/"]
start = "2024-07-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordlek"
links = ["https://www.nordlek2024.no/en"]
start_date = "2024-07-16"
end_date = "2024-07-21"
country = "Norway"
city = "Arendal"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "1165-2830 NOK"
organisation = "Nordlek"
source = "events/norway/arendal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-07-16/"]
start = "2024-07-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1006/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2288", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849481944911/"]
start = "2024-07-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-07-16/"]
start = "2024-07-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-07-16/"]
start = "2024-07-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondeau workshop"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum"]
start_date = "2024-07-17"
end_date = "2024-07-17"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-07-16/"]
start = "2024-07-16T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/343403938776592/343403958776590/"]
start = "2024-07-17T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-17T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565124204461/"]
start = "2024-07-17T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-18T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-07-17/"]
start = "2024-07-17T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-17T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Melissa Chatham calls to music by Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, etc.) and Elke Baker (fiddle), with possible mystery friends.  
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing at 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 PM on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners and families welcome; new dancer orientation at 7:30pm. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-3/"]
start = "2024-07-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Chatham"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5766274", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-07-17/"]
start = "2024-07-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-07-17/"]
start = "2024-07-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vertanzt"
links = ["https://www.vertanzt.ch", "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"]
start_date = "2024-07-18"
end_date = "2024-07-21"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "Bern"
city = "Röthenbach im Emmental"
styles = ["balfolk", "ceili", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Vertanzt"
source = "events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-17T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-17T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-07-18/"]
start = "2024-07-18T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-18T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2175769242757911/"]
start = "2024-07-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-213/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-07-18/"]
start = "2024-07-18T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-07-18/"]
start = "2024-07-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-07-18/"]
start = "2024-07-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summergreen"
links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/summergreen/"]
start_date = "2024-07-19"
end_date = "2024-07-21"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Livingston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Drovers Grove"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Rab Cummings"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-18/"]
start = "2024-07-18T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-5"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://trefpuntfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1183150549768637/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2311", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2312", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2314", "https://boombal.be/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-22T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kwintet Gestrikt", "Warmoes", "Bamako Express", "Le Mange Bal"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-7-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-07-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going! 
Caller: Joe Harrington (Orlando) 
Live Music: The Rafter Ringers (Orlando):
Jason Van Steenwyk – fiddle
Greg Baldwin – accordion, guitar, bass"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Rafter Ringers"]
callers = ["Joe Harrington"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week-2/"]
start_date = "2024-07-20"
end_date = "2024-07-27"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5814", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-07-19/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = 'For the class at 7:30,  Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach Polka and Bakmes from Kall. This is a fun and lively Swedish dance from Jämtland; it is a good opportunity to review the Kall bakmes step. See<font><u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxRqUvGCsyM" target="_blank"> www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxRqUvGCsyM</a></u></font>. <br> <br>Music for this evening will be played by our Port Townsend friends Peter Michealsen and Joe Finn. They don’t come to town very often, so don’t miss the opportunity to dance to this very special fiddle duet!<br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Peter Michealsen & Joe Finn"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rørospols and Balfolk Dances"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/466052806148659/", "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TM-nKI8qPEpiU-917NFXf1T_ROu7x74Z/view", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZk8OtsFgp6aSKO33DvdzzSFmjA2sYR-4i5GAWZSoAE7iCuw/viewform"]
start = "2024-07-20T11:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-07-20T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€15-€30"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.pasdlayau.be", "https://www.facebook.com/events/445622354657501/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2271"]
start = "2024-07-20T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-20T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hollain"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Galyme"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Parkfolk 2024"
details = """
PARKFOLK is terug!!!! Editie 24, Gratis/Free event
Dansen, chillen & muziek bij Gaasperplas Amsterdam
14.00 Dansuitleg14.30 Dansen op Live muziek15.00 Sessie en/of CD muziek: neem je instrument mee!16.00 Potluck & chillen, optie tot zwemmen17.00 Baftig naar huis

Aan het meer bij de bankjes, exacte locatie https://www.google.com/.../data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5...

Altijd al je muziek willen laten horen maar durfde je dat nog niet? Let us know!! Wij verzorgen de stage voor jouw eerste 15 minutes of fame met een lief en enthousiast publiek 
Wij zijn er klaar voor, SHREKTASTIC!!!Liefs,Manon en Niels

VOOR ACTUELE UPDATES kijk op FACEBOOK !!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/parkfolk-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/491465110129231/"]
start = "2024-07-20T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-20T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-july-20th-with-alan-brunier-tom-oakes-edward-wallace-and-charlie-turner/", "https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghContra/posts/pfbid0BadjqX5ZpeHjB1ZGQdr4fjjnhdeTvoEKRcUCubRBaojAZq3CYtyk9kage6EPAzZSl"]
start = "2024-07-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hoik"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-2/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1122005912428029/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dances"
links = ["https://www.sommerakademie-alfter.de/kurse/balfolk-taenze-fuer-alle/"]
start_date = "2024-07-21"
end_date = "2024-07-27"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Die Sommerakademie Alfter"
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T18:10:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-20T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"]
start = "2024-07-20T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-20T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Picnic and Balfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://ccpac.be/evenements/pique-nique-et-bal-folk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2313"]
start = "2024-07-21T12:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-21T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Pont-à-Celles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["A Plus Dans Le Bus"]
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-07-21T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-21T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert at Cantieri Meticci"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWUWm_EALHsFS2rfEUEK1s5wBL1rgc5yyMb5tVkivQpWP8UQ/viewform", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1421802905132814/"]
start = "2024-07-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-22T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Giovani danzatori bolognesi"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/445307035092309/"]
start = "2024-07-21T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-21T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance - Outdoors"
details = """
Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). 
This afternoon, our band is Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. 
$10-$15 sliding scale"""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-3/"]
start = "2024-07-21T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-21T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Jericho"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-07-21/"]
start = "2024-07-21T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-21T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-07-21/"]
start = "2024-07-21T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-21T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance with live band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-07-21T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-21T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-07-21/"]
start = "2024-07-21T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-21T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-07-21/"]
start = "2024-07-21T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-21T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-07-21/"]
start = "2024-07-21T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Abby Flannigan and Friends"]
callers = ["Mac McKeever"]
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Country Dancing"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/summer-country-dance-week/"]
start = "2024-07-22T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-26T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-07-22/"]
start = "2024-07-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-22T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-07-22/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-07-22/"]
start = "2024-07-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-22/"]
start = "2024-07-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-22T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-07-22/"]
start = "2024-07-22T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-07-23/"]
start = "2024-07-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1007/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2289", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849471944912/"]
start = "2024-07-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-07-23/"]
start = "2024-07-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-07-23/"]
start = "2024-07-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balalalune"
links = ["https://balistik.org/"]
start_date = "2024-07-24"
end_date = "2024-07-28"
country = "France"
city = "Trièves"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-07-23/"]
start = "2024-07-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/343403938776592/343403962109923/"]
start = "2024-07-24T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-24T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "WiesenTanz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1933438090419103/"]
start = "2024-07-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-07-24/"]
start = "2024-07-24T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-24/"]
start = "2024-07-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5766283", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-07-24/"]
start = "2024-07-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-07-24/"]
start = "2024-07-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Korröfestivalen"
links = ["https://www.korrofestivalen.se/"]
start_date = "2024-07-25"
end_date = "2024-07-27"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Korrö"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Föreningen Korröfestivalen"
source = "events/sweden/korro.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-24T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-24T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-07-25/"]
start = "2024-07-25T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-25T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warwick Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2024-07-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-28T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£75-£190"
organisation = "Warwick Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/warwick.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-212/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-07-25/"]
start = "2024-07-25T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-07-25/"]
start = "2024-07-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-07-25/"]
start = "2024-07-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de l'Europe (Gennetines)"
links = ["https://www.gennetines.org/en/"]
start_date = "2024-07-26"
end_date = "2024-08-09"
country = "France"
city = "Gennetines"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "e-ceilidh", "italian", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Association Européenne des Amoureux de Danses Traditionnelles"
source = "events/france/gennetines.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Falcon Ridge Folk Festival"
links = ["http://falconridgefolk.com/"]
start_date = "2024-07-26"
end_date = "2024-07-28"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
organisation = "Falcon Ridge Folk Festival"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-07-25/"]
start = "2024-07-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansen van Le Mange Bal"
details = """
In voorbereiding op Boombalfestival verzorgen we bij Balfolk Zeist drie workshops zodat je op het festival zo veel mogelijk mee kan dansen! Tijdens deze eerste workshop besteden we aandacht aan de dansen van Le Mange Bal. Dit energieke duo kan een volledige set spelen zonder enige dans te herhalen, dus de diversiteit is enorm. De exacte dansen die langs gaan komen, blijven een beetje een verrassing, maar reken in ieder geval op Ridee, Maraichine en La danse de l'ours (de balfolkversie!).
 
Omdat de tijd beperkt is, zullen we er per dans niet erg diep gaan. Hierdoor kunnen we zoveel mogelijk dansen aanbieden, zodat je bij je favoriete band geen moment stil hoeft te zitten. Elke workshop heeft een onderwerp, maar als er tijd en energie over is kunnen allerlei dansen die bij jamsessies langs komen behandeld worden. Dus kom dansen en laat je verrassen!
 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansen-van-le-mange-bal-voorbereiding-op-boombalfestival-1/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-26-7-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-07-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Song & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2024-07-27"
end_date = "2024-08-05"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Brooke Friendly"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-26T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = """
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.  
Callers: John Notgrass and Bob Green
Music by Ragged Robin (Martha Edwards and Bill Boyer)"""
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ragged Robin"]
callers = ["Bob Green", "John Notgrass"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5815", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-07-26/"]
start = "2024-07-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-07-27T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-27T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bridport Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.bridportfolkfestival.com/dance.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/984160176790854/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-28T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bridport"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "No Strings Attached"]
callers = ["Richard Gracie"]
organisation = "Bridport Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/bridport.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/871311111684713/"]
start = "2024-07-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Anost"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Osmonde", "Duo Dumont-Nguyen"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Maison du Patrimoine Oral de Bourgogne"
source = "events/france/anost.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-7-27-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Joy Greenwolfe"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-27T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zilleghem Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.zilleghemfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2205"]
start_date = "2024-07-28"
end_date = "2024-07-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Loppem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Donder In 't Hooi"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-27T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Community Band"]
callers = ["Mark Goodwin"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808159102184/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-07-28T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-07-28T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5897", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-07-27/"]
start = "2024-07-27T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Laura Hudlow & Dragon Fire
Dave Marcus (concertina), Julie Gorka (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-3/"]
start = "2024-07-28T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-28T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dragon Fire"]
callers = ["Laura Hudlow"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-07-28/"]
start = "2024-07-28T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-28T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-07-28/"]
start = "2024-07-28T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-28T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-07-28/"]
start = "2024-07-28T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-28T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-07-28/"]
start = "2024-07-28T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-28T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-07-28/"]
start = "2024-07-28T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-07-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3 Crooked Men"]
callers = ["Keith Tuxhorn"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = """
7 pm Bal with Duo Pabameto (D)\r
8:15 pm Bal with Ville & Tommie (SE/FI/GB)"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-07-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Pabameto", "Ville & Tommie"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-07-29/"]
start = "2024-07-29T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-29T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-07-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-07-29/"]
start = "2024-07-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-07-29/"]
start = "2024-07-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spring Lizards"]
callers = ["Deanna Palumbo"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orbadenstämman"
links = ["https://www.orbadenstamman.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/orbadenstamman"]
start_date = "2024-07-30"
end_date = "2024-07-31"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Orbaden"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Orbadenstämman"
source = "events/sweden/orbaden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-07-30/"]
start = "2024-07-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1008/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2290", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849465278246/"]
start = "2024-07-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1872443653240828/"]
start = "2024-07-30T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-31T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Mers-les-Bains"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Gambes ed Min Pied"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Agence régionale de la langue picarde"
source = "events/france/mers-les-bains.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balli liberi in Castello"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7943417065743608/"]
start = "2024-07-30T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-07-31T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Gorizia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Go Folk"
source = "events/italy/gorizia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-07-30/"]
start = "2024-07-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-07-30/"]
start = "2024-07-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-07-30/"]
start = "2024-07-30T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/921002736181678/"]
start = "2024-07-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-31T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tertúlia Trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028565077537799/2028565134204460/"]
start = "2024-07-31T22:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-01T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-07-31/"]
start = "2024-07-31T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-31T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-07-31/"]
start = "2024-07-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-31T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-07-31/"]
start = "2024-07-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-07-31T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-07-31T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-07-31T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/08/01/emmarilin-viorel", "https://www.facebook.com/events/439106365318863/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2272"]
start = "2024-08-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-01T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emmarilin", "Viorel"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-01T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop-up Ceilidh"
links = ["https://popupceilidh.co.uk/dates/pop-up-ceilidh-the-bedford-3-2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddle Paradiddle"]
price = "£16.50"
organisation = "Pop Up Ceilidh London"
source = "events/uk/london_miscellany.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-214/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Bob Fabinski"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-08-02"
end_date = "2024-08-09"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks", "Barber Band", "Bedlam", "Brown Boots Boogie Band", "Cock and Bull Band", "Folk Camps Party Band", "Granny's Attic", "Jigfoot", "Melrose Quintet", "Monster Ceilidh Band", "Mrs Midnight's", "Old Swan Band", "Oyster Ceilidh Band", "PolkaWorks", "Step Ceilidh Party", "Tickled Pink", "Chris Wood & Andy Cutting", "Double Dichotomy", "Folkus Poljus", "3D", "Vertical Expression", "WillPower", "Hoik", "Oscina", "Nicky McConkey", "Eglamore"]
callers = ["Alison Rowley", "Barry Goodman", "Erin Mansfield", "Emma Wooders", "Fee Lock", "Gordon Potts", "Hannah Moore", "Ian Nichols", "Jane Bird", "Nick Walden", "Nancy Potts", "Adam Hughes", "Bridget Flett", "Daisy Black", "Lynne Render", "Bob Morgan", "Frances Richardson", "Bridget Flett", "Kevin Monaghan", "Carol Monaghan", "Sam Tetley Smith"]
price = "£197-£549"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-01/"]
start = "2024-08-01T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Castlefest"
details = """
Er kan weer veel gebalfolkt worden tijdens Castlefest.
Wacht niet te lang met tickets… de zaterdag is uitverkocht, maar geen paniek over kaartjes: de meeste balfolk bands spelen op vrijdag
Voor tickets & alle info, zie Castlefest

Tijdens Castlefest spelen er naast 7 balfolkbands ook vele andere toffe folkbands, zoals Datura, Faun, Among the Saints, Irdorath, Scrum etc. Het volledige blokkenschema vind je op https://castlefest.nl/nl/blokkenschema?date=2024-08-01  Hieronder vind je de tijden van de balfolkbands waar je zeker op kan dansen. Deze tijden zijn natuurlijk onder voorbehoud & mocht het afwijken van het castlefest blokkenschema, dan is het blokkenschema van castlefest natuurlijk leidend.
Donderdag 1 aug
Donderdag Village stage
• 14:30 Sanseveria
Vrijdag 2 aug
Vrijdag Forest Stage
• 11:00 balfolk workshop met Emelie Knuwer  & Bert Leemans

Vrijdag Meadow Stage
• 11:30 Fior
• 14:30 Cardboard Cabin
• 17:30 Hot Griselda
• 20:30 Kelten Zonder Grenzen

Vrijdag koetshuis
(Kleine Akoestische concerten van circa 30 min. bij de instrumentenproeverij van St Draailier & Doedelzak)
• 15:00 Fior
• 17:00 jamsessie
• 20:00 Hot Griselda
Zaterdag 3 aug
Zaterdag Forest Stage
• 11:00 balfolk workshop met Emelie Knuwer  & Bert Leemans
• 17:00 Plantec

Zaterdag Koetshuis
(Kleine Akoestische concerten van circa 30 min. bij de instrumentenproeverij van St Draailier & Doedelzak)
• 11:00 Akleja
• 19:00 Trio Adriana Borger, Meidi Goh & Hanna van Gorcum
Zondag 4 aug
Zondag Forest Stage
• 11:00 balfolk workshop met Emelie Knuwer  & Bert Leemans

Zondag Koetshuis
(Kleine Akoestische concerten van circa 30 min. bij de instrumentenproeverij van St Draailier & Doedelzak)
• 11:00 jamsessie
• 14:00 Mook
• 16:00 Folkbal met ‘team Koetshuis’"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/castlefest2024/"]
start = "2024-08-02T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-04T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lisse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "Bart Leemans", "Cardboard Cabin", "Fior", "Hot Griselda", "Kelten zonder Grenzen", "Mook", "Plantec", "Sanseveria"]
price = "€175"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-6"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Concert"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum", "https://www.facebook.com/events/373759668613794/"]
start = "2024-08-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Valentin Barray"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-8-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-08-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Outdoor Contra Dance!"
details = """
Goshen Community Contra Dance will be hosting a FREE outdoor contra dance as part of Goshen’s First Friday on August 2nd, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00pm. 
The dance will be called by Karen Andrews and have live music by the Waterbound String Band. This will be an outdoor event with dancing in the street so dress accordingly. 
No partner needed. All dances will be geared towards inexperienced dancers and families, and will be taught with help from experienced members of the community."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/free-outdoor-contra-dance/", "https://downtowngoshen.org/events/2024-august/", "http://godancing.org/"]
start = "2024-08-02T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Waterbound String Band"]
callers = ["Karen Andrews"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Good Life Gallop"
links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"]
start = "2024-08-02T17:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-04T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NE"
city = "Omaha"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Kate McBride"]
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going! 
Caller: Kenny Greer (Berea, KY) 
Music: Joe Harrington (Orlando) will DJ a mix of Pop-Rock, Celtic Rock, and Contra Fusion tunes"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-3/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kenny Greer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5816", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-08-02/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<span><b> </b></span> For the class at 7:30 pm,    Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will teach Polska and Bakmes from Kall. This is a smooth Swedish dance from Jämtland, not to be confused with the <i>polka</i> and Bakmes from Kall. This is a good opportunity to review the syncopated bakmes step. <p>Hjarta Herring, a new group to some of us, will share their uniquesound on Friday night. The four of them (Kris Johansson, Catherine Britell, Marissa Essad, and Jean Geiger) were a hit at Folklife Festival and Midsommarfest. Now we get to dance to their music.</p><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-08-03T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-03T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Contra Dance"
details = """
A SPECIAL CONTRA DANCE in partnership with Charlestown Senior Living Community
1:30-4:00 PM
Ann Fallon calling to music by Jumping Sharks (Robin Wilson, Emily Aubrey, and Michael Raitzyk)
Dance lesson: 1:00 PM
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. 
Location: Charlestown Senior Living Community. 719 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Maryland 21228. Follow signs for Cross Creek Station Clubhouse. The dance will be in the Conference Center within the Clubhouse. 
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-bfms-charlestown-senior-living/", "https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php"]
start = "2024-08-03T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jumping Sharks"]
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/302066053/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-08-03/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1125833948507893/", "https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance"]
start = "2024-08-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Late to the Party"]
callers = ["Harrison Keely"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar River Band"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T18:10:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-03T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhythm Rangers"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-08-03/"]
start = "2024-08-03T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête de la Moisson"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.ecomusee.eu/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2357"]
start = "2024-08-04T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ellezelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-08-04/"]
start = "2024-08-04T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-04T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-08-04/"]
start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-04T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-08-04/"]
start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-04T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "A Taste of Labyrinth"
details = """
Waltzing in the Throne Room at Labyrinth! Such a wonderful experience… 
On Sunday August 4th we will be hosting our annual LOJ dance class to teach the group dances done throughout the evening, along with the lovely Congress of Vienna waltz, and Waltzing Survival Basics. (Yes, you can waltz if you learn a few basics!) Dance, sip tea, and get to know LOJ friends throughout this afternoon, and evening, of dance. 
Beginners welcome! (We teach you how to dance along with practicing the dances!) No partner needed! (Folks are friendly and there will be plenty of partners for all.) 
Then come back the same evening for a special after-hours event—2 back-to-back waltz classes—focusing on the rotary waltz with teachers Christopher Gauntt and Jessica Yoder 7:30pm–9:30pm and finishing the evening with 30 minutes of waltz practice and a chance to ask questions and get personalized style tips from our instructors. 
Schedule for the day:
2pm: Hall opens
2:30pm: Labyrinth dances workshop begins
(a tea time break will happen in the middle)
6:15pm: Labyrinth dances workshop ends 
When attending any dance class, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a dance floor. No high heels or sneakers as both will impede your movement for this style of dance. Please wear shoes that will move smoothly across a wood dance floor. (See our post in discussions on an easy solution for this!) 
Beginners are welcome! No partner needed! 
We look forward to greeting our Labyrinth Masquerade Ball friends old and new! 
Email us if you have questions. 
You are welcome to bring and wear costume pieces to help you understand better how to move in them on the dance floor. 
For more information about the ball (dates to be announced) in Los Angeles, go to the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball website. (We do not run this event or manage tickets. Please direct questions about Labyrinth Masquerade to their website.)"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/htds-labyrinth-masquerade-ball-throne-room-dances-prep-class-option-for-waltz-class/", "https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2571582092999071/"]
start = "2024-08-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-04T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Christopher Gauntt", "Darlene Hamilton"]
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-08-04/"]
start = "2024-08-04T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-04T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-08-04/"]
start = "2024-08-04T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "7 pm Bal with Hartwin Dhoore"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-08-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday dancing"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-10/"]
start = "2024-08-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-08-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-05T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-08-05/"]
start = "2024-08-05T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-05T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-08-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-08-05/"]
start = "2024-08-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-08-05/"]
start = "2024-08-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Etétrad"
details = "International festival of the new trad music in Aosta Valley"
links = ["https://www.etetrad.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2156309714719701/"]
start = "2024-08-06T17:39:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-10T17:39:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Fenis"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Claranbaux-Geerinck", "Filippo Gambetta", "Groove Factory", "La Machine", "La Paranza del Geco", "Le Petit Bal Ratamouche", "Mox", "Patrick Bouffard", "Ponente Folk Legacy", "Roger Moure", "Startijenn", "TriOblique", "Violons Volants"]
price = "€22-€140"
organisation = "Associazione culturale Ététrad"
source = "events/italy/aosta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-08-06/"]
start = "2024-08-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1009/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2291", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849498611576/"]
start = "2024-08-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-08-06/"]
start = "2024-08-06T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-08-06/"]
start = "2024-08-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-08-06/"]
start = "2024-08-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-06T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-08-06/"]
start = "2024-08-06T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen (Limburg).

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, andro, scottish, jigue, tovercirkel, wals, mazurka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd.
De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes zijn verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-13/"]
start = "2024-08-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-07T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-08-07/"]
start = "2024-08-07T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Andrea Nettleton calls to music by Megan Beller (fiddle) and Charley Beller (mandolin, banjo, feet). 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-4/"]
start = "2024-08-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-08-07/"]
start = "2024-08-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-08-07/"]
start = "2024-08-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-07T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-07T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/08/08/duo-meunier-villeneuve", "https://www.facebook.com/events/386689467598959/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2273"]
start = "2024-08-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-08T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Meunier-Villeneuve", "Hidrae"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-08-08/"]
start = "2024-08-08T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-08T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1193608905287407/"]
start = "2024-08-08T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5123", "https://www.facebook.com/events/827644435767423/"]
start = "2024-08-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-215/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-08-08/"]
start = "2024-08-08T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-08-08/"]
start = "2024-08-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-08-08/"]
start = "2024-08-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Susquehanna Folk Festival"
details = """
The best weekend of the summer! 
The Susquehanna Folk Festival returns on the second weekend of August with world-class performers and hands-on fun. Join us at the Appell Center in downtown York, PA for a full weekend of live music, dancing, jams, and family activities."""
links = ["https://www.sfmsfolk.org/festival/SusquehannaFolkFestival.html", "https://cdss.org/event/susquehanna-folk-festival/"]
start_date = "2024-08-09"
end_date = "2024-08-11"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Contra Rebels", "Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Bob Nicholson"]
organisation = "Susquehanna Folk Music Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2024-08-09"
end_date = "2024-08-16"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£164-£330"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-08/"]
start = "2024-08-08T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Sauts en so"
details = """
In voorbereiding op Boombalfestival verzorgen we bij Balfolk Zeist drie workshops zodat je op het festival zo veel mogelijk mee kan dansen! Tijdens deze tweede workshop besteden we aandacht aan de Sauts bearnais. Dit is een verzameling van dansen waarbij de muzikanten de instructies zingen en zo het lied vormen. De bekendste hier van is de Sept sauts die slechts 2 instructies gebruikt, maar er bestaan veel meer instructies en oneindig veel volgordes.
 
LET OP! Omdat deze dansen allemaal vanuit dezelfde basis werken, zal naarmate de avond vordert het aantal instructies en de complexiteit toenemen. Kom dus op tijd zodat je het begin mee krijgt.

 
Omdat de tijd beperkt is, zullen we er per dans niet erg diep gaan. Hierdoor kunnen we zoveel mogelijk dansen aanbieden, zodat je bij je favoriete band geen moment stil hoeft te zitten. Elke workshop heeft een onderwerp, maar als er tijd en energie over is kunnen allerlei dansen die bij jamsessies langs komen behandeld worden. Als de tijd het toelaat, zullen we bij deze workshop ook enkele andere dansen behandelen waarbij je contactloos danst, zoals bijvoorbeeld de Bourreé en ronde. Dus kom dansen en laat je verrassen!
Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-sauts-en-so-voorbereiding-op-boombalfestival-2/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-8-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-08-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-09T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-09T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5817", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-08-09/"]
start = "2024-08-09T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/918520316115017/", "https://festivillars.s2.yapla.com/fr/event-51580"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Villiars"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plume"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Festi Villars"
source = "events/france/villiars.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/285633007881254/"]
start = "2024-08-10T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-11T05:45:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Gianmarco Armellin"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "East Thetford Pavilion Dance"
details = """
Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. 
Fee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. 
July 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico 
August 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/862488715686258/", "https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Thetford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Blind Squirrel"]
callers = ["David Eisenstadter"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance"
details = """
Kim Forry calling to The Orphans—a high energy trio, with a specialty for French Canadian tunes,
Peter Buchak on accordion, Ben Kennedy on piano, Miranda Weinberg on fiddle. 
Dance lesson: 7:30 
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. 
Potluck snacks at the break."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-bfms-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Orphans"]
callers = ["Kim Forry"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-10T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danzas Sin Fronteras"
links = ["https://danzasinfronteras.wixsite.com/danzasinfronteras/"]
start_date = "2024-08-11"
end_date = "2024-08-20"
country = "Spain"
city = "Navamorcuende"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€416"
organisation = "Asociación Danzas Sin Fronteras"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"]
start_date = "2024-08-11"
end_date = "2024-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Caller: Jill Allen
Band: Kaw Creek
A free beginners’ lesson starts at 7:00. 
Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15. Listeners and students $5. Children under 16 are free."""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kaw Creek"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1272", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-08-10/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-10T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-08-10/"]
start = "2024-08-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Seth Tepfer & Viola Voilá
Terri Abler (viola), Stven Carlberg (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-4/"]
start = "2024-08-11T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-11T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Viola Voilá"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-08-11/"]
start = "2024-08-11T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-11T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-08-11/"]
start = "2024-08-11T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-11T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scottish-country-dance/2024-08-11/"]
start = "2024-08-11T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-11T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-11/"]
start = "2024-08-11T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-11T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-08-11/"]
start = "2024-08-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rich and Famous"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"]
start_date = "2024-08-12"
end_date = "2024-08-18"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday/"]
start = "2024-08-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-19T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£380-£610"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-08-12/"]
start = "2024-08-12T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-12T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-08-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-08-12/"]
start = "2024-08-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-08-12/"]
start = "2024-08-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-08-12/"]
start = "2024-08-12T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballinsé Festival"
details = "Festival Internazionale dei Balli e dei Suoni Popolari"
links = ["https://ballinse.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1465629760829350/"]
start = "2024-08-13T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-18T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Panni"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum", "Geronimo", "Tascabandà", "Oraj", "Saro Calandi"]
price = "€95-€110"
organisation = "Rione Popolare"
source = "events/italy/panni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-08-13/"]
start = "2024-08-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1010/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2292", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849475278245/"]
start = "2024-08-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-08-13/"]
start = "2024-08-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-08-13/"]
start = "2024-08-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/events-2-1/event-two-8cl6j", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2024-08-13/"]
start = "2024-08-13T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-08-13/"]
start = "2024-08-13T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8303640149700536/"]
start = "2024-08-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-14T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-08-14/"]
start = "2024-08-14T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-14/"]
start = "2024-08-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5798354", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-08-14/"]
start = "2024-08-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://m-zef.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2358"]
start_date = "2024-08-15"
end_date = "2024-08-15"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Blaregnies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["M'Zef"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-14T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/08/15/guus-herremans-ward-dhoore-marie-paulette", "https://www.facebook.com/events/435522325509502/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2274"]
start = "2024-08-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-15T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thalas", "Marie Paulette"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-08-15/"]
start = "2024-08-15T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-15T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-216/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-08-15/"]
start = "2024-08-15T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brich Trio"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-08-15/"]
start = "2024-08-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-08-15/"]
start = "2024-08-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mentone"
links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"]
start_date = "2024-08-16"
end_date = "2024-08-18"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Mentone"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "The Yellow Dandies"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-15/"]
start = "2024-08-15T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FESTI'FOLK"
links = ["https://openagenda.com/cofals/events/festifolk-9917463?lang=en"]
start = "2024-08-16T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-18T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lambesc"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carabena", "La Bande à Koustic", "Z'acrauNotes", "Imnari", "En Avant 3", "Camille en Bal"]
price = "free"
organisation = "COFALS"
source = "events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-65"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Poitou (Ciac Boum!)"
details = """
In voorbereiding op Boombalfestival verzorgen we bij Balfolk Zeist drie workshops zodat je op het festival zo veel mogelijk mee kan dansen! Tijdens deze derde workshop gaan we een aantal poitou dansen behandelen. Ciac Boum is een begrip in de balfolk. Iedereen komt in beweging met hun knallende nummers, tenminste, als je bekend met hun 'obscure' dansen die voornamelijk uit de Poitou-regio komen.

Tijdens deze avond hebben we Mardi gras, Poraïe, Polaïe, Ronde de chantecorp, Rond de barbatre, Bal limousine en meer in de aanbieding. We zullen ons best doen om zoveel mogelijk te behandelen, maar zullen samen met de groep keuzes maken welke dansen prioriteit krijgen. Omdat de tijd beperkt is, zullen we er per dans niet erg diep gaan. Hierdoor kunnen we zoveel mogelijk dansen aanbieden, zodat je bij je favoriete band geen moment stil hoeft te zitten. Dus kom dansen en laat je verrassen!

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-poitou-ciac-boum-voorbereiding-op-boombalfestival-3/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-8-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-08-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/476680371892344/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Campers' Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2024-08-17"
end_date = "2024-08-24"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance the Bay"
details = "Balance the Bay is a high-power contra weekend in San Francisco, located just 2000 feet from the ocean, overlooking Lake Merced. Hot dancing in the cool ocean breeze! This year we feature Riptide and Countercurrent, with gender-neutral calling by Jacqui Grennan and Maia McCormick. Lots of space, lots of parking, lots of food, lots of fun! Register now."
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/367690706325047/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco-contra-weekend/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Riptide", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Maia McCormick"]
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5818", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-08-16/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "For the class at 7:30 p.m., Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach Odina Jönsson (also called Bakmes från Allerum) from Skåne, Sweden. This dance is named after Odina Jönsson, 1875–1964, from Allerum, and can be done to both three-beat and two-beat music; i.e., it works for waltz, hambo, mazurka, polska, schottis, snoa, and polka music, making it a “universal” dance. It has a fun bakmes (CCW turn) one-legged pivot step for both lead and follow. <p>Then, at 8:30 p.m., the Folk Voice Band brings their cheerful and lively music. In addition to the intrepid couple, Birgit and Phil Ages, Joe Michaels and Frank Brown will round out their international flavor. Besides a great array of Nordic tunes, they will get us up and dancing together with some favorite Danish mixers.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk Voice Band"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1106457830699953/"]
start = "2024-08-17T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-23T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Whapweasel", "Bedlam", "No Lazy Dancing Dance Band", "Relentless", "Steamchicken", "Bellamira", "Melrose Ceilidh Band", "The Hedgehog's Skin", "Frog on a Bike", "Contrasaurus", "Contrary Faeries", "Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer", "Albireo", "The Falconers", "Stradivarious", "Tina Morris & Graham Lee"]
callers = ["Erin Mansfield", "Nick Walden", "Pete Coe", "Martyn Harvey", "Bob Morgan", "Alison Rowley", "Joey Oliver", "Sue Coe", "Andrew Swaine", "Daisy Black", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Rhodri Davies", "Orly Krasner", "Jerry O'Reilly", "Annabel Sharp", "Nigel Sharp"]
price = "£70-£365"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rijas balle"
details = "Traditional and balfolk dance and music event."
links = ["http://www.rijasballe.lv/"]
start = "2024-08-17T20:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-08-18T01:00:00+03:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Ķekava"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dandari", "Brička", "Oskars Patjanko", "Spielschar"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Rijas balle"
source = "events/latvia/ekavaplakanciems.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Jawel, midden in de zomer zal de draak van 's-Hertogenbosch ontwaken tijdens een bal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Ditmaal met de geweldige band Marie Paulette uit Frankrijk die onze kelder op stelten komt zetten! Er is ook veel ruimte voor andere muzikanten en bands om het podium te betreden tijdens de sessie.

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:30 Welkom
 \t20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop
 \t21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier met David Cornelissen en Gerard Braun
 \t21:15-23:00 Bal met Marie Paulette
 \t23:00-1:00 Sessie met David Cornelissen en anderen.

DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00

Is het je eerste keer? Maak je geen zorgen! Vanaf 20:00 is er een dansuitleg onder leiding van Paul en Bo. Zij zullen je de beginselen leren van een aantal standaard dansen en voortborduren op dansen die tijdens het vorige Drakenbal zijn uitgelegd, zodat je steeds wat meer ervaring op doet! Ben je al ervaren? Paul en Bo brengen elke maand meer verdieping en verrassen ons elke keer met een nieuwe oefening!

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15

We zijn blij dat David Cornelissen en Gerard Braun zulle spelen tijdens het voorprogramma!

LIVE BAND: BAL MET MARIE PAULETTE 21:15-23:00

Traditionele muziek in een rock jasje! Kom dansen op de live muziek van Marie Paulette!
Deze zalige unieke folkband uit Noord-Frankrijk bestaande uit Coline Ledoux en Vincent Evrard verdiept zich in traditionele dansen als basis van haar muziek, en vormt deze steeds opnieuw en opnieuw richting progressieve en kosmopolitische muziek. 

Diatonische accordeon, elektrische gitaar, samples, boventoonzang en zang nemen het publiek mee in een evoluerende en verrassende herhaling. Een echte polyfone creatie, we horen er vijftien maar ze zijn met enkel twee. 

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar.

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 : Geef wat je kunt want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Korting €10
Regular €15
Fair €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:
https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-4/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-18T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Marie Paulette"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka balfolkowa"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1210478160298657"]
start = "2024-08-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Connections workshop"
details = """
Been loving contra as a new dancer but want to take your dancing to the next level? Been dancing for years but want a stronger foundation? Want time to learn or practice some flourishes outside of a dance? 
Join Brooklyn Contra and Alyssa Adkins at our first Intermediate Contra workshop! We’ll look at less common, intermediate contra moves and break them down, learn flourishes and fun places to put them, and go over techniques to make partnered dancing feel smooth, attentive, and effortlessly connected.  
All skills will be taught in context, with time to practice on your own, with a partner, and in full dances selected to bring it all together – all with live music! 
Stick around after the workshop for a full dance with Alyssa’s calling and music from Good Company and bring what you learned to the floor!"""
links = ["https://www.brooklyncontra.org/dance-schedule/2024/8/17/contra-connections-an-intermediate-contra-workshop", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-connections-an-intermediate-contra-workshop/"]
start = "2024-08-17T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Brooklyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company"]
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Brooklyn Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-17-8-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-08-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-2/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Julie Sorcek—flute, saxophone; Mickey Koth—fiddle; Robert Messore—guitar 

All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
Admission $15 [students $5]
Our dance hall is air-conditioned.
Vaccination and masks optional.

With the best thing since sliced bread, Wry Bred rises to the occasion playing a Panettone on the Crumpet second to Naan. Challah Peter brings his bread Stix to give you what you knead with a basket full of no-loaf contras. Seagulls and Bagels join the Terns as they Zwieback and forth. We won’t Pumpernickel and dime you or take your Sourdough – it’s not a lot of bread. Don’t tortilla yourself by missing this – it would be a pita. Papadum’s got a brand-new Baguette! 
Peter Stix 
Peter Stix is a caller and dance organizer up in Albany NY. He has graced Swingin’ Tern’s stage since 1992. Stix started calling in 1989 in Minnesota (no doubt that’s where he developed his laid-back style). Clear teaching and varied dance selections are his trademarks, once you get past his PUNishing sense of humor. Undoubtedly he will have a great program for our dancing enjoyment.
Besides dancing and calling, Stix teaches math; creates sculptures; builds “eccentric lazy susans;” writes satires and parodies for cathartic release; and is edging ever closer to an encore career as a stand-up comic. 
Wry Bred 
The contra dance trio Wry Bred has been energizing dance floors for years. With Julie Sorcek on flute and saxophone, Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Robert Messore on guitar, Wry Bred engages in rollicking musical conversations with driving rhythms and exuberant harmonies. Wry Bred: good music no matter how you slice it! 
Full schedule for Swingin’ Tern  
Useful information:  

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary.
All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
The dance is held two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris & Essex line.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/mec-events/tern-20240817/", "https://cdss.org/event/peter-stix-wry-bred/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wry Bred"]
callers = ["Peter Stix"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"]
start = "2024-08-17T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-08-18T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-18T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam at Parc Royal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/988661223008936/"]
start = "2024-08-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Mississippi"
details = "This contra dance will have a live band. We have the dance once a month."
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/bay-saint-louis-contra-dance-meetup-group/events/302305263/", "https://cdss.org/event/august-contra-dance-in-mississippi/"]
start = "2024-08-18T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-18T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-08-18T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-18T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-08-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-08-18/"]
start = "2024-08-18T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-18T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-08-18/"]
start = "2024-08-18T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-08-18/"]
start = "2024-08-18T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-18T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-08-18/"]
start = "2024-08-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Folk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/508844391548597/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/"]
start = "2024-08-19T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2024-08-19T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
callers = ["Fiona Henwood", "Sarah Lewis", "David Wanless"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk On Stage"
details = "Music workshops and bals"
links = ["https://stagegooik.be/folkonstage/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2367", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2368", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2369", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2370", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2371", "https://www.facebook.com/events/776118124680419"]
start = "2024-08-19T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-23T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Tazières", "Naragonia", "Sydskåne", "Threo"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-08-19/"]
start = "2024-08-19T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-19T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-08-19/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-08-19/"]
start = "2024-08-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-08-19/"]
start = "2024-08-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-08-19/"]
start = "2024-08-19T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-19T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-08-20/"]
start = "2024-08-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1011/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2293", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849485278244/"]
start = "2024-08-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-08-20/"]
start = "2024-08-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-08-20/"]
start = "2024-08-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-08-20/"]
start = "2024-08-20T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Ptibals"
details = """
Les Ptibals de Lagrasse reviennent en 2024 ! \r
Et oui, après une longue pause, l’équipe d’organisation renforcée par quelques nouvelles forces vives a décidé de remettre le tablier pour vous concocter une 8e édition aux petits oignons. Tout comme avant, mais encore en mieux, nous y travaillons déjà."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/352706890572204/", "https://ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals"]
start = "2024-08-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-25T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lagrasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Sialyre", "Ballsy Swing", "Peldrut", "La Chimère", "Shillelagh", "Imnari", "Bargainatt", "Duo Brotto-Milleret", "Guilhem Desq", "Caroline Carton", "Plume", "Sors les mains d'tes poches"]
organisation = "Bol d'Air"
source = "events/france/lagrasse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://www.boombalfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/258364853881097/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/musicality-for-dancers-&-festival-skills-boombalfestival/1003/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2256", "https://www.facebook.com/events/258364853881097"]
start = "2024-08-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-26T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Bargainatt", "Kwintet Gestrikt", "Accords Perdus", "Tralala Lovers", "Duo Nello", "Variomatic", "Naragonia", "Bouton", "Rémi Geffroy", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Ciac Boum", "Claïs", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Duo Thézé", "Tiennet Simonnin", "Krosmos", "Le Grand Barouf", "Youmi Bazoge", "La Bachule", "Aérokorda", "Parasol Trio", "Le Driadi", "Hot Griselda", "Duo Claranbaux-Geerinck", "Le Mange Bal"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-08-21/"]
start = "2024-08-21T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
April Blum calls to music by Lovely Lane String Band—Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), John Sauer (guitar), Lisa Roberts (banjo), and Art Abrams (bass). 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms-5/"]
start = "2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lovely Lane String Band"]
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-08-21/"]
start = "2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-08-21/"]
start = "2024-08-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-21T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/820271210291076/"]
start = "2024-08-22T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/08/22/duo-buscan-gielen-duo-montanarocavez", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1643157029556366/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2229"]
start = "2024-08-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-22T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bucsan-Gielen", "Duo Montanaro-Cavez"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-08-22/"]
start = "2024-08-22T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-22T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2802669773233812/"]
start = "2024-08-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-217/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-08-22/"]
start = "2024-08-22T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Casey Carr"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-08-22/"]
start = "2024-08-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-08-22/"]
start = "2024-08-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Towersey Festival"
links = ["https://www.towerseyfestival.com/"]
start_date = "2024-08-23"
end_date = "2024-08-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blackbeard's Tea Party", "Whapweasel", "Banter", "Cock and Bull Band", "Folk Camps Party Band", "Bristol Ceilidh Quartet", "Trip Hazard", "Climax Ceilidh Band", "Out of Hand", "Urban Folk Theory"]
price = "£94.97-£224.72"
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-22/"]
start = "2024-08-22T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2024-08-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-26T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Club Débris", "Cri du Canard", "Crowdy-Kit", "EFDSS Workshop Ceilidh Band", "James Delarre, Saul Rose & Dave Delarre", "Monster Ceilidh Band", "Spiers & Boden", "Moore & Moss", "Steamchicken", "Oakstone Trio"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson", "Rhodri Davies", "Tom Kitching", "Prue Reilly", "Annie Bolt", "Phil Bassindale", "Ian Nichols", "Daisy Black", "Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£116-£222.53"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
details = """
The 44th Annual Sugar Hill Contra Dance Weekend presented by the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group! Friday evening, August 23 to Sunday noon, August 25. Just outside of Bloomington, Indiana, on beautiful Lake Monroe at the lovely Ransburg Boy Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401. 

Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers.
Camp, choose a bunk in air-conditioned rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins.
Enjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more!
Reconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends, and dance, dance, dance!
Great meals and snacks all weekend!
Everyone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost!
Check the website and Facebook for updates and registration information.
LIMITED BUNK SPACE AVAILABLE at extra cost. Modern and rustic cabins. Don’t forget that there’s also unlimited camping space at no extra cost!
Register by August 16 – $55 ($15 under age 14)
Learn more at https://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill
https://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675"""
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1122444095513675/", "https://cdss.org/event/sugar-hill-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-08-23T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15-$55"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1665877837509267/", "https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. 
Qwill Duvall will call to the sounds of Aaron Marcus and Frank Heyburn.
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary.
$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free. 
Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.
Masks welcome but optional.
Please stay home if you have symptoms."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2024-08-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aaron Marcus & Frank Heyburn"]
callers = ["Qwill Duvall"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-23T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = """
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.  

Callers: Peter Wollenberg and Courtney Cartwright
Music by Ragged Robin (Martha Edwards and Bill Boyer)"""
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ragged Robin"]
callers = ["Courtney Cartwright", "Peter Wollenberg"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5819", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-08-23/"]
start = "2024-08-23T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fine Companions"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-08-24T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-24T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TradMaD"
links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"]
start = "2024-08-24T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-30T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alex Cumming"]
price = "$980"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-8-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-08-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dance to live music by Sherlock’s Meow with caller Chris Hernandez. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers’ workshop is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. 
Admission is $10 – cash, credit card, or Venmo (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised. 
Dress comfortably and please bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes."""
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-sc-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Batesburg-Leesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sherlock's Meow"]
callers = ["Chris Hernandez"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-8-24-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Afton Crossing"]
callers = ["George Segebade"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jonesborough Back to School Dance"
details = """
Local musicians Appalachian Roots will be playing with caller Terry Doyle. 
Please bring a donation of school supplies to help foster learning in our area, the supplies will be distributed to local schools. 
We are dancing at the Langston Center in Johnson City, TN.
Beginners’ lesson at 7pm.
Dance starts at 7:30.
Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm. 

Adults, $12
Students, $8
Families, $30
Cash or Venmo
Donations are appreciated
Come as you are, no partner needed
Friends, families, and children welcome"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/historic-jonesborough-dance-society-back-to-school-dance/"]
start = "2024-08-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Johnson City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Appalachian Roots"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Antonio Contra Dance"
details = "Fun, friendly dance on 4th Saturdays. Live music by Lone Star Pirates. Calling by various local and regional callers."
links = ["https://www.satxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-antonio-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lone Star Pirates"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "San Antonio Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808155768851/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-08-25T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-08-25T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5899", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-08-24/"]
start = "2024-08-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-24T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VAN HIER Festival"
details = """
In en rond de Culltuurboerderij in Westelbeers wordt op 25 augustus het VAN HIER Festival georganiseerd. Een evenement voor folk- en streektaalmuziek, met daarnaast een programma vol poëzie en balfolk. De eerste bevestigde bands die komen spelen is zijn Nebel, T(w)o catch a raindrop, Swinco en E=M(T2). Andere namen volgen snel.

 \tEarly bird: €10
 \tVoorverkoop: €15
 \tAan de kassa: €20

Meer informatie op de website en onze Facebook-pagina."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/van-hier-festival/"]
start = "2024-08-25T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Westelbeers"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nebel", "Swinco", "Two Catch a Raindrop", "e = m(T²)"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Planet Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a lovely afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Scott Higgs will be calling to the music of High Drive (Dave Wiesler, piano; David Knight, fiddle; Paul Oorts, mandolin, other strings). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. 
$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted, sorry, no credit cards"""
links = ["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-08-25T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["High Drive"]
callers = ["Scott Higgs"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Claire Takemori & The Musicians
Tory (violin), Steven Carlberg (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-5/"]
start = "2024-08-25T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Musicians"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-08-25/"]
start = "2024-08-25T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-08-25/"]
start = "2024-08-25T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance - Outdoors"
details = """
Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). 
This afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-4/"]
start = "2024-08-25T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Jericho"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-08-25/"]
start = "2024-08-25T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-25T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-08-25/"]
start = "2024-08-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-08-26/"]
start = "2024-08-26T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-26T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-08-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-08-26/"]
start = "2024-08-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater"
details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-08-26/"]
start = "2024-08-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Party"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum"]
start_date = "2024-08-27"
end_date = "2024-08-27"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WoWaKin Trio"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-08-26/"]
start = "2024-08-26T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-08-26/"]
start = "2024-08-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-26T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Sommertanzen ohne Einführungsstunde"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-08-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-27T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-08-27/"]
start = "2024-08-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1012/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2294", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849478611578/"]
start = "2024-08-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-08-27/"]
start = "2024-08-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-08-27/"]
start = "2024-08-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Workshop"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum"]
start_date = "2024-08-28"
end_date = "2024-08-28"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-08-27/"]
start = "2024-08-27T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "fin d’été 2024"
links = ["https://www.emade.org.uk/event/fin-dete-2024/"]
start_date = "2024-08-28"
end_date = "2024-09-02"
country = "UK"
city = "Kinnersley"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "eMade"
source = "events/uk/kinnersley.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1031497065226965/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-28T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-08-28/"]
start = "2024-08-28T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-28/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-08-28/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brazenkeys"]
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5798363", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-08-28/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Helen White"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-08-28/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> 4 week Class series:  July 10 thru 31   AND</p><p>4 week Class series:  August 7 thru 28<br></p></span><p>Elaine Mathies and Lisa Brooks will teach two four-week series. They will teach some of the dances most commonly played on First and Third Fridays. The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 4-week series is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional. <br></p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-08-28T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-28T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scarabal"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/scarabule/evenements/scarabal-2024", "https://www.facebook.com/events/434736172224211/"]
start = "2024-08-29T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-01T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lablachère"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Chabroulière"
source = "events/france/lablachre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/08/29/wouter-en-de-draak-floris-and-the-flames", "https://www.facebook.com/events/947550873538675/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2277"]
start = "2024-08-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-29T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak", "Floris And The Flames"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-08-29/"]
start = "2024-08-29T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-29T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1470594170494174/"]
start = "2024-08-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-218/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-08-29/"]
start = "2024-08-29T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Katy Heine"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-08-29/"]
start = "2024-08-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-08-29/"]
start = "2024-08-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Camp North"
links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/dance-camp-north-2024/"]
start_date = "2024-08-30"
end_date = "2024-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Fairbanks"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend"
links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"]
start_date = "2024-08-30"
end_date = "2024-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$365-$415"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cannings Court French and Breton Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/168937573442983/posts/2115843372085717/"]
start_date = "2024-08-30"
end_date = "2024-09-01"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Red Dog Green Dog", "Wod"]
organisation = "Cannings Court"
source = "events/uk/cannings_court.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-08-29/"]
start = "2024-08-29T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Deanna Rubin"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southfolk Festival"
details = "Balfolk Fr. lokale Bands, Balfolk Sa. mit den Haynern, tagsüber workshops, super Essen"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/724253087"]
start = "2024-08-30T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-01T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frommern"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Haus von Klaus", "Bruno & Maria", "Gabi Haun & Werner Bachmann", "Die Hayner"]
price = "€30"
organisation = "Bordun e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Regency Assembley"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-halsway-regency-assembly-2024/"]
start = "2024-08-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Georgia Delve"]
price = "£200-£310"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-89"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi and Balfolk music and dancing"
links = ["https://mailchi.mp/23d5c5caf773/next-dance-saturday-25-march-17847917", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1727298831345423/"]
start = "2024-08-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-01T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-08-30/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Passage"
details = """
PCDC’s Northwest Passage Committee is already at work planning for Northwest Passage 2024 – and all English Country Dancing Weekend located in beautiful Rhodedendron, Oregon, at the foot of Mt. Hood. 
Callers: Graham Christian and Jenna Simpson 
Music: Trio Con Brio (Jonathan Jensen, Elke Baker, and Paul Oorts) and Night Heron (Karen Axelrod, Audrey Jaber, and Shira
Kammen). 
Dancers: YOU and about 100 friends you may or may not have met yet!"""
links = ["https://nwpdancecamp.org/2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/northwest-passage-all-ecd-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-08-30T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-02T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Rhododendron"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Night Heron", "Trio Con Brio"]
callers = ["Graham Christian", "Jenna Simpson"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-08-30/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-30/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico"]
callers = ["Annie Kidwell"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-4/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-6/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-open-dance/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-7/"]
start = "2024-08-30T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-02T13:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nova", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jacqui Grennan", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "High Tea"
details = "English Country Dance weekend with Ragged Robin and David Millstone. Capped off with contra dance Sunday night (additional $10 charge at the door for the contra dance)."
links = ["https://childgrove.org/high-tea", "https://cdss.org/event/high-tea/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-01T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ragged Robin"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$120"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-08-30/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-08-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5820", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-08-30/"]
start = "2024-08-30T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Klezmer & Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/463506659826095/", "https://events.humanitix.com/klezbal24"]
start = "2024-08-31T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2024-08-31T23:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plumb, Meyers, McNamara & Pribac"]
callers = ["David Wanless"]
price = "$7-$22"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/390471960418054/"]
start = "2024-08-31T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-31T19:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-08-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-08-31T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-08-31/"]
start = "2024-08-31T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-31T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Lauren Catlin and Sally Vernon.

Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?

Lauren Catlin was initially ‘persuaded’ into having a go at calling by Sally. Several years, a couple of degrees and a folk festival later, she calls regularly for Nottingham Folk Dance Group, as well as making occasional appearances at other events, both in person and online. She is looking forward to working together with Sally to create a memorable evening of contra dance.

Sally Vernon has been calling for a wide variety of folk styles since her time as a student at Cambridge (longer ago than she likes to admit!) She aims to bring her favourite parts of contra to the evening - the fun of connecting with many people on the dance floor, the joy of moving in time to music, and the surprise of discovering deep patterns from simple moves. Keen to share her love of contra with as many people as possible, she strives to make a welcoming friendly environment that is comfortable for new people - while also enjoying finding things that are new to challenge comfortable people!"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1229212928280526/"]
start = "2024-08-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Lauren Catlin", "Sally Vernon"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/481055861341303/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-08-31T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-31T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-31/"]
start = "2024-08-31T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-08-31/"]
start = "2024-08-31T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-08-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance with live band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-6/"]
start = "2024-08-31T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-31T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5900", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-08-31/"]
start = "2024-08-31T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-08-31T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zondagsrust: Balfolkeditie"
details = """
Inmiddels is Zondagsrust bij ’t Ukien in Kampen een bekend begrip. Genieten van sfeervolle livemuziek op zondagmiddagen met een borrelplankje en wat te drinken. Dát is wat Zondagsrust is. Deze keer is het nét iets anders. De zitplekjes worden vervangen met een dansvloer, en de band trekt de bezoekers mee in een feestelijke dans die iedereen in een paar minuten kan leren. Dus trek wat makkelijke kleding en je fijnste dansschoenen aan, en kom langs!

13:00  Zaal open


14:00  Aanvang dansinstructie


15:00  Bal met Paracetamol


17:00  Potluck & sessie"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zondagsrust-balfolkeditie/", "https://ukien.nl/agenda/t-ukien/zondagsrust-balfolk-dans-editie-met-paracetamol/"]
start = "2024-09-01T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-01T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Kampen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vaalser bal Folk"
details = """
14.00 Uhr: Musiker Treffen

16.00-18.30 Uhr: Ball"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk/"]
start = "2024-09-01T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-01T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaals"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-09-01/"]
start = "2024-09-01T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-01T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-09-01/"]
start = "2024-09-01T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-01T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-09-01/"]
start = "2024-09-01T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-01T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-09-01/"]
start = "2024-09-01T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-01T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Summer Trial Class"
details = """
Voor beginners++ en begonners. Voor registreren en meer informatie, klik hier.

For beginners++ and pre-intermediates. For registration and more information, click here."""
links = ["https://www.en.balfolkutrecht.nl/classes/summer", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proeflessep2024/"]
start = "2024-09-02T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-02T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lochem trial lesson"
details = """
Vanaf maandag 2 september start een nieuwe cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies). Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist.

In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom. Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles! Stuur even een berichtje dat je langs wil komen.

Mail aan: cathie@mhjhoek.com
Telefoon: 06-19 188351

De lessen in deze reeks (0p maandagavonden):

2 september > (Gratis) proefles
16 en 30 september
14 en 28 oktober
11 en 25 november
9 en 23 december
6 en 20 januari
3 februari > Reserve datum

Kosten zijn 100 euro per reeks."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-lochem/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolkles-lochem-2024-2025"]
start = "2024-09-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bath French Session"
details = "Tunes and dancing."
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-09-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-02T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bath"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-09-02/"]
start = "2024-09-02T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-02T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-09-02/"]
start = "2024-09-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Clinch Mountain"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-09-02/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-09-02/"]
start = "2024-09-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-02T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-09-03T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend oder Sommertanzen im Parktheater"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-03T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-09-03/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air Folk Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/open-air-folk-practica/1013/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2295", "https://www.facebook.com/events/472849451944914/472849488611577/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-09-03/"]
start = "2024-09-03T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-09-03/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-09-03/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-03T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-09-03/"]
start = "2024-09-03T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Alan Winston. Musicians: Valerie Rose, Christopher Jacoby, Bill Jensen. 
$20 non-member, $15 members"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-03T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/853551833357607/853551850024272/"]
start = "2024-09-04T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-04T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-14/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-04T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-09-04/"]
start = "2024-09-04T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-09-04/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-04T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Carl Friedman calls to music by Strings on Wings: Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewel (guitar), Aaron Blouin (bass). 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Strings on Wings"]
callers = ["Carl Friedman"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5840080", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-09-04/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-09-04/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-04T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
details = "Folk dance and music festival with a 'day' of dance"
links = ["https://bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1776143232854976/"]
start_date = "2024-09-05"
end_date = "2024-09-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Bromyard"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/bromyard.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-04T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Petit Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/471571959084423/"]
start = "2024-09-05T19:30:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-05T21:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Hamilton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Dance Folkus"
source = "events/new_zealand/hamilton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival 2024"
links = ["https://festival.numinosum.pl/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1810591566087099/", "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-20241"]
start = "2024-09-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-09T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume", "ba.fnu", "Natércia Lameiro", "Le Driadi", "Valentin Barray", "DuOblique", "Duo Zhao-Perrin", "Kaléidoscope", "Borsa együttes", "OMGDude", "Żniwa", "Igrce", "Light Migrations", "Vilniaus Miesto Instumentalistai"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1544491653163733/"]
start = "2024-09-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-05T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1050398396434069/"]
start = "2024-09-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-219/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tryptech"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-05T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Youth Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://youthdanceweekend.org/"]
start_date = "2024-09-06"
end_date = "2024-09-08"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Weston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$105-$285"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1729992731081208/", "https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-05T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jana Rygas"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-05/"]
start = "2024-09-05T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "31e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB", "https://www.facebook.com/events/742681001324260/"]
start = "2024-09-06T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-08T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season opening sociallessen"
details = """
De seizoensopening van de sociallessen in Rotterdam voor seizoen 2024-2025 is in tangoschool Cuartito Azul. De band die komt spelen is Wouter Kuyper (solo).
Natuurlijk bieden we ook ruimte voor muzikanten om sessie te spelen, dus nodig gerust muzikantenvrienden uit en vergeet niet je muziekinstrument mee te nemen als je zelf speelt.

Wouter Kuyper
Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak.

Website:http://www.wouterkuyper.nl/

Programma
18.30 – 19.30: Picknick
19.30 – 20.00: Dansuitleg
20.00 – 21.30: Bal!
21.30 – 23.00: Sessie

Sessie
Ook deze keer is er, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent in Rotterdam, weer genoeg ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee! Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen.

Prijs
De toegang tot het bal inclusief picknick, dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoensopening-van-de-sociallessen-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-09-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rijas balle festival"
details = "Harvest time-party time. Two day event with traditional and balfolk dances and music, also different kinds of workshops, lectures and discussions."
links = ["http://www.rijasballe.lv/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/478909241427391/"]
start = "2024-09-06T20:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-09-07T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Jaunrauna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Rijas balle"
source = "events/latvia/jaunrauna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bun'Bal Fol 2024"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2780742765421539/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBl8JXf9fX3aP6NWVythdlQ6JeCqRivBDzhlt7yebF5CDaCg/viewform"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Lauriano"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accordzéâm", "Ciac Boum", "Duo Pichard-Vincendeau", "La Sialyre", "Broes", "Clume", "Dekolaz", "Lausa", "La Machine", "Rinaldo Doro"]
price = "€80"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2378"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-09-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-9-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-09-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Branch Festival"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/402865372516911/"]
start = "2024-09-06T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Battersea"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Maggie Robinson"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/sept-6-7-2024-kingfisher/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish", "Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stepping Stones"]
callers = ["Katie Zanders"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Forty Again Fest"
details = """
I’m throwing 2 nights of music and dance for my 40th birthday, at my home The Pink Poodle: 

Square Dance with Charmaine Slaven and The New Hoosier Broadcasters
Contra Dance with Chet Gray and Euphor"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-06/", "https://cdss.org/event/forty-again-fest/2024-09-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8663964143618269/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1490271261861310/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Euphor", "New Hoosier Broadcasters"]
callers = ["Charmaine Slaven", "Chet Gray", "Tamara Loewenthal"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portuguese Dance Workshop"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum"]
start_date = "2024-09-07"
end_date = "2024-09-07"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"]
start = "2024-09-06T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-08T12:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contra Sutra", "Swiftcurrent"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "Christa Torrens"]
price = "$130-$295"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Session & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/964426178701414/"]
start = "2024-09-07T13:30:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-07T17:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5821", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-09-06/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<span>For the class at 7:30, Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will <b> </b>teach Hambopolska med Vals from Halsingland, Sweden. </span><br><span><br></span><br><span>Music will be provided by a new due "Duet Friends" made up of Marissa Villemain and Phil Wilkinson.  Their lively tunes andharmonies will ull you out onto the dance floor. <br></span><br><span><b><br></b></span><br><span>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duet Friends"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Hardtbergsaal"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-09-07T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-09-07T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ECD Workshop"
details = """
You are invited to an English Country Dance workshop and social dance with nationally known caller and former CDSS president Bruce Hamilton. 
Mr. Hamilton uses his broad experience in many dance forms and clear teaching style to craft innovative and thoughtful classes. He has become a popular weekend and dance camp teacher because his dancers always leave with a deeper enjoyment of the dance by becoming more mindful of the music, their fellow dancers, and the motion of their own bodies. 
Lively music is once again being provided by Janet Muse and Mike Dunn, known for their recording of waltzes entitled ’Sunday in Greenwood.’ 
The Workshop is sponsored jointly by the Williamsburg Heritage Dancers and the Colonial Dance Club of Richmond, with support from Henrico County Parks and Rec. The afternoon workshop runs from 1:30-4:30 pm and the evening social dance from 6:30-9:30pm. 
Pre-registration is required; please refer to the website for details."""
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/2024-workshop", "https://cdss.org/event/bruce-hamilton-ecd-workshop-in-central-virginia/"]
start = "2024-09-07T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Janet Muse & Mike Dunn"]
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edentia"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-september-7th/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sam Baxter & Heather McAslan"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-7-9-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-09-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Double Dance"
details = """
Peter Buchak—accordion; Miranda Weinberg—fiddle; Ben Kennedy—piano 
3:45 – 5:45 pm **Afternoon Advanced Contras $15 adults/$5 students
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $15 adults/$5 students
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
Our dance hall is air-conditioned. Vaccination and masks optional. 
If you don’t pay the Fifer, Gaye will lead all The Orphans and the children of Hamelin off to contra dance. In an Oliver Twist of events, Cinderella, Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Harry Potter find themselves in a ring of four. Don’t Heidi out or be a Pollyanna, wear your Snow White dress and Pippi Longstockings or Tarzan loincloth. Bambi will be waiting. 
Gaye Fifer
Gaye Fifer is an accomplished caller from Pittsburgh, PA. An active dancer herself, Gaye understands the subtleties of making dances particularly satisfying for dancers. Her instructions are clear and concise, as she is a teacher by profession. An easy smile and delightful sense of humor are part of Gaye’s relaxed, pleasant style at the microphone. Gaye calls contra and English dances throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is also an enthusiastic advocate and instructor of contra-style waltz. Gaye is the former President of the Board of CDSS. YouTube Video  
The Orphans
The Orphans are a high-energy trio from the Philadelphia area, featuring Peter Buchak on accordion, Miranda Weinberg on fiddle, and Ben Kennedy on piano. Formed in 2016, they feature a repertoire of French Canadian and Irish tunes to propel you around the dance floor. YouTube Video  
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing before the evening dance.
No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
**The Afternoon Advanced Contras session is for Experienced Contra Dancers only. You should be familiar with heys, petronellas, Rorey O’More, pass the ocean, etc., with minimal prompting. If not, please join us for the evening dance.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
For the dinner break, visit one of the 17 walkable restaurants within two blocks of the dance.  
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are in an air-conditioned have along with the option for open windows on three sides.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students per session"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/mec-events/tern-20240907/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-double-dance-gaye-fifer-the-orphans/"]
start = "2024-09-07T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Orphans"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$10-$30"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance S.A."
details = "English Country Dancing in San Antonio for the first time since the pandemic! New location. Recorded music until our band is ready!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-dance-sanantonio/events/302909642/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-dance-s-a/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "San Antonio"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "English Dance S.A."
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-09-07/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1615042716076949/", "https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance-0"]
start = "2024-09-07T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Late to the Party"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Windfish"]
callers = ["David Eisenstadter"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Big Scioty Contra Dance"
details = """
Band: The Brickersons
Caller: Margaret Goodman 
Beginners’ Session 7:30 to 8:00 PM
Dancing 8:00 to 10:30 PM 
Cost: $10 adults, $5 ages 26 and under. Under 12 free. 
Masks and COVID vaccination are optional. We reserve the right to reinstate requirements if conditions warrant it."""
links = ["https://bigscioty.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/big-scioty-contra-dance-the-brickersons-with-margaret-goodman-calling/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Columbus"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Brickersons"]
callers = ["Margaret Goodman"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Big Scioty Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Concert"
details = "🏡Już trzeci rok z rzędu zapraszamy w sezonie ciepłym na taras przed Chatą Numinosum udekorowany nastrojowym oświetleniem i osłonięty od deszczu namiotem. Przygotowaliśmy dla Was bogaty i zróżnicowany program wydarzeń muzycznych i tanecznych, a także warsztaty śpiewu, wieczór opowieści, larp i wiele innych atrakcji. Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scena-letnia-chaty-numinosum"]
start_date = "2024-09-08"
end_date = "2024-09-08"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Light Migrations"]
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T18:10:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rodney Sauer Trio"]
callers = ["Tina Fields"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Magic Reelism"]
callers = ["Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-09-07/"]
start = "2024-09-07T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-07T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-09-08T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 08.9.2024  15-17 Uhr
 
BALLO ALLEGRO
BALLO ALLEGRO – Foto: privat
Ein vergnüglicher BalFolk-Schwoof mit traditionellen Tänzen aus Norditalien: schwungvoll, Laune machend und gesund. Walzer und Mazurken, Sbrando, Polca, Pàiris, Manfrina, Saltarelli – Kreis- und Paartänze aus Landschaften zwischen südlichen Alpen und nördlichem Apennin, von Piemont, Lombardei und Venetien bis zur Emilia-Romagna.
Aus der Berliner und der rheinischen BalFolk-Szene haben sich Xenia, Christoph und Gilberto mit Monika & Werner für dieses Projekt zusammengetan, um die Live-Musik zu liefern und die Tänze anzuleiten. Vorkenntnisse und feste TanzpartnerInnen müssen nicht mitgebracht werden. Freilich Tanzlust. Benvenuti!
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/240908-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballo Allegro"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
In september zijn we weer terug van onze zomerstop en kunnen we weer dansen in de Junushof! De muziek van deze avond zal ditmaal volledig worden verzorgd door onze zuiderburen: Twee Belgische trio's, een van de oude garde, de ander net nieuw opgericht. Dus kom naar Wageningen, neem je danschoenen mee en geniet van een zalige avond vol muziek en dans!





Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.
Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Snaarmaarwaar
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Hartwin Dhoore Trio
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-14/"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1540384643363458/"]
start = "2024-09-08T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-08T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-09-08T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkTanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2112348462477216/"]
start = "2024-09-08T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-08T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Edentia"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. 
Music by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. 
Masks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home.  We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. 
Singles welcome! 
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-09-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T12:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carol Compton & Thal Aylward"]
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
New Hampshire English Country Dance Society’s 1st Sunday dance series resumes on the 2nd Sunday of September (September 8) to avoid Labor Day weekend. Live music with Ishmael Stefanov-Wagner and Jean Monroe. Dave Bateman calling. There will be a short class on the basics at 2:30 then dancing from 3 to 6 PM at the Howard Recreation Center on the grounds of the State Office Park Pleasant St Concord NH. Directions on the web page.  
Facebook group NHECDS 
Email NHECDS@comcast.net"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-08T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ishmael Stefanov-Wagner & Jean Monroe"]
callers = ["Dave Bateman"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Laura Hudlow & Merriment
Shawn Pagliarini (fiddle), Steven Carlberg (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-6/"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Merriment"]
callers = ["Laura Hudlow"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Really Cool Hats"]
callers = ["Meg Dedolph"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance - Outdoors"
details = """
Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). 
This afternoon, our band is Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-5/"]
start = "2024-09-08T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Jericho"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-08T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/851204183330105/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-09-08/"]
start = "2024-09-08T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "7pm Bal with Duo Mara & Torge"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-09-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mara & Torge"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-3/"]
start = "2024-09-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12.50-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Trial Lesson"
details = "Balfolk is een verzameling van West-Europese dansen. Er zijn paar dansen, rij dansen en cirkel dansen in verschillende variaties. De gewoonte is om regelmatig van partner te wisselen, dus je hoeft zeker niet met een partner te komen. Deze proefles is de eerste les van een 10 lessenserie beginnerslessen. Indien je weinig te besteden hebt mag je ook voor 8 euro mee doen aan de proefles."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-leeuwarden/"]
start = "2024-09-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-09T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/minibal-mit-edentia/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/804256679"]
start = "2024-09-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edentia"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-09-09/"]
start = "2024-09-09T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-09T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-09/"]
start = "2024-09-09T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Afton Crossing"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-09-09/"]
start = "2024-09-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spring Lizard"]
callers = ["Earl McGill"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-09-09/"]
start = "2024-09-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-09T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-09-09/"]
start = "2024-09-09T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-09-10T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Op 10 september is de proefles voor het volgen van de lessen bij Balfolk Express. Van 10 september 2024 tot en met 4 februari 2025 zal er wekelijks les zijn op dinsdagavond (18 lessen + 1 proefles)

Voor meer informatie en aanmelden: www.balfolkexpress.nl/lessen 

Groep 1: Getting into Balfolk

In deze groep leer je de verschillende basis Balfolk dansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, andro, hanterdro, scottish, mazurka, wals in 3 en polka. Je leert hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en contact kan maken met je danspartner. Dit doen we in zowel koppeldansen als groepsdansen.

Deze groep is geschikt voor jou wanneer je nieuw bent in Balfolk of al enkele bals gedanst hebt, maar nog nooit een lessenreeks hebt gevolgd. Het doel is om samen met plezier te leren dansen en te zorgen dat iedereen groeit in zijn of haar dans, ongeacht hoe lang je al danst.













Groep 2: Continuing (y)our Balfolk journey

In groep 2 gaan we aan de slag met zowel het verder verkennen van de basisdansen als het aanleren van enkele nieuwe dansen. Samen ontdekken we variaties en het gebruik van muziek in onze dansen. We gaan dieper in op connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Verder leer je een stevige basis voor de bourrée in 2.

Het doel is om iedereen een stap verder te brengen dan de basis zodat je kan gaan variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kan halen uit de bals.

Voor deze groep wordt verwacht dat je een scottish, wals in 3, mazurka, jig, tovercirkel, andro en hanterdro kan dansen op een basis level.







Docent

De lessen zullen gegeven worden door Marc Meijerink, geassisteerd door Jolieke Kessels.

Tijden

De lessen worden elke dinsdag avond gegeven.

19:00       | Zaal open
19:15 – 20:30 | Groep 1
20:45 – 22.00 | Groep 2

Adres

Café Tropical
Verlengde Hoogravenseweg 203
3523 KJ Utrecht

De auto kan gratis geparkeerd worden op het terrein.

Kosten

Voor de proefles vragen we een bijdrage van €5,- om de huur van de ruimte te kunnen bekostigen.

De kosten voor de lessenreeks zijn €225,- voor 18 lessen. Wil je beide groepen volgen? Neem contact op om te kijken of dit bij je past. Korting voor het volgen van beide groepen is in overleg mogelijk.

Lesdata

Van 10 september 2024 tot en met 4 februari 2025 is er wekelijks les op dinsdagavond, met uitzondering van de vakanties (18 lessen + 1 proefles).

 

Heb je nog vragen? Mail dan naar: lessen@balfolkexpress.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-express-utrecht-4/"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Day"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/event/portes-ouvertes-bal-guus/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2406"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Guus Herremans"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend oder Sommertanzen im Parktheater"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-09-10/"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ De Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-stoemp!-de-pianofabriek/1042/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2392", "https://www.facebook.com/events/964020305495552"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stoemp"]
price = "€9-€16"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-09-10/"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-09-10/"]
start = "2024-09-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-10T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2024-09-10/"]
start = "2024-09-10T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-09-10/"]
start = "2024-09-10T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/853551833357607/853551853357605/"]
start = "2024-09-11T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-11T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
details = "Folk dance and music festival with a 'day' of dance"
links = ["https://bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/579521751470823/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-14T11:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bromyard"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Cock and Bull Band", "Definitely Contraband", "Powerhouse", "Shane & Julia Day", "The Falconers"]
callers = ["Cate Haynes", "Ian Nichols", "Michael Catovsky", "Rhodri Davies", "Victoria Yeomans"]
price = "£84-£198"
organisation = "Bromyard Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/bromyard.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "De Vlaamse topformatie Cecilia speelt deze avond ten bal. Thomas, Jan en Greet in de Willemien, super!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-cecilia-be/"]
start = "2024-09-11T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cecilia"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska Workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/30", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2373", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1167300941221427"]
start = "2024-09-11T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1059515442285595/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/779107754414006/"]
start = "2024-09-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-09-11/"]
start = "2024-09-11T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-11T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-11/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-09-11/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5840084", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-09-11/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Gillespie"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-09-11/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-11T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"]
start = "2024-09-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balstanz", "Canopaix", "DiaTao", "Edentia", "Feather and Fox", "Fibonanschi", "GrandLoup", "Le Driadi", "Nyntråm", "Vagalan"]
price = "€123-€150"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 309 — Tovercirkel"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 september is het socialles 309. Het thema deze week is de tovercirkel. Hierbij behandelen we niet alleen de basis, maar gaan we ook in op het maken van een goede cirkel zonder spiralen en kijken we ook naar variaties in spinnen en lopen. We gaan gezamenlijk hiermee aan de slag onder begeleiding van Ellen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-309-rotterdam-tovercirkel/"]
start = "2024-09-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-09-12/"]
start = "2024-09-12T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-12T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurosession Special"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/385002591276499/"]
start = "2024-09-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Elye Cuthbertson"]
price = "£5-£8"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-221/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-09-12/"]
start = "2024-09-12T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Esteemed Clams"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-09-12/"]
start = "2024-09-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-09-12/"]
start = "2024-09-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2024/"]
start_date = "2024-09-13"
end_date = "2024-09-15"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Figments", "Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Jesse Edgerton", "Wendy Graham"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-12/"]
start = "2024-09-12T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-12T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Let's Dig Deeper into Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1971737176592734/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOqthGimS1miGPvIBG-zpoXwAKOupC8slu_lNxoFFbgzDHTw/viewform"]
start = "2024-09-13T18:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-09-14T20:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Guoda"]
price = "€20-€35"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zwolle trial lesson"
details = """
Vanaf vrijdag 13 september 2024 is er in Zwolle weer les!
En wel voor beginners en begonners, te beginnen met een proefles.

1 - begonnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is de dansen die bij de beginnerslessen zijn geleerd uit te diepen en nieuwe dansen te leren.
Wanneer je al flink wat dansen redelijk beheerst, kun je je hiervoor aanmelden.

2 - beginnerslessen Balfolk.
Doel is dat deelnemers zo snel mogelijk op een balfolkbal goed mee kunnen doen.

Je kunt je hiervoor vanaf nu aanmelden. De lessen gaan door bij voldoende deelnemers.

Kosten.

De proefles is gratis. Een kleine (vrije) bijdrage wordt op prijs gesteld.
Na de proefles kan je je aanmelden voor de serie van 10 lessen. Deze serie kost € 135,-.

Locatie.

De lessen worden gegeven in een zaal van wijkcentrum 'Bestevaer', Trompstraat 10-b, Zwolle.
Bestevaer bevindt zich in de wijk Wipstrik, even buiten het centrum van Zwolle. Vanaf het station is het ongeveer 1700 m lopen.

Data.

Na de proefles wordt gedurende 10 weken op vrijdagavond les gegeven.
Uitgezonderd is vrijdag 1 november wanneer Cadansa in Steenwijk wordt gehouden.

Beginners: van 19.00-20.30 uur
Begonners: van 20.30-22.00 uur

Voor opgave en informatie bel of mail Maarten:
-Tel: 06-54323290
-Facebook: Maarten Novemberbal
-Mail: balfolk@vanderwaal.nu"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proeflessen-zwolle-beginners-en-begonners/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.23"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/869293161239728/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halte! Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1864445080707777/", "http://www.lacampanule.fr/agenda.php"]
start = "2024-09-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = "Friendly Bal with a community band - both dancers and musicians welcome."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1031351728211911/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-09-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Tom Gregory"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-13-9-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-09-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-13T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Treble Play"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5907", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-09-13/"]
start = "2024-09-13T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French and Breton dance course"
details = "LAG Tanz BW"
links = ["https://www.lag-tanz-bw.de/programm/2430", "https://ballkanesen.webador.de/unsere-termine", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551398553", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551398669"]
start = "2024-09-14T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-15T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
price = "€120-€210"
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dancing on National Monument Day"
details = """
Balfolk dansen op de Open monumentendag bij de Verweesde Toren in Oosterhout.

Jaarlijks terugkerend evenement, waar je alles kunt beleven uit de vervlogen tijden.
Ridders, boogschutters, paarden, roofvogels, etc.

Beide dagen van 11 tot 17 uur.

Zowel zaterdag als zondag zullen er folkmuzikanten aanwezig zijn om live (balfolk) muziek te verzorgen.
Kom ook een dansje wagen in traditionele kledij.

Muzikanten? O.a. David Cornelissen. Meer? Kom zien!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-dansen-bij-de-verweesde-toren-op-nationale-monumentendag/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/693686339629979/"]
start = "2024-09-14T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-15T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Oosterhout"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Voorne"
details = """
Balfolk in Voorne.

Zaterdag 14 september wordt een mooi bal georganiseerd in samenwerking met Kynologisch Nederland en Historyland.

Het programma is:

09.30 uur inloop met kofie thee en iets lekkers
11.00 uur start workshop door Balfolk Express onder begeleiding van Wouter Kuyper. We hopen dat iedereen al bij deze start aanwezig kan zijn. Beginners en gevorderden.
12.00 uur start vrij dansen
13.00 uur gezamenlijke lunch
15.00 uur tweede gedeelte vrij dansen onder begeleiding van Pekel
17.00 uur afsluiting

De locatie is Ravenseweg 11b en 11c in Hellevoetsluis
Het dansen is in hondenschool Kynologisch Nederland.

Voor mensen met een kaartje voor Balfolk Voorne is Historyland gratis toegankelijk deze zaterdag. (www.historyland.nl)
De lunch is in het kaslokaal van Permacultuur Hellevoetsluis en zeisles.nl op het land er naast. Dit is binnendoor over het landgoed van Historyland bereikbaar.
De dans- en eetzaal liggen dicht bij elkaar en je kunt heen en weer te wandelen. We hebben eventueel vervoer met elektrowagens.

Er is gelegenheid te kamperen:

kamperen met een tent of kleine camper is mogelijk op het terrein van Permacultuur Hellevoetsluis, Kreekweg 3. Graag vooraf regelen via info@zeisles.nl
6 euro per persoon
4 euro per tent
12,50 euro per camper plus 2,50 electra (geen huisdieren)

Op zondag is Historyland alleen toegankelijk via de hoofdingang en na het kopen van een kaartje."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-voorne/"]
start = "2024-09-14T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-14T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Voorne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pekel", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz in den Herbst"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1078091480552151/"]
start = "2024-09-14T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-15T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bailenga", "Duo Plodocus"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Bal Folk in Lichtensteig"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/499259355949774/"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-09-15T02:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/879320067296953/", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2278"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Galyme"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Advanced Dance"
details = """
Advanced Dances with Cathy Campbell 
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Advanced Dancing Calls to recorded music. 
Pay at the door or via e-transfer: payments@tecda.ca 
$20.00 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-advanced-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-14T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cathy Campbell"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1317542815872362/", "http://www.lacampanule.fr/agenda.php"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-15T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Montanaro-Cavez", "Illa"]
price = "€14-€16"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1435301960414231/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Philip & Benjamin"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1003861938129244/"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-9-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance at St. Alban’s Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-14T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd Saturday of every month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. 
Adults: $15 Regular Dances
Youth/Young Adult (25 & under): $5"""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-09-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance-2/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Laurie Pietravalle"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-09-14/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488369702041741/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-14T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Second Saturday BFMS Contra Dance"
details = """
Sue Gola calling to Zachary Mills fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer piano
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break"""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/saturdayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-baltimore-folk-music-society-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Sue Gola"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-14T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1273", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-09-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-14T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moab Contra Dance"
details = "Visiting beautiful Moab, UT? Come to the community contra dance Saturday night, Sept. 14th at the Moab Arts and Rec. Center. The Moab Community Dance Band will be playing, with guest caller Sam Smith. Lesson at 7:30 MST, and the dance starts at 8pm. $10 suggested donation."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/moab-contra-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/533618089133659/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"]
start = "2024-09-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-3"]
start = "2024-09-15T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-15T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/831382541997971/"]
start = "2024-09-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-15T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-09-15/"]
start = "2024-09-15T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-15T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trip to Norwich"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "David Millstone"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session and workshop"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-09-15T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-15T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Planet Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an afternoon of contra dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Mary Wesley will call to music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld, fiddle and Jared Kirkpatrick, mandolin & keyboard). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. 
$15.00, cash or Venmo accepted. Sorry, no credit cards"""
links = ["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-09-15T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-15T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Starling"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-09-15/"]
start = "2024-09-15T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-15T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-09-15/"]
start = "2024-09-15T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-15T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-09-15/"]
start = "2024-09-15T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-15T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with your friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25 
Mark your calendars for:
Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 
Details coming soon"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/"]
start = "2024-09-15T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-09-15/"]
start = "2024-09-15T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = "Balfolk mit Grand Luop"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/804922091"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["GrandLoup"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance lesson series start"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/begin-danslessen-reeks-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-3/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6-mechelen/1017/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2342", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3842092969361662/3842092986028327/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 7"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-7/1036/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2353", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749864132417/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-4-mechelen/1016/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2340", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3842092969361662/3842092986028327/"]
start = "2024-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6/1035/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2354", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749864132417/"]
start = "2024-09-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-09-16/"]
start = "2024-09-16T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-16T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-09-16/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-09-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-09-16/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-16/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us as we expand our Dance Evenings this September! All dances are talked and walked through with live music, air-conditioning, fans, easy parking and sometimes, even snacks!"
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore-2/"]
start = "2024-09-16T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-09-16/"]
start = "2024-09-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-16T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 4"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-4/1030/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2348", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749890799081/"]
start = "2024-09-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-17T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Day"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/event/portes-ouvertes-bal-kickeuses/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2412"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-17T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-09-17/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-1/1029/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2347", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749890799081/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-09-17/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-17T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-09-17/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-09-17/"]
start = "2024-09-17T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Bruce Hamilton, Musicians: Cat Taylor, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen. 
$20 non-member, $15 members"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-09-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-17T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/853551833357607/853551840024273/"]
start = "2024-09-18T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-18T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Amsterdam trial lesson"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Kom op woensdag 18 september naar de proefles van de nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.
<<Koop hier je ticket>>
Lesprogramma
Drie groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1), een begonnersgroep (groep 2) en een groep die verder leert (groep 3).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis-passen van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen en enkele eenvoudige variaties hierop. Aan bod komen: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme. En we besteden aandacht aan een goede danshouding.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen de wals, mazurka, bourree, rondeau-en-couple en wat kleine dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod.

Groep 3: Verder leren. Voor dansers die de eerste twee groepen doorlopen hebben, of al ervaren zijn. We nodigen gastdocenten uit om thema’s verder met ons uit te diepen. Daarnaast besteden we veel aandacht aan de kwaliteit van de dans en gaan we op zoek naar antwoorden: Wat vertel je elkaar in een wals? Hoe wordt een mazurka echt fijn? Polska? Bourree in 3?
Lesdata
Deze serie bestaat uit een proefles, 10 reguliere lessen en een eindbal op de woensdagavond. De proefles is toegankelijk voor iedereen. Je kunt in de proefles meedoen bij de groep die je wilt. Na de proefles kun je beslissen of je doorgaat en in overleg met de docenten beslissen welke groep het best past.

Reguliere lessen zijn er wekelijks na de proefles. De serie lessen bestaat uit 10 lessen op de woensdagavond. Er is iedere week les van 25 september t/m 4 december. Op 30 oktober is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 11 december.
Tijdstippen
18.45 Deur open
19.00 Groep 1 (beginners)
19:45 Tussenprogramma, ook voor andere groepen
20.15 Groep 2 (begonners)
21.00 Groep 3 (verder leren)

Docenten
De lessen worden gegeven in het Nederlands door Berend, Gepke, Frans, Jason en Erno.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen. Je kan alvast reserveren, maar als je op het allerlaatst besluit betaal je gewoon aan de deur. Kom!
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen, bijvoorbeeld 1 en 2 of 2 en 3. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-amsterdam-2/", "https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/proefles-balfolk-najaar-2024"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-1-mechelen/1018/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2341", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2346", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3842092969361662/3842092989361660/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-18T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 3"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-3/1033/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2351", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749887465748/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-18T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6/1034/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2352", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749887465748/"]
start = "2024-09-18T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-09-18/"]
start = "2024-09-18T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-09-18/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels—Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra and Square Dancing, 8pm-10:30pm on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 7:30pm.  
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Susan Taylor"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5840085", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-09-18/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-09-18/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-18T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 310 — Bretonse rijdansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 19 september is het socialles 310. Het thema deze week is Bretonse rijdansen. Dit zijn onder andere de andro, de hanterdro, de (suite) plinn, de ridee en de laridee. We gaan gezamenlijk hiermee aan de slag onder begeleiding van Rick.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Zaalregels
In de danszaal mogen geen buitenschoenen, zorg dus dat je schoenen bij je hebt die niet buiten worden gedragen zoals dansschoenen of dans op blote voeten of op sokken. Eten in de danszaal is ook niet toegestaan.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-310-rotterdam-bretonse-rijdansen/"]
start = "2024-09-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-3"]
start = "2024-09-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde donderdag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Naragonia Quartet en Duo Baftig!
Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
19:00 Deuren open19:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
20:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
21:00 Bal met Naragonia Quartet23:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tNaragonia Quartet



Het Naragonia Quartet is meer dan enkel een instrumentale uitbreiding van het duo. Met een heel eigen repertoire en eigen klank garandeert het Naragonia Quartet u een avond prachtige muziek die zowel geschikt is voor een luisterconcert als voor een bal.

Maarten Decombel (mandola en gitaar) en Luc Pilartz (viool) creëren in combinatie met Toon Van Mierlo en Pascale Rubens een heel eigenzinnig en swingend universum waar het fijn vertoeven is.



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Ward Dhoore"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-naragonia-quartet-en-duo-baftig/", "https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-naragonia-quartet-en-duo-baftig"]
start = "2024-09-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-19T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2/1032/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2349", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749884132415/"]
start = "2024-09-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-19T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-09-19/"]
start = "2024-09-19T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-1/1031/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2350", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1762749830799087/1762749884132415/"]
start = "2024-09-19T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-220/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-09-19/"]
start = "2024-09-19T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballingarry"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-09-19/"]
start = "2024-09-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-09-19/"]
start = "2024-09-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend"
links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"]
start_date = "2024-09-20"
end_date = "2024-09-22"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hillbilly Diaspora"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-19/"]
start = "2024-09-19T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Flagstones"]
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidhs Extravaganza"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7739843459384027/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/451467697742114/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$24"
organisation = "Auckland Biannual Ceilidhs"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4ème Festival des Bals Combiers"
links = ["https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1549035729180696/"]
start = "2024-09-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-22T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Le Chenit"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pamplemousse", "Tralala Lovers", "Duo Artense", "Bargainatt", "Poolidor", "Sorgues"]
price = "55 CHF"
organisation = "Les Bals Combiers"
source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkowe lato na placu Wolności"
details = """
Z niezwykłą radością zapraszamy do ogródka Klubu Pod Minogą na szósty już cykl plenerowych potańcówek pod szyldem Folkowego Lata 🌞\r
W planie tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
W godz. 19-20 - wybrane tańce będą poprzedzane krótkim instruktażem, tak by mogły dołączyć także osoby początkujące 🍃\r
Wstęp wolny + inwestycja w doskonałe napoje i/lub przekąski w barze!\r
Planujemy, że potańcówki będą odbywać się regularnie - w piątki, co dwa tygodnie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folkowe-lato-na-placu-wolnosci-91", "https://www.facebook.com/events/539977145094324/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVI Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/bailando", "https://www.facebook.com/events/373196992070913/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-22T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Miraflores de la Sierra"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pablo Golder", "Caamaño & Ameixeiras", "LyraDanz", "Natércia Lameiro"]
price = "€95-€150"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Bennet und Martin
(Tänze: Ando/Hanter Dro, Chapelloise, Schottisch, Gavotte de l’Aven)
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 21 Euro regulär, 13 Euro ermäßigt *
Wings & Tales
Foto: Niklas Jacob
Wings & Tales machen tanzbaren Folk mit Geige, Flöte, Rhythmusgitarre, Kontrabass und vierstimmigem Gesang. Neben den Einflüssen zahlreicher Jamsessions auf diversen Balfolkfestivals, vereinen sich in unserer Musik irische und skandinavische Tunes mit englischen Volksliedern und jazzigem Bass.
Helene Laudel – Flöte
Fili Ulrich – Geige
Martin Hahn – Gitarre
Niklas Jacob – Bass
Eins68
Eins68 – Foto: CCO
Angelina Krastel – Mandoline, Mandola, Gesang, Kleinpercussion
Rike Callies – Gesang, diatonisches Akkordeon, Toypiano, Kleinpercussion
Eins68, das sind zwei Kasseler Musikerinnen, die sich auf Balfolkmusik spezialisiert haben. Sie spielen Weltmusik, überwiegend aus Frankreich und Schweden, mit Mandoline, Akkordeon, Gesang und vielen kleinen, feinen Extras. Einfühlsam nutzen sie eine große Vielfalt an Instrumenten und man spürt in der Musik die Freude der Musikerinnen.
Eins68 – Chapelloise
Eins68 – Dulcis Amor (Mazurka)
 
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-9"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eins68", "Wings & Tales"]
price = "€13-€21"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

Het eerstvolgende bal is:

Bart Praet bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 20 september 2024

Aanvang: 19:30
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon
Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),
Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen
Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.
Globaal tijdschema:
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)
Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Bart Praet
The new solo project of Bart Praet, was given the name “Dawn”. The strings of the mandola are central ... They are accompanied by the emotional sound of the duduk and keys. Every instrument is put through a looping station and some effects are added. This way musical lines are interwoven to form a unity … Sometimes the sound is subdued and soft, sometimes it is sparkling and exuberant. On the menu is totally new folk music, with spicy influences from other genres. The result is a contemporary folk, based on tradition and experiences with and influences by other bands. Early 2023 Bart is releasing a first demo cd for this project. https://bartpraet.be/

Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.
De Kapel
De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.

AGENDA
Schrijf de data alvast in je agenda en houd balfolk.nl in de gaten.

18 oktober: Andrea Capezzuoli

15 november: Airboxes

13 december: Tom Moore en Archie Moss"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-bart-praet/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bart Praet"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ol Da Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1013605497151821/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2372"]
start = "2024-09-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Ol Da Folk Brugge"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/372948935850430/"]
start = "2024-09-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Allen, Clarke & Delarre"]
callers = ["Mary Panton"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-09-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feet Retreat"
links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2024/"]
start = "2024-09-20T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Ellerbe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hotpoint Stringband", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Emily Rush"]
price = "$180-$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), and Friend.
Teaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.
$10-$15 sliding scale (pay what you can).
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked-through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner;  we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip-flops and slides don’t work!)"""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango! 2024"
details = """
English Country Dance Atlanta presents Fandango! 2024  (ecdatlanta.org) 
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 
Kalia Kliban, caller 
Music by Persons of Quality: John Berger, Jim Oakden, & Rebecca King 
Registration opens in April 2024   (ecdatlanta.org)"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/fandango/2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/fandango-2024/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Persons of Quality"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon Dance Weekend"
details = """
Chicagoland English Country Dancers present their Harvest Moon Dance Weekend 2024—September 20–22—at the beautiful Baker Community Center in St. Charles, Illinois. This is Chicagoland’s premiere English Country Dance event, a full weekend of engaging music and dance. 
Musicians are Mara Shea on violin and Kathy Talvitie on piano, with caller Paul Ross. 
Events include a Friday evening dance, two Saturday workshops and a Ball practice session, a Saturday evening Ball, and a Sunday farewell dance. 
Registration will open in August."""
links = ["https://chicagolandecd.org/harvest-moon-dance-weekend-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/harvest-moon-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-09-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-22T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Saint Charles"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Paul Ross"]
organisation = "Chicagoland English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Wightman"
details = """
Come dance to the music of Toad Holler with caller Bob Devaty. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30PM. Complete beginners are welcome! Masks are optional for this dance. We also dance a couple of waltzes during breaks.  
$15 (suggested donation)"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-at-wightman-with-bob-devaty-and-toad-holler-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toad Holler"]
callers = ["Bob Devaty"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp"
details = """
Our mission is to create a friendly dance camp that’s fun for all. Come immerse yourself in music, dance, workshops and music jams in a natural setting. Our unique contra-focused camp is located in Canada’s beautiful Fraser River Valley, 40 miles north of Bellingham, WA, and 75 km east of Vancouver, BC. 
Sliding scale: $300+ Canadian."""
links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2086528071766819/", "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"]
start = "2024-09-20T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-22T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Syncopaths", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$300"
organisation = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5908", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-09-20/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance"
details = "Special guests <b>Klintetten from Sweden!</b>  Start the 3-day celebration of Skandia's 75th Anniversary at this Friday dance. <br><br>For the class at 7:30, Stig and Helen Eriksson will teach Norskleitjen. This lovely dance from  <span>F</span><font><span>ö</span></font><font><span>llinge,</span></font> Sweden is a Swedish take on Rørospols .  It can be done to Rørospols music, so you can do this dance regularly at Friday dances. <br><br><span>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Klintetten"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3. Tanztag in Heiligenberg"
details = "Danzvogel, Soldo und Biskaya spielen"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/738046948447937/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/550931598"]
start = "2024-09-21T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya", "Danzvogel", "Soldo"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshops and concert"
details = """
Warsztaty skierowane są do osób, które chciałyby poznać podstawy balfolkowych tańców parowych takich jak scottish i walczyk oraz poprawić swoją ogólną technikę taneczną, a co za tym idzie, jakość tańca\r
\r
To warsztaty dla Ciebie, jeśli:\r
👣tańczysz balfolk od jakiegoś czasu, ale chcesz powtórzyć podstawowe kroki, urozmaicić swoje ruchy, poznać proste wariacje, nauczyć bawić się z muzyką 💃🕺\r
👣nie masz dużego doświadczenia w tańczeniu tańców parowych i chcesz się ich nauczyć!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/jesienne-warsztatobranie-technika-tancow-parowych", "https://www.plug.events/event/konceert-le-driadi-na-powitanie-jesieni", "https://www.facebook.com/events/490805476995913/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3476123362685208/"]
start = "2024-09-21T11:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "50-140 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mixers"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/mixers/1037/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2403", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1236171007831613"]
start = "2024-09-21T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
details = "Rękodzielnicza 1, Wrocław"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1189011105742374/"]
start = "2024-09-21T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "80 PLN"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk extravaganza"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2024-09-21T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mel Biggs", "Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£12-£20"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Haus von Klaus"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk w Przechowalni"
details = """
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć 😉\r
\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki 🤪\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy 😉"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-w-przechowalni776", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1207410540572016/"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka Balfolkowa"
details = "Rękodzielnicza 1, Wrocław"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/397605530014785/"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1125274535321509/"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-22T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "La Chaux"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eveden"]
organisation = "balachaux"
source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=711", "https://www.facebook.com/events/526889409739879/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2408"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mackie-Hendrix", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/471066545412400/", "https://folkxygene.webnode.fr/nosbals/"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Madecourt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk’xygène", "Sans Prétention"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Machinchoserie"
source = "events/france/madecourt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-9-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-09-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia 75th Anniv GALA"
details = 'please REGISTER now. <br>The deadline for dinner reservations is August 30, 2024. <br><a href="https://skandia-folkdance.org/75th-anniversary-and-more.html">https://skandia-folkdance.org/75th-anniversary-and-more.html</a><br> <br>2 - 4 p.m. Fika (coffee and snacks) and browse the History Display<br>4-5:15  Relax and socialize<br>5:15-7:15  Dinner <br>8:00-11:00 Dancing to the music of Klintetten.'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-21T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Klintetten"]
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1703926357030244/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our season is starting, and we are on 3rd Saturdays! 

Where: Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI 027886
When: Saturday, September the 21st, 7:00 pm (short basics session 6:45 pm)
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance, so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall). 3273 Post Road parking map
Caller: Don Heinold, a Rhode Island native, Don has been calling dances for over fourteen years. He has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England and is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz!
Live music by: The Third Degree! They are: Cecily Mills on cello, Anika Thomas on fiddle and, Isaiah Gardham on guitar! They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: Your choice $15–$20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/concessions: Assorted snacks @ $3 each, all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual; layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are OK but harder to dance with).
Role terms: Traditional—“ladies & gents,” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance/", "https://site.corsizio.com/event/66b697e75fce9b5646be29a5"]
start = "2024-09-21T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Third Degree"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
[Beginners’ Workshop 7pm]
Carl Levine & French Toast
Helen White—flute; Anna Bosnick—fiddle; Robin Russell—keyboard 
Admission $15 [students $5] 
Join the Breakfast Club as French Toast serves up hotcake licks they syruptitiously poached from the sunny side of life. Levine will leaven your dough to raise your spirits. Together they whip up enough eggstatic energy to keep the home fries burning. Dress lightly or you’ll be bacon. No yolk, you ain’t seen muffin yet—it doesn’t get butter than this. Don’t waffle on this one, or you’ll be burnt toast. Hakuna Frittata! 
Carl Levine
Carl Levine has been a familiar face on the dance floor and on the stage. He has been dancing, organizing, and calling traditional dance for thirty years. His teaching is clear and concise, and his programming is lively and interesting. 
YouTube Video 
French Toast
French Toast is inspired by the gripping harmonies, driving rhythms and melodic whimsy of French Canadian music. In addition to Québécois tunes, their contra sets serve up jazzy rags, mesmerizing riffs & jaunty jigs—all great for dancing! French Toast features Helen White on flute, Anna Bosnick on fiddle, and Cynthia Shaw on keyboard. 
Even more information for this dance.
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-presents-carl-levine-french-toast/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["French Toast"]
callers = ["Carl Levine"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Friends of Virgil"]
callers = ["Joe Wilkie"]
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sauts Béarnais"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/sauts-b%C3%A9arnais/1038/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2395", "https://www.facebook.com/events/829581109133461"]
start_date = "2024-09-22"
end_date = "2024-09-22"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T18:10:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Prairie Dog Picnic"]
callers = ["Ed Hall"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"]
start = "2024-09-21T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-21T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 22.9.2024  15-17 Uhr
Traditionelle und zeitgenössische Folkmusik mit Paar-, Ketten- und Kreistänzen
Antanjo
Antanjo – Foto: Christina Popovic
Bei Antanjo haben passionierte Tänzerinnen und Tänzer einfach die Seiten gewechselt und spielen seit 2010 regelmäßig in Berlin und außerhalb. Zum Repertoire gehören Tänze aus unterschiedlichen Ecken Europas: von Frankreich, England und Irland über Finnland und Schweden, Deutschland, Italien bis zum Balkan.
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2409-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-09-22T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-22T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Antanjo"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tea Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1284982549157814/"]
start = "2024-09-22T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-22T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Behind the Shed Buskers"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Chris Shaw"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Benefit Dance for CDSS"
details = "Please join us for a potluck brunch and dance at Ballroom Blum with calling by CDSS President David Smukler and music by Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed, and Melissa Running. The program will include English country dances and vintage and modern contra dances. Suggested minimum donation $30. All proceeds to benefit the Country Dance and Song Society."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/benefit-dance-for-cdss/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1566010437295512/"]
start = "2024-09-22T11:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Adelphi"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tina Chancey, Colleen Reed & Melissa Running"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$30"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk at KFZ"
details = "Conversations – Akkordeon – Fiddle  Mehrfach ausgezeichnet mit Preisen wie dem BBC Folk Award, dem Irish Music Award oder auch dem Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik – das internationale Duo Walther Cutting vereint zwei Ausnahmetalente zu einem gemeinsamen Höhepunkt. Ihr Zusammenspiel ist geprägt von Empathie und Spontanität – ein Gespräch, ein Austausch von Gedanken und Gefühlen. Dabei steht ihre Virtuosität nie im Vordergrund, es ist mehr wie ein magisches Eintauchen in das Wunderland der Töne – wobei Gudrun Walther und Andy Cutting mit schlafwandlerischer Sicherheit vorausgehen und das Publikum einladen, ihnen auf dieser Reise zu folgen.  „Andy Cutting zu hören ist wie durch den Schrank zu gehen und Narnia zu finden. Seine Musik ist glorreich, fröhlich, bewegend, subtil, emotional aufgeladen, eine vollkommen zauberhafte Erfahrung, die nie lange genug andauert.“ (June Tabor)  Als er Ende 2018 im FolkClub eigentlich solo auftrat, stieg spontan seine (damals eigentlich nur) Tourmanagerin Gudrun Walther mit auf die Bühne. Was wir dann hörten, war unglaublich gut. Ihr lässig entspanntes und gleichzeitig schwungvolles rhythmisch präzises Spiel fügt sich in perfekter Harmonie zu Andys Akkordeonstil. Ein neues Duo ward geboren! Ist das nicht der gleiche Puls, wie bei dem legendären Duo Wood & Cutting – aber aufgefrischt, entspannter, eleganter und klarer?  Zum Zuhören, Träumen und Tanzen.     Andy Cutting: diatonisches Akkordeon  Gudrun Walther: Geige/Fiddle  Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/731838635734325/", "https://www.kfz-marburg.de/programm/gudrun-walther-andy-cutting", "https://www.folkclub-marburg.de/wp/"]
start = "2024-09-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Balfolk Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Caller: Annie Fain Barralon
Band: Brasstown Balfolk Band
Open House

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176534643", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-balfolk-dance/"]
start = "2024-09-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brasstown Balfolk Band"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers Beginner Workshop"
details = "Free workshop will introduce the basic steps and forms of English Country Dancing. No partner is needed!"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/event/beginners-workshop-in-english-country-dancing-free/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-free-beginner-workshop/"]
start = "2024-09-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-09-22/"]
start = "2024-09-22T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-22T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Spelmansstamma"
details = """
Home of Jim and Margaret Noyes
6618 196th St SE Clearview WA"""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-22T13:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-22T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Clearview"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-09-22/"]
start = "2024-09-22T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-22T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-09-22/"]
start = "2024-09-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-09-22/"]
start = "2024-09-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-23T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-09-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-09-23/"]
start = "2024-09-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-23T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-09-24T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-09-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-24T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-09-24/"]
start = "2024-09-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1058/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2396", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971485060790/"]
start = "2024-09-24T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/445866931693814/445868598360314/", "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2024-09-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-09-24/"]
start = "2024-09-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-09-24/"]
start = "2024-09-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-09-24/"]
start = "2024-09-24T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/853551833357607/853551856690938/"]
start = "2024-09-25T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2024-09-25T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/35", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2377", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1385762842827077/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flavio Lasagni"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2415"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy33"]
start = "2024-09-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

 

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZDdPuPFgc[/embed]"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-38/"]
start = "2024-09-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2405"]
start = "2024-09-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vrijspel"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/minipractica-mechelen/1067/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2385", "https://www.facebook.com/events/813935677615346/813935687615345/"]
start = "2024-09-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1230118608154975/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-25T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-09-25/"]
start = "2024-09-25T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-25/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-09-25/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-09-25/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5840087", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-09-25/"]
start = "2024-09-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-25T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-25T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 311 – Jig"
details = """
Deze donderdag 26 september is het socialles nr 311. Het thema deze week is de jig of gigue. Een fijne groepsdans, waar nogal wat variaties in mogelijk zijn. Deze les is de basis aan bod, gevolgd door een aantal relatief eenvoudige variaties zodat je net wat meer kunt dan alleen een enkele draai met z’n tweeën. Volgende week volgt het vervolg op deze les, met extra verdieping. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen. De les wordt gegeven door Angelo.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-311-rotterdam-jig-basis-en-eerste-variaties/"]
start = "2024-09-26T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/840324074632532/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2172"]
start = "2024-09-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-26T23:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mackie-Hendrix"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-09-26/"]
start = "2024-09-26T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-26T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-222/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-09-26/"]
start = "2024-09-26T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trillium"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-09-26/"]
start = "2024-09-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-09-26/"]
start = "2024-09-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-09-27"
end_date = "2024-09-29"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras Dance Camp"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"]
start_date = "2024-09-27"
end_date = "2024-09-29"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Contra Sutra"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Laurel Thomas"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance The Star Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/fall-mountain-folk-festival"]
start_date = "2024-09-27"
end_date = "2024-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Berea Castoffs"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$18-$40"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-09-26/"]
start = "2024-09-26T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Lausanne"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/701822188541005/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/6980/grand-bal-de-lausanne?jour=27-09-2024"]
start = "2024-09-27T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-28T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bruno & Maria", "Cam&Léo"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Cyril De Vries"
source = "events/switzerland/lausanne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend-sept2024/"]
start = "2024-09-27T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-29T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Frances Oates", "Barrie Bullimore", "Laura Hodges"]
organisation = "Halsway Harvest"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Big Dorset Michaelmas Ceilidh"
details = "Join us for what is fast becoming a local tradition as Dorset ceilidh band Tatterdemalion return with their Big Dorset Michaelmas Ceilidh. As before there will be a special hour-long session for young families and caller Teresa Williams will teach the steps, so no experience is necessary. Nor is a partner; there’ll always be someone to take your hand. A great way to meet up with friends again after the busy summer. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing!"
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/08/01/fri-27-september-the-big-dorset-michaelmas-ceilidh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/486589243995356/"]
start = "2024-09-27T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Teresa Williams"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal #7"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folkaddikt.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2355", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1175781326843736/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marie Paulette"]
price = "€14-€18"
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Charlotte Rich-Griffin will be calling with music from Benjamin Rowe & Adam Rich-Griffin.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1060130929056752/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Benjamin Rowe & Adam Rich-Griffin"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-27-9-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-09-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MKK Milano"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/442790988719584/"]
start = "2024-09-27T22:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Mazurka Klandestina Milano"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Michigan Dance Heritage Fall Camp"
details = """
Join Michigan Dance Heritage at our Fall Camp! 
Featuring Susan Kevra, Rachel Bell, Debbie Jackson & more! 
At Camp Cavell, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, dancers of all ages gather to enjoy the rhythmic delights of contra and English country dancing. 
Contra dancing, with its lively, energetic movements, brings dancers together in a vibrant display of community and connection. The infectious music, often played by talented live bands, fills the air and inspires joyous footwork and intricate patterns. 
Meanwhile, English country dancing, characterized by its graceful and elegant movements, offers an enchanting experience of tradition and sophistication. As dancers weave and twirl with precision, the melodies of fiddles, guitars, and pianos transport participants to a bygone era. 
Together, these dances and the lively music create an atmosphere of merriment and camaraderie at Camp Cavell, where dancers can revel in the rich heritage and joy of these timeless art forms."""
links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/fall/", "https://cdss.org/event/michigan-dance-heritage-fall-camp/"]
start = "2024-09-27T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-29T15:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$160-$275"
organisation = "Michigan Dance Heritage"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Please note: The September 27 dance has been cancelled due to Hurricane Helene. 
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8370145429717663/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Random Twang"]
callers = ["Tom Greene"]
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra and Square Dance Special"
details = """
For the first time, Steel City Squares and Pittsburgh Contra Dance are holding a joint event. Janine Smith will be calling a special line-up of dances she has selected to get dancers from each community excited about trying something new. The Lackawanna Longnecks will be playing this event. As usual, we will hold a lesson for complete newcomers at 7:30pm.  
$15 (suggested donation, $0 for Steel City Squares attendees)"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-and-square-dance-special-event-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lackawanna Longnecks"]
callers = ["Janine Smith"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Ptits Bals de L'Étang Perdu"
links = ["https://balistik.org/"]
start_date = "2024-09-28"
end_date = "2024-09-29"
country = "France"
city = "Hauterives"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-27T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = """
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.  

Caller: Karen Jackson
Music by Ragged Robin (Martha Edwards and Bill Boyer)"""
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ragged Robin"]
callers = ["Karen Jackson"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5909", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-09-27/"]
start = "2024-09-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1056858122558114/"]
start = "2024-09-28T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-09-28T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Moira — Bal and Workshop"
details = """
Let op, het evenement is uitverkocht.


Please note, the event has sold out.



** English below **



Je kunt een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

Voor dit bal hebben we muzikanten uit de uithoeken van Europa uitgenodigd om te komen spelen. Hierbij zullen welbekende artiesten voorbij komen, maar wel ook met nieuwe “samenstellingen”. Het nieuw leven ingeblazen Tsjechische duo Yanyk (Mikuláš Bryan en Jan Bartošek) brengen op viool en trekzak traditionele deunen mee uit Bretange, Poitou, Gasconge en de Auvergne met een moderne ondertoon. Na de potluck zal Joachim Montbord als Man Encantada Solo ons met zijn energetische ritmes en bezweringen dieper Gascogne  in lokken. Om van die betovering bij te komen, sluiten we het bal af met de slow groove van Mr. Folxlide en zijn welbekende fusie van folk en blues.

Er is een workshop voor het bal: Rondedansen van de Haute Bretagne en Poitou
Programma
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – Einde Workshop
15:30 – Inloop voor het bal
16:00 – Yanyk
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Joachim Montbord (Man Encantada Solo)
20:15 – Mr. Folxlide
21:45 – Eind bal
Tickets, Tarieven en Voorwaarden
Je kan vooraf een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

Je kan tickets kopen voor alleen het Bal, een Combiticket voor Bal + de Workshop vooraf, of een los ticket voor de Workshop.

Let op, het evenement is uitverkocht.

Om het bal toegangkelijk te houden zijn er meerdere tarieven: Korting voor dansers die het krap heben, Normaal voor het gangbare ticket, en Fair-Trade voor dansers die willen bijdragen aan eerlijke vergoedingen voor docenten en muzikanten.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade




Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



Bij het doen van een bestelling moet je akkoord gaan met het privacybeleid en de verkoopvoorwaarden.

Let op! Als je van tevoren geen kaartje hebt besteld, betaal je contant of per QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.
Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? Wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade. :)
Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken in de zaal liggen.

Er is een Potluck na de eerste band: we zetten een aantal tafels in het midden van de zaal met labetjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Hier onstaat dan een buffet van al het lekkere eten dat door deelnemers is meegenomen - wat neem jij mee? Aangezien er balfolkies zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) is het fijn als je een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten wil zetten.

Vergeet niet je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee te nemen, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit; we zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.
Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.



** English **



You can order your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

For this ball we have invited musicians from the far corners of Europe to come and play for us. You will find some well known artists, but also with new band compositions. Brought back from the dead, Yanyk, the Czech duo (Mikuláš Bryan en Jan Bartošek) will bring us a set of traditional tunes with a modern tone from Bretagne, Poitou, Gascony and the Auvergne played on violin and squeezebox. After the potluck, Man Entantada Solo, Joachim Montbord, will lure us deeper into Gascony with his energetic rhythms and spells. To recover from this enchantment, we finish the ball with the slow groove of Mr. Folxlide and his well known fusion of folk and blues.

There is a workshop before the ball: Round dances of the Haute Bretagne and Poitou
Programme
12:00 – Workshop
15:00 – End of Workshop
15:30 – Doors open for the ball
16:00 – Yanyk
17:30 – Potluck
18:45 – Joachim Montbord (Man Encantada Solo)
20:15 – Mr. Folxlide
21:45 – End of bal
Tickets, Prices and Conditions
You can buy a ticket in advance by clicking the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

You can order tickets for just the Ball, a Combination ticket for the Ball + the Workshop before the ball, or a ticket for just the Workshop.

Please note, the event has sold out.


To keep the ball accessible, we have multiple price options: Korting (Discount) for dancers that are tight on money, Normaal for the regular ticket, and Fair-Trade for dancers that want to contribute to fair compenstaion for teachers and musicians.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade


Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



To order a ticket you must agree to our privacy policy and registration conditions.

NB! If you have not gotten a ticket in advanced, you can pay for one by cash or by QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) at the door. Later in the evening, we will move the cash register to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to pay by pin.
Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly?Do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Then payFair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians deserve more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to come to our events with galettes. Choose Fair Trade :)
Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belogings. Please do not leave them on the couches near the dancing floor.

There will be a potlock in the evening: we will put a number of tabels in the middle of the room labelled vegetarion, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Here we'll make a buffet of all sorts of delicious food brought by participants - what are you bringing? Since there are balfolkies with allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etcetera), we would appreciate it if you could list the ingredients of your dish.

Please make sure to bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoon, as we don't have any of those at the Moira. Afterwards, it would be nice if you could clean up and / or throw out your own waste after the potluck.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.
Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-bal-met-yanyk-man-encantada-solo-joachim-montbord-en-mr-folxlide/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-workshop-rondedansen-van-de-haute-bretagne-poitou/"]
start = "2024-09-28T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord", "Mr Folxlide", "Yanyk"]
price = "€15-€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourree Auvergnate 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bourree-auvergnate-1/1051/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2404", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1911910892603545"]
start = "2024-09-28T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-28T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal and Workshop"
details = "A bal and workshop at Forest Arts Centre, New Milton, Hampshire (New Forest)"
links = ["https://www.forest-arts.co.uk/event/confluence-euro-dance-workshop-dance", "https://www.facebook.com/events/381977628072626/"]
start = "2024-09-28T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£8-£12"
organisation = "Forest Arts"
source = "events/uk/bournemouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-09-28T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French"
links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9127985707217458/"]
start = "2024-09-28T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Maxifolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.vzw-tisfolk.be/info", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2360"]
start = "2024-09-28T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-29T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Roots Bal Sjanté", "Variomatic"]
price = "€30-€36"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Mini-Ball"
details = """
Join us for a delightful afternoon of English Country Dance. ECD experience recommended. The more challenging dances will be reviewed at the practice session right before the Ball from 12:00-1:30.   

Ball 2-5 pm; run-through 12-1:30 pm
Music by Triptych: Thal Aylward, Carol Compton, & Chris Rua
Calling by Val Medve & David Millstone
Partial or full scholarships available at the door.
No registration!
Formal Dress Admired, but not Required
Masks Optional

Practice Session at Tracy Hall
Tuesday, September 24th, 6:30 pm
All welcome, by donation 
(Previously known as “the Strafford Ball”)"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-mini-ball/"]
start = "2024-09-28T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Triptych"]
callers = ["David Millstone", "Val Medve"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Strafford Ball Committee"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-trio-loubelya-2024-09-28-67/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1932"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya", "Feather and Fox"]
price = "€8-€16"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Oscina"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/shivelight-479bca.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/399877025731233/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Nozzy with calling from Nicola Scott.

Nozzy are a high-energy lively contra duo from Bath. With Ozzy on piano, and Nikki on fiddle and flute, they take music from pretty much anywhere and set it to a fun and danceable beat.

Nicola Scott calls for all sorts of folk dancing around the West Midlands, and is noted for clarity of explanation and always calling with a smile! This is her first trip to Contrabridge and she is looking forward to bringing lots of fun dances for an excellent, energetic evening of contra!"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-09/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3880320792224690/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1210906200108195/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Philip & Joshua Rowe"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2024-09-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crazy Goat Traditional Music"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-28-9-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-09-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance at Lake Murray Contra Hall"
details = """
Contra dance to live music by Chris Liakos and John Wetzel with caller Stephanie Marie. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers’ workshop is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. 
Admission is $10—cash, credit card, or Venmo (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised. 
Dress comfortably and please bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes."""
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-lake-murray-contra-hall/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Batesburg-Leesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chris Liakos & John Wetzel"]
callers = ["Stephanie Marie"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-9-28-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhythmajigs"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brook Farm String Band"]
callers = ["Mike Clark"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808162435517/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-09-29T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-09-29T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5902", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-09-28/"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Overtones"]
callers = ["Richard Barnes"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop: Bourrées & sauts béarnais"
details = """
Workshop with Lea Klinghammer on Bourrées (+ variations) & Sauts béarnais\r
11am-5pm\r
Bürgerhaus Bornheide, Bornheide 76, 22549 HH"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-09-29T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-29T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Schloss-Balfolk"
links = ["https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/party/ball-gala/balfolk-lenzburg-schlossbal-7231220275043344947.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/455422170827424/"]
start = "2024-09-29T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lenzburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Temps Libre", "Bal'us'trad"]
price = "25-35 CHF"
organisation = "Bal Folk Lenzburg"
source = "events/switzerland/lenzburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/831382541997971/"]
start = "2024-09-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-29T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-airboxes-&-duo-absynthe-la-tricoterie/1014/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2300", "https://www.facebook.com/events/665810485706922"]
start = "2024-09-29T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Duo Absynthe"]
price = "€14-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
details = "Była przerwa w organizacji Fest Nozów, ale tak jak Feniks z popiołów, odradzamy się i wracamy do sobotnich imprez w klubach, tym razem w Klubie Re! Jako, że ostatnio Fest Nozu nie było, mam nadzieję, że stęsknieni przyjdziecie licznie 🙂 Do tego tak się składa, że 21 września to dzień moich skromnych imienin, mam więc nadzieję, że to Was już ostatecznie przekona i w ramach prezentu imieninowego przyjdziecie 😉 Szykować buty i do tańczenia!"
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/fest-noz-wrzesniowy-tradycyjno-folkowa-plus-imieni", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1062025352207439/"]
start = "2024-09-29T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-30T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Kraków"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
Cis Hinkle & Reelplay
Dave Marcus (concertina), Robbin Marcus (piano) 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons-7/"]
start = "2024-09-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-29T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Reelplay"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-09-29/"]
start = "2024-09-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-29T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-09-29/"]
start = "2024-09-29T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-29T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Las Vegas Contra Dance. Live band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-7/"]
start = "2024-09-29T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-29T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance"
details = """
The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 
Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30-2024-09-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2024-09-29/"]
start = "2024-09-29T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-29T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-09-29/"]
start = "2024-09-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-09-29/"]
start = "2024-09-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-09-29T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "European Contredanses"
details = "Weekly class - Beginner class followed by intermediate class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2024-09-30T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-09-30T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn American Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-american-contra-dance-week2024/"]
start = "2024-09-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-04T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Allen, Rowan Pigott & Gareth Kiddier"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
price = "£240-£430"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = "Balfolk mit Oraj"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/804922128"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-30T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oraj"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht Autumn Trial Class"
details = """
Voor half- en gevorderden. Voor registreren en meer informatie, klik hier.

For intermediates and advanced dancers. For registration and more information, click here."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b1-%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-balfolk-utrecht-autumn-classes/", "https://www.en.balfolkutrecht.nl/classes/autumn"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-09-30T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-09-30/"]
start = "2024-09-30T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-30T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-09-30/"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-09-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-09-30/"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-09-30/"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-09-30/"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-30T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-09-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-09-30T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dance Class"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-01T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-01T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-01T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-10-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-01T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-01T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-10-01/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in Two Workshop Series"
details = """
Zapraszamy na cykl zajęć poświęcony bourrée na dwa!\r
To taniec, który pojawia się na każdej potańcówce i czasem traktowany bywa jako dość prosty dwuczęściowy układ, tymczasem ma do zaoferowania o wiele więcej."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/bourree-na-dwa-cykl-warsztatow", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444841354620382/444841367953714/"]
start = "2024-10-01T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "35-45 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-10-01/"]
start = "2024-10-01T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-10-01/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-10-01/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-10-01/"]
start = "2024-10-01T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Kalia Kliban, Musicians: Ben Jackson, Renata Bratt, Bill Jensen. 
$20 non-member, $15 members"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-10-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-01T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annabergfest 2024"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-10-02T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox"]
price = "~€500"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-15/"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-02T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-02T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy86"]
start = "2024-10-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-02T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1612514042974373/"]
start = "2024-10-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heidelberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oraj"]
organisation = "Collegium Academicum"
source = "events/germany/heidelberg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-10-02T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mike James", "Planchée"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-10-02/"]
start = "2024-10-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-10-02/"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5870851", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-10-02/"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-10-02/"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Straßenmusikfest Bad Boll"
details = "Strassenfest mit Musik und Tanz"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721173202"]
start_date = "2024-10-03"
end_date = "2024-10-03"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bad Boll"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Stadt Bad Boll"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-02T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 312 – Jig"
details = """
Deze donderdag 3 oktober is het socialles nr 312. Deze week gaan we verder met de jig of gigue. We gaan wat verder in op connectie met partner en groep en kijken naar nog meer variaties met elkaar zoals een gezamenlijk halve draai of de ‘wokkel’. Ook kijken we naar het wisselen van rol (eventueel zelfs tijdens het dansen… ). Deze les is het vervolg op die van vorige week, maar beiden zijn los van elkaar te volgen. De les wordt gegeven door Angelo.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-312-rotterdam-jig-verdieping-en-nog-meer-variaties/"]
start = "2024-10-03T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Bal-Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2270953346595168/", "https://wegottickets.com/event/631965"]
start = "2024-10-03T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mike James", "Planchée"]
price = "£9.90-£16.50"
source = "events/uk/sheffield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-03T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/801336698738377/"]
start = "2024-10-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Folkiri"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1104168540637361/", "https://superforma.fr/agenda/folkiri-2024"]
start = "2024-10-03T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Armoire Totale", "Fahrenheit", "Supernovas", "LyraDanz", "Man Encantada", "Groove Factory"]
price = "€25-€74"
organisation = "Superforma"
source = "events/france/folkiri.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/394320910044276/"]
start = "2024-10-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-223/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Clara & Co"]
callers = ["Bob Fabinski"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-03T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2024-10-04"
end_date = "2024-10-06"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-10-04"
end_date = "2024-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ContraPositive"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"]
start_date = "2024-10-04"
end_date = "2024-10-06"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3 Wheel Drive"]
callers = ["Jesse Partridge"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-03T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-03/"]
start = "2024-10-03T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.24"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-10-04-190000-to-2024-10-04-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-24", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1436444813735999/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Celebration Dance Weekend"
details = """
An Energizing Dance Weekend in the Culinary Heart of Toronto!  
Featuring: 

An exceptional caller: Dave Smukler
An electrifying band: Shandy!
Five invigorating dance sessions
The Starlight Ball on Saturday night
Qigong session with Maxine 

Toronto City Offerings: 

Taste of the Danforth Culinary Walk
Sunday Greektown Brunch
City Explorer – a pre-event tour
Enjoy the sights of friendly Toronto

Visit ECDC.dance for details of our full program."""
links = ["https://ecdc.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/ecdc-english-country-dance-celebration-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-10-04T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shandy"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/les-panards-festival/", "https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/home/les-panards-dansants-festival/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-06T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Planchée", "Mike James & Dylan James", "Didier Oliver & Emmanuel Pariselle", "Nigel Eaton & Anna Pack", "Cri du Canard"]
price = "£30-£62"
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-folk-au-cinex-2/"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowzabella workshop festival"
details = "Blowzabella Workshop Festival comes to West Flanders in October 2024. It's a weekend of concerts, bals, music and dance workshops and jam sessions. Special Guests: Benoit Michaud (hurdy-gurdy) - who will also play some tunes with the band - and Confrérie des Muchards de Saint Druon. Workshops, dance, big band (all instruments/ages/abilities_), diatonic accordion, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, violin, singing. More details soon and ticket link coming soon. Questions: pauljames.be@gmail.com"
links = ["https://blowzabella.co.uk/event/4952511/628547327/blowzabella-workshop-festival-2023-dranouter-centrum-belgie-belgique", "https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1277", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2206", "https://www.plug.events/event/blowzabella-workshop-festival"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blowzabella"]
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-4-10-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).
Teaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon. 
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-10-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
First Fridays September to June! 

Time: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Live Music: by Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski! Mickey Koth on fiddle and various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, and fife are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, “they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness!”
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling dances for over 14 years all over New England. He was the organizer of Mostly Waltz RI and frequently is asked to do private waltz lessons!
Admission: $13.00 per person or students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Food: Some snacks offered at the break.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30. We have a “no dancer left behind” policy and can always get dancers to the Metro. For more info, contact info@fridaynightdancers.org. See you on the dance floor!"
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/where-we-dance/norman/", "https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Star of the North"
details = """
You are invited to a weekend of engaging music and dance with premier artists:
Caller: Gaye Fifer
Gaye has been calling at ECD and contra dance camps, weekends and festivals around the country for many years. Her pleasant style and graceful teaching put dancers at ease and set the stage for a great dance experience. A retired elementary school teacher living in Pittsburgh, PA, Gaye is the immediate past president of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and has a passionate interest in supporting dance community leaders and organizers. 
Musicians: Karen Axelrod (piano), Eric Martin (fiddle) and Shira Kammen (fiddle).  
 Star of the North 2024 workshop artists’ full biographies are available here. 
Register for the entire weekend, October 4 – 6, 2024 
Or 
Individual dances and events
Pre-registration is recommended
Entire weekend registration:
Early bird (register before 9/16/2024: $140 
Regular (register after 9/16/2024: $150  
Register by event: 

Friday, October 4 Evening Dance 8:00 –10:00 pm | $35
Saturday, October 5 Morning Dance Workshop 10:00 am – noon | $30
Saturday, October 5 Afternoon Dance Workshop 2:00 – 4:00 pm | $30
Saturday, October 5 Evening Ball 8:00 – 10:30 pm | $35
Sunday, October 6 Morning Dance 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |$30"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/starofthenorth", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-04/", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/star-of-the-north-english-country-dance-weekend/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-04T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-06T12:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$140-$150"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start = "2024-10-04T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-06T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "George Marshall"]
price = "$70-$185"
organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5825", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-10-04/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday"
details = "<span><b> </b></span>            <p>Judy and Jerry will teach the lovely dance Gammalvänster, from Oviken in Jämtland, Sweden. This is a calm and flowing dance, and is one that Inger and Göran Karlholm taught.</p><p></p><p>Our beloved and respected Skandia Kapell will start off the evening with their lovely music. Led by Kris Johansson, they are known for their great music and wide variety of tunes. We are so lucky to have them play for us! Rounding out the evening’s music will be Fjellerkene. This group of lively and skilled musicians (Grace Haaland, Elise Snoey, and Mira Dickey) will share their talents on their hardingfeles. It’s up to you to ask them the meaning of Fjellerkene.</p><span></span><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fjellerkene", "Skandia Kapell"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jane Austen/Australian Regency Ball"
details = """
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Jane Austen. Image yourself transported to the early colony in Australia and experience the dances that were popular during Jane’s era. 
Join us for a captivating evening of Regency dancing at the heritage-listed Dayboro Community Hall. Dance to the delightful tunes played by Australia’s finest historical dance band, Phillip’s Dog. Don’t worry if you’re new to these dances, as Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke, a renowned dance historian and teacher, will be there to guide and instruct you throughout the night. Get ready to twirl and sway to the rhythms of the past in this unforgettable event."""
links = ["https://www.historicaldance.au/jane-austen-ball-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-australian-regency-ball/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:00:00+10:00"
end = "2024-10-05T19:00:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "QLD"
city = "Dayboro"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phillip's Dog"]
price = "$70"
organisation = "Australian Historical Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk'xybal"
links = ["https://folkxygene.webnode.fr/folkxybal/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/428805659993849/"]
start = "2024-10-05T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Nancy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk’xygène", "Duo Auger-Chevrier"]
price = "€10-€22"
organisation = "Folk’xygène"
source = "events/france/nancy.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"]
start = "2024-10-05T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-10-05T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Seegras-Balfolk"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/554335176"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Nürtingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Andreas Neumann", "Lys&Co"]
organisation = "Andreas Neumann (Orga Dieter Hauck)"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "A Foggy Day in Concord Town"
details = "A Foggy Day in Concord Town: An Afternoon Remembering George Fogg, at the Scout House in Concord MA.  Will be a mix of ritual and Colonial dance performances, light refreshments and sharing remembrances, and participatory English country and international dancing for all. It will be free of charge."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/a-foggy-day-in-concord-town-an-afternoon-remembering-george-fogg/"]
start = "2024-10-05T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20241005_queimada_laouen_aerokorda/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1077/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2414", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2261194374233056/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen", "Aérokorda"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Country Dancers of Westchester 50th Anniversary Celebration"
details = "Come celebrate 50 years of dancing with Country Dancers of Westchester (founded by Fried deMetz Herman and Christine Helwig). Music by A Joyful Noise."
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/100524_50th-anniversary-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/country-dancers-of-westchester-50th-anniversary-celebration/"]
start = "2024-10-05T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Mamaroneck"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["A Joyful Noise"]
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-05T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-october-5th/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace & Tom Oakes"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-10-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-10-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern: Double Dance"
details = """
Cedar Stanistreet—fiddle; Michael Sokolovsky—guitar, feet; Samuel Foucher—accordion 
3:45 – 5:45 pm **Afternoon Advanced Contras $15 adults/$5 students
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $15 adults/$5 students 

All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to Larks & Robins
Our dance hall is Air-Conditioned
Vaccination and Masks Optional

Cedar leads Sycamore Into the Woods, yelling timber with their timbre tunes. Angela will call old Chestnuts along with Currant Poplar contras. For just a few Buckeyes, Yew Alder go for a Peach of a time. So Spruce yourself up and bring your Pawpaw or Elder, but leave your Dogwood and Catalpa at home. If you don’t give a Fig, and Banyan all hope, you’ll Pine and Balsam if you miss this dance. You don’t need Persimmon to Yucca it up. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Angela DeCarlis
Angela DeCarlis has more than a decade of calling experience and has performed across the country, including at Northwest Folklife in 2023 and at Pinewoods Harmony of Song & Dance Week in 2022. Hailing from Gainesville, Florida, Angela takes pride in their clear teaching and brings a strong sense of musicality to the mic.
YouTube Video 
Sycamore
Featuring Cedar Stanistreet (of Cloud Ten and Nor’easter fame) on fiddle, Michael Sokolovsky on guitar and feet, and Samuel Foucher on accordion, Sycamore draws from a variety of styles to create a fun dance groove. From driving old-time reels to silky smooth waltzes, they have music for every occasion. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
**The Afternoon Advanced Contras session is for Experienced Contra Dancers only. You should be familiar with heys, petronellas, Rorey O’More, pass the ocean, etc., with minimal prompting. If not, please join us for the evening dance.
For the dinner break, visit one of the 17 walkable restaurants within two blocks of the dance: 
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/mec-events/tern-20241005/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-double-dance-angela-decarlis-sycamore/"]
start = "2024-10-05T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sycamore"]
callers = ["Angela DeCarlis"]
price = "$10-$30"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eugene Country Dancers"
details = "The Eugene Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers holds monthly English dances (with a little Scottish) from October to May. Our teaching has used global/positional language since our formation in 1978. We have live music."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/eugene-country-dancers-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-05T13:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-05T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Eugene"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Eugene Country Dancers, branch of Heather & Rose"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance-1", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2/2024-10-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1302", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-10-05/"]
start = "2024-10-05T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-05T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vaalser bal Folk"
details = """
14.00: Muziek sessie (alle instrumenten, ook beginners welkom)
15.00: dansinstructie/dansintroduktie
16.00: Bal
18.30: Sessie / open podium"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk-2/"]
start = "2024-10-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaals"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of the Box"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 6.10.2024  15-17 Uhr
Chablis
Lasst Euch begeistern für den Tanz mit der Musik von „Chablis“
 
Chablis – Foto: privat
Das Duo Chablis spielt für Euch eine Palette traditioneller Tänze des Europäischen Raumes. Z.B. Schottisch, Bourrée, Fröhlicher Kreis, Mazurka, An Dro, Zwiefacher und 5er Walzer. Kreis-, Paar und Gruppentänze ganz nach Euren Bedürfnissen.
Die wunderschönen, teilweise gesungenen Melodien, werden mit Drehleier und Akkordeon begleitet. (www.chablis-folk.de ( http://www.chablis-folk.de/ ))
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2410-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-10-06T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chablis"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1726573971449638/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflfPpGwBabkil5sREkAYXUpvuTXQt6jPHG2YenVezc6ONdNw/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-06T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-06T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kola Camoma", "Parasol"]
price = "€15-€30"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra @ Avonworth"
details = """
This is our last outdoor dance of the year! Join us on the scenic Avonworth Pavillion dance floor for live music by Amarillis and Anders and calling by Penelope Weinberger.  
There will be a waltz from noon to 1:30 before this event. Our free beginner contra lesson is from 1:30 to 2:00; the main dance is 2:00 to 5:00. As usual, we will have a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 (suggested donation)"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-avonworth-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-10-06T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amarillis & Anders"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trip to Norwich"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "David Millstone"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cedar Waxwing Band"]
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord 1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6 
October 2024 musicians are Bruce Cobb & Beth Murray"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series-2/"]
start = "2024-10-06T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-06T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Cobb & Beth Murray"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-06T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-06T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rich and Famous"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 




​“Pay What You Want” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2024-10-06/"]
start = "2024-10-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-10-07/"]
start = "2024-10-07T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-07T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-10-07/"]
start = "2024-10-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Clinch Mountain"]
callers = ["Ryan Worden"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-10-07/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-10-07/"]
start = "2024-10-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-07/"]
start = "2024-10-07T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-10-07/"]
start = "2024-10-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-07T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-07T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-08T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-08T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-08T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-10-08T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Borculo trial lesson"
details = '''
Balfolk dansen is springlevend. En je wordt er zo vrolijk van.
Het is een heel sociale dansvorm. Je danst samen met alle mensen op het bal op "Folk-muziek".

Dans met ons mee, kom balfolkdansen :) Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al.

Balfolk dans je eigenlijk op live-muziek. Dus hebben we de groep Bon Voyage gevraagd om zeker een aantal lessen live te begeleiden. Sowieso de eerste proefles op 8 oktober. En natuurlijk ook op ons afsluitend bal op 18 februari.

Meer informatie over de korte-cursus: https://www.fitart.nl/fitart-academie/cursus-balfolk-dansen.html

CURSUS-INFORMATIE



Dinsdagavond

 

 

 

 

 
8 oktober (proefles),

22 oktober;

5, 19 november,

3, 17 december,

7, 21 januari,

4 februari en 18 februari = BAL

(met live muziek op: 8 oktober, 19 november, 7 januari, 18 februari)


Tijd

 
19.30 - 21.30 uur

 


Locatie

 
Synagoge Borculo

 


Deelname

 
€100 voor 10 lessen, incl. Bal

 


Aanmelden

 
kreggelkwiek@fitart.nl'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-borculo/", "https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-24-25"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Borculo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bon Voyage"]
price = "free"
organisation = "FitArt"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-10-08/"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in Two Workshop Series"
details = """
Zapraszamy na cykl zajęć poświęcony bourrée na dwa!\r
To taniec, który pojawia się na każdej potańcówce i czasem traktowany bywa jako dość prosty dwuczęściowy układ, tymczasem ma do zaoferowania o wiele więcej."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/bourree-na-dwa-cykl-warsztatow", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444841354620382/444841364620381/"]
start = "2024-10-08T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "35-45 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1059/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2397", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971481727457/"]
start = "2024-10-08T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2024-10-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-10-08/"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-08T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-10-08/"]
start = "2024-10-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-08T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2024-10-08/"]
start = "2024-10-08T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-10-08/"]
start = "2024-10-08T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/501087132827843/501087152827841/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-09T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy42"]
start = "2024-10-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-09T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Door autopech uitgesteld, deze avond toch in Eindhoven : heel veel knoppen, bediend door twee virtuozen Bert en Erik."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-exqueezit-be-nl/"]
start = "2024-10-09T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1068/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2384", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1460800444518739/"]
start = "2024-10-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1179876570019285/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-09T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1769637536894904/"]
start = "2024-10-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-10-09/"]
start = "2024-10-09T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers.  
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-09/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-10-09/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5870854", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-10-09/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-10-09/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach the 6 week series which runs from Sept 4 through October 9.  The focus of the class will be on polskor, but may include other dances. </p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-09T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 313 – scottisch"
details = """
Deze donderdag 10 oktober is het socialles nr 313. Het thema deze week is de scottish: de basis en enkele variaties van deze dans. Hoe dans je deze fijn samen, wat zijn de fijne kneepjes ervan en wat kun je er eigenlijk verder nog mee? We besteden deze keer extra aandacht aan frame en houding. Heb je deze dans al onder de knie? Kijk dan eens of je van rol kunt wisselen voor de variaties. Docent deze week is Ellen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-313-rotterdam-scottisch-basis/"]
start = "2024-10-10T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/397242773411550/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-10T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-10-10T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-10-10/"]
start = "2024-10-10T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-10T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Eurosession"
links = ["https://eurosession.org.uk/?p=5165", "https://www.facebook.com/events/892364475761941/"]
start = "2024-10-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Eurosession"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-224/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-10/"]
start = "2024-10-10T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Nancy Spero"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-10/"]
start = "2024-10-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-10/"]
start = "2024-10-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-10/"]
start = "2024-10-10T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gaia Folk Fest"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1171670160556909/"]
start = "2024-10-11T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Flambruzzo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Gaia Terra"
source = "events/italy/gaia_terra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/805674498145129/", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/english/festival-edition-2024", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/home"]
start = "2024-10-11T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Sorrento"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accordzéâm", "Ballsy Swing", "Duo Absynthe", "Duo Claranbaux-Geerinck", "Duo Thébaut", "Geronimo", "No&Mi", "Lucas Thébaut", "Matrioske", "MusicaStoria"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jasan Bonuš Country Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://dvorana.cz/uvod/uvod/country-dance-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/787819049454004/"]
start = "2024-10-11T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T12:30:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum", "Carol David-Blackman", "Meike Beyen", "Marcus Igla", "Gerhard Kamm", "Jörg Mehlhase", "David Dvořák", "Jitka Bonušová", "Jan Pumpr"]
price = "890 CZK"
organisation = "Dvorana Dance"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal-Concert"
links = ["https://sargfabrik.at/veranstaltungen/bal-concert-hotel-palindrone", "https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-10-11-183000-to-2024-10-11-223000/bal-concert-mit-hotel-palindrone", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424062890618807/"]
start = "2024-10-11T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hotel Palindrone", "Jamie Huddlestone"]
price = "€17.50-€25"
organisation = "Hotel Palindrone"
source = "events/austria/hotel-palindrone.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1511276529527566/", "https://folkandroots.co.uk/planchee-mike-james/"]
start = "2024-10-11T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mike James", "Planchée"]
price = "£13.44-£18"
organisation = "Folkandroots"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzfest auf Burg Hohnstein"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-10-11T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hohnstein"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2218"]
start = "2024-10-11T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-10-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/831382541997971/"]
start_date = "2024-10-12"
end_date = "2024-10-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5910", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-10-11/"]
start = "2024-10-11T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-11T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1042169947398184/"]
start = "2024-10-12T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-12T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40-€60"
organisation = "Judith Benkö"
source = "events/austria/vienna-judith.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in North Perth"
details = "A night of balfolk dancing at the North Perth Lesser Hall. Refreshments provided. All dances are taught - no prior dance experience required."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1036686977970440/"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-10-12T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1 Mechelen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1-mechelen/1019/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2344", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1018647639703883"]
start = "2024-10-12T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-12T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Bal und Kurs Poitou"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/herbstbal2024/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/567033297"]
start = "2024-10-12T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arbadétorne", "Troisam"]
price = "€50-€65"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-&-basta!/1065/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2375"]
start = "2024-10-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Göze", "Duo Artense"]
price = "€17-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mountain Madness 2024 12-hour dance"
details = """
Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will be bringing back Mountain Madness. 
BANDS: Lagomorph and Playing with Fyre 
CALLERS: David Winston / Terry Doyle 
Day pass $55 plus processing fees. 
There are a limited number of spots for this dance, so make sure to get your spot QUICK! 
Come back to the Mountains of East TN for an amazing day of dancing!"""
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesocie.ticketspice.com/mountain-madness-2024", "https://cdss.org/event/mountain-madness-2024-12-hour-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-12T10:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["David Winston", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$60"
organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teknibal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/8043233502396885/", "https://billetterie-festival-vmm.mapado.com/event/422007-teknibal-rhizottome-fleuves-zlabya-oxyput-laisse-tomber-les-filles"]
start = "2024-10-12T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fleuves", "Zlabya", "Rhizottome", "Oxyput", "Carte Blanche à Laisse Tomber les Filles"]
price = "€8.70-€20"
organisation = "Villes des Musiques du Monde"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2024/bal-du-12-octobre-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1573761170242326/"]
start = "2024-10-12T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cabanes", "Balÿa", "Madeleine la sirène"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "This time you will be taught by Artūras and the workshop will be about: Dances from France - Ronds"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1207326513816292/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/80-dienu-iki-metu-galo-balfolk-vakarone"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€20"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folknoz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/364440150058362/"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Dolay"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Lattés du Parquet", "Z'est"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Christine Stein"
source = "events/france/saint-dolay.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bowidl mit Christina Nessmann"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk w Przechowalni"
details = """
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć 😉\r
\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki 🤪\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy 😉"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-w-przechowalni4", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1981185349026636/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/674815881530919/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "La Chaux"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bald'Ouche"]
organisation = "balachaux"
source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Rats"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1376467", "https://www.facebook.com/events/425973137263820/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oakstone Trio"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français Extra"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mike James", "Planchée"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1020539396117697/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-12-10-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd Saturday of every month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. 
Adults: $15 Regular Dances
Youth/Young Adult (25 & under): $5"""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance-2/2024-10-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gulf Coast Drifters"]
callers = ["Dwayne Johnson"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
Where: Wesley United Methodist Church’s Gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Parking: at Wesley United Methodist Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609 for parking)
Live Music: Crossover Duo, who are Alex Cumming (Accordion/Piano), Len Bittenson (Viola/Fiddle/Recorder) and Carol Bittenson (Fiddle). They have been performing for over 6 years, playing for Contra, English Country Dances and Ceilidhs across New England and beyond. With Carol and Len’s driving New England fiddle style and glorious harmonizations and Alex’s robust and rhythmic backing, you are in for an exciting and very danceable few hours of music!
Caller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.
Admission: (your choice) $10–$12 per person, $6–$8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role terms: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Duo"]
callers = ["Don Veino"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-10-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3386096971699634/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Hannah Johlas"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Caller: Amy Letson
Band: Irish Diplomacy
(Members – Sherry Taplin, Datta Hartman, Mike Ries, Ric Lee, Shawn McBurnie, John Goolsby, Sunil Bawa, Bill Lee)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Irish Diplomacy"]
callers = ["Amy Letson"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1274", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-12T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"]
start = "2024-10-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-10-13T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eurobal Wessex"
details = "Afternoon dance and workshop with Dave Shepherd and Anna Pack, in the New Forest."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/508976561545092/", "https://buytickets.at/eurobalwessex/1324068"]
start = "2024-10-13T13:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£6-£12"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jubileumbal Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Voor de 40e keer organiseren we een balfolk in de Wilde Wereld,
Dat is wel een feestje waard!

Met een keur aan groepen die al tijden samen met ons het bal mogelijk maken, als muzikanten, mede-organisatoren, of bezoekers.
Madlot, de Houtzagerij, Ewout & Anouk, Ciona (doedelzakduo Wouter Koenders en Anouk van Leeuwen). komen ten dans spelen.
En we hebben ook weer ruimte ingepland voor het open podium. Dus grijp je kans als je eens voor dansers wilt spelen en meld je van te voren bij Bert of Judica.

We starten op 15.00 uur met dansuitleg.
Het bal start om 16.00 uur en we gaan door tot ongeveer 21.00 uur.

Met rond 18.00 uur een potluck, waarin we samen delen wat we hebben meegenomen.

Entree: € 7,50."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/8568/"]
start = "2024-10-13T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciona", "De Houtzagerij", "Ewout & Anouk", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-10-13T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Old Time Contra Band"]
callers = ["Diane Silver"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-4"]
start = "2024-10-13T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at The Outhouse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/529550099652405/"]
start = "2024-10-13T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-13T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. 
Music by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. 
Masks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home.  We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. 
Singles welcome! 
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-10-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T12:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carol Compton & Thal Aylward"]
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join as we return to enjoying Sunday afternoon dances at the beautiful, historic Ginter Hall throughout the cooler months! 

Music: Go Figure (Charlottesville) with Janet Muse on piano and Mike Dunn on fiddle.
Caller: TBD
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-10-13-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-contra-dance-with-go-figure-in-richmond-va/"]
start = "2024-10-13T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Go Figure"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fusion/Folk Evening"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2438", "https://www.facebook.com/events/461898760202080/"]
start = "2024-10-13T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Holsbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "€10-€20"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Meg Dedolph"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Las Vegas Contra Dance. Live band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-8/"]
start = "2024-10-13T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-13T16:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-13T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Juliette Webb"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

Time: Dance 6:00 pm sharp
Where: Arlington Knights of Columbus #109’s hall, 15 Winslow St, Arlington, MA 02474
Hall is air conditioned!
Threee great causes: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and EVkids (After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities).
Community Shindig: Bring your friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces! No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience, just know how to have one heck of a great time!
Live Music by: Full Tilt. Carol Bittenson on fiddle and Debby Knight on piano are a hot musical duo emphasizing Quebecois, Cape Breton, and Irish contra dance musical tunes! They are not to be missed!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don was the organizer of Mostly Waltz RI and is often asked for private waltz lessons!
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well-lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men”"""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-for-a-cause/"]
start = "2024-10-13T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Full Tilt"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-13T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
2nd Sunday of the Month: 
Live Music with Anytime English Players 
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-2/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
callers = ["Sam Rotenberg"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-10-13/"]
start = "2024-10-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3 Crooked Men"]
callers = ["Karen Jackson"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = "Balfolk mit Trio Boccadoro"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/804923759"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-14T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boccadoro"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalfolkSync trial lesson"
details = """
Proefles BalfolkSync &#039;s hertogenbosch, Nieuw in de balfolk en zoekend naar een plek om te starten?

Vanaf 14 oktober zal de lessenreeks starten in het zuiden van Nederland!

Met een gezellige groep gaan we werken aan de basisdansen, de technieken, muzikaliteit en dynamiek zodat je zelfverzekerd op dansavonden aan de slag kan. Meer informatie? Ga vooral naar onze website www.balfolksync.nl of stuur ons een mail op balfolksync@gmail.com.

Inschrijven is voor de proefles vrijblijvend (kosten voor de proefles zijn €12,50).

De lessenreeks is geschikt voor mensen die net beginnen of lessen willen nadat ze meerdere malen op een bal zijn geweest."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolkdansen-den-bosch/"]
start = "2024-10-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-14T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2-2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6/2024-10-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-10-14/"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-14T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-15T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-15T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-15T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-10-15T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-15T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-15T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-10-15/"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in Two Workshop Series"
details = """
Zapraszamy na cykl zajęć poświęcony bourrée na dwa!\r
To taniec, który pojawia się na każdej potańcówce i czasem traktowany bywa jako dość prosty dwuczęściowy układ, tymczasem ma do zaoferowania o wiele więcej."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/bourree-na-dwa-cykl-warsztatow", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444841354620382/444841371287047/"]
start = "2024-10-15T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "35-45 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-10-15/"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-10-15/"]
start = "2024-10-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-10-15/"]
start = "2024-10-15T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Steve White, Musicians: Elizabeth Ingber, Paul Kostka, Bill Jensen. 
$20 non-member, $15 members"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-10-15T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-15T19:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Steve White"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/501087132827843/501087142827842/"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-16T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-16T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy03"]
start = "2024-10-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-16T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-10-16-200000-to-2024-10-17-020000/organic-dancefloor"]
start = "2024-10-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-17T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-10-16/"]
start = "2024-10-16T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-10-16/"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-10-16/"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-10-16/"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Fall"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/leaf-october-festival/"]
start_date = "2024-10-17"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Dog", "Spintuition", "Lagomorph Quartet", "The Flying Howes"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Sarah Kaiser", "Kenny Greer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-16T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 314 – salsa ingrediënten in de scottisch"
details = """
Deze donderdag 17 oktober is het socialles nr 314. Docent deze week is Fulco. Hij maakt met ons een uitstapje naar een fijne combinatie van salsa en balfolk waarmee we salsa ingrediënten gaan gebruiken in de scottish.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-314-rotterdam-salsa-ingredienten-in-de-scottisch/"]
start = "2024-10-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-4"]
start = "2024-10-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-10-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/836348161626982/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-17T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-10-17T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-10-17/"]
start = "2024-10-17T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-17T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654227244617/"]
start = "2024-10-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-225/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-17/"]
start = "2024-10-17T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-17/"]
start = "2024-10-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-17/"]
start = "2024-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/fall-camp.html"]
start_date = "2024-10-18"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Melissa Running"]
price = "$150-$500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phylla Mae Fall Fest"
links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/special-events/phylla-mae-fall-fest/"]
start_date = "2024-10-18"
end_date = "2024-10-19"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contranella", "Anadama"]
callers = ["Sarah VanNorstrand", "Katy Heine", "David Smukler", "Rita Wood"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-17/"]
start = "2024-10-17T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=524859196589404"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-18T21:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Hamilton"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marian Anderson & Max Ketchin"]
callers = ["Noel Armstrong"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Hamilton Scottish Dance Club"
source = "events/new_zealand/hamilton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkirrika III"
details = "Balfolk and Basque dances' Festival"
links = ["https://folkirrika.eus/index.php/en/folkirrika-2023-3/"]
start = "2024-10-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Kuartango"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu", "Obal", "Maider Martineau & friends", "Baladans"]
price = "€75-€85"
organisation = "Folkirrika"
source = "events/spain/kuartango.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Silke
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 24 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt *

Les Zéoles (FR)
Les Zéoles – Foto: Colorful Skins
Les Zéoles ist die Begegnung eines diatonischen und eines chromatischen Akkordeons. Das 2008 in Montreuil von Amélie Denarié und Anne Guinot gegründete Tanzmusik-Duo erzählt mit seinem Repertoire aus Originalkompositionen von seiner Liebe zum Ball und allem, was er mit sich bringt.
Bandwebsite Les Zéoles

Duo Wolff & Moschcau
Duo Wollff Moschcau – Foto: privat
Hier treffen sich Geige und diatonisches Akkordeon und lassen Melodien erstrahlen, die voller Wärme und Lebendigkeit zum Bal Folk einladen.
Mit Karola Wolff und Thomas Moschcau haben sich in diesem Duo zwei Musiker zusammengetan, die selbst gern tanzen.
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-10"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Wolff-Moschcau", "Les Zéoles"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

Het eerstvolgende bal is:

Andrea Capezzuoli bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 18 oktober 2024

Aanvang: 19:30
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon
Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),
Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen
Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.
Globaal tijdschema:
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)
Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Andrea Capezzuoli
Melodèon player, singer, bagpipes player, composer, arranger, born in Milan in 1970, has always play folkmusic. He was the founder of many folk bands: Terantiqua in 1991, with whom he won in 1994 the first Folkontest established by Folkermesse of Casale Monferrato (AL) and participated in the same year, at the prestigious Interceltic festival of Lorient in Brittany; in 1996 La Magiostra, fusion laboratory of folkmusic and modern musical languages; Musicanta in 1998, the first band that mixed traditional Italian music with the french canadian’s sounds; Din Delon in 2000, with whom hetoured all over Europe and recorded two CDs.
Andrea Capezzuoli – italian folk musician

Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.
De Kapel
De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.

AGENDA
Schrijf de data alvast in je agenda en houd balfolk.nl in de gaten.

15 november: Airboxes

13 december: Tom Moore (Viool) en Archie Moss (diatonisch accordeon)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-met-andrea-capezzuoli/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andrea Capezzuoli"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance fundamentals workshop"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/31", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2374", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1701664340602202"]
start = "2024-10-18T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Beginners Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3373318992969815/3373318999636481/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-18T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Machynlleth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Mach Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/machynlleth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1265770264857491/"]
start = "2024-10-18T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cuaterdü", "DuOblique"]
organisation = "Arci Pessina APS"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1833582537050353/"]
start = "2024-10-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk Camps Party Band"]
callers = ["Ben Moss"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-10-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance with Guest Caller"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a ECD Friday Evening Dance with a guest caller from out of town at Ralph Thornton Centre on Friday October 18, 2024, 7-9, Jenny Fraser from Victoria and Walter Zagorski calling. 
Musician: Susanne Maziarz. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
$10.00 donation or PWYC 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance-with-guest-caller/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Susanne Maziarz"]
callers = ["Jenny Fraser", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bare Necessities Weekend in Cleveland"
details = """
English Country Dance Weekend with Bare Necessities in Cleveland: Oct. 18-20, 2024 
Bare Necessities is an internationally known quartet renowned for its lush and creative interpretations of English country dance tunes. Band members Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, and Jacqueline Schwab, have been playing together since 1980. Their more than 16 collections of dance-length recordings are enjoyed and used by dance groups throughout the country. Since their founding, they have redefined the sound of English country dance music with an improvisatory and playful style. 
Caller: Dan Blim is a dancer, caller, and choreographer from Columbus, OH. He started dancing at Swarthmore College, where he fell in love with the music, the patterns, and the social aspects of ECD. Dan has called in Philadelphia, Boston, Rochester, Syracuse, and at several dance camps and weekends. Off the dance floor, Dan teaches music history at Denison University, and will happily talk about trivia, board games, and Broadway musicals at length. 
The Weekend: Folknet, the Jane Austen Society Ohio North Coast Region, and the Cleveland dance community are pleased to be able to cooperate in helping to bring Bare Necessities to Northeast Ohio. While the Jane Austen Society is hosting the band for the Ball of their National Convention on Saturday evening, the local dance community is able to take advantage of the band’s presence to set up a weekend of dance. 
All events will take place at Sts. Robert & William Parish School, 351 E 260th St, Euclid, OH 44132 
For hospitality, or information email ClevelandEnglishCountry@gmail.com   
Friday Dance: 7:30-10:30 pm (Music by Bare Necessities) $25 
Saturday Dance Workshop: 10:30 am-1:00 pm (Music by Bare Necessities)  $25 
Saturday Evening Dance: 7:30-10:30 pm (Music by Toad in the Hole) $15 
Sunday Dance Workshop: 10:30 am-1:00 pm (Music by Jacqueline & Earl)  $25 
All Dancing Weekend Price $85 
Sunday Musicians’ Workshop: 2:30-4:30 pm (by Jacqueline Schwab)  $25   
Details at: EnglishCountry.org"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/bare-necessities-in-cleveland/", "https://cdss.org/event/bare-necessities-weekend-in-cleveland/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-20T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Euclid"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities", "Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Dan Blim"]
price = "$85"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Go Figure with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple of waltzes during breaks.  
$15 (suggested donation)"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Go Figure"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Wiggle"
details = """
Music by Playing with Fyre—Rob Zisette, Steve Kemple, and George Paul
Calling by Susan Petrick—Redwood City, California 
Your registration for Wasatch Wiggle 2024 includes:
Dancing starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, and ending at 2:00pm on Sunday. All dances and workshops are included. 
Meals included are continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Healthy snacks will be available all weekend. 
Saturday dinner is on your own. Salt Lake City is known for its world class restaurants and varied dining opportunities. Several are within walking distance."""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-wiggle-contradance-weekend-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-20T14:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$75-$120"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5911", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-10-18/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance"
details = '''<u></u>               <p>Nancy and Kelly will teach a lovely, three-part dance whose official name is <b>Polkettering, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal</b>. This calm dance has a wonderful feeling that comes, in part, from a soft springiness in the knees. Lillhärdal is in Härjedalen, Sweden,and the source of the dance description was two dancers born in Lillhärdal in 1896 and 1906. (Thank you, Harry, for the dance description translation.) The dance can be danced to a polska tune from Härjedalen and some slow hambos.</p><p></p><p>Note:  Band change (as of Oct 13) <br></p><p><b>Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag</b>, one of Seattle's larger Scandinavian musical groups will grace our stage.  They will entice us onto the dance floor with their full sound featuring a variety of instruments. What an evening it will be!  Not to be outdone, <b>Skandia Kapell "light" </b>will follow with a lively program for us. Stepping in to replace Paradocs at the last moment, we are grateful for their skill, enthusiasm and joy in their music. Come join in the fun! </p><p><br></p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'''
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag", "Skandia Kapell"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
links = ["https://electricfolkdance.party/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1418515775389104/"]
start = "2024-10-19T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-20T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hope"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons", "Apolkalypse", "Portmanteau"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Lisa Heywood"]
organisation = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
source = "events/uk/hope.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1027/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2343"]
start = "2024-10-19T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/465993779713007/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/folk-a-bourk/evenements/stages-et-bal-avec-hilof"]
start = "2024-10-19T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Bourg-en-Bresse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["FolK à BourK", "Hilof"]
price = "€12-€30"
organisation = "FolK à BourK"
source = "events/france/bourg-en-bresse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in der TanzEtage Gomaringen"
details = "Balfolk mit Akleja und Fior, 20:30, Workshop 18:30 - 20:30, Info silvia@koru.de"
links = ["http://www.tanzEtage-Gomaringen.de", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/583235504"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Gomaringen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "Fior"]
organisation = "Silvia Fuchs"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.donderinthooi.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2207"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bekegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Donder In 't Hooi"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Fall Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-19T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:59:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Lake Effect", "Wild Asparagus", "Daybreak Trio"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Maia McCormick", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "George Marshall"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/964564692110178/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alessandro Pipino"]
price = "€13-€18"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk im Neuen Augustinus"
details = "Gmünd Folk organisiert für die Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Schwäbisch Gmünd im Rahmen der Eröffnungswoche des Neuen Augustinus einen BalFolk. Es spielen Torsten Dreher und das Duo Katrin Sabath-Härlin & Richard Buchner. Tanzanleitung: Anja von Richthofen"
links = ["https://www.gmuendfolk.de", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721194355"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Schwäbisch Gmünd"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Torsten Dreher", "Katrin Sabath-Härlin & Richard Buchner"]
organisation = "Gmünd Folk e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = """
7 pm Bal Feather & Fox\r
9 pm Bal Les Zéoles"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Les Zéoles"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Midden in de herfst zal de draak van ‘s-Hertogenbosch ontwaken tijdens een bal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Voor dit bal mogen we de fenomenale Italiaanse folkmuzikant Andrea Capezzuoli verwelkomen! Er is ook veel ruimte voor andere muzikanten en bands om het podium te betreden de sessie.

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:30 Welkom
 \t20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop
 \t21:00-23:00 Bal met Andrea Capezzuoli
 \t23:00-1:00 Sessie met David Cornelissen en anderen.

DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00


Is het je eerste keer? Maak je geen zorgen! Vanaf 20:00 is er een dansinitiatie onder leiding van Paul en Bo. Zij zullen je de beginselen leren van een aantal standaard dansen en voortborduren op dansen die tijdens het vorige Drakenbal zijn uitgelegd, zodat je steeds wat meer ervaring op doet! Ben je al ervaren? Paul en Bo brengen elke maand meer verdieping en verrassen ons elke keer met een nieuwe oefening!

BAL EN DANSUITLEG MET ANDREA CAPEZZUOLI 21:00-23:00


Kom dansen op de live muziek van Andrea Capezzuoli!
Speciaal voor deze editie gaat Andrea i.s.m. Federica Luoni ons een drietal Italiaanse dansen uitleggen. Namelijk de Sbrando , Curente en de Gigo. Dus lijkt het je leuk om deze dansen te leren kom dan vooral langs.

Melodèonist, zanger, doedelzakspeler, componist, arrangeur, geboren in Milaan in 1970, heeft altijd folkmuziek gespeeld. Hij was de oprichter van vele folkbands: Terantiqua in 1991, waarmee hij in 1994 de eerste Folkwedstrijd won die werd georganiseerd door Folkermesse in Casale Monferrato (AL) en in hetzelfde jaar deelnam aan het prestigieuze Interkeltische festival van Lorient in Bretagne; in 1996 La Magiostra, een laboratorium voor fusie van folkmuziek en moderne muzikale talen; Musicanta in 1998, de eerste band die traditionele Italiaanse muziek mengde met de klanken van Frans-Canada; Din Delon in 2000, waarmee hij door heel Europa toerde en twee cd's opnam.

In 2006 richtte hij Andrea Capezzuoli e Compagnia op. Met deze groep maakt hij momenteel opnames van de belangrijkste Italiaanse en buitenlandse festivals. Momenteel is hij melodeonist in deze formaties: BandaBrisca, Soleluna, Matapuexi. Op deze mooie avond speelt hij solo voor ons!

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks en heerlijk vers (vruchten)water klaar.

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 :
Korting €10
Regular €15
Fair €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-andrea-capezzuoli/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andrea Capezzuoli", "David Cornelissen"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/579853627764213/", "https://www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/october-ceilidh-with-monkey-see-monkey-do-and-caller-ian-nichols/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Monkey See Monkey Do"]
callers = ["Ian Nichols"]
price = "£14-£17"
organisation = "Pavilion Dance South West"
source = "events/uk/bournemouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-19T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/504473582324222/", "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bailey-keely-album-launch-atthomis-tickets-1003003389137"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bailey & Keely"]
callers = ["Amanda Whatley", "Amy Gill"]
price = "£9.38-£13.70"
organisation = "Bailey & Keely"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra"
links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"]
start = "2024-10-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-10-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-10-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2427561787448654/"]
start = "2024-10-19T21:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
organisation = "Dario Zangirolami"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brooklyn Contra Harvest Ball & Advanced Dance"
details = """
Join Brooklyn Contra to celebrate fall with back-to-back dances, featuring the calling of Julian Blechner and music from Kingfisher! We’ll be starting with Challenging Contras from 3:30-6:30, then returning after dinner break for a relaxing all-levels dance from 8-11pm (7:30 lesson). Meet us at Logan’s Run for afters, including food, drinks, great camaraderie, and casual blues dancing. 
Julian Blechner is a seasoned contra and set dance caller based in Western Massachusetts. Since 2011, he’s called dances of all sized, from big festival and camp stages, to dances of all sizes from Maine to the Mid-Atlantic. He has called for many years at the New England Folk Festival, was a headliner at Flurry Festival 2018, Old Songs Festival 2019, and performed at other dance festivals, special events, and weekends. He brings a cheerful, friendly attitude with clear, concise teaching and prompting. Julian has written dozens of dances, and combines this expertise with his love of dancing to provide a joyful flair to dances! 
Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman, plays both traditional and modern contra dance music, and has been hailed as one of the most versatile up-and-coming dance bands on the road today. Already a mainstay in the Greater Boston area, they’ve performed to large, enthusiastic crowds on the West Coast, Eastern Seaboard, and throughout the Northeast. Jeff Kaufman, a multi-instrumentalist, anchors the duo from the piano, as well as mandolin and a number of innovative electronic instruments he created himself, providing the duo with bass and drum grooves — all of which gives Cecilia Vacanti opportunity to wow you with intense fiddling renditions of tunes across the spectrum, surprising even the most seasoned listener with a genre-bending playlist that is absolutely breathtaking. 
“The first time I heard Kingfisher I couldn’t see the stage at first. I was blown away when I got to the front of the room-expecting a 4 or 5 piece band, only to find out that sound-that BIG sound-was coming from just two, albeit two very talented musicians” -J.C, Fulton, NY. 
From the moment they hit the first note to the fade of the last chord, you’ll be mesmerized for the entire show! 
Cost of entry:
Free for Sustainer and Sponsor members, $9 for Supporter members and students, $15 for non-members, $25 for both dances"""
links = ["https://www.brooklyncontra.org/dance-schedule/2021/11/21/a-contra-dance-for-all-bahbd-8cbtc-mfa4z-sa43g-55j8d-j5r8c-22sn8-3j86n-gj8ma-c57sj-crcah-p7nnd-dxk7x-p3f37-2h95l", "https://cdss.org/event/brooklyn-contra-harvest-ball-advanced-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-19T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Brooklyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Julian Blechner"]
price = "$18-$25"
organisation = "Brooklyn Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance at St. Alban’s Chapel 
Guest caller from Tennessee: Dan Kappus"""
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance-2/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-19T18:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Kappus"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1510736966225587/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Sharon McKinley"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Caller: Deanna Palumbo
Band: Coral Riff Band
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176858674", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Coral Riff"]
callers = ["Deanna Palumbo"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Caller: Greg Frock
Greg Frock’s discovery of contra dance was pure accident, but it was love at first dance. He began calling in 1992 after only 2 years of dancing, and quickly became a highly sought-after caller. Through his 30-year career, Greg has remained relevant by adapting to the changing culture of the contra community, and constantly seeking new, interesting, and accessible dances. Over the changing times, two elements of Greg’s approach has remained constant: keeping dances enjoyable for groups of dancers of varied size and skill levels, while teaching figures efficiently and intuitively. His calling talents have been appreciated by dancers throughout North America. 
Band: Good Company
Good Company is a trio that primarily plays for contra dances around New England. They draw their material from Irish, Scottish, New England, and Quebecois folk traditions, as well as original material heavily influenced by those traditions. The band includes Helen Kuhar on guitar and vocals, Cecily Mills on cello and vocals, and Rohan Weeden on fiddle. They bring the playfulness and dance-ability that hallmarks good contra dance music to all of their performances, regardless of venue. 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
We are on 3rd Saturdays! 

When: Saturday, October the 19th, 7:00 pm (short basics session 6:45 pm)
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
Parking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Live Music by: Cathy Clasper Torch on piano and Dan Lanier on violin/fiddle or guitar. Cathy is a teacher, performer and multi-instrumentalist, with a passion for improvisation and harmony. Cathy’s been a guest artist on over 40 albums, as well as projects of her own, solo or in collaboration with others. Dan brings a deep appreciation for the old styles and the essence of the genre; he has also composed hundreds of jigs, reels, and waltzes over the years. In 1982, Dan was a founder of the Rehoboth, MA contra series at Goff Hall.
Caller: Paul Wilde from Rhode Island. Paul has been dancing for over 30 years. He said he learned how to be a caller out of necessity, by teaching new dancers over the years. He was also a school teacher for 16 years, and said that his classroom experience helped him to develop his calling skills on the dance floor!
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Assorted snacks @ $3 each all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are okay, but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://site.corsizio.com/event/66f4789797f2de3dcc7140b9", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-sat-10-19-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start_date = "2024-10-20"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "The Dam Beavers", "Handspring"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Beth Molaro", "Scott Higgs"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1314", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Caller: Ted Hodapp
Band: Flour City Doughboys (Members: Pat O’Loughlin, Art Bjorngjeld, Danny Hansen, Doug Lohmanz)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flour City Doughboys"]
callers = ["Ted Hodapp"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"]
start = "2024-10-19T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-19T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal-tryout-huisconcert"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2419"]
start = "2024-10-20T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AllesEnNiets"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Ivo Raepsaet"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2024-10-20T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Hirondelles"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kleve"
details = """
Triple-X is een jonge Belgische folkband die staat voor sterke opwindende groovy (dans)folkmuziek, vol energie. De groep stond op verschillende podia doorheen Europa en wordt regelmatig bijgestaan door gasten zoals zanger Soetkin Collier (Urban Trad), Philip Masure (Urban Trad, Comas, ...), Bart Maris, Philippe Thuriot en vele anderen.

Triple-X bestaat uit Bert Leemans op accordeon, Björn Van Hove op fiddle, Stéphane Hardy op Bretonse bombard & sax, Jeroen Geerinck op gitaar en Ludo Stichelmeyer op percussie.
Dat Triple-X al een serieuze muzikale weg insloeg, is duidelijk te horen op het eerste album: “Wodka Vaseline”. Het album werd warm onthaald door de pers en het publiek, wat de reputatie van Triple-X als één van de top folk bands uit België alleen maar bevestigt.

Gratis toegang, vrijwillige donatie 15,- €
Workshop voor beginners: 14:15 - 15:15"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-kleve-d-bij-nijmegen-3/"]
start = "2024-10-20T14:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 20.10.2024  15-17 Uhr
 
GAMMALDANS
Gammaldans – Foto: privat
Musikalische Nordlichter: alte Dorftänze, oft im Dreiertakt mit oft eigenartiger bassloser Musik – ein faszinierendes Klangbild Schwedens. Im mitteleuropäischen BalFolk spielen Polska, Hambo & Co. (und Tänze, auch geradtaktige, aus Norwegen, Finnland und Dänemark wie Reinlender, Jenkka oder Sønderhoning) eine bemerkenswerte Nebenrolle. An diesem Sonntagnachmittag sollen sie einmal richtig im Mittelpunkt stehen. Das rheinische Duo Kördeböf und der Berliner BalFolk-Musiker Gisbert spielen live zum Gammaldans auf: für schon etwas Skandinavien-erfahrene TänzerInnen schöne Dreh- und Slängpolskas. Besonders aber laden sie zu skandinavischen Kreistänzen und Mixern ein: von Ti-Ti-Tyy-Jenkka bis Hamborg Sekstur.
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/241020-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-10-20T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gisbert", "Kördeböf"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-10-20T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-20T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
Je ziet het goed! Vanaf nu begint het bal in de Mezrab op zondagmiddag. Even wennen, maar het blijft gewoon het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Trio Baftig en PFM!

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met PFM!
18:00 Pauze
19:00 Bal met Trio Baftig21:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tTrio Baftig



Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van ‘22 is nu officieel tot een folkmuzikantenopstelling uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig/Trio Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar (DADGAD), accordeon en viool. Manon, Robin en Sebastiaan delen een passie voor folkdans en folkmuziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo/trio speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse en Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!



 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.
Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons!
Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-trio-baftig-en-pfm", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-trio-baftig-en-pfm/"]
start = "2024-10-20T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.accordart.be/bouton", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2101"]
start = "2024-10-20T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-10-20T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mississippi Contra Dance"
details = "This dance will feature live music."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mississippi-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-20T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-20T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MS"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Eine sommerfrische Brise Leichtigkeit  ACHTUNG – anderer Ort: Bettina-von-Arnim-Schule, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 22, 35037 Marburg  Wer es schafft, bei Les Zeoles am längsten still zu sitzen? Zuckt da nicht ein Fuß, wippt da nicht eine Schulter?  Wenn Les Zeoles ihren musikalischen Reisekoffer öffnen, leuchtet der Sommer aus dem Herzen Frankreichs heraus: Eine sommerfrische Brise Leichtigkeit und der Zauber zartschmelzender Glücksmomente. Verspielt, bisweilen mystisch und mit großer erzählerischer Dichte. Eigenkompositionen – Musik, die in farbenfrohen Bändern durch den Raum schwingt, um uns kitzellachend zum Tanzen aufzufordern.  Mit ihren erfrischend originellen ungewöhnlichen Melodien und Harmonien sowie der Vorliebe für ungerade Walzer gehören Les Zéoles zu den wichtigsten und erfolgreichsten Bands der französisch-europäischen Bal Folk Szene. Sie endlich in Marburg hören zu können ist ein Geschenk!  Les Zeoles – Tanzend zu unvergesslichen Momenten.  Amélie Denarié: diatonisches Akkordeon  Anne Guinot: chromatisches Akkordeon  http://leszeoles.net/  Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt)  Veranstalter: FolkClub Marburg in Kooperation mit dem KFZ.  ACHTUNG – anderer Ort: Bettina-von-Arnim-Schule, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 22, 35037 Marburg"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2024-10-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-10-20/"]
start = "2024-10-20T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-10-20/"]
start = "2024-10-20T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-20T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-10-20/"]
start = "2024-10-20T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-20T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: 

Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion

Eloise & Co. on Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25 
Mark your calendars for: Nov 24, Dec 22. Details coming soon."""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-38tae", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-fun-easy-french-dancing/"]
start = "2024-10-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-10-20/"]
start = "2024-10-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-20T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-10-20/"]
start = "2024-10-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091137092305/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance workshop"
details = """
“Help! Ze spelen een polska, wat nu?
Soms wordt er op een bal een polska gespeeld met een tempo, maat of ritme waarmee je niet direct raad weet. Er bestaan tientallen polska-stijlen, die we in een enkele workshop natuurlijk niet allemaal kunnen behandelen. En bij veel stijlen zijn de passen ingewikkeld. Maar deze keer zullen we de dansers zoveel mogelijk middelen aanreiken om op allerlei soorten Zweedse muziek voorbereid te zijn. Aan de hand van danselementen uit verschillende streken van Zweden kun je al improviserend veel meer doen dan recht vooruit de “försteg” lopen en al of niet draaien. We bieden eenvoudige variaties die het dansplezier vanaf het begin kunnen verhogen en laten de verschillende stijlen horen waaruit deze afkomstig zijn.”


De workshop wordt gegeven door Els Doekes. De workshop gaat door als we 10 aanmeldingen hebben. We kunnen maximaal 24 mensen in de zaal hebben. Trek schoenen aan waarmee je op een houten vloer goed kan draaien.

Reserveren via:
Workshop Balfolk | Theater De Bres Leeuwarden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-zweeds-dansen/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€22.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-10-21/"]
start = "2024-10-21T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-21T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-10-21/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-10-21/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-21/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night English Country Dance"
details = "An evening of English Country Dance with 3 musicians and called dances. Bring a snack if you like. Please pay in advance via our website or pay cash or check in person."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance/2024-10-21/2/"]
start = "2024-10-21T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-10-21/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-21T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-22T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-22T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-22T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-10-22T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-10-22/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica XL + Initiation at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-xl-+-initiation-at-de-pianofabriek/1060/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2398", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971478394124/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in Two Workshop Series"
details = """
Zapraszamy na cykl zajęć poświęcony bourrée na dwa!\r
To taniec, który pojawia się na każdej potańcówce i czasem traktowany bywa jako dość prosty dwuczęściowy układ, tymczasem ma do zaoferowania o wiele więcej."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/bourree-na-dwa-cykl-warsztatow", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444841354620382/444841374620380/"]
start = "2024-10-22T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "35-45 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2024-10-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-10-22/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-22T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-10-22/"]
start = "2024-10-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-10-22/"]
start = "2024-10-22T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613611266359/"]
start = "2024-10-23T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-23T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/501087132827843/501087146161175/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/35", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2416", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1385762842827077/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flavio Lasagni"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy55"]
start = "2024-10-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansinitiatie Zweedse Dans"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2430"]
start = "2024-10-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Sint Maartens Gilde"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/minipractica-mechelen/1072/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2388", "https://www.facebook.com/events/813935677615346/813935690948678/"]
start = "2024-10-23T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5870872", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876481", "https://www.facebook.com/events/470109689357780/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Takoma Park"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-23T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-10-23/"]
start = "2024-10-23T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 315 – scottisch"
details = """
Deze donderdag 24 oktober is het socialles nr 315. we gaan deze week verder de verdieping in met de scottish: Wat voor variaties zijn er alleemaal mogelijk? We gaan onder andere aan de slag met ritmische variaties. Docent deze week is Isobel. Let op: deze les is in het Engels, maar geen zorgen, er zijn genoeg mensen om voor je te vertalen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-315-rotterdam-scottisch-verdieping-met-o-a-ritmische-variaties/"]
start = "2024-10-24T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3844402895779877/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-24T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2024-10-24T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-10-24/"]
start = "2024-10-24T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-24T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654217244618/"]
start = "2024-10-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jamsessie / Folkbal (CBO)"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2440"]
start = "2024-10-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-226/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-24/"]
start = "2024-10-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Katy Heine"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-24/"]
start = "2024-10-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-24/"]
start = "2024-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boo Camp"
links = ["https://folkmads.org/events/camps/boo-camp/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Jemez Springs"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Panda Stomp", "The Cheap Shots"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1205669824137050/", "https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Swedish Music & Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folklorevillage.org/fall-swedish-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-10-25"
end_date = "2024-10-27"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folklore Village"
source = "events/usa/dodgeville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-24/"]
start = "2024-10-24T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk in Karlsruhe mit Lasylva (Fr) und Avalanche (De) Connection,
+ Tanzworkshop"""
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721225608"]
start = "2024-10-25T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Avalanche", "La Sylva"]
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "KA-BalFolk"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 25 oktober kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Wouter en de Draak. 

Wouter en De Draak bestaat uit Joris Alblas en Wouter Kuyper. Zij bezorgen dansers en luisteraars een fijne kriebel in hun buik met hun luisterrijke muziek. De sterke combinatie van trekharmonica en gitaar vormt het vertrekpunt voor hun veelzijdige dansmuziek. Een optreden van Wouter en de Draak dompelt haar publiek in een heel palet aan kleuren; van betoverend intieme mazurka&#39;s tot swingende scottisches met alle registers open. In de gelijkwaardige symbiose van beide instrumenten is een grote rol voor Joris&#39; DADGAD-gitaar
weggelegd; misschien is het daarom dat ‘Iers’ nooit heel ver weg ligt in hun sound. Wouters sterke trekzakspel is verfrissend en heeft zijn wortels in de folkmuziek van West-Europa. Hun gezamenlijke voorliefde voor Bretonse muziek hoor je terug in dansen zoals de Gavotte de Montagne, Andro, Hanterdro, Gavotte de l’Aven of een Kost ar c’hoad die naast de gebruikelijke balfolk-ritmes op hun setlist staan. Wouter en de Draak bestaat sinds 2014 en bracht in 2017 haar titelloze debuutalbum uit.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek. 

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen. 

Programma
Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste). Het programma:

Dansuitleg: 19.30
Bal met live Wouter en De Draak: 20.30
Einde bal: 22.30
Deuren sluiten: 23.30

Vernieuwde locatie
Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen!

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-wouter-en-de-draak-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Mark Elvins will be calling with music from Nozzy.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/535326859006391/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-10-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1520082971947114/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8mxPEXW9tJPXRJlcsTWsTzd6rO-Uk3xxI_TgkJcsFSdWn-Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-25T21:45:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T00:45:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkamiseria"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Special October Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting a Special ECD October Dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Friday October 25, 2024, 7-10 pm, Tara Bolker calling. 
Musicians: Montreal/Ottawa band of Grace Hendrick-Jones, Jonathan Werk, Jacob DeGroote-Magetti. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
$25.00 or PWYC 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-special-october-dance-friday-october-25-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tara Bolker"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-25T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = """
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.  

Caller: Peter Wollenberg
Music by Corwin and Grace from the UK"""
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Peter Wollenberg"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Time to register for our Fall Dance Weekend! Early Bird pricing expires after October 1. It’s going to be an unforgettable time with top-notch bands, callers, and sound with music by Engine Room + Hot Coffee Breakdown, callers Gaye Fifer + River Rainbowface, and sound by Hanno Meingast. As you can see in our schedule below, this is not just a weekend of contras; it also features other dances, various kinds of lessons, and other musical events.  
Early registration for the full weekend is $110 (+20 after October 1); $65 for those under 25 or those with financial need. Online registration offers secure payment by credit card, with the option to pay by mailing a check. Registration for the full weekend or individual sessions will still be available at the door. 
Schedule (check this link for updates and see our event website for further details)
Friday Night
8:00-11:00 p.m. Welcome Dance 

Music by Hot Coffee Breakdown and Engine Room
Calling by River and Gaye

Saturday

9:30-10:30 a.m. Beyond the Basics Waltz: Gaye & Hot Coffee Breakdown
10:45 a.m.- 12:15 Brain Bending Dance Games (contras): River & Engine Room
12:15-1:45 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Saturday Afternoon workshops in main ballroom at Wightman: 

1:45-3:15 p.m. Challenging Contras:  Gaye & Engine Room
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Playing with Role Swapping (contras): River & Hot Coffee Breakdown

Saturday Afternoon workshops in the small room at Wightman: 

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. French Dancing: Lisa Tamres
2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Singing: Jo Schlesinger
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Musician’s Jam: Donna Isaac

DINNER BREAK: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m Potluck + pizza at Anders’    
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Evening Dance with Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye 
Sunday

9:00 -10:30 a.m. English Dance: Gaye + Hot Coffee Breakdown
9:00 – 10:30 : Intermediate Callers’ Workshop – Planning Medleys and Programs: River
10:45 a.m.- noon Open Waltz: Engine Room
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00-3:30 Farewell Contra Dance: Engine Room/Hot Coffee Breakdown + River/Gaye

$110 early admission, $65 for dancers under 25, after Oct 1 or at the door: add $20; $65 for financial need."""
links = ["http://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend-masks-optional/"]
start = "2024-10-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Hot Coffee Breakdown"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "River Rainbowface"]
price = "$20-$110"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FREE Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "CFOOTMAD has been a member of the CDSS, the Country Dance & Song Society, since its founding.  CDSS provides a broad range of resources and support to traditional dance organizations throughout the country.  CDSS’s annual board meeting is being held in Boulder in 2024, and to welcome the board to Colorado, we are hosting a free dance.  Avourneen will be playing for the contra dance portion, with Sam Smith calling; and the CDSS board will provide a cavalcade of callers and musicians for the English Country Dance portion.  All are welcome."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/free-contra-and-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Avourneen"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5912", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-10-25/"]
start = "2024-10-25T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-25T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/556989283565370/"]
start = "2024-10-26T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-10-26T21:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-10-26T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen"
details = "mit Trouveur Valdoten, Workshop 16-18 Uhr"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841342394"]
start = "2024-10-26T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-27T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trouveur Valdoten"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Ballkanesen Balkan-Balfolk"
details = "https://ballkanesen.webador.de/unsere-termine"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551389535"]
start = "2024-10-26T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Lindy Hop"
details = "This time you will be taught by Andrew on the Lindy Hop, and we will also have a collaborative lab where we will try to adapt the Lindy Hop to Balfolk."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/561445136219730/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/mazoji-balfolk-vakarone-ir-sokiai-branles"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€20"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Agora Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/434680982701194/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Darmstadt"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chance to Dance"]
callers = ["Abi Page"]
organisation = "Chance to Dance"
source = "events/germany/darmstadt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Autumn Assembly"
details = "Come join us for our annual Assembly in a Tudor-style hall. Wear your Regency best or whatever suits your fancy! Our musicians include Tina Chancy, violin; Paul Orts, accordion and guitar; and Jonathan Jensen at the piano (and quite possibly other instruments)."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php", "https://cdss.org/event/baltimore-autumn-assembly/"]
start = "2024-10-26T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20-$45"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.donderinthooi.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2208"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Donder In 't Hooi"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=712", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2409"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express", "Sjanté"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert/Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.ecomusee.eu/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2456"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ellezelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["E Saquant Bèyaus"]
price = "€5"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-2024-10-26-68/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/1933"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Petit Piment"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/helenatorpyandsteveturner-703969.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1782665842202131/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helena Torpy & Steve Turner"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/ruffcontra-october-26th-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507638955364331/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gareth Kiddier & Will Allen"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with King Kontra String Band with calling from Rob Humphrey.

King Kontra String Band

Vere and Jim on fiddles, Ian on mandolin family, Pete on guitar and double bass player Al create a very special string band sound. Expect a perfect fusion of the drive, energy, and originality of King Kontra with steadier authentic Western Swing, Old Time and Irish. A great blend of original and traditional material played by top instrumentalists.

‘It was especially delightful to have King Kontra string band playing for the dance. They are a band focused on playing for dancers and ensuring the music they make supports exciting and enjoyable dancing. Having King Kontra as the band made a big difference to the experience - I really appreciate that.’  Seth Tepfer June2022

Line Up

Ian Wilson (Peeping Tom, Dance Cupola) Mandolins, Banjo.

Vere Foster (Belzebub, Morris Convertible) Fiddle.

Jim Walker (Cathy le Surf. Indie band Spiritualised albums) Fiddle

Pete Smale (Peeping Tom, Celebration Band) Acoustic Guitar.

Al Harris (Six Hands in Tempo, The Gatsby Go Getters, The New Orleans Hot Shots) Eminence Bass Guitar

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-10/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2001585073616565/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloween Contra Dance"
details = """
All-day Halloween contra dance (experienced dance in the afternoon) with gender-free calling by Darlene Underwood and music by Rum & Onions, Princeton Country Dancers’ ~40-member band led by Bob Pasquarello.
 
$30 ($18-30 students/limited income)."""
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/special-events", "https://cdss.org/event/rum-onions/"]
start = "2024-10-26T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rum & Onions"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$12-$30"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Slack ma Girdle"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-26-10-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance"
details = """
We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students. 
We are blessed with many callers from Berea, Lexington, Frankfort, and environs, so there are many callers throughout the evening. We also are blessed with talented local musicians who provide delightful music for our dances! 
Join us! We are friendly and happy to welcome beginners and all levels of dancers. No partner or special clothing required. Flat, leather-soled shoes usually provide the best experience. Sometimes we are part of other events, such as Swing Shift (January), Hands Four dance weekend (April), or Balance the Star dance festival (September), where times will change. For more information, visit the website or call  859-869-8043."""
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/berea-4th-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$5"
organisation = "The Folk Circle Association of Berea"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. 
Admission is $10 – cash, check, or Venmo (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised."""
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-lake-murray-contra-hall-2/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Batesburg-Leesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-10-26-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coral Riff"]
callers = ["Kenny Greer"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/838156148433619/", "https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/c19567a7-cd52-4205-a8b6-2db640d39dd4"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["VINTA", "Bascule"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paul Tyler & Fred Campeau"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing with Jane Austen"
details = "English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions."
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pie Dance"
details = """
When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
Where: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT
This is so wicked fun! Dancing to live music, to the live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live Music: Spintuition. Spintuition is an exciting and award winning New England based folk band that blends creativity and tradition into tight harmony and joyous rhythms. Silas Hamilton (Guitar, Piano, Fiddle, Vocals, Feet), Willy Clemetson (Fiddle, Vocals, Feet), and Samuel Foucher (Accordion, Piano, Vocals) play primarily contra dance style music but they have also crafted sweet arrangements of traditional songs into their repertoire for concerts! YouTube video
Caller: Jen Jasenski. A Connecticut native, Jen has been on the organizational team of the Hartford Community Dance and has been calling in Southern New England and the Middle Atlantic states.
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade pie slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spintuition"]
callers = ["Jen Jasenski"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Pie Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDS Boston Fall Favorites"
details = "CDS Boston’s 31st annual Fall Favorites English country dance, with Bare Necessities and dances chosen by dancers."
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/wp-content/uploads/Fall-Fav-online-flyer-2024-.1.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/cds-boston-fall-favorites/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
price = "$10-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Caller: David Kirchner
Band: Tunebuggy
(Members: Ken Steffenson, Mattie Rynkiewicz, Maura Goodin, Mia Burgstede)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tunebuggy"]
callers = ["David Kirchner"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808165768850/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-27T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-27T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-26T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5904", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-10-26/"]
start = "2024-10-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["CC Remix"]
callers = ["Koren Wake"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Macabre"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/12", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2387", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1615972272351947"]
start = "2024-10-27T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "A Cat's Tale"]
price = "€13-€25"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu bretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik
 
15:00-17:30 Workshop Tänze aus der Haute Bretagne (Ostbretagne): Rundtänze, Tänze zu Zweit und zu Viert.
18:30-20:00 Tanz
Ort: Bei Interesse meldet Euch bitte an unter bretagne2024@preussberlin.de, dann wird der Ort der Veranstaltung bekanntgegeben.
Workshop und Tanz danach sind wie immer kostenlos. Für Spenden sind wir dankbar.
Es wirken mit:
Christoph – Bombarde. Flöte
Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde
Almut – Cello und Gesang
Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki
Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde
Sabine – Bombarde
Brigitte – Tanzanleitung"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2410-morceaudebreizh"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-dron", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2448"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Drøn"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2024-10-27T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-10-27T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/518577353916098/"]
start = "2024-10-27T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Launch Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1236380387564359/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/balfolkoxford/album-launch-for-emily-and-the-simons-promise/e-mekgrp"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-10-27T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk concert"
details = """
The Boccadoro-Trio (from Italy), will play us original music and personal arrangements of traditional tunes to dance to or listen to. In particular, some of the dances will be initially explained so that even those unfamiliar with balfolk can be introduced to it. Don’t worry, it is super easy and very fast to learn!

Timetable:
18:00 – 18:30 Introduction to balfolk (dancing workshop for beginners)
– Break –
18:45 – 19:45 First part of the concert
– Break –
20:00 – 21:00 Second part of the concert

First formed in 2020, Boccadoro-Trio is a musical project of three young Italian musicians coming from classical music, but united by a great love for dance and folk music.
The need not to separate different musical styles led them to the creation of this trio with the aim of integrating their previous background with balfolk: polyphony, clarity of sound and harmonic complexity on the one hand, and rhythm, freedom and danceability on the other.
Within this musical exploration, adaptations for dance of classical pieces and soundtracks, original compositions and arrangements of traditional melodies were born.

Line up:
Anna Gioria on vocals, violin and mandolin;
Gabriele Putzulu on acoustic guitar, loopstation and stompbox;
Yarince Vicenzo on clarinets and percussions."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-concert-door-trio-boccadoro/"]
start = "2024-10-27T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Boccadoro"]
price = "€8-€16"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Planet Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an afternoon of contras in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Caroline Barnes will call to the music of Froghammer (Glyn Collinson, bouzouki, guitars, vocals; Andrew Marcus, accordion; Dave Casserly, sax & vocals; Michael Ferguson, trombone; Bob Collins, drums; Jim Besser, concertina). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. 
$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards."""
links = ["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-10-27T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-27T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Froghammer"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-27T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Samhain Irish dance and balfolk"
links = ["https://salagalileo.entradas.plus/entradas/es/entradas-musica-irish-treble---aerokorda---folque-celebrando-el-samhain", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1166735057772670/"]
start = "2024-10-27T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-27T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-27T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Mac McKeever"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-10-27/"]
start = "2024-10-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-10-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091117092307/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalfolkSync lesson series start"
details = """
Start Lessenreeks &#039;s Hertogenbosch BalfolkSync, Dit betreft een beginners/begonners lessenreeks!

Ben jij net begonnen met balfolk? Heb je op festivals introducties meegemaakt, en vond je dat toch erg leuk? Snap je maar niet hoe al die mensen elke dans lijken te kennen?

Dan is onze beginner/begonner lessenreeks misschien iets voor jou.
Samen met een groep gaan wij de meest voorkomende dansen aanleren, uitdiepen en een stevige basis neerleggen waar je zelfverzekerd mee op de dansvloer staat.

De lessen zijn voor jou wanneer...
- Je net bent begonnen of je hebt alleen introducties en misschien enkele workshops meegemaakt.
- Je wil samen leren en groeien.
- Je zoekt meer verdieping in de basisdansen dan de introducties bieden.
- Je wil basistechnieken verbeteren/opfrissen zoals houding, spanning en muzikaliteit.

Kosten: Voor meer informatie over de kosten verwijzen wij jullie graag door naar onze website balfolksync.nl

Registratie: Inschrijven voor de lessenreeks kan via onze website of de onderstaande link:
Inschrijven lessenreeks"""
links = ["https://www.balfolksync.nl/lessen-en-workshops", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-lessenreeks-s-hertogenbosch-balfolksync/"]
start = "2024-10-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-28T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-10-28/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-28T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-29T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-29T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-29T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-29T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Deze dinsdag komen de lessengroepen van Balfolk Express langs en kan het iets drukker zijn dan gebruikelijk.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-10-29/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in Two Workshop Series"
details = """
Zapraszamy na cykl zajęć poświęcony bourrée na dwa!\r
To taniec, który pojawia się na każdej potańcówce i czasem traktowany bywa jako dość prosty dwuczęściowy układ, tymczasem ma do zaoferowania o wiele więcej."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/bourree-na-dwa-cykl-warsztatow", "https://www.facebook.com/events/444841354620382/444841361287048/"]
start = "2024-10-29T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "35-45 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2623311458057335/"]
start = "2024-10-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-10-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Daniel & Isla"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening Dance"
details = """
TECDA Evening Dance with Alan Rosenthal calling, with guest caller Suzanne Farmer from London UK. 
Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-dance/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-29T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Suzanne Farmer"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-10-29/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-29T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-10-29/"]
start = "2024-10-29T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danse Macabre (mini) Ball"
details = """
with caller Darlene Hamilton
and Halloween-themed music by 
“Rest ’n’ Peas” 
(members of Whirled Peas) 
If you like our Alice in Wonderland Tea Social, The St. Nicholas Ball, and Dancing in the Throne Room at Labyrinth Masquerade, you will love what we do with Halloween! 
Bring your Spirit of whimsy and fun. This is a dance event. 
Beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. 
No partner is needed. Folks are friendly and love to dance. 
This is a dry event. Alcohol is not permitted. 
(Historical dancers have more fun without it!)  
Dance, Trick-or-Treat with friends, and more! 
Costumes befitting the whimsical side of the holiday admired but not required.   
Tickets $20 general admission, $30 Patron level 
Register early. Limited spaces available. Events may sell out. 
Register for this event, and join the mailing list at HistoricalTeaandDance.org, to be apprised of future events, updates, and registration alerts."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBT87TgJhBttN4uLqtsUzA11uP9-mQbO4ibEXFze7L3rbkew/viewform", "https://cdss.org/event/danse-macabre-mini-ball/"]
start = "2024-10-29T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-29T22:15:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rest 'n' Peas"]
callers = ["Darlene Hamilton"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613614599692/"]
start = "2024-10-30T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-10-30T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://duo-noordwest.nl/NL/NWnl-nws.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2435", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2434"]
start = "2024-10-30T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Noordwest"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/501087132827843/501087149494508/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-30T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-30T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy21", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1586939992032123/"]
start = "2024-10-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-30T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-39/"]
start = "2024-10-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-30T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1567147540579782/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-10-30T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-10-30/"]
start = "2024-10-30T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-10-30/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/875638647971925/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-10-30/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar Beat"]
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5870851", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-10-30/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-10-30/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-10-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-30T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/771764727695829/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2024/"]
start = "2024-10-31T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-03T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda", "Bamako Express", "Cardboard Cabin", "Diskar", "Duo Clercx", "Floris & the Flames", "Folk My Life!", "Follia", "La Grosse Réveilleuse", "La Sylva", "Les Zéoles", "Mook", "Ormuz", "Patates Sound System", "Virelai"]
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-10-31/"]
start = "2024-10-31T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-31T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-5"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-31T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Freising"
details = "Balfolk Tänze aus Flandern"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/843702078"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-31T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marzling"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
organisation = "Clara Biese"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/503019235851124/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-10-31T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-10-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boodyniowy Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3813150099013040/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654230577950"]
start = "2024-10-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Freising"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1216954859725727/"]
start = "2024-10-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-10-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freising"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
organisation = "FolkSchwestern Biese"
source = "events/germany/freising.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/844851561120813/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-mount-without/thu-31-oct-call-me-ceilidh-halloween-edition-112722#e112722"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-10-31T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-227/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-10-31/"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tryptech"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-10-31/"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-31T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-10-31/"]
start = "2024-10-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-31T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-11-01"
end_date = "2024-11-03"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Frenzy", "Drive Train"]
callers = ["Janet Shepherd", "Rick Mohr"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend"
details = """
Please join us on November 1-3, 2024, for our 8th Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend, in beautiful Monterey, California! 
Our amazing talent will be:
Joyride! from Portland, Oregon and Stomp Rocket
with callers Will Mentor and Jacqui Grennan! 
(Joyride is: George Penk, Erik Weburg, Sue Songer & Jeff Kerssen-Griep)
(Stomp Rocket is: Dave Langford, Glen Loper & Bethany Waickman) 

Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA
The Monterey YMCA is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall
Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out
We continue to have a policy of masks being strongly recommended but not required.  All dancers and staff will need to present a negative COVID test upon first arrival at the hall (once for the weekend). We will have COVID tests available for purchase, and good quality paper masks will be available for free, for those who would like to use them We will also work to ensure good ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather
Cancellation policy: full refund, if requested, for any reason."""
links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-11-01"
end_date = "2024-11-03"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-10-31/"]
start = "2024-10-31T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-10-31T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Uncle Dave"]
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["http://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1443608362851048/"]
start = "2024-11-01T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balloween"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1077996580599714/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiXjYWlth01Bmb8CuF8dsANhB9yxCFZqWaEeBs6i8s-Y9NJg/viewform"]
start = "2024-11-01T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Plume", "Duo David & Loris"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Samhain"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1656555608246189/", "https://breizhalba.eventcube.io/events/66576/breton-samhain-dance-and-music-festival"]
start = "2024-11-01T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Thomas/Faure"]
price = "£6-£12"
organisation = "BreizhAlba"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Cinex"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.folknammusiquetrad.be/event/bal-folk-au-cinex-3/"]
start = "2024-11-01T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-01T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Namur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folknam Musique Trad"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-11-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-11-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "David Millstone", "Lisa Newcomb"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin).
Teaching by Martha Kent and Val Medve.
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner;  we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-11-01T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Martha Kent", "Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Fever"
details = "Contra Dance Weekend in Canada’s capital city. Save the date, talent to be announced soon."
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/", "https://cdss.org/event/hey-fever-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-03T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Peach Jam"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Nils Fredland"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559869659771778/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Burlington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triton"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Burlington Balfolk"
source = "events/usa/burlington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/where-we-dance/norman/", "https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6015", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-01/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<span>For the class from 7:30-8:30, H</span>arry and Pat will teach a fun and elegant dance that can be done to waltz music. Stigvals gives you another option when a slow-to-medium-speed waltz is played. The pattern is simple, with both a CW and CCW (bakmes) turn, but it takes practice to get used to. See:  <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djb-eW95kW0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djb-eW95kW0</a></u></font>.<p>The music for the evening will be provided by the well-known MetroGnomes! These musicians, coached by the magical little people of the Northern European countries, will bring you spirited tunes for your dancing pleasure. Their magic will make your toes tap, and keep you up and on the dance floor all evening. <span><b> <br></b></span></p><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["MetroGnomes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk am Bodensee"
details = "Pamplemousse und Luca Fiorini spielen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/550931959"]
start = "2024-11-02T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Luca Fiorini", "Pamplemousse"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plus-De-Deux"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-02T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf"
details = "Duo Thézé mit bal folk"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-11-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Thézé"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bhangra Ceilidh"
details = """
A joyful night fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing.\r
Kuljit Bhamra MBE, tabla player, composer, and producer, has collaborated with accordionist and composer Becky Price to produce an album of new bhangra ceilidh tunes which will be launched on the night – featuring newly composed music drawing from both vibrant traditions and designed to get people dancing! Kuljit will be joined by melodeonist and singer Hazel Askew to lead a band of brilliant young musicians brought together from alumni of the National Youth Folk Ensemble with specialist Indian instrumentalists.\r
\r
Leading callers Lisa Heywood and Hardeep Sahota will guide you through joyous dances fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing! Sit back and enjoy interval dance spots from morris and bhangra dancers, the Outside Capering Crew (morris dancing) and Vasda Punjab (bhangra dancing).\r
\r
Dances are suitable for all levels of experience - including none! The music can also be enjoyed as an aural treat! The callers will show you the moves and use gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own – ceilidhs are a great way to meet new people!"""
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14104-bhangra-ceilidh-2024"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Heywood", "Hardeep Sahota"]
price = "£12-£18"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-november-2nd/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/11/02/kwintet-gestrikt-vl-hearken-quartet-uk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2361"]
start = "2024-11-02T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-03T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hearken Quartet", "Kwintet Gestrikt"]
price = "€16-€19"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-11-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-11-02T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance-2", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Jefferson Ball"
details = """
The Colonial Dance Club of Richmond cordially invites you to the 2024 Jefferson Ball. Enjoy a mixed program of old ECD favorites and modern dances to the delightful music of Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, and Paul Oorts. 
An opportunity to review dances is offered at the afternoon review session in the ballroom from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and doors will open for the ball at 6pm, with the minuet starting the ball at 6:30 pm. 
Formal attire is requested to add to the festive feel of the evening. 
The interval will provide time to socialize and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. 
All participants must pre-register; please refer to the website for the dance list and registration details."""
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/2024-jefferson-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/the-jefferson-ball/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson & Paul Oorts"]
price = "$38"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Caller: Qwill Duvall
In Qwill Duvall’s words: I am a contra dancer and caller from the Midwest. I began contra dancing in 2015 shortly after moving to Chicago. A couple years later I began regularly traveling for dancing and I started calling in 2019. I called regularly in the Chicago area during 2019 and the beginning of 2020, and I was just thinking about going on tour when the pandemic hit. Since my work is now remote and dances have started back up, I am now on the road and touring! I’ve been at it since the beginning of 2023. I’ve called from the Midwest to the both coasts including NEFFA this past spring 
Band: The Dead Sea Squirrels
The Dead Sea Squirrels play widely for contra dances and are known for their danceable tunes arranged in medleys designed to closely match and enhance the movements of the particular contra dance being taught/called. They tend to push the boundaries of the southern style with fiddle and fiddle/guitar harmonies. Since all the musicians are also dancers, they understand the importance of the interaction between dancers and musicians, and how to use rhythm and dynamics to augment the feel and excitement of a dance. The Dead Sea Squirrels features Cathy Mason on fiddle, Craig Edwards on fiddle, banjo, and mandolin, and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dead Sea Squirrels"]
callers = ["Qwill Duvall"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-2-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1303", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"]
start = "2024-11-02T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-02T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vaalser bal Folk"
details = """
14.00: Muziek sessie (alle instrumenten, ook beginners welkom)
15.00: dansinstructie/dansintroduktie
16.00: Bal
18.30: Sessie / open podium"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk-3/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaals"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 3.11.2024  15-17 Uhr
DURRbanda
Folkmusik aus ungarischen u. rumänischen Dörfern
eine Art ungarischer Rock ‘n Roll  
 
DURRbanda – Foto: privat
In ungarischen und rumänischen Dörfern trifft man sich traditionell zum Tanzen im tanchaz (Tanzhaus). Gespielt wird eine Art ungarischer Rock‘n Roll auf Geige, dreiseitigem Bass und Kontramusik mit eigentümlichem Rhythmus.
Wer sich auskennt, hört schon bei den ersten Takten den Herkunftsort heraus und ob nun Rund-, „Männer -“ oder Paartanz angesagt ist.
Alle anderen lernen beim Machen, also Tanzen, und für alle ist es ein Riesenspaß…
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2411-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-11-03T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DURRbanda"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktanz-Abend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/473097558923727/"]
start = "2024-11-03T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/vienna-fta.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal @ Toreke Café"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1614712679082255/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2429", "https://eventicks.be/shop/folkbal-@-eetcafe-toreke"]
start = "2024-11-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Gestrikt", "Hearken Quartet"]
price = "€5-€15"
organisation = "What The Folk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School English Country Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Caller: TBD
Band: Mist o’ the Glen
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171929330", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mist o' the Glen"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-03T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trip to Norwich"]
callers = ["David Millstone"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "David Millstone"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-03T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blueberry Hill"]
callers = ["Andrea Earley Coen"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-03T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-03T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Colonial Tea Social"
details = """
Featuring dance leader James Hutson 
with music by David James & Craig Johnson 
Doors open at 2pm  
The Historical Tea & Dance Society is pleased to invite you to an afternoon featuring the wonderful dances of the Colonial era (mid to late 1700s). 
Tickets $35 patron level / $25 general admission 
includes dance instruction, live music, and light refreshments 
As always, Friendship Fund Dance Scholarships are available. 
These tickets are to assist friends in our community who otherwise might not be able to attend. If interested please contact us.  
Purchasing tickets in advance helps to fund the event. 
Register early here. Limited spaces available. Events may sell out. 
More details about our tea social:  

Historical costumes are not required; costumes are admired not required. Many will wear costuming of the Colonial or Regency era.
Beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and folks are friendly.
Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to bring something for tea time please contact us via the contact link at the bottom of the inset box on this page.

Caller James Hutson is the co-founder of the Culver City English Country Dance series and teaches historical dances, including English Country dance, American Family dance, Square dance and more. 
Register for this event, and join the mailing list, at HistoricalTeaandDance.org to be apprised of future events, updates, and registration alerts."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-colonial-tea-social/"]
start = "2024-11-03T14:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["David James & Craig Johnson"]
callers = ["James Hutson"]
price = "$25-$35"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-03T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mound City Slickers"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 




​“Pay What You Want” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2024-11-03/"]
start = "2024-11-03T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-03T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Post-Cadansa Ball"
details = '''
(English below)
Ook dit jaar is er weer een Cadansa-after-afterparty! Dus mocht je nog in de Cadansa-sfeer zitten, of een middel tegen de post-Cadansa-blues zoeken, of gewoon zin hebben om op maandag avond lekker te dansen met een straffe band, kom dan vooral langs in de Moira in Utrecht!
Er is ook ruimte voor sessie, dus neem vooral een instrument mee en mochten je voeten even een pauze nodig hebben, is de bar open voor een drankje!
Programma:
17:30 Deuren open voor diner*
19:00 DuOblique
~21:00 Sessie
~22:00 Einde zodat iedereen nog treinen terug naar de meeste andere (grote) steden kan pakken (en eventueel nog kan slapen voor dinsdag weer aan het werk te gaan ;) ).
*Als het je gezellig lijkt kun je bij ons aanschuiven om je diner te komen eten. Dit kan alles zijn van potluck om tot delen tot een eigen maaltje en/of iets laten bezorgen bij de Moira.
Tarieven:
Het bal kost €13 of meer. Als je minder te besteden hebt, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief van €10. (Je kunt enkel contant betalen! Graag gepast mee te nemen.)
Fair trade: Bij dit bal krijgen de bands direct betaald wat er aan de deur wordt betaald. (Na aftrek van zaalhuur e.d.) Dat betekent dat je dus je waardering voor de muzikanten kunt laten blijken door wat meer te betalen zodat zij ook een wat eerlijker loon kunnen ontvangen. Mocht je het geld hebben, is het dus heel welkom om meer te betalen dan het standaardtarief van €12 in ruil voor dankbare blijere muzikanten.
Band:
(English)
Finally there is Cadansa again and so of course there will be a grand Cadansa-after-afterparty again! So whether you are still in the Cadansa mood, trying to find a remedy against the post-Cadansa-blues, or just feel like dancing to the music of a super cool French on Monday evening, make sure you will get to the Moira in Utrecht!
There will also be some time for a session, so do bring your instruments and if your feet get tired and need a quick break, the bar is open for drinks!
Programme:
18:30 Doors open for dinner*
19:00 DuOblique
~21:00 Session
~22:30 End which is on time to get a train back to most of the other (big) cities (and possibly sleep a little before going to work on Tuesday ;) ).
*If you would like some company for dinner,  feel free to join us with your own dinner. This can be anything from potluck to share, to your meal and/or delivery meal at the Moira
Admission
Entrance fee for the ball is €13 or more. If you do not have so much to spend, use the lower fee of €10. (You can only pay with cash! Please bring the exact amount.)
Fair tade: At this ball the bands get paid directly what is being paid at the entrance. (After deducing the locations rent.) That means you can show your appreciation to the musicians by paying some more to make sure they will also get a fair wage. So if you have the money, you are very welcome to pay more than the standard fee of €12 in exchange for grateful happier musicians.
Location:
The event takes place in the Moira. A location for regular balfolk events with a nice dancing floor, good sound, atmospheric lights and a "gezellige" bar in the heart of Utrecht at only 1km from the central station.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/post-cadansa-ball-met-duoblique-en-diner/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1523015564965642/"]
start = "2024-11-04T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DuOblique"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = "Balfolk Abend"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859389150"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Valence"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "7 pm English Country Dance with Pete Grassby & the Grasshoppers"
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers"]
callers = ["Pete Grassby"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091130425639/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-04T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/monday-night-dance-6-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night English Country Dance"
details = "An evening of English Country Dance with 3 musicians and called dances. Bring a snack if you like. Please pay in advance via our website or pay cash or check in person."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"]
start = "2024-11-04T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-11-04/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-04T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-04T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-04T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-05T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-05T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-05/"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649909783452/"]
start = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1061/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2399", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971475060791/"]
start = "2024-11-05T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-11-05/"]
start = "2024-11-05T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-11-05/"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-11-05/"]
start = "2024-11-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-11-05/"]
start = "2024-11-05T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613607933026/"]
start = "2024-11-06T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-06T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-16/"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-06T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy616"]
start = "2024-11-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-06T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Spelen Met De Basis"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/32", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2449", "https://www.facebook.com/events/464555593262822"]
start = "2024-11-06T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-06T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-11-06T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tour de Dance"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-11-06/"]
start = "2024-11-06T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-11-06/"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-06/"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake"]
callers = ["Melissa Chatham"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-11-06/"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5908264", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-11-06/"]
start = "2024-11-06T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-06T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-06T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Infinitumball"
details = """
\"Infinitum ball\" is the continuous, no-ending process of dancing, learning, and being together. This event will happen for the first time in Lithuania, so we hope to see everyone enjoying an infinite journey together. During the festival, there will be various workshops and dance balls. You will see performers from Lithuania and other European countries on the stage.\r
\r
We would love to see how this festival becomes a tradition and connects Bal folk dancers from all over Europe.\r
Behind the name:\r
\r
Ad infinitum :\r
1. meaning - without end or limit\r
2. meaning - In context, it usually means \"continue forever, without limit,\" this can be used to describe a non-terminating process, a non-terminating repeating process, or a set of instructions to be repeated \"forever,\" among other uses. It may also be used like the Latin phrase et cetera to denote written words or a concept that continues for a lengthy period beyond what is shown. Examples include:\r
\r
Ballo/ball :\r
1. meaning - The Ballo was an Italian dance form during the fifteenth century, most noted for its frequent tempo and meter changes. The name ballo has its origin in Latin ballo, ballare, meaning \"to dance,\" which in turn comes from the Greek \"βαλλίζω\" \"to dance, to jump about.\" In Greece, there is a Greek dance named Ballos.\r
2. meaning - Ballroom dances are social dancing, popular since the beginning of the 20th century, to dances in conventional rhythms ( ballroom dances) such as the foxtrot and the quickstep.\r
Program and other info later this year.\r
\r
Dance is energy – Dance is freedom!\r
\r
Notice for Event Participants:\r
Photography and Videography Consent: As an attendee, you may be included in photographs and video recordings captured during the event. These materials are intended for promotional and archival purposes. If you prefer not to be featured, please inform us at least two days before the event.\r
\r
More about us: https://www.facebook.com/tradiciniu.sokiu.mokymai\r
We would be grateful for your support! https://www.patreon.com/join/Dance_workshops"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/746580226971588/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-vilnius-antrasis-festivalis"]
start = "2024-11-07T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-11-10T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balsam", "Emelie", "Feather and Fox", "Gabrielė Pukelytė", "Guoda", "Ignas Dailydė", "Mikas Dominas", "Mr Folxlide", "ŠakarMakar", "VMI", "Yanyk"]
price = "€65-€150"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 316 – mazurka"
details = """
Deze donderdag 7 november is het socialles nr 316. Het thema deze week is de mazurka: de basis en een aanzet op variaties met gebruik van muzikaliteit in deze dans. Deze les sluit aan bij de verdieping ervan volgende week. Beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-316-rotterdam-mazurka-basis/"]
start = "2024-11-07T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
details = """
20:00 - 20:45 warsztaty (poziom open)\r
od 20:45 potańcówka\r
☀️KOSZT:☀️\r
- wejście jednorazowe - 20 zł\r
- karnet na 4 wejścia - 60 zł (ważny 8 tygodni)\r
Płatność wyłącznie gotówką. Jeśli wiesz, że będziesz chodzić w miarę regularnie, to zachęcamy do kupna karnetu 🙂\r
KOD DO BRAMY: 2241#"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/czwartkowe-wprawki-balfolkowe45", "https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654233911283/"]
start = "2024-11-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/565604795797039/"]
start = "2024-11-07T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1085277249937189/"]
start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-228/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Fest"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contrafest/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
details = "Atlanta’s contra yearly dance weekend, features national level talent. In 2024, callers Will Mentor and Seth Tepfer; musicians: Drive Train and Faux Paws."
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/atlanta-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "The Faux Paws"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = """
A getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam, near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers. 

Contra Dancing and English Country Dancing every day
Couple Dancing
Workshops: dance, singing, instrumental music, and more
An oh-so-elegant Saturday evening cocktail party with live swing dance music
A fabulous ceilidh (sidesplitting skits, serious songs, dance performances…)
Tune swap/jamming
Late night fun

$190-$240"""
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kresgeville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raise the Roof", "Brooklyn Swing Ensemble", "A Joyful Noise"]
callers = ["Donna Hunt", "Scott Higgs", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = "Dance weekend Nov 8-10 in Austin. Lake Effect with Larry Unger. Koren Wake and Rich Goss calling."
links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic/"]
start_date = "2024-11-08"
end_date = "2024-11-10"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Koren Wake", "Rich Goss"]
price = "$60-$145"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
details = """
Le Bal Perdu DC and FSGW present an evening of Balfolk! Dances from France 
At the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD. Easy street parking and a few blocks from the Takoma Metro.  
(Note: the School of Musical Traditions is in a different location than the House of Musical Traditions)
 
Cost: $10 (pay at the door) 
Live music from Trio Mirambel—fiddle, accordion, and hurdy-gurdy  
All dances taught, no partner needed!  
More info: lebalperdu.dc@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876485", "https://cdss.org/event/an-evening-of-balfolk-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Takoma Park"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  

Masks are optional.
Beginner workshop starts at 6pm
Admission on a sliding scale
Water only allowed in the hall"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T18:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-07T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Salem Folklore Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-07/"]
start = "2024-11-07T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/893975989415885/"]
start = "2024-11-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.25"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-08-190000-to-2024-11-08-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-25", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1245146796843788/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2024_11_08/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2452", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507467321981908/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T02:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "Cosmopoly"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad"
details = "Balfolk"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["AOK!"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2219"]
start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Once again we meet to dance, play and listen to fine music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Euro tunes and dances.\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal.\r
Workshop: 7pm\r
Bal: 8pm\r
Kitchen facilities and hot drinks are available, but bring your own drinks and nibbles. There are a pub and a convenience shop opposite."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/430841170053346"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cock and Bull Band"]
callers = ["Michael Catovsy"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-11-24-cecil-sharp-house-2/"]
start = "2024-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/864021505798406/"]
start = "2024-11-08T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Genoa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon"]
organisation = "Associazione Danza e Musica BandaBrisca"
source = "events/italy/genoa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandi-Ball"
details = """
Mini-Einstiegs-Workshop (Engelska, Langdans&Co.), dann Ball mit dem Gelernten, verschiedenen Polka-Formen und mehr.
Es spielen: Bettina van Roosebeke, Monika Fuhr, Werner Fuhr"""
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/753653783"]
start_date = "2024-11-09"
end_date = "2024-11-09"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bettina van Roosebeke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English / Contra / Squares Weekend"
details = "Join us for CDS Boston Centre’s first mixed dance weekend at the Concord Scout House!  We are excited to have Jenna Simpson as our English dance caller and Sue  Rosen for contras and squares. Many of us know Jenna by name because we often do dances that she has created. There will be four dances over the weekend. Pre-registration for these events is optional but doing so will make it easier for us to manage the event."
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/mixed-english-and-contra-squares-weekend/2024-11-08/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-with-jenna-simpson/", "https://cdss.org/event/mixed-english-and-american-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Jenna Simpson", "Sue Rosen"]
price = "$20-$85"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Strange Charm"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "Our annual weekend camp features callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Petrick, with music by Playing with Fyre and Stomp Rocket."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert-2024/"]
start = "2024-11-08T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-10T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Petrick"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5914", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-08/"]
start = "2024-11-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansen Uit De Poitou"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dances-from-poitou/1093/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2447"]
start = "2024-11-09T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ettlinger Folknacht"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1045585553794744/", "https://ettlingen.reservix.de/tickets-15-ettlinger-folknacht-2024-in-ettlingen-stadthalle-ettlingen-am-9-11-2024/e2268388"]
start = "2024-11-09T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ettlingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior", "Síolta", "Hidrae"]
price = "€12-€24"
organisation = "Ettlingen.de"
source = "events/germany/ettlingen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk concert & Fandango workshop"
details = """
This event includes a Fandango workshop (Fandango is a Basque dance) followed by a concert by Karamaus, a young Italian band.\r
\r
Programme for November 9:\r
\r
16:00-19:00 Fandango workshop\r
19:00-20.30 shared dinner\r
20.30-21.15 Secret concert\r
21.15-23:00 Karamaus concert\r
23:00 onwards - endless dancing!"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1062890782016152/"]
start = "2024-11-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Karamaus"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "33trentinfolk"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halloweenbal"
details = """
Het inmiddels bijna traditionele Halloweenbal van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, deze keer op 9 november, in Rotterdam in Cuartito Azul. Twee bands komen live spelen, namelijk PFM! en Jeroen Laureyssens! 
Bands
Jeroen Laureyssens is een zeer muzikale en vriendelijke accordeonist uit België die al meermaals met zijn broer op vele bals heeft gespeeld en met jarenlange ervaring in Zweden om de muziek en dansen te bestuderen. Hij speelt een mooie mix speelt met daarin zijn Belgische roots, Franse folk en Zweedse deunen. Hij speelde al op zesjarige leeftijd muziek en komt uit een muzikale familie. Musiceren, bijzondere composities maken en improvisatie zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van zijn muzikale leven. Hij speelt onder andere in Les Frères d’Eeckère, Duo Brabants-Laureyssens, Cosmo en The Quest.

Trio PFM is een balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 is ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans (Natuurkunde), Maurits (Lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek) en Pieter (Elektrotechniek). Naast compositorisch nodeloos ingewikkelde bètanummers staan er ook rechttoe-rechtaan cercle's, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka's en een verstilde gavotte de 'l Aven op het menu. Deze klinken op klarinet, viool, gitaar en trekzak. De nummers zijn voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Maurits van Heijningen: viool Pieter Tijssen: gitaar en een beetje trekzak Frans Stuurman: klarinet
Programma
Het programma voor de avond ziet er als volgt uit:
18.00: deuren open
18.15: dansuitleg
19.00: bal!
20.30: prijsuitreiking voor beste Halloweenkostuum
21.00: bal!
22.30: einde
Halloween
Extra speciaal deze avond: het bal is natuurlijk in Halloweenthema, dus Cuartito Azul wordt omgetoverd tot een sfeervolle griezellocatie, met in plaats van bezoekers en dansers, heksen, feeën, spoken of zelfs vampieren! Zelf in een favoriete Halloweenoutfit komen wordt aanbevolen: organisator Balfolk Zuid-Holland zorgt voor mooie prijzen voor de origineelste en leukste kostuums. Toch liever niet verkleed? Geen probleem, het is niet verplicht en gezellig wordt het sowieso!
Op de foto
Speciaal voor dit bal is er ook een fotograaf aanwezig, die de meest griezelige foto’s van iedereen gaat maken. Deze foto's kun je achteraf terugvinden op facebook - en op verzoek in je mail.
Reserveren
Toegang tot het bal kost 20 euro per persoon. Reserveren wordt deze editie aangeraden vanwege verwachte drukte. Lukt het reserveren niet via deze site? Stuur dan even een mailtje naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com met je naam en met hoeveel mensen je komt.
Locatie
Het bal is in Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17 in Rotterdam. Het is goed bereikbaar
met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo’n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het centraal station Rotterdam.
Parkeren is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden in
de buurt.

Vragen
Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/halloweenbal-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-11-09T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "PFM!"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-bert-leemans-&-loogaroo-mechelen/1066/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2376", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1607615956467463/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bert Leemans", "Loogaroo"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1376471", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2007052846409344/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lebedek"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/nov-9th-gwenith-gwyn-ceri-evans/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gwenith Gwyn"]
callers = ["Ceri Evans"]
price = "£4-£9"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkus Pocus"]
callers = ["Colin Hume"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/694573996190388/"]
start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-11-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/837653488391216/"]
start = "2024-11-09T21:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-10T00:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eugene Country Dancers Saturday Afternoon Dance"
details = "English and Scottish country dancing from 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm followed by a potluck. Rachel Pusey and Dilip Sequeira with Ruth Anne Fraley and Amey Herman."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "http://heatherandrose.org/activities/2024novembereugene.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/eugene-country-dancers-saturday-afternoon-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-09T13:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-09T16:45:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Eugene"
styles = ["ecd", "scd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Dilip Sequeira", "Rachel Pusey"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Eugene Country Dancers, branch of Heather & Rose"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Saturday Contra Dance with In Wildness… & Kappy Laning (WEB), \r
\r
November 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm\r
\r
Location: West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway,Henrico, VA 23233\r
\r
Music: In Wildness is the Preservation of the World (Charlottesville) with T. J. Crow on mandolin, Sue Read on piano, and Jim Morrison on fiddle.\r
\r
Caller: Kappy Laning (Maryland)\r
\r
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r
\r
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 6:45pm to learn or review basic steps."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-9-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1811272235947085/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["In Wildness is the Preservation of the World"]
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Myron Grant, Luke Panning & Keala Venema"]
callers = ["Carol Steiner"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Wesley U.M. Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St.).
Live Music: Alex Cumming (accordion/piano) and Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle). With Alex’s robust and rhythmic backing, you are in for an exciting and very danceable few hours of music!
Caller: Harris Laperoff calls contra dances, square dances, and English country dances. He strives for an efficient, friendly calling style that adapts to halls of any skill level.
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for you."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Cecilia Vacanti"]
callers = ["Harris Lapiroff"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-11-09/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1165412925013196/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly, featuring live and spirited dancing. Beginners’ lesson at 7:00. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. 
Caller: Jill Allen
Band: Brickyard Joes 
Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15.  Listeners and Students $5.  Children under 16 are free."""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brickyard Joes"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-dance-dance-zesty-contra-dance-2022-12-10/2024-11-09/", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Magic Reelism"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-09T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"]
start = "2024-11-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-09T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf"]
start = "2024-11-10T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Balfolk"
details = """
Windroos bestaat al vele jaren uit Wijtze Pieter Kikstra en Irina Sarolea. Wijtze Pieter en Irina groeiden beiden op in een omgeving vol muziek. Volksmuziek heeft een speciale plaats in hun hart, met name de muziek uit de lage landen. Maar ook (dans)muziek uit andere West-Europese landen spelen ze met plezier. Met elkaar spelen zij op een keur aan instrumenten zoals trekharmonica, nyckelharpa, contrabas, fluiten, slagwerk en regelmatig wordt er gezongen. Door de instrumenten steeds weer in andere combinaties te gebruiken ontstaat er een veelheid aan klankkleuren, waar eenieder heerlijk op kan dansen. Tegenwoordig spelen soms ook hun kinderen Seija en Gjalt mee. Of zij er wel of niet bij zullen zijn bij dit bal is nog niet zeker. Maar als ze er zijn wordt het instrumentarium minstens aangevuld met viool, altviool, gitaar, en trompet. Bij de muziek van Windroos kan je gewoon niet stil blijven zitten.

Natuurlijk is ook het AdHoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse balfolk muziek.

Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig.

Entree is € 8,00 en reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-met-windroos/"]
start = "2024-11-10T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Windroos"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/427190883599382/"]
start = "2024-11-10T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-10T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-11-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-10T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-11-10T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Due passi nel Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1589218828617037/"]
start = "2024-11-10T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-10T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Recanati"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo du Balcon"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Due passi nel Folk"
source = "events/italy/recanati.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Ehningen"
details = "Musik von Autour de Bâle und Vagalan"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/576793805"]
start = "2024-11-10T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ehningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Autour de Bâle", "Vagalan"]
organisation = "danzamol"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The fall series of ECD is starting in Brownsville on September 8th and will run on the second Sundays for the fall – Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Mask Optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T12:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carol Compton & Thal Aylward"]
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2220"]
start = "2024-11-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kwintet Gestrikt", "Cardboard Cabin"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm"]
start = "2024-11-10T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/304111731/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-10T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T16:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-10T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

Three great causes: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and EVkids. After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities.
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR know how in order to have a great time!
Live Music by: Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar!

Kat is a fiddle player with a focus in American and Celtic styles, her music-making centers around original and traditional tunes and songs utilizing tenor guitar, fiddle, viola and voice.
Helen is a rhythm guitarist and vocalist hailing from Cambridge, MA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Helen fell in love with traditional music through contra dancing, and since then has been immersed in Irish, Scottish, and New England folk traditions of Boston, MA and the greater Northeast.! They both together will amaze you!


Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-for-a-cause-2/"]
start = "2024-11-10T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-10T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-10T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
2nd Sunday of the Month: 
Live Music with Anytime English Players 
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-2/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-10T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-11-10/"]
start = "2024-11-10T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-10T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bobby Taylor & Jim Nelson"]
callers = ["Ian Shay"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/906346714713230/"]
start = "2024-11-10T17:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-10T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Adrienne Simpson"
source = "events/usa/berkeley.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091133758972/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-11-11/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-11T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-11T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-11T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-12T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-12T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-11-12T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-12T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-12/"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649916450118/"]
start = "2024-11-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2024-11-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-11-12/"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-12T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-11-12/"]
start = "2024-11-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-12T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2024-11-12/"]
start = "2024-11-12T18:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-12T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-11-12/"]
start = "2024-11-12T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613601266360/"]
start = "2024-11-13T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional Dance Course"
details = """
Zapraszamy na naukę tańców tradycyjnych!\r
Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Na program zajęć składają się tradycyjne tańce Polski nizinnej (oberki, kujawiaki, polki, wiwaty, powolniaki), Szwecji, Csango oraz balfolk.\r
Serdecznie zapraszamy!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/kurs-tanca-tradycyjnego", "https://www.facebook.com/events/947687950712473/947687957379139/"]
start = "2024-11-13T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy80"]
start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert/Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.naragonia.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2459"]
start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Elektronische balfolk, kan dat? Jazeker! Deze avond komt het Luikse kwartet BOUTON ons met beats en loops laten dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-eindhoven-bouton-be/"]
start = "2024-11-13T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1074/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2390", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1460800447852072/"]
start = "2024-11-13T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile Balkan special at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/862316038922895/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-13T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ygra"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1849961782156806/"]
start = "2024-11-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5908272", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-13T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-13/"]
start = "2024-11-13T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-13T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 317 – mazurka"
details = """
Deze donderdag 14 november is het socialles nr 317. Deze sluit Deze week gaan we ons verder verdiepen in de mazurka: variaties, leiden, volgen, subtiliteit, muzikaliteit en muzikaliteit. Dit gaan we doen onder leiding van Rick.  Deze les is het vervolg op die van vorige week, maar beiden zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-317-rotterdam-mazurka-verdieping/"]
start = "2024-11-14T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-4"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/502092549376068/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-11-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-11-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-11-14/"]
start = "2024-11-14T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-14T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
details = """
20:00 - 20:45 warsztaty (poziom open)\r
od 20:45 potańcówka\r
☀️KOSZT:☀️\r
- wejście jednorazowe - 20 zł\r
- karnet na 4 wejścia - 60 zł (ważny 8 tygodni)\r
Płatność wyłącznie gotówką. Jeśli wiesz, że będziesz chodzić w miarę regularnie, to zachęcamy do kupna karnetu 🙂\r
KOD DO BRAMY: 2241#"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654237244616/", "https://www.plug.events/event/czwartkowe-wprawki-balfolkowe45"]
start = "2024-11-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
cancelled = true
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catalina Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"]
start_date = "2024-11-15"
end_date = "2024-11-17"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Catalina Island"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "Engine Room", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fleur-de-Lis Fling"
details = """
Louisville Country Dancers presents the Sixteenth 
Fleur de Lis Fling 
Music from: Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, and Larry Unger
(additional band TBD) 
Calling from: Bob Isaacs and River Rainbowface 
Registration opens September 1st"""
links = ["http://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/fleur-de-lis-fling", "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"]
start_date = "2024-11-15"
end_date = "2024-11-17"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Electric Eel", "Double Trouble"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "River Rainbowface"]
price = "$80-$135"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Silver Spring Contra Dance"
details = """
This dance is in the Spring Room at the Silver Spring Civic Building.  
Please note: There is no longer free parking at the Civic Center Parking Garage. 
Caller: Kappy Laning 
Band: Amberwing (Janina O’Brien, Emily Aubrey, and Robin Wilson) 
Calling Terms: Larks and Robins 
Lesson at 7:00pm, Dance is from 7:30pm to 9:30pm 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876475", "https://cdss.org/event/silver-spring-contra-dance-kappy-laning-calling-with-amberwing/"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Silver Spring"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amberwing"]
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-11-14/"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-229/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-11-14/"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eileen Kalfass & John Wobus", "Catherine Sloboda"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-11-14/"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-14/"]
start = "2024-11-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-14T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Brad Foster"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk intensive 2024"
details = '''
Ticketverkoop is open vanaf 1 september 2024

Weekend intensive van 15 t/m 17 november met de mogelijkheid om een nacht te verlengen.

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀...
Heb je je ooit afgevraagd "Wie ben ik als danser en wie zou ik willen zijn?"
Deze intensive is een danservaring die (ervaren) dansers ertoe leidt hun volledige potentieel te bereiken om hun dans te ontwikkelen en dieper te duiken in beweging, lichaamscontrole en co-creatie (improvisatie).
Na een succesvolle editie in 2022 en 2023, komt er een nieuwe editie eind dit jaar.
MAX. AANTAL PLAATSEN: 16
TAAL: Nederlands
DUUR: 2,5 dag
AANMELDEN: https://dancingbodies.online/about/workshops/intensive/


𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: Een weekend op een besloten locatie om je te verdiepen in dans, je eigen lichaam en een ontwikkelproces aan te gaan met behulp van gespecialiseerde workshops. Met veel persoonlijke aandacht en gerichte oefeningen. Een intensive onderscheidt zich van een enkele workshop in een totaal opbouw met dieper detailniveau waarop wordt gewerkt. Met persoonlijke feedback uit de groep en van docent(en). De intensive is gericht op dansers die willen groeien en vanuit een technischere basis willen leren bewegen. Met als doel uiteindelijk meer vrijheid in hun dans te kunnen vinden (betere connectie en meer variatie). De duur van de intensive geeft de mogelijkheid om langer stil te staan bij onderwerpen en te werken met ervarend leren. Waarbij ruimte wordt gemaakt voor het invullen van een persoonlijk leerdoel.

𝗗𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗴𝗲𝗻:
Biomechanica en natuurwetten, danshouding en basis danstechniek (denk o.a. aan balans en spierspanning), consent, connectie en improvisatie (en muzikaliteit). De focus ligt hierbij niet op danspassen maar op beweging en lichaamscontrole en belangrijkste nog wel de communicatie binnen een danskoppel. Hoe dans je samen, in plaats van hoe dans ik mét iemand…
𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: Deelname is geschikt voor dansers uit de social dance scene. Basis ervaring in de rol van leiden OF volgen is noodzakelijk en kennis van de meest voorkomende dansen binnen Balfolk is gewenst. In de intensive wordt van een danser gevraagd om zichzelf te evalueren en ook anderen van feedback te voorzien. Belangrijk is dus dat je bij deelname open staat voor zelfontwikkeling.
Er wordt gewerkt met een beperkte groepsgrootte zodat er ruimte is voor voldoende persoonlijke aandacht van de docent en wisselen in de groep zodat we vooral ook van elkaar kunnen leren, waarbij de deelnemers ook zelf aangeven waar ze op willen ontwikkelen.
🅛🅔🅣 🅞🅟: Het instapniveau ligt relatief hoog, twijfel je over je dansniveau? Stuur me een berichtje!


𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies)


𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗴 𝗷𝗲? Naast 2,5 dag aan workshops en bezig zijn met dans(en)...
1x Cursusmateriaal
2x Overnachting op locatie
1x live muziek van Wim te Groen
2x Broodmaaltijd met diverse soorten beleg, muesli, yoghurt, karnemelk, melk, koffie, thee en fruit, en 's zondags een gekookt eitje.
2x Soep of een warme snack met een verse salade, broodmaaltijd met diverse soorten beleg, karnemelk, melk, koffie, thee en fruit.
3x 3 (vegetarische) gangen:
- Voorgerecht; soep.
- Hoofdgerecht; warme verse groente, een gevulde salade, rijst/aardappelen, een zelfgemaakt hartig gerecht (zoals quiche of notengehaktballetjes) en een bijbehorende saus of een andere specialiteit van het huis.
- Dessert; een ambachtelijk bereid lekker toetje!
Onbeperkt koffie en thee.

* O𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘭 3𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘫 𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭. 𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘣𝘪𝘫𝘵 à €35)
** 𝘝𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘴; 𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘬𝘵 𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 éé𝘯𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 (𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘥) 𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘫𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘣𝘢𝘢𝘳.
*** 𝘏𝘶𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘬𝘦𝘵 (à €7) 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘭.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive-2024/", "https://dancingbodies.online/about/workshops/intensive/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2024"]
start = "2024-11-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Wim te Groen"]
price = "€250-€350"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz Birthday"
details = "Czas mija, Winter is Coming, jak mawiają niektórzy Starkowie, jesień w rozkwicie - a więc czas na kolejną potańcówkę! Tak więc zapraszamy Was na Fest-Noz - tradycyjną taneczną imprezę bretońską i balfolkową."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/fest-noz-listopadowy-folkowy-potanc-w-rust-clubie", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2238953843143351/"]
start = "2024-11-15T16:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T00:05:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Kraków"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-2024/"]
start = "2024-11-15T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-17T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£190-£310"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. Jormsons Kapell, 2. La Belle Ivresse
Eintritt: 21 Euro regulär, 13 Euro ermäßigt *
La Belle Ivresse (FR)

LA BELLE IVRESSE ist ein Duo, das traditionelle Musik aus Québec spielt und Corentin Boizot-Blaise (Violine, Gesang, Podorhythmie) und Colin Delzant (Cello) verbindet.
Inspiriert von der Euphorie der Sessions in Québec, zelebriert und transformiert das Duo diese Musik, indem es ständig zwischen den Codes der Tradition und einem unwiderstehlichen Drang, den Rahmen neu zu gestalten, hin und her schwankt.
Mal festlich, mal intim, leicht verzerrt, schafft der Sound von LA BELLE IVRESSE einen Raum der Begegnung, in dem sich die Trance der Reels mit der Vertraulichkeit der Lieder der Zusammenkünfte vermischt; Melodien aus Archiven oder neuere Kompositionen.
Übersetzt aus dem Französischen mit DeepL.com (kostenlose Version)
Video
 
Jormsons Kapell
Jormsons Kapell – Foto: privat
Jormsons Kapell, das ist kernige Tanzmusik von Über(ost)see – ein erfrischendes Musikvergnügen zum Lauschen, Schnipsen oder Abtanzen. Drei gestandene Männer und eine Dame bringen ihre Liebe zur nordischen Musik und jede Menge Erfahrung aus europäischem Folk und Jazz sehr spontan auf die Bühne. Egal ob verträumter Vals, stampfende Polkka, hüpfiger Schottis oder abgedrehte Polska: Die Spielfreude der Berliner Band ist zu hören und zu spüren.
(ACHTUNG – ANSTECKEND!
Damit der Tanz auch für Anfänger ein gemeinsames Vergnügen werden kann, werden bei Bedarf einfache Kreis-, Gassen-, und Paartänze erklärt und angeleitet.)
Trollpolska
Schottis fran Haverö
Video – Triolmarsch
Ralf Voigt – Akkordeon
Frank Beckmann – Violine
Barbara Reier – Violine, Flöte, Gesang
Jörg Fischer – Bass
 
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-11"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jormsons Kapell", "La Belle Ivresse"]
price = "€13-€26"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = '''
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

Het eerstvolgende bal is:

Airboxes bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 15 november 2024

Aanvang: 19:30
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon
Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),
Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen
Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Airboxes
Bert Leemans en Guus Herremans zijn al meer dan een decennium bevriend en delen een onuitputtelijke passie voor muziek. Als ervaren muzikanten hebben ze samen een indrukwekkend repertoire opgebouwd, variërend van meeslepende dansmuziek tot intieme luisterstukken.
Hun gezamenlijke muzikale reis begon kort na hun ontmoeting en al snel werden ze met hun nieuwe band opgemerkt in binnen- en buitenland. Als drijvende kracht achter projecten zoals Les Bottines Artistiques, EmBRUN, Triple-X & Phlox, hadden ze al heel wat ervaring opgedaan in het internationale circuit. Met Airboxes leidde hun muzikale reis hen naar enkele van Europa's meest prestigieuze festivals, waaronder Entrudanças in Portugal, Dranouter Festival & Boombalfestival in België, CaDansa in Nederland... om er maar een paar te noemen. In 2017 bundelden Bert en Guus officieel hun krachten om Airboxes te vormen, een muzikaal project dat hun diepe liefde voor het accordeon viert en de grenzen van traditionele accordeonmuziek overschrijdt.
Met het nieuwe, tweede album "Confluence" bereiken Bert en Guus nieuwe hoogten. Dit album, verrijkt met toevoegingen van bandoneon, piano en accordina, weerspiegelt de voortdurende evolutie en creativiteit van het duo. Airboxes neemt het publiek mee op hun voortdurende muzikale ontdekkingsreis, waarbij de magie van akoestische instrumenten en de grenzeloze creativiteit van Bert en Guus samenkomen voor een onvergetelijke luisterervaring.


Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

De Kapel
De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-met-airboxes/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę na drewnianym parkiecie!\r
W planie swobodna balfolkowa zabawa, czyli tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
Różnorodność muzyczna i taneczna sprawi, że każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Tańce w parach, korowodach, kręgu czy solo przeplatane przerwami pełnych śmiechu rozmów z ciekawymi ludźmi."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktancowka05", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1608215003382928/"]
start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Beginners Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3373318992969815/3373319002969814/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-15T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Machynlleth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£5"
organisation = "Mach Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/machynlleth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chalktown"]
callers = ["Nick Walden"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe), Will Patton (mandolin).
Teaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-11-15T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Fall Frolick"
details = """
The Bay Area Country Dance Society Presents
Fall Frolick
A predominantly English Country Dance Weekend at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg, CA 
English Country Dance Luminaries Brad Foster, David Newitt, and Anna Rain! 
Karen Axelrod & Ben Schreiber offering a musician’s track, plus Audrey Jaber, Christopher Jacoby, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden, & Chip Prince. Sound support by Christopher Jacoby & Alicia Cover. 
Join us for two days and nights of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty, beginning with something new: dinner on Friday night included! 
Register now."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-fall-frolick/"]
start = "2024-11-15T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Brad Foster", "David Newitt"]
price = "$440"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraShock!"
details = """
We’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including River Road, Will Mentor, Liz Nelson, and the dance weekend debut of Stove Dragon featuring Oliver Scanlon (formerly of Pete’s Posse), Rose Jackson, Sam Zouk (Polaris), and Max Newman. 
Plus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music and more!"""
links = ["http://contrashock.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contrashock/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-17T19:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Stove Dragon"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Brooklyn Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Instruction, recorded music, and disco lights with Susan English. Ticket includes one soft drink of your choice. 
$10 adults, $5 students."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/spoon-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5915", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-15/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<b>Hyfs,</b> a fun couple dance from Föllinge, will be taught by Nancy and Kelly. Besides being fun, learning this dance helps with other dances. Hyfs has two bakmes, which appear in other dances; however in this dance, they are done both clockwise and counterclockwise. Nancy often laughs when doing this dance. <p>See: <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3RdBPwzYVM" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3RdBPwzYVM</a></u></font></p><p>The two bands who will provide music for the evening play a diversity of instruments: bowed, strummed, plucked, blown, squeezed, struck, and more. The evening will start with the<b> Six-feet Back Band</b>, which was formed in 2020 and plays a wide repertoire of energetic tunes from <br>Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. As is the case for our larger groups, you will know several of the band’s members from other bands or as dancers. Our second three-member band is <b>LAB162</b>, who maximize the number of strings per tune per musician and the number of instruments per <br>musician relative to other bands in this region. Their music and harmonies are divine for both dancing and listening to, and you won’t want them to stop.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br>Music TBA<u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LAB162", "Six Feet Back"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-15T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-15T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rose City Dance-A-Rama"
details = "In-Town Contra dance weekend in Portland, Oregon featuring Wild Asparagus (George Marshall calling) and Joyride (Lindsey Dono calling)."
links = ["https://www.dancearama.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/rose-city-dance-a-rama-contra-weekend/"]
start = "2024-11-15T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Lindsey Dono"]
organisation = "Dance-A-Rama"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrèe à 2 temps et à 3 temps"
details = """
Two-day dance workshop\r
Bourrèe à deux temps, Bourrèe à trois temps\r
\r
November 16th and 17th\r
From 09:30 – 12:30 and from 14:30 - 16:30\r
Location, Gallitzinstraße 1, 1160\r
\r
Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker – teaching dance\r
Lauge Dideriksen – violin\r
\r
Focus on movement within the couple space \r
as well as on quality of movement of individual dancers\r
\r
Open to everyone, no dance partner needed to join in\r
\r
Registration: danskurs@gmx.at"""
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-16-093000-to-2024-11-17-163000/tanzkurs-bourr-e-deux-temps-bourr-e-trois-temps-mit"]
start = "2024-11-16T09:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€120-€210"
organisation = "Leben & Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brunch concert & bal"
details = """
Brunch Concert & Bal met Airboxes 







Zin in een voormiddag vol energie, dans, en muziek die je meteen in beweging brengt? Kom naar Domusica in Zwolle voor een unieke ervaring! Airboxes presenteert hun gloednieuwe tweede CD en neemt je mee in een mix van prachtige folkmuziek en dansbare grooves. 

Dit is meer dan een brunch concert—het is ook een bal! Een perfecte kans om niet alleen te luisteren, maar ook de dansvloer op te gaan en je te laten meevoeren op de klanken van Airboxes. Laat je onderdompelen in de sfeer van de live muziek en deel een voormiddag vol gezelligheid, dans, en bijzondere ontmoetingen.

 Datum: Zaterdag, 16 november Locatie: Domusica, Zwolle (eerste verdiep, hoge lokaal 1.4) Tijd: Deuren 10u30, concert 11u Toegang: €15 adk Reservatie: bertleemans@gmail.com

Organisatie van Celtic Folkbal"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/brunch-concert-bal-met-airboxes/"]
start = "2024-11-16T10:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T12:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Workshop and Bal"
details = """
** English below **



Je kunt een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

De Tralala Lovers injecteren een dosis explosieve energie in de wereld van traditionele dansmuziek. Vincent Gaffet en Diego Meymarian, zangers en multi-instrumentalisten, bieden een euforisch bal dat originele creaties mengt met een inventieve herinterpretatie van het populaire repertoire. De twee muzikanten wisselen vrolijk van accordeon naar tamboerijn, van viool naar banjo om gebeitelde, springerige, romantische kleine epossen af te leveren die een terugkeer zijn naar traditionele muziek zonder deel uit te maken van het verleden, of de hedendaagse mode. Een pop- en akoestisch universum, met ondeugende teksten op melodieën die je snel oppikt. Van scottish tot polka, van wals tot Noirmoutier branle, bal Tralala is een folkloristische reis langs de 4 hoeken van Europa. Het duo deelt hun honger naar vocale harmonieën, nieuwe geluiden en de ritmische, dansbare poëzie van de Franse taal. Een reeks zangerige woorden verrijkt met meer exotische klanken: Italiaans, Creools en Romaans.

Het Belgische duo Naragonia brengt eigenzinnige balfolkmuziek met een verfijnde stevige energie. Toon van Mierlo is een muzikale duizendpoot en bespeelt o.a. uilleann pipes, Franse doedelzak, klarinet, sopraansaxofoon en diatonisch accordeon. Pascale Rubens neemt zowel viool als diatonisch accordeon ter hand.

Er is een workshop voor het bal: Guide to get lost
Programma
Let op: Bal en workshop beginnen later dan gebruikelijk!

12:30 – Workshop
15:30 – Einde Workshop
16:00 – Inloop voor het bal
16:30 – Tralala Lovers
18:30 – Potluck
19:45 – Naragonia
21:45 – Eind bal
Tickets, Tarieven en Voorwaarden
Je kan vooraf een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

Je kan tickets kopen voor alleen het Bal, een Combiticket voor Bal + de Workshop vooraf, of een los ticket voor de Workshop.

Om het bal toegangkelijk te houden zijn er meerdere tarieven: Korting voor dansers die het krap henben, Normaal voor het gangbare ticket, en Fair-Trade voor dansers die willen bijdragen aan eerlijke vergoedingen voor docenten en muzikanten.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade




Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



Bij het doen van een bestelling moet je akkoord gaan met het privacybeleid en de verkoopvoorwaarden.

Let op! Als je van tevoren geen kaartje hebt besteld, betaal je contant of per QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.
Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? Wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade. :)
Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken in de zaal liggen.

Er is een Potluck na de eerste band: we zetten een aantal tafels in het midden van de zaal met labetjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Hier onstaat dan een buffet van al het lekkere eten dat door deelnemers is meegenomen - wat neem jij mee? Aangezien er balfolkies zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) is het fijn als je een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten wil zetten.

Vergeet niet je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee te nemen, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit; we zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.
Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.



** English **



You can order your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

The Tralala Lovers are injecting an explosive energy into the vast gallery of traditional dance music. Vincent Gaffet and Diego Meymarian, singers and multi-instrumentalists, offer a euphoric ball that mixes original creations with an inventive reinterpretation of the popular repertoire. The two musicians joyfully switch from accordion to tambourine, from violin to banjo to deliver chiselled, bouncy, romantic little epics that are a return to traditional music, while being neither part of the past, nor any particular current fashion. A pop and acoustic universe, with mischievous lyrics to tunes you'll quickly pick up. From scottish to polka, waltz to Noirmoutier branle, bal Tralala is a folk journey that takes in the 4 corners of Europe. The duo share their appetite for vocal harmonies, new sounds and the rhythmic, danceable poetry of the French language. A range of lilting words enriched by more exotic sounds: Italian, Creole and Romany.

Belgian duo Naragonia performs quirky balfolk music with a refined solid energy. Toon van Mierlo is a musical jack-of-all-trades that plays (among others) uilleann pipes, French bagpipes, clarinet, soprano saxophone and diatonic accordion. Pascale Rubens takes up both violin and diatonic accordion.

There is a workshop before the ball: Guide to get lost
Programme
Please Note: The ball and workshop start later than usual.

12:30 – Workshop
15:30 – End of Workshop
16:00 – Doors open for the ball
16:30 – Tralala Lovers
18:30 – Potluck
19:45 – Naragonia
21:45 – End of bal
Tickets, Prices and Conditions
You can buy a ticket in advance by clicking the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

You can order tickets for just the Ball, a Combination ticket for the Ball + the Workshop before the ball, or a ticket for just the Workshop.

To keep the ball accessible, we have multiple price options: Korting (Discount) for dancers that are tight on money, Normaal for the regular ticket, and Fair-Trade for dancers that want to contribute to fair compenstaion for teachers and musicians.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade


Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



To order a ticket you must agree to our privacy policy and registration conditions.

NB! If you have not gotten a ticket in advanced, you can pay for one by cash or by QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) at the door. Later in the evening, we will move the cash register to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to pay by pin.
Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly?Do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Then payFair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians deserve more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to come to our events with galettes. Choose Fair Trade :)
Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belogings. Please do not leave them on the couches near the dancing floor.

There will be a potlock in the evening: we will put a number of tabels in the middle of the room labelled vegetarion, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Here we'll make a buffet of all sorts of delicious food brought by participants - what are you bringing? Since there are balfolkies with allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etcetera), we would appreciate it if you could list the ingredients of your dish.

Please make sure to bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoon, as we don't have any of those at the Moira. Afterwards, it would be nice if you could clean up and / or throw out your own waste after the potluck.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.
Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-bal-met-tralala-lovers-en-naragonia/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-workshop-guide-to-get-lost/"]
start = "2024-11-16T12:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Tralala Lovers"]
price = "€15-€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Body, Comfort & Music"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/body%20-comfort-&-music/1079/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2418", "https://www.facebook.com/events/488944594109462"]
start = "2024-11-16T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Workshops and Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/443065848753260/", "https://wegottickets.com/event/632676"]
start = "2024-11-16T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-17T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Kinnersley"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Oscina"]
price = "£25.30"
organisation = "Rondez Vous"
source = "events/uk/chester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: Lisa Heywood
Musicians: Heather McAslan and Edward Wallace"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/710205900947385/"]
start = "2024-11-16T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-16T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace & Heather McAslan"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/7061711340601844/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2663174960548747/", "https://pasdlayau.be/evenement/stage-et-bal-folk-avec-shillelagh/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2279"]
start = "2024-11-16T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
price = "€10-€25"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Kleve"
details = """
Duo NoLa

Het duo NoLa kwam in maart 2021 bij elkaar en speelt sindsdien met veel plezier Balfolk muziek, waarop al op diverse plaatsen uitgebreid werd gedanst. De muziek komt voornamelijk uit Frankrijk, Scandinavië en uit hun eigen koker.

Petra Weirauch – draailier, piano, zang
Christiane Meis – diatonische accordeon, ukeleles, basgitaar"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-kleve-d-by-nijmegen/"]
start = "2024-11-16T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T17:15:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo NoLa"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2338329336513295/"]
start = "2024-11-16T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cenizas Residency"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizas/the-residency", "https://www.facebook.com/events/388493894081706/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-22T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€250-€520"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/913315357194299/"]
start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "La Chaux"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkadanse"]
organisation = "balachaux"
source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-aur%C3%A9lie-dorz%C3%A9e-&-tom-theuns-cellule/1050/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2393", "https://www.facebook.com/events/872798868077775"]
start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tom & Aurélie"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-aur%C3%A9lie-dorz%C3%A9e-&-tom-theuns-cellule/1050/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/872798868077775/"]
start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tom & Aurélie"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-16T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/juice-with-ned-clamp-november-16th/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Juice"]
callers = ["Ned Clamp"]
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Hurricane Benefit Dance"
details = """
Appalachian Music and dance for the whole family! Called by Beth Molaro, Beau Farmer, and Ann Carter with Music by Contratopia and the Old Time All Stars. All proceeds will go to the Old Farmer’s Ball, who will distribute funds to the Asheville folk dance community and the surrounding area devastated by Hurricane Helene.   
Events in Large Studio
2:30-3:30pm | Waltz Workshop, Claire Takemori
3:30-5pm | Family Square Dance, Claire Takemori
5-6pm | Contradance Flourishes Workshop, Claire Takemori
7-8pm | Welcome Concert, Wild Goose Chase Cloggers and more!
8-11pm | Contradance, Beau Farmer / Beth Molaro 
Events in Small Studio
2-3pm | Appalachian Children’s Program, Becky Stout & Marie Graham
3-4:30pm | Flatfooting 101 Workshop, Travis Anderegg & Becky Stout
4:30-6pm | Appalachian Singing Workshop, Becky Stout & Marie Graham
6-7pm | Open Jam
8-11pm | Squaredance, Beth Molaro / Ann Carter 
Suggested Donation $25, but any and all donation amounts welcome and appreciated."""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/ashevillebenefit", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-hurricane-benefit-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-16T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contratopia", "Old Time All Stars"]
callers = ["Ann Carter", "Beau Farmer", "Beth Molaro", "Claire Takemori"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-16-11-24-queens-gate-house-2/"]
start = "2024-11-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tReno Folk"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/trenofolk-16-novembre-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/516289334445745/"]
start = "2024-11-16T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance at St. Alban’s Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance-2-3/"]
start = "2024-11-16T15:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-16T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/home", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Caller: Dave Rupp
Dave has been an active dancer and caller in the Philadelphia region since the 90’s, calling regularly at the Mt Airy Thursday Night Contra, and at dances in Princeton and Arden, DE. He has also called at the Valley Contra in Bethlehem, and at dances in Baltimore and Glen Echo, MD. Dave enjoys calling a varied program of dances with good humor and an energetic style. 
Band: Bosnick & Bittel
Anna Bosnick is a fiddler from New Jersey. Aaron Bittel is a pianist from Connecticut. Together they are Bosnick & Bittel. With the attitude of “Down to Clown” they bring together an eclectic mix of traditional and modern styles, heavily influenced by the music of Eastern Canada and New England, with a healthy dose of Celtic and Southern American and a willingness to improv. 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bosnick & Bittel"]
callers = ["Dave Rupp"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
$5 to $20, sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/node/1315", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T18:15:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Questionable Decisions"]
callers = ["Paul Somlo"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Las Vegas Contra Dance. Live Band 112 and Then Some. Nongendered calling."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-9/"]
start = "2024-11-16T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-16T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Moab, UT, with live music by the Moab Community Dance Band and guests, with local Moab callers. At the historic Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 East 100 North. Suggested donation $10. Call Miriam at 516-376-8003 for info."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1327116165116217/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-11-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"]
start = "2024-11-16T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-16T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance, Inspired by Tango"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance%20-inspired-by-tango/1080/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2421", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1065089974996933"]
start = "2024-11-17T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2024-11-17T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tonik"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 17.11.2024  15-17 Uhr
 
Stromlosplus
Stromlosplus – Foto: privat
Uns gibt es seit Mai 2006. Wir spielen damit ihr tanzen könnt!
Folk steht auf unserem Banner, aber es darf und soll bei uns lebendig zugehen.
So fließen auch klassische und jazzige Elemente in unsere Musik ein.
Die Musik ist traditionellen Ursprungs, überwiegend aus Osteuropa
(gerne in 7/8 und anderen exotischen Taktarten) und Israel,
aber auch gelegentlich aus Frankreich und Skandinavien.
Wir  leiten die Tänze an, so dass sie schnell und leicht erlernbar sind.
Kontakt und Hörproben findet ihr auf unserer Website: www.stromlosplus.de ( http://www.stromlosplus.de )
 
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/241117-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-11-17T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stromlosplus"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-5"]
start = "2024-11-17T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Barn Dance"
details = """
Bring all the family and take part in lively dances from Britain and beyond in a supportive and fun environment!\r
\r
Live music inspires the dancing and expert callers guide the moves with simple instructions and gender-free calling.\r
Sheena Masson - caller\r
\r
Paul Scourfield - melodeon\r
\r
Michael Davidson - guitar\r
\r
 \r
\r
Groups should include a minimum of one adult for every four children. Children under five must be partnered by an adult and may need guiding or carrying through the dances.\r
\r
No unaccompanied children or adults!"""
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14068-17-11-24-familybarndance"]
start = "2024-11-17T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-17T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Paul Scourfield & Michael Davidson"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£2.50-£9.50"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social dance in Mezrab"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Noiranomis en Duo Baftig.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
18:00 Pauze
19:00 Bal met Noiranomis21:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tNoiranomis



Een stem, een accordeon. Een deun om op te dansen, zowel dromerig als speels, barstend van energie en warmte, met betrokkenheid en intensiteit. Één accordeon, één stem. Het is allemaal zo eenvoudig, toch zo vol met mogelijkheden: dus stap in en laat je door ons leiden. Simon Gielen: accordeon Marion Blanchard: zang



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-dance-in-mezrab-met-noiranomis-en-pfm/"]
start = "2024-11-17T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Noiranomis"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://lesentetes.com/tralala-lovers/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2102"]
start = "2024-11-17T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tralala Lovers"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3878228582420196/", "https://goingapp.pl/wydarzenie/dom-tanca-krakow-potanc-z-kapela-odloty/krakow-listopad-2024"]
start = "2024-11-17T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kapela Odloty"]
price = "44-50 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop+Dance Session"
details = "At The Whitmore Tap, 115 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2PB. Entrance at bottom of Cotham Hill. 45 min dance workshop then Tunes+Dancing session."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/918105177087433/"]
start = "2024-11-17T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-17T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = """
In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA.  
Special event with Emily Rush
Lesson at 2:30p, Dance from 3-6p"""
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-17T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-17T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Emily Rush"]
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2024-11-17/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1234049410977511/1234049420977510/"]
start = "2024-11-17T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-17T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-17T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-17T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-17T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-11-17/"]
start = "2024-11-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-17T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091080425644/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-18T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-18T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-11-18/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-18T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-18T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-18T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-19T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-11-19T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-19/"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649929783450/"]
start = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1062/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2400", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971471727458/"]
start = "2024-11-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-11-19/"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-11-19/"]
start = "2024-11-19T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-19T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-11-19/"]
start = "2024-11-19T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-19T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613604599693/"]
start = "2024-11-20T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-20T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional Dance Course"
details = """
Zapraszamy na naukę tańców tradycyjnych!\r
Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Na program zajęć składają się tradycyjne tańce Polski nizinnej (oberki, kujawiaki, polki, wiwaty, powolniaki), Szwecji, Csango oraz balfolk.\r
Serdecznie zapraszamy!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/kurs-tanca-tradycyjnego", "https://www.facebook.com/events/947687950712473/947687954045806/"]
start = "2024-11-20T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-20T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8290476957745047/8290476971078379/"]
start = "2024-11-20T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-20T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "120 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-20T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy34"]
start = "2024-11-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-20T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Organic Dancefloor"
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-20-170000-to-2024-11-21-020000/organic-dancefloor"]
start = "2024-11-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-21T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Härtel Wascher & Friends"]
organisation = "Simon Wascher"
source = "events/austria/vienna-organic-dancefloor.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-11-20/"]
start = "2024-11-20T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-11-20/"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-20T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-20/"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contre Temps"]
callers = ["Steve Gester"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5908278", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-11-20/"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-11-20/"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-20T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia's Nordic Couple Dance class"
details = '<span><p></p><p></p><p> Room 1 in the Blue Bldg </p><p>Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle, WA<br></p></span><p>Nancy N and Kelly B will teach the 6 week series from Oct 16 through Nov 20.                </p><p>They will teach Boda Polska and Polkett, Hambo och Bakmes från Lillhärdal, as well as other dances in Skandia’s repertoire, to help retain dances and refine dancing skills. The focus will primarily be on polskas; however, you may also request dances to be taught.</p><p></p><p></p><span><p>The speed of the teaching and the choice of dances will depend on the preferences of those who attend. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.</p></span><p></p><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. Show up any day; no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a> </u></font><font>or (206) 258-2580.</font></p><span><p></p><p>The cost for the 6-week series is $45 for members, and $55 for non-members.  To pay per class, for Skandia members, it is $10, and $12 for non-members.</p><p>Masks are now optional </p><p> <br></p></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-20T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-20T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 318 – wals (basis)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 21 november is het socialles nr 318. We gaan bezig met de wals en dan vooral de basis daarvan: de danshouding, wals- en draaitechniek en oriëntatie in de ruimte. Ervaring met wals is niet nodig.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-318-rotterdam-wals-basis/"]
start = "2024-11-21T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2509258462596058/"]
start = "2024-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Nice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk en Rouge"]
organisation = "LaBouscarla"
source = "events/france/nice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/454188854026278/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2174"]
start = "2024-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-21T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-21T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DIY Ceilidh Balfolk night"
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/diy.ceilidh/p/DBwfv_buxAT/"]
start = "2024-11-21T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Newcastle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "DIY Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/newcastle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
details = """
20:00 - 20:45 warsztaty (poziom open)\r
od 20:45 potańcówka\r
☀️KOSZT:☀️\r
- wejście jednorazowe - 20 zł\r
- karnet na 4 wejścia - 60 zł (ważny 8 tygodni)\r
Płatność wyłącznie gotówką. Jeśli wiesz, że będziesz chodzić w miarę regularnie, to zachęcamy do kupna karnetu 🙂\r
KOD DO BRAMY: 2241#"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/392654223911284/", "https://www.plug.events/event/czwartkowe-wprawki-balfolkowe45"]
start = "2024-11-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
cancelled = true
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-229a/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PossumTone String Band"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-21/"]
start = "2024-11-21T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Uncle Dave"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Feuerwehrhaus"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162430", "https://www.facebook.com/events/449378350797670/"]
start = "2024-11-22T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes Trio", "Emma & Jonas"]
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fénix Festival"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/fenixfest"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dos", "Ballsy Swing"]
price = "€150"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nog een Sautsje dansen"
details = """
Tijdens deze workshop besteden we aandacht aan de Sauts bearnais. Dit is een verzameling van dansen waarbij de muzikanten de instructies zingen en zo het lied vormen. De bekendste hier van is de Sept sauts die slechts 2 instructies gebruikt, maar er bestaan veel meer instructies en oneindig veel volgordes.

Afgelopen augustus organiseerden we ook een workshop over de Sauts bearnais. Het is niet nodig om deze gevolgd te hebben om mee te kunnen komen. Het heeft wel een groot voordeel. We gaan namelijk nog verder. We zullen meer instructies behandelen en ook focussen op deze al dansend opvolgen i.p.v. dansen veelvuldig herhalen. Aan het einde is er waarschijnlijk wel tijd om een aantal dansen te herhalen.

LET OP! Omdat deze dansen allemaal vanuit dezelfde basis werken, zal naarmate de avond vordert het aantal instructies en de complexiteit toenemen. Kom dus op tijd (19:30 uur) zodat je het begin mee krijgt.

 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/nog-een-sautsje-dansen/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1285629375768499/", "https://wegottickets.com/event/637263"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harberton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dragonsfly"]
price = "£13.20-£14"
organisation = "South Devon Bal Folk Collective"
source = "events/uk/harberton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Jack Kanutin will be calling with music from Trip Hazard.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/986215293193997/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-22-11-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-11-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bosun Higgs in Welshampton"
links = ["https://www.bosunhiggs.co.uk/gig-diary.html"]
start_date = "2024-11-23"
end_date = "2024-11-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Welshampton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bosun Higgs"]
callers = ["Hilary Evans"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-22T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = """
The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd.  

Caller: TBD
Music by Ragged Robin (Martha Edwards and Bill Boyer)"""
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance-6/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-22T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ragged Robin"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English/Scottish Country Dance"
details = "This is an English/Scottish Country Dance with Denver English Country dance, Colorado Scottish Dancers, JASNA, local contra dancers-   hosted by Chris Kermiet, Teri Rasmusson and volunteers-. Not a CFOOTMAD event- but all are welcome all dances taught by Kay Horne and Chris Kermiet. Alternating English and Scottish Country dances thorughout the evening. A special one time event at The Avalon Tango Studio Friday November 22nd."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/english-scottish-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["ecd", "scd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Teri Rasmusson/Chris Kermiet"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5916", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-22/"]
start = "2024-11-22T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
details = """
Bretania słynie z silnej tożsamości kulturowej, a zwłaszcza z zamiłowania do tańców tradycyjnych. Bretońskie Fest Nozy (co w dosłownym tłumaczeniu znaczy „zabawa nocna”) są wpisane na listę niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego.\r
Chcielibyśmy przybliżyć Wam ten aspekt kultury Bretanii poprzez warsztaty taneczne!\r
\r
\r
Po warsztatach, o godzinie 19.00 zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w tym samym miejscu.\r
Do zobaczenia!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-z-tancow-bretonskich"]
start = "2024-11-23T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-23T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "80 PLN"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at the Jam Jar"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/429712076485889/"]
start = "2024-11-23T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "BalFolk Bristol"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French"
links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/423151477331259/"]
start = "2024-11-23T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2024/bal-du-23-novembre-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/894186249281437/"]
start = "2024-11-23T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Adriano Sangineto", "GrandLoup", "Duo Alain-Thierry"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Andrew's Charity Ball"
links = ["https://standrewsnl.wordpress.com/celidhs-and-balls/st-andrews-charity-ball-2/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "The Hague"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€99"
organisation = "St. Andrew's Society of the Netherlands"
source = "events/netherlands/the_hague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1339080754165417/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkabal"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Roda Resto"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1090/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2445", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2481", "https://www.facebook.com/events/584198324198689", "https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20241123_queimada_zlabya_thalas/?lang=en"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Contrabanda", "Thalas", "Zlabya"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkfestiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkdendermonde.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2451", "https://www.facebook.com/events/571382258752283/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dendermonde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen", "Hartwin Dhoore & Yves De Waele"]
price = "€13-€15"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Horsley"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/venn-a8045b.php"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Venn"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "French Dance Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk w Przechowalni"
details = """
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć 😉\r
\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki 🤪\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy 😉"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/838448828254222/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-w-przechowalni6"]
start = "2024-11-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday November 23, 2024, 2-5, Myra Hirschberg and Tom Callwell calling. 
Musicians: Daev Clydesdale on flute and accordion and Susanne Maziarz. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $15-$25. This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/tecda-november-monthly-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-23T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Myra Hirschberg", "Tom Callwell"]
price = "$15-$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Momentum"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-11-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-11-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance"
details = """
We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students. 
We are blessed with many callers from Berea, Lexington, Frankfort, and environs, so there are many callers throughout the evening. We also are blessed with talented local musicians who provide delightful music for our dances! 
Join us! We are friendly and happy to welcome beginners and all levels of dancers. No partner or special clothing required. Flat, leather-soled shoes usually provide the best experience. Sometimes we are part of other events, such as Swing Shift (January), Hands Four dance weekend (April), or Balance the Star dance festival (September), where times will change. For more information, visit the website or call  859-869-8043."""
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/berea-4th-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$5"
organisation = "The Folk Circle Association of Berea"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.balfolktoronto.com/events"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Malvenn Trio"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = "Join the Richmond, VA, contra dance, hosted by TADAMS at the West End Ballroom for a Saturday evening dance. Beginner lesson at 6:45pm, dance from 7:30-10:30pm. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members and students, children under 13 are free. Please check our full website calendar for caller and band details."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-11-23-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-saturday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flamingo Sketches"]
callers = ["Virginia Varland"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pimento Mori"]
callers = ["Mike Clark"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Traditional Group Dancing Weekend
Caller: Charlotte Crittenden
Band: Playing with Fyre
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://www.folkschool.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178454205", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Charlotte Crittenden"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing with Jane Austen"
details = "English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions."
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Dance"
details = """
Almost every 4th Saturday Evening all year long! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
Contra dancing is so wicked fun, dancing to Live Music! It is the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Live music: First Time String Band. They are an ever-changing roster of incredibly talented musicians. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth on harmonica, and Dan Lanier from RI has drive and a New England sensibility!
Caller: Steve Holland. Steve is a modern contra dance caller, calling dances for all levels from the novice to the expert with dances ranging from traditional reels, southern style squares to the most current contra dances!
Admission: $10-$13 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade pie slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pre-thanksgiving-pie-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["First Time Stringband"]
callers = ["Steve Holland"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-23T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1089806835768983/1089808145768852/", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-mini-bals/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-24T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-24T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-23T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6008", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-11-23/"]
start = "2024-11-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woe to Joy"]
callers = ["Laurel Thomas"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska Day"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thirdbeatdance/1403716"]
start = "2024-11-24T10:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-24T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£20.80-£50.80"
organisation = "Third Beat Dance Collective"
source = "events/uk/sheffield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.akk.org/workshops/T01.php"]
start = "2024-11-24T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Rebecca Sass", "Lydia"]
price = "free"
organisation = "AKK"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-pepijn-dron-en-jeroen-laureyssens", "https://www.facebook.com/events/473915349042413", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2477"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens", "Pepijn De Pauw"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/570648555410030", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfofpitFWatTGVlMdzt9TYL-fxrQUvFw1GL5LWem3WRVK805Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-11-24T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore", "Geronimo", "Viorel"]
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/973404491486236/"]
start = "2024-11-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Planet Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an afternoon of contra dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Gaye Fifer will call to the music of Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano, Ralph Gordon, bass & cello). Dance runs 3:00-6:00 pm, introductory session at 2:30 pm. 
$15.00, cash or Venmo. Sorry, no credit cards."""
links = ["https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2024-11-24T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Waverley Station"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/304111734/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-24T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-24T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: Dec 22. And 2025 dates coming soon! 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-953gt", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/"]
start = "2024-11-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-24T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-24T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Southside Serenaders"]
callers = ["Keith Tuxhorn"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-11-24/"]
start = "2024-11-24T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-24T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091107092308/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = "Vooral gezellig samen dansen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3-2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-11-25/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-25T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia FREE beginner class"
details = """
Room 209. 
Masks are now optional at Skandia indoor events. 

               The focus is on beginners, although advanced dancers are welcome, as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. 

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. 
Show up any day; no need to pre-register. 
 
Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or (206) 258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-25T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Partner Dances"
details = "Weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-partner-dance/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-26T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10.25"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Immersion"
details = "All balfolk dances, weekly class. Opoho Scout Hall, 128 Opoho Road, Dunedin."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz", "https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/balfolk-immersion/dunedin"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-26T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-11-26T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Couple dancing class"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/classes/couple-dance-october-november/"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-26T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-11-26/"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649919783451/"]
start = "2024-11-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/regularevents.html"]
start = "2024-11-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All the Right Notes"]
price = "£3"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-11-26/"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-11-26/"]
start = "2024-11-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-11-26/"]
start = "2024-11-26T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Newtown Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3790613591266361/3790613594599694/"]
start = "2024-11-27T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Traditional Dance Course"
details = """
Zapraszamy na naukę tańców tradycyjnych!\r
Na zajęciach przewidujemy wykładnię taneczną od podstaw dla początkujących oraz wskazówki techniczne dla już tańczących. Na program zajęć składają się tradycyjne tańce Polski nizinnej (oberki, kujawiaki, polki, wiwaty, powolniaki), Szwecji, Csango oraz balfolk.\r
Serdecznie zapraszamy!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/kurs-tanca-tradycyjnego", "https://www.facebook.com/events/947687950712473/947687967379138/"]
start = "2024-11-27T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Toruń"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "n obrotów"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8290476957745047/8290476974411712/"]
start = "2024-11-27T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "120 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2553"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ganjour", "Anneleen Brabants"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty \r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy28"]
start = "2024-11-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-40/"]
start = "2024-11-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2473"]
start = "2024-11-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Johan Carrijn & Yves De Groote"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/minipractica-mechelen/1073/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2389", "https://www.facebook.com/events/813935677615346/813935684282012/"]
start = "2024-11-27T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1468114653898016/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-27T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5908284", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-11-27/"]
start = "2024-11-27T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 319 – wals, ballroom in de balfolk"
details = """
Deze donderdag 28 november is het socialles nr 319. We gaan onder leiding van Kelly en Thom aan de slag met de wals en ballroom in de balfolk.

Ballroom in de Balfolk
Vaak worden balfolk en ballroom als elkaars tegenpolen gezien, maar is dat wel zo?Met behulp van een dans die in beide voorkomt, de wals in 3, gaan we opzoek naar de verschillen en overeenkomsten tussen deze twee stijlen. Frame, postuur en muzikaliteit zullen centraal staan in deze socialles. Basiskennis van de wals in 3 is voor deze workshop een vereiste.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-319-rotterdam-wals-ballroom-in-de-balfolk/"]
start = "2024-11-28T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-7"]
start = "2024-11-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/393205663622872/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-11-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-11-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-11-28/"]
start = "2024-11-28T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-28T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/416097374900302/"]
start = "2024-11-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jamsessie / Folkbal (CBO)"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2441"]
start = "2024-11-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breaking Up Thanksgiving"
links = ["https://www.breakingupthanksgiving.com/"]
start_date = "2024-11-29"
end_date = "2024-12-01"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Evanston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-11-28/"]
start = "2024-11-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-11-28/"]
start = "2024-11-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-11-28/"]
start = "2024-11-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Free Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-ball-naragonia/1094/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2466", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284340266250756"]
start = "2024-11-29T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-29T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.26"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-11-29-190000-to-2024-11-29-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-26", "https://www.facebook.com/events/7991981204219932/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foute balfolk"
details = """
Natuurlijk bestaat er geen foute balfolk, maar wel balfolk op niet balfolk-muziek. Tijdens deze workshop gaan we op deze muziek dansen! Wist je al dat je bijvoorbeeld een Bourée in twee tijden kunt dansen op Roundtable Rival van Lindsey Stirling? Je hebt vast wel eens naar de radio geluisterd en gedacht 'Goh, ik kan hier een ...tovercirkel ...scottish ...kost ar c’hoad op dansen.

Neem deze muziek mee naar de workshop! Alle muziek is welkom, behalve echte balfolkmuziek. We gaan tijdens deze workshop dansen op de muziek die jullie meenemen. Het is de bedoeling dat we er met z'n allen naar luisteren en samen bedenken wat je erop kunt dansen. Dit is leuk, maar ook leerzaam!

Neem dus je telefoon of tablet mee met allerlei muziek, YouTube, Spotify, e.d. Dan maken we er samen een leuke avond van! Let op: we hebben in het gebouw van stichting Spel en Dans geen WiFi. Je kunt gebruik natuurlijk maken van je mobiele data of de nummers downloaden voor offline gebruik op Spotify.

 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/foute-balfolk-2/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Final Open Lesson"
details = """
Aan het eind van de lesserie voor beginners en begonners is het leuk wanneer anderen ook meedansen. Beginners, begonners, gevorderden en mensen die kennis willen maken met balfolk.
Kom met of zonder partner. Bij balfolk is iedereen welkom, er wordt regelmatig van danspartner gewisseld.

De muziek komt van CD's of van muzikanten die komen en samen een sessie spelen.

Kan je nog niet dansen? De dansen zijn eenvoudig en worden als nodig door Maarten uitgelegd."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitende-open-les-in-zwolle/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2444", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1445842422740829/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss", "Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Midden in de herfst zal de draak van ‘s-Hertogenbosch ontwaken tijdens een bal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij om Paracetamol te mogen verwelkomen! Deze vier muzikanten zullen je betoveren met hun prachtige meeslepende muziek. Er is ook ruimte voor andere muzikanten om het podium te betreden tijdens het Kwartier van Plezier en de sessie.

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:30 Welkom
 \t20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop: Nederlandse dansen
 \t21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier met JanWillem Veenhuis
 \t21:15-22:45 Bal met Paracetamol
 \t22:45-1:00 Sessie met Paracetamol en anderen

DANSWORKSHOP: NEDERLANDSE DANSEN 20:00-21:00


Deze bijzondere dansworkshop staat helemaal in het teken van typisch Nederlandse dansen. Tijdens dit uur leren de muzikanten van Paracetamol je de Grabbelton, Bravade en IJswals dansen! Je hebt geen danservaring nodig om mee te doen en het is ook voor ervaren dansers leuk omdat deze dansen niet vaak langskomen.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15

JanWillem Veenhuis ontdekte de gitaar op zijn dertiende en sloot zich op zijn zeventiende aan bij zijn eerste rockband. Zijn muzikale reis voerde hem door het ruige terrein van hardrock, metal, gothic en zelfs Celtic invloeden, maar tegenwoordig heeft hij zijn hart verloren aan de pure klanken van akoestische folk. Naast zijn band Paracetamol, waarin hij zijn passie deelt met anderen, heeft JanWillem ook een bescheiden solo-repertoire. Vanavond zal hij enkele van deze intieme nummers met ons delen, waarbij zijn akoestische gitaar de hoofdrol speelt.

BAL MET PARACETAMOL 21:15-22:45

Kom dansen op de live muziek van Paracetamol!

Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz loopjes klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest, CaDansa en Le Son Continu. Naast bals speelde Paracetamol een concerttour langs karakteristieke kerkjes in Noord Nederland. Inmiddels heeft Paracetamol een debuutalbum vol eigen composities. Rob Zantkuijl Doedelzakken, saxofoon, fluiten, zang Nico Beltman Viool, fluiten, doedelzakken, zang Jan Willem Veenhuis Gitaren, percussie, zang Gyöngyi Kovács Contrabas, zang

JAMSESSIE 22:45- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van Paracetamol. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks omdat je paracetamol beter niet op de lege maag moet nemen.

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 : naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid.
Korting €10
Regular €15
Fair €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-paracetamol/"]
start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ValleyCopia"
details = """
Challenging Contra Dances in the Afternoon and Regular in the Evening 

3–6 PM: Challenging Contras with Noah VanNorstrand and Helen Kumar 
Alex Deis-Lauby calling
6–7 PM: Famous Potluck—bring a dish to share, a paper or plastic plate, and utensils
7 PM: Lesson for new dancers 
7:30–10:30 PM: Evening Dance with Stove Dragon and Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling

$35 for both sessions."""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/schedule.php", "https://cdss.org/event/valleycopia/"]
start = "2024-11-29T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Noah VanNorstrand & Helen Kumar", "Stove Dragon"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton"]
price = "$35"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Andrew's Special Ceilidh"
details = """
Get ready to spin the night away at Fabal Beerhall's monthly Ceilidh night! With a live band and caller, right in London's home of speciality lager on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, you can expect a FABAL-ous evening. \r
\r
🍻 Delicious Fabal lager, plus 7 other taps, wine and cocktails\r
\r
🪕 Live ceilidh band playing and leading the dance!\r
\r
🍕 Get free delivery from nearby Yard Sale Pizza & remember that outside food is always welcome\r
\r
\r
\r
Every ticket includes a welcome Fabal pint and the more tickets you buy the more you save! So get a group together and come on down to the Fabal Beerhall to dance the night away with us. \r
\r
Timings: \r
5pm - doors\r
\r
8pm - dancing\r
\r
Monthly Ceilidhs including:\r
\r
St Andrews Day and Burns Night celebration!"""
links = ["https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/bermondsey/fabal-beerhall/ceilidh-band-dancing-on-bermondsey-beer-mile"]
start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£15"
organisation = "Fabal Beerhall"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-11-24-cecil-sharp-house-2/"]
start = "2024-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3830044990657017/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/old-market-assembly/fri-29-nov-call-me-ceilidh-winter-wonderland-special-edit-112723#e112723"]
start = "2024-11-29T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T00:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music Session & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/526147230162254/"]
start = "2024-11-30T13:30:00+13:00"
end = "2024-11-30T19:00:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Paekākāriki"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Annie Kidwell"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-29T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-6/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5917", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-11-29/"]
start = "2024-11-29T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-29T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Erik Weberg"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd ANNUALBAL"
details = """
🎉 2nd ANNUALBAL: Folk International 🎉\r
📅 Date: November 30, 2024 - Save the date!\r
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM\r
📍 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria /Follow the event for more information./\r
💃 The time is approaching to celebrate two years since the launch of our regular balfolk events in Bulgaria. Join us for the second annual ball of Balfolkariya, where we will once again blend the magical atmosphere of balfolk events from France, Italy, Spain, Belgum ... with Bulgarian traditional music and dance! 🌟💃\r
🕺 Daytime Program /Follow the event for updates on this year’s tutors/\r
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in workshops on Bulgarian folk dances and balfolk dances. Our talented tutors will introduce you to the magic of social folk dances, providing not only the technical skills needed for the evening concerts but also the true joy of dancing and togetherness. 🎶👯\r
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bulgarian Folk Dance Workshop\r
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Balfolk Dance Workshop\r
🌙 Evening Program\r
In the evening, enjoy captivating concerts that will invite you to the dance floor to immerse yourself in the rhythms of the music, using the steps you learned during the day. 🎤🎻 The evening will conclude with a folk jam session, where everyone is welcome to join in—with music, dance, or smiles. 🎵🎸\r
/Follow the event for updates on the musical bands you’ll see/\r
8:00 PM - Concert 1: Balfolk Music\r
9:30 PM - Concert 2: Bulgarian Folk Music\r
11:00 PM - Jam Session: Balfolk and Bulgarian Folk Music\r
🎫 Tickets\r
We’re launching a FRIENDS ticket sale. This campaign will help us organize the event better, and it will guarantee you a spot among the guests. The planned venue accommodates 100 people, so we advise you to secure your ticket now and be part of the second ANNUALBAL: Folk International!\r
1 BGN = 0.51 EURO\r
Friends Tickets: 50 BGN - until September 15\r
Early Bird Tickets: 55 BGN 🌅 30 BGN half* - from September 15 to October 15\r
Presale: 60 BGN 🌠 33 BGN half* - from October 15 to November 15\r
Regular Price: 65 BGN /Day Ticket 🕑35 BGN half* - from November 15\r
*Half tickets are valid for either the workshops or the concerts only and will be on sale from September 15. 🎭\r
We look forward to seeing you on November 30! 💃✨\r
Special thanks to Monika Bor-i-Sova for the wonderful poster!\r
more of her incredible work - https://www.instagram.com/monica.bor.i.sova/"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/517178537532228/", "https://epaygo.bg/3547377238?"]
start = "2024-11-30T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-12-01T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "50-65 BGN"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1104875324326549/"]
start = "2024-11-30T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-11-30T21:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1028/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2345", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1937974370037389/"]
start = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Guide To Get Lost"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/guide-to-get-lost/1089/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2439", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1085185113186836"]
start = "2024-11-30T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-11-30T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu bretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik
 
15:00-17:30 Workshop Tänze der Basse Bretagne (Westbretagne): vorwiegend Kettentänze (z.B. Gavottearten), aber auch Rundtänze u.a.
18:30-20:00 Tanz
Ort: Bei Interesse meldet Euch bitte an unter bretagne2024@preussberlin.de, dann wird der Ort der Veranstaltung bekanntgegeben.
Workshop und Tanz danach sind wie immer kostenlos. Für Spenden sind wir dankbar.
Es wirken mit:
Christoph – Bombarde, Flöte
Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde
Almut – Cello und Gesang
Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki
Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde
Brigitte – Tanzanleitung"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2411-morceaudebreizh"]
start = "2024-11-30T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1065063764998686/"]
start = "2024-11-30T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Idumea"]
callers = ["Abigail Hobart"]
price = "€7-€25"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "End of Autumn Balfolk"
details = "This time you will be taught by Augustas and the workshop will be about: Variations in Scottish"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/899770665388804/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/rudens-pabaigos-balfolk-vakarone"]
start = "2024-11-30T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€20"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1861423791028951/"]
start = "2024-11-30T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Rome"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arbadétorne"]
price = "€15-€25"
organisation = "Roma InFolk"
source = "events/italy/roma.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest-noz"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2476"]
start = "2024-11-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo DLC", "Zotte Sonerien", "Duo Gloaguen/Le Henaff"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-11-30/"]
start = "2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
details = """
9 hours of contra dances, squares & waltzes
3 AWESOME bands and 3 AMAZING callers
Bands
Ice Cream Truckers
Noah Van Norstrand (fiddle, feet), Kelsey Wells (fiddle), and Helen Kuhar (guitar) 
Stove Dragon
Oliver Scanlon (fiddle), Sam Zakon-Anderson (keyboard), Rose Jackson (fiddle), and Helen Kuhar (guitar) 
Millserati
Imogen Mills (fiddle, vocals), Cecily Mills (cello, didgeridoo, vocals), Janet Mills (fiddle, percussion, vocals), Robert Mills (piano, accordion), Grant Yost (guitar, octave mandolin), Rohan Weeden (accordion) 
Callers

Gaye Fifer (Pittsburgh, PA)
Alex Deis Lauby (New York, NY)
Ben Sachs Hamilton (Northampton, MA)

Role terms will be Larks and Robins.  
Waltz Breaks

Bob Pasquarello

Make a weekend of your trip to the Philly area and witness this incredible talent at other dances this weekend! 

ValleyCopia: Friday November 29th, Bethlehem PA, Time: TBD
Arden Contra: Sunday December 1st, Park Avenue Community Center, Time: TBD"""
links = ["https://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1940775709692052", "https://cdss.org/event/contracopia/"]
start = "2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ice Cream Truckers", "Millserati", "Stove Dragon"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$25-$60"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal trad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1012507363265502/", "https://billetterie.bolegason.org/agenda/206-bal-trad-avec-masca-sound-duo-des-cimes"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Castres"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Masca Sound", "Duo Des Cimes"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "Lo Bolegason"
source = "events/france/castres.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Fiddlechicks with calling from Adam Hughes.

Fiddlechicks: get your gorgeous double fiddling fix with Fiddlechicks!

Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2024-11/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/906753454120157/"]
start = "2024-11-30T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Spinach for Norman"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Ceilidh Dance Party"
details = """
Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties!\r
\r
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Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town.\r
\r
No dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality.\r
\r
We are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance\r
\r
Drag performer TBA\r
\r
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult"""
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/13896-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-november-2024"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T22:59:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-11-24-grand-juncion/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-11-24-queens-gate-house-2/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/858118423172238/"]
start = "2024-11-30T21:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T00:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Forj"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "After-Thanksgiving Barn Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Four Corners Arts Center 

 Four Corners Arts Center  invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners for an after Thanksgiving Live Music early evening of barn dances!
This is still wicked fun today! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Bring your friends or come alone! There are others that come alone! You do not need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also well known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live music by: Woody & the Westside Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; Bob Elliot on fiddle and guiding “Woody;” David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: $15.00 cash suggested donation per person. BYE (bring your own everything). Proceeds to support Four Corners Arts Center!
Parking: plenty of free parking on-site.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role terms are traditional: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” but anyone dancing is welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries, as they are roles only."""
links = ["https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/after-thanksgiving-barn-dance/"]
start = "2024-11-30T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Tiverton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Four Corners Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free.
Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com or Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1244425830143412/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-to-delightful-live-music/"]
start = "2024-11-30T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kim Forry"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-30/"]
start = "2024-11-30T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-11-30/"]
start = "2024-11-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6009", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-11-30/"]
start = "2024-11-30T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-11-30T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kelly Tabor"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk workshops"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/537888645694682/"]
start = "2024-12-01T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130-140 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vaalser bal Folk"
details = """
14.00: Muziek sessie (alle instrumenten, ook beginners welkom)
15.00: dansinstructie/dansintroductie
16.00: Bal
18.30: Sessie / open podium"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vaalser-bal-folk-4/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Vaals"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Hommes Ventrus"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal-tryout-huisconcert"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2453"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AllesEnNiets"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/548932781033776/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Arbadétorne"]
source = "events/italy/padova.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 01.12.2024  15-17 Uhr
Barock op de Deel – Deutschtrad
 
Barock op de Deel – Deutschtrad – Foro: privat
Das Westerwälder Quartett “Barock op de Deel” bringt sein Publikum zum Rasen, lieber noch zum Holzdielenboden – mit altdeutschem Tanzgroove. Da gibt es swingende, flotte Dreier aus Musikantennotenhandschriften des 18. Jahrhunderts und tanzrhythmische Aha-Sprünge bei deutschen Volksliedern, wie manche sie noch aus Schulzeiten kennen, vielleicht sogar mögen, aber verschämt kaum singen. Getanzt werden kann alles, was die BalFolk-Beine hergeben. Vorkenntnisse werden nicht vorausgesetzt, ebensowenig feste Tanzpartner(innen). Auf geht’s!
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/241201-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-12-01T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Barock op de Deel"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Bal & Session"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1917365288756973/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/902342015054698/", "http://www.empson.org.uk/dance.html"]
start = "2024-12-01T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-01T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bristol Spelmanslag"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Bristol Spelmanslag"
source = "events/uk/bristol_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk in Karlsruhe mit N.N.
16:30-18:00h Tanzworkshop"""
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/560237552"]
start = "2024-12-01T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lange Bal Folk Nacht"
details = "Von ihren Touren im Rest der Welt erholt treffen sich alle Bal-Folk-Bands Marburgs für die ultimative Tanznacht. Havok, Die ZWEI und Ute+Michael spielen den längsten Bal Folk, den die Stadt je erlebt hat!  Die 2  Die ZWEI – das bedeutet einen intensiven musikalischen Dialog zwischen Gitarre und Klarinette. Das Sichzuspielen und Verwandeln, Verschlingen und wieder Lösen der Stimmen und Klangfarben, die Verzahnung in den Rhythmen des Bal Folk. Ein Spiel im eigentlichen Sinn. Zwiegespräche, die jedes Mal neu sind und auf dem Tanzboden fortgesetzt werden wollen.  Eckart Dähnert: Klarinette  Michael Müller: Gitarre     HavoK  HavoK – Haus von Klaus – tanzen gern. Sehr gern. Am liebsten zu Musik, die gefühlvoll und kraftvoll zugleich ist, bei der die Mischung von Paar- und Reihentänzen stimmt, Eigenkompositionen nicht verkopft klingen, sondern das Zeug zum Ohrwurm haben. Musik, die vom Ohr übers Herz direkt in die Beine geht.  Und deswegen spielen sie selber solche Musik. Einfach. Schöne Musik.  Thomas Raisch: Klarinette  Ulrike Alles: Diatonisches Akkordeon     Ute+Michael  Ute+Michael. Mit ihrer klaren ausdrucksstarken schnörkellosen Stimme und dem besonderen Verständnis von Sprach- und Tanzrhythmus singt Ute Visser die traditionellen Tanzlieder auf besonders mitreißende Art. Die tragischen, romantischen, fröhlichen oder auch banalen Texte werden vor allem durch Ute Vissers besondere Interpretation zu bewegenden Geschichten. Begleitet wird sie von Michael Müller an der Gitarre.  Ute Visser: Gesang  Michael Müller: Gitarre     Manesse Hopp  Manesse Hopp spielt europäische Folk-Musik, die in die Beine geht. Und es darf getanzt werden, nach Lust und Laune,  zu Kreis-, Reihen- oder Paartänzen. Die 7-köpfige Band aus Marburg liebt sowohl fetzige als auch ruhige Stücke und sieht sowohl ihre Musik als auch die Tänze dazu als Lebensfreude pur!  Volker Hamel: Geige Bouzouki  Ernst Prall: Klarinette, Saxophon  Uwe Stein: Sologitarre  Michael Lehnert-Möller: Begleitgitarre, Gesang  Michael Bartels: Percussion  Angelika Haag-Lill: Klavier  Nach den Bands ist die Bühne offen für Bal Folk Session und es kann weiter getanzt werden, bis die Musik untergeht.  Tanzworkshop 18:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Ohne Workshop geht auch – aber mit macht es noch mehr Spaß!  Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt)  Achtung – anderer Ort: Bürgerhaus Cappel"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2024-12-01T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Die ZWEI", "Havok", "Manesse Hopp", "Ute+Michael"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-01T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-01T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-01T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gratitude Dance"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/gratitude-ecd-contra-dance-with-dinner/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-01T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Petaluma"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gary Thomas, Michelle Masek & Maurette Foster", "Sycamore"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-01T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-01T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Louis Brengard & Friends"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 




​“Pay What You Want” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2024-12-01/"]
start = "2024-12-01T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-01T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091103758975/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = """
Wouter Kuyper speelt doedelzak, fluit en trekharmonica en laat zich inspireren door Vlaamse, Franse en Nederlandse (balfolk-)muziek. Als hij solo speelt doet hij dat met trekharmonica en dan speelt hij van bijzonder opzwepend tot bijzonder intiem en brengt hij voor een groot deel eigen composities. Speelt daarnaast in Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Laroux, Androneda en nog meer! Ook geeft Wouter veel les op de trekharmonica en de doedelzak.
Website: http://www.wouterkuyper.nl/


De standaard prijs is 15 euro, wanneer je weinig te besteden hebt mag je kiezen om 12,50 euro te betalen. Wil je meer informatie, mail dan met fryslan@balfolk.nl of kijk op balfolk.nl.
Je kan een kaartje kopen via Balfolk bal met Wouter Kuyper – Theater De Bres Leeuwarden"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-met-wouter-kuyper-2/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€12.50-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$45"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-02T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-12-02/"]
start = "2024-12-02T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-02T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-12-03T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-12-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-03T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-03/"]
start = "2024-12-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649923116784/"]
start = "2024-12-03T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1063/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2401", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971468394125/"]
start = "2024-12-03T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2024-12-03/"]
start = "2024-12-03T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-12-03/"]
start = "2024-12-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-12-03/"]
start = "2024-12-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-03T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-12-03/"]
start = "2024-12-03T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8290476957745047/8290476967745046/"]
start = "2024-12-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-04T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "120 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-17/"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-04T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/618937950461219/"]
start = "2024-12-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-04T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2024-12-04T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-04T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-12-04/"]
start = "2024-12-04T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-12-04/"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-04/"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-04/"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5940580", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-12-04/"]
start = "2024-12-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Margaret Bary"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 320 – wals in 5 en 8 én muzikaliteit"
details = """
Deze donderdag 5 december is het socialles nr 320. Docent deze week is Rick. We gaan aan de slag met de wals in 5 en 8, gecombineerd met muzikaliteit: want hoe hoor je nu precies of het een wals in 3, 5 of 8 is en wat nu als de muzikanten dat afwisselen? Enige ervaring met de wals is handig, maar niet verplicht. Deze les is mooi te combineren met de les van 2 weken hiervoor voor de basis van de wals, maar beide lessen zijn los van elkaar te volgen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-320-rotterdam-wals-in-5-en-8-en-muzikaliteit/"]
start = "2024-12-05T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2596297637223856/"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss"]
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/416097371566969/"]
start = "2024-12-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/863787395350942/"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1291921728464901/"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-230/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2024-12-06"
end_date = "2024-12-07"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal Perdu"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5876487"]
start = "2024-12-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Takoma Park"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Mirambel"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/washington_dc.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-12-05/"]
start = "2024-12-05T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sycamore"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2024_12_06/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2483", "https://www.facebook.com/events/567412342507588"]
start = "2024-12-06T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-07T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Le Driadi"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://tanzvolk-leipzig.de/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Leipzig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€6-€20"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teaching the teacher"
details = """
Deze workshop is afgelast wegens te weinig aanmeldingen.
 

 

Deze avond gaan we werken aan de vaardigheden van dansdocenten! Ben jij een dansdocent of heb je de ambitie om dansdocent te worden? Kom dan vooral! Dan kunnen we van elkaar leren.

We zullen de avond opdelen in twee delen:

De eerste helft van de avond bieden we ruimte aan beginnend of aspirant docenten om een korte instructie (ca. 10 minuten) te geven. De andere deelnamers (mede-docenten) zullen hier vervolgens feedback op geven.

Wil jij op deze manier graag feedback ontvangen? Stuur dan een berichtje naar contact.balfolkzeist@gmail.com of laat het weten via Discord. Er is een speciale thread aangemaakt over dit onderwerp, maar je kunt ook een privébericht sturen naar Stefan.

De tweede helft van de avond zal vooral open discussie zijn. Hier kunnen bijvoorbeeld details over lessen of workshops besproken worden, maar er kunnen ook bredere onderwerpen zoals het algehele lesniveau in Nederland aan bod komen. Welke onderwerpen precies besproken worden, zal sterk afhangen van de dansdocenten die aanwezig zijn en waar zij het over willen hebben.

 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/teaching-the-teacher-2/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal des Lucioles"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2028003764309414/", "http://www.lacampanule.fr/agenda.php"]
start = "2024-12-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TriOblique"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-12-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-06T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-12-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-06T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Henry Road"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter WarmUp"
details = """
Big Scioty Contra Dance presents its yearly dance weekend at the Worthington Community Center (north end of Columbus, OH) 
Bands: Notorious (Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg & Sam Bartlett) and The Hollertones (Paul Brown, Jeanie Creamer, Linda Scutt & Nick Weiland) 
Callers are Will Mentor and Liz Burkhart. 
More info and registration at bigscioty.com"""
links = ["https://bigscioty.com/winterwarmup/", "https://cdss.org/event/winter-warmup-columbus-oh/"]
start = "2024-12-06T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Worthington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "The Hollertones"]
callers = ["Liz Burkhart", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Big Scioty Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Holiday party with pop-up arts/crafts bazaar, ugly sweater contest, festive attire, and possibly potluck snacks.
Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Carol Compton (piano, accordion, recorder), Amy Englesberg (piano, accordion), Peter Macfarlane (violin).
Teaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-6/"]
start = "2024-12-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Colchester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Fair — 20e editie"
details = "De Midwinter Fair pakt bij deze 20e editie flink uit met de Balfolk line-up. Op beide dagen valt er veel moois te beleven. Ook geven Berit en Jan van Dansknusjes op beide dagen twee beginners workshops en een gevorderden workshop."
links = ["https://archeon.eu/midwinterfair/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-20e-editie-2/"]
start_date = "2024-12-07"
end_date = "2024-12-08"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan de Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Ball Noir", "Cardboard Cabin", "Celtic Constellation", "Duo Clercx", "Phlox"]
price = "€36.95"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Duo in St. Ippolyts"
links = ["http://portland-drive.co.uk/events/"]
start_date = "2024-12-07"
end_date = "2024-12-07"
country = "UK"
city = "St. Ippolyts"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Duo"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
First Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
Community shindig: Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Live music: Cecelia Vacanti (playing the fiddle) and Sam Zakon-Anderson (playing the keyboards). Enjoy one of their tunes from their album “Earth’s Dark Shore” here.
Caller: Dereck Kalish has been dancing regularly in New England since 2005, and in 2011 became both a caller and sound engineer, with a focus on providing the best service possible to make for a fun and successful dance. He has provided great sound for weekly dances and larger events. Dereck can be seen calling English and contra dances throughout New England.
Admission: $13.00 per person. Students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Food: Some snacks offered at the break.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles are traditional: Ladies & Gents but are just roles and you are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you."""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-06T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5918", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-12-06/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Jullekstuga +Annual Mtg"
details = "<u></u><u></u><span><b>Happy Half-Hour begins at 7:30.  Please bring a snack to share. </b></span><br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Music begins at 8:00 p.m.</b></span>              <br>Nordic Exposure will travel over the river (well, the Sound,actually) and through the woods to play for the Jullekstuga.  They bring a unique combination of instruments to fill the hall with music and provide bookends for the Annual Meeting.<br><span><b>  <br></b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  </b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-12-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nordic Exposure"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Polska and Slängpolska"
details = """
Two-day dance workshop\r
Polska with elements of Slängpolska\r
\r
Dec 7th and 8th\r
From 10:00 – 13:00 and von 15:00 - 17:00\r
Location, Gallitzinstraße 1, 1160\r
\r
Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker - teaching dance\r
Jamie Huddlestone - violin\r
\r
Focus more on Polska, on timing and turning\r
\r
Open to everyone, no dance partner needed to join in\r
\r
Registration: danskurs@gmx.at"""
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2024-12-07-093000-to-2024-12-08-163000/schwedisch-tanzkurs-polska-und-sl-ngpolska-mit"]
start = "2024-12-07T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Jamie Huddlestone"]
price = "€120-€210"
organisation = "Leben & Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "Balfolk aus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/843704511"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marzling"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kathman Quattro"]
organisation = "Clara Biese"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Kulturbad"
details = "Bal Occitan Noël"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andreas Neumann & Marcus Krimmer"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Galna Humlor"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1469", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2339", "https://www.plug.events/event/bal-experience-duo-bucsangielen-sarai-frbe"]
start = "2024-12-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Bucsan-Gielen", "Saraï"]
price = "€14-€16"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Syracuse Area Double Contra"
details = """
Calling by David Smukler and Rachel Ameen
2:30-5:30—Contra for experienced dancers
5:30-7:00—Dinner break
7:00-10:00—Contra for all"""
links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/upcoming-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/syracuse-area-double-contra/"]
start = "2024-12-07T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Morrisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["David Smukler", "Rachel Ameen"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Syracuse Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-07T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swing the Bridge"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Club"
details = "Come dance or call."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cheltenhamcb/posts/pfbid02k69QVMgLgyCHkGCxcTFBs2iwaRbVTX2czh6HERssmB5gaww7CvrvvfcrdF3o9XdUl"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cheltenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Cheltenham Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/cheltenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-december-7th/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1731726160998779/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kevin MacLeod, Gareth Kiddier & Edward Wallace"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3829089997347959/", "https://www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk/whats-on/"]
start = "2024-12-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Wantage"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jack's Maggot"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£4.50-£9"
organisation = "White Horse Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/wantage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/library-contra-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
This dance celebrates Gary Kendellen’s 80th birthday. Roz & Gary have been dancing at Swingin’ Tern for over twenty-five years. 
Caller: Sue Gola
A long-time contra dancer, Sue Gola was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she has called at dances both large and small throughout the Northeast. Sue gives instructions concisely and clearly and has a friendly way about her that makes dancers feel welcome. 
Band: Brooklyn Swing Ensemble
Brooklyn Swing Ensemble has been gracing the stage of Swingin’ Tern for over thirty years. They are well known in the Northeast for their unique blend of fiddle tunes, Klezmer music, and swing/blues – playing for contra dances and other events throughout the region. With fiddle and clarinet as the lead instruments, the world is their musical oyster, and they are unafraid to explore!! The band features Danny Elias on clarinet, Sam Zygmuntowicz on fiddle, Marco Brehm on double bass, and Norman Plankey on guitar. 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brooklyn Swing Ensemble"]
callers = ["Sue Gola"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Spintuition"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1304", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rhythm Rangers"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skippin' A Groove"]
callers = ["Bev Young"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sycamore"]
callers = ["Frannie Marr"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-12-07/"]
start = "2024-12-07T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-07T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Family Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1543361503208596/", "https://fco.yapsody.com/event/index/827057/family-christmas-ceilidh"]
start = "2024-12-08T10:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T12:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "Family Ceilidh Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN24-DEC24.pdf", "https://www.facebook.com/events/913610327375539/"]
start = "2024-12-08T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance party"
details = """
Dansen is altijd een feestje.\r
Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest.\r
En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest.\r
\r
Op deze zondagmiddag kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals. Deze keer met muziek van de Hunebend.\r
\r
De Hunebend bestaat uit Michele van Baaren en Marieke van der Hoek op viool en Joke Bakker op cello. Zij spelen prachtige Zweedse dansmuziek, traditioneel én eigen creaties.\r
\r
Verdere informatie vind je op\r
https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest/"""
links = ["https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest/", "https://www.plug.events/event/zweeds-dansfeest-met-de-hunebend5"]
start = "2024-12-08T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Hunebend"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "Elske Hoen"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Verlang jij ook zo naar warmte in de winter? Kom dansen en laat je hart verwarmen door geweldige folkmuziek in de Junushof. Wij kijken er ontzettend naar uit om jullie allen weer te zien en te swingen onder de gypsy-folk tunes van Bal O'Gadjo!





Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.
Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Archie Moss & Tom Moore
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Bal O'Gadjo
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-15/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3793895950853600/"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Moore & Moss"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Christmas Bal"
details = "Organised by Eurobal Wessex - Hampshire branch"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/8047958461989507/"]
start = "2024-12-08T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ringwood"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1080640820196717/"]
start = "2024-12-08T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bo'ness"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Bo'ness Dance"
source = "events/uk/boness.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2024-12-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal"
details = "Dance workshop, then bal. Hay Parish Hall, Lion St, Hay-on-Wye. Tea, coffee, biscuits provided. Bring other drinks & snacks to share if you wish."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231380513049971&set=gm.571897018764300"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-08T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jon Mills & Kate Price", "Mynydd Noir"]
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/ciac-boum-la-tricoterie/1015/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2299", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280838755041869"]
start = "2024-12-08T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-08T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum"]
price = "€14-€26"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The fall series of ECD is starting in Brownsville on September 8th and will run on the second Sundays for the fall – Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Mask Optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T12:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Carol Compton & Thal Aylward"]
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dances/"]
start = "2024-12-08T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/sunday-night-english-179/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trillium"]
callers = ["Jennifer Staples"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/304640373/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-08T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T16:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-08T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "St. Nicholas Holiday Ball"
details = """
The St. Nicholas Holiday Ball returns December 8th! 
Join us at the Pasadena Masonic Temple for our annual formal event to celebrate the season. Filled with Historical and English Country dancing to holiday music. 
Join us early for a catered holiday Tea Dinner filled with hand-crafted gourmet goodies, both savory and sweet, fit for every appetite! 
Our callers Cara King, Lindsay Verbil, and Darlene Hamilton along with the Whirled Peas band bring you this special dance program with the lovely Pasadena Masonic Temple in Pasadena all dressed up with Christmas cheer! 
Dress code is formal attire of any period, as befits the event. 
Tickets on sale soon. (Stay tuned for more details on our Facebook page and our website.) 
Visit our website to join our mailing list and be alerted when registration opens."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1052596722905255/", "https://cdss.org/event/st-nicholas-holiday-ball/"]
start = "2024-12-08T15:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Whirled Peas"]
callers = ["Cara King", "Darlene Hamilton", "Lindsay Verbil"]
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

Three great causes: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and EVkids. After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities.
Community shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR know how in order to have a great time!!
Live music by: Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski! Mickey Koth on fiddle and various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, and fife (but not all at the same time) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! They both together will amaze you!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause/"]
start = "2024-12-08T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-08T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-08T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-08T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
2nd Sunday of the Month: 
Live Music with Anytime English Players 
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-2/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-08T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-12-08/"]
start = "2024-12-08T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-08T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Montana Bill & His Big Cowboy Dance Band"]
callers = ["Callie Allison"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/893693119"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-09T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Luca Fiorini"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091127092306/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm – 10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQ+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth-soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson. 
Sliding Scale Admission $0-$50; $12 suggested."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance-2/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-12-09/"]
start = "2024-12-09T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-09T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-12-10T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Walzer und Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-12-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-10T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Intro"
details = """
🍃 O WARSZTATACH\r
Na tych zajęciach poznasz tańce, które pojawiają się na balfolkowych potańcówkach – zawsze, często i tylko czasami.\r
Będą to różnorodne formy:\r
- tańce w kręgu i w korowodzie\r
- tańce w parach\r
- układy dla kilku tancerzy\r
Nie zapowiadamy konkretnego programu na poszczególne zajęcia, a część materiału może rozciągać się na kilka zajęć. Oprócz nauki nie zabraknie przypominania i utrwalania wcześniejszego materiału.\r
Uczymy tańców od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub zerowym stażem balfolkowym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folk-intro-cykl-warsztatow-dla-poczatkujacych6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1710649906450119/1710649926450117/"]
start = "2024-12-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are required for dancing.  Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-10T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T18:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-10T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2024-12-10/"]
start = "2024-12-10T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-10T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poitou Dance Workshop"
details = """
W sezonie jesiennym lecimy do Poitou. Wyprostujemy ścieżki tańców, które już znamy i dodamy kilka nowych.\r
Można się spodziewać Maraichine, Marchoise, Branle de Noirmoutier czy Ronde de chantecorps. Najpewniej zahaczymy też o Bal limusine czy Pas d'ete (jak się uda to w wersji 🐧 ).\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleoko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą 🙂\r
Zaczniemy od podstaw więc będzie szansa zarówno pozyskać nowe umiejętności jak i wygładzić te już posiadane."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-tance-z-poitou", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8290476957745047/8290476977745045/"]
start = "2024-12-11T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "120 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Classes @Sportcentrum Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/aanbod/beweegsessies/dans/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2420"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€6"
organisation = "KU Leuven"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert & bal"
details = '''
Archie Moss en Tom Moore, trekzak en altviool, komen voor een concert en bal naar Zwolle.
"Widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk amongst a precociously gifted generation, Moore & Moss’ finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. Now, having toured with with some of the biggest and brightest acts in the British folk scene, they reconvene to perform as duo."
Kom luisteren en dansen!

Reserveren via bertleemans@gmail.com
Deur open vanaf 19:30u
.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tr10_VZZ0'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/concert-bal-archie-moss-tom-moore/"]
start = "2024-12-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Een nieuw project van Lode Bucsan op draailier, Maëlle Dantin op doedel en Wouter Kuyper op accordeon!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-eindhoven-trio-bucsan-dantin-kuyper-nl/"]
start = "2024-12-11T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Bucsan/Dantin/Kuyper"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1075/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2391", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1460800451185405/"]
start = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondes"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/33", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2450", "https://www.facebook.com/events/868750925398681"]
start = "2024-12-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/27222001520780382/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-11T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3681559522112700/"]
start = "2024-12-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-11T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-11T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5940585", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2024-12-11/"]
start = "2024-12-11T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-11T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 321 – dansetiquette en oriëntatie in de ruimte"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 december is het socialles nr 321. Niet geheel onbelangrijk: nu we al wat basisdansen en technieken hebben behandeld, ook tijd voor dansetiquette! Hoe kun je fijn als koppel en als groep dansen in een ruimte, zonder een dans geweld aan te doen, waar kun je op letten en hoe zorg je goed voor elkaar? We gaan ook in op vragen als: Hoe bewegen we met z’n allen over de dansvloer en waar kun je (wel/niet) stilstaan? Hoe houden we een cirkel een cirkel en geen ei of spiraal? Geen zorgen, het is geen les vol regels en gepraat, we gaan ook genoeg dansen!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-321-rotterdam-dansetiquette-en-orientatie-in-de-ruimte/"]
start = "2024-12-12T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-8"]
start = "2024-12-12T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-12-12/"]
start = "2024-12-12T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-12T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/416097378233635/"]
start = "2024-12-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jamsessie / Folkbal (CBO)"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2442"]
start = "2024-12-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/926445525748985/", "https://www.rootsintune.ie/upcoming-events"]
start = "2024-12-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gapatarumba"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Roots in Tune"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-231/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-12-12/"]
start = "2024-12-12T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Matt, Cat & Alex"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-12-12/"]
start = "2024-12-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-12-12/"]
start = "2024-12-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-12-12/"]
start = "2024-12-12T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-12T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina @ Enschede Lights Up"
details = """
Op 13 December van 18:30 tot 19:00 zal Wim te Groen op de piano spelen bij de installatie \"Keys of Lights\" van Enschede Lights up (https://www.uitinenschede.nl/enschede-lights-up).\r
\r
Graag verzoeken we Balfolkies die dit leuk vinden om te komen dansen op dit plein buiten zodat mensen kunnen zien wat Balfolk is. We zullen zorgen dat er ook flyers voor balfolk (en de dansstage) aanwezig zijn zodat geïntereseerde deze kunnen meenemen."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/mazurka-klandestina-ft-wim-te-groen-enschede-light"]
start = "2024-12-13T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-13T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wim te Groen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

Het eerstvolgende bal is:

Tom Moore and Archie Moss bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 13 december 2024

Aanvang: 19:30
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon
Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),
Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen
Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!
Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.
Globaal tijdschema:
19:30 dansworkshop
20:30 Bal
22:30 sessie
23:00 einde programma
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)
Dansuitleg
In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

Tom Moore and Archie Moss
Widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk amongst a precociously gifted generation, Moore & Moss’ finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. Now, having toured with with some of the biggest and brightest acts in the British folk scene, they reconvene to perform as duo.
Their second record (released 2020) is set to further unite the deep and resolute harmony of Moss’s accordion with the texture and flow of Moore’s viola; with droning, whirring, sparkling layers of electro-acoustic grit provoking a subtle complexity of palette. Whilst intrinsically borrowing from English and other European traditional dance form, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making. The distinct pulse and intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue to quietly reconsider English instrumental music, listening and responding to the world around them as much as their musical ancestors.
Tom Moore | Archie Moss (tommoorearchiemoss.com)

Wat is Balfolk?
Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.
De Kapel
De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel.

AGENDA
Schrijf de data alvast in je agenda en houd balfolk.nl in de gaten.

17 januari: Paracetamol

21 februari: nog onbekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-met-tom-moore-en-archie-moss/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation & Guest Musicians"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-mechelen/1071/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2386"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-13T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2024-12-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2024-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-13-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Syracuse English Country Dance"
details = "Calling by Jennifer Staples and music by Laurel Sharp, Meg Grindrod, and Eileen Kalfass. Partially sponsored in memory of Gretchen Pearson."
links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/upcoming-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/syracuse-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laurel Sharp, Meg Grindrod & Eileen Kalfass"]
callers = ["Jennifer Staples"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Syracuse Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1246717836625682/", "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Karen Mueller-Harder"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5 donation suggested."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-13T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Triskaidekaphobia"
details = """
The year was 1980 when Kirston Koths (1948–2024) moved to the Bay Area. A new caller from Boston, he started a 2nd Friday contra dance in Berkeley. Contra dance was new to the area—the only regular dance was in Palo Alto. BACDS did not yet exist, and when it formed Kirston became member #2. Kirston organized, managed, and called his Berkeley dance for 25 years, eventually asking BACDS to take it on. By then contra dancing was flourishing in the Bay Area, with dances in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Mill Valley, Santa Cruz, and many nearby cities. Contra dancing took hold in the Bay Area, as in much of the country, due to the efforts of the early organizers, and Kirston was one of them. 
Kirston wrote at least a dozen dances. “Nantucket Sleigh Ride,” with its distinctive dip-and-dive figure, was wildly popular in the ’70s in New England. His most memorable West Coast dance, and the namesake of tonight, is “Triskaidekaphobia.” In appreciation and in celebration of his contribution to this community we present this special evening. 
Doors open at 6:45; socializing and sharing stories from 7:00–7:30; dancing 7:30–10:00pm. 
Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St Berkeley
(2 blocks east of Christ Church, location of the Thursday dance series) 
A cavalcade of callers and musicians. Calling will be Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/events/kkdance/", "https://cdss.org/event/triskaidekaphobia-a-celebration-of-caller-kirston-koths-1948-2024/"]
start = "2024-12-13T18:45:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5919", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-12-13/"]
start = "2024-12-13T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-13T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Xmas Folk Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/564888636186011/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2024-12-14T21:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Auckland"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Aotearoa"
source = "events/new_zealand/auckland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ground Relativity"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/ground-relativity/1111/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2470", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2472220446455342"]
start = "2024-12-14T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-14T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi and Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1234613994511500/", "https://mailchi.mp/64b318efb5dd/14-dec-scandi-balfolk-in-tinwell-ketton"]
start = "2024-12-14T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-15T02:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adventstanz Tübingen"
details = "verschiedene Tübinger Gruppen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/551398799"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:05:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Kitkat inside Tango Rouge"
details = """
Kitkat will host Laouen (Bert from Airboxes, and Ies Muller) to play Balfolk!\r
There will be dance workshops (Balfolk couple dances) beforehand.\r
Price: 20/25 (or maybe a bit less if you PM me ;) ) for the whole kitkat access until the day after.\r
Physical Warmup at 7:30pm, workshop at 8pm, then social starts at 9 ! It will be a mixed Balfolk and Milonga, DJ and Live show until very late in the night. \r
Dress code : Kinky or Chic. Colorful is very appreciated (PM for advices, check also details and examples on Tango.Rouge's \"Saturday:Dresscode\" post on their instagram page)\r
Tell your friends to save the date! Even/especially if they usually only dance techno. Come as plenty, so we get the biggest room!"""
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/tango.rouge/", "https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLV8sTqtjX/?img_index=1"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T08:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "Tango Rouge"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Culemborg Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.degelderlandfabriek.nl/agenda/archief/ceilidh-december-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1677067109813756/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Culemborg"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Maggies Wedding"]
callers = ["Carieke Pol"]
price = "€14.50"
organisation = "De Gelderlandfabriek"
source = "events/netherlands/culemborg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-broes-2024-12-14-69/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2468", "https://www.facebook.com/events/485326007638382/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Broes", "Accords Perdus"]
price = "€7-€16"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1376473", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1196559031676466/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Narthen"]
callers = ["Jo Freya", "Fi Fraser"]
price = "£3-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/270368432760052/"]
start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "La Chaux"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Chouette Enjôleuse"]
organisation = "balachaux"
source = "events/france/la_chaux.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/ceilidhwiththediatonics-e6dba1.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1635113040597745/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/balfolkstroud/1317005"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£14"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/899014639044960/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Annasach Ceilidh Band"]
price = "£26.71-£31.05"
organisation = "Annasach Ceilidh Band"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1148005442973823/"]
start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-12-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/531372616516633/"]
start = "2024-12-14T21:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T00:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TRADplus"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly contra dance at St. Alban’s Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance-2-2/"]
start = "2024-12-14T15:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["High Cotton"]
callers = ["Charlene Heaton"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – beginner workshop 7:00pm, Dancing 7:30 – 10:30pm 

February 10: Tunes by Brook Farm String Band; calls by Marlin Whitaker.
March 9: Big Fun with Darlene Underwood (English dance in the afternoon 2p-5p)
April 13: Smith, Campeau & Nelson with Ken Gall calling
May 11: Liberty String Band with Maeve Devlin calling
June 8: River Music with various local callers – Open Mic Night

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Scaling Mt. Airy"]
callers = ["Laurie Pietravalle", "Noel Bash", "Olivia Muller"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg & Floyd Combined Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2024-12-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Joy Greenwolfe"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Second Saturdays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Wesley U.M. Church gymnasium. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609 for parking.
Live Music: Jumpstart! They are: Gene Albert, bass guitar; Paul Lizotte, fiddle; and Victor Troll, keyboard.
Caller: Rich Sbardella, from Connecticut, has been a dance caller for over 30 years, and has had the opportunity to lead contra dances, square dances, barn dances, and community dances throughout New England and as far away as Nevada, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Florida!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works best for you as has been done for years!"""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jumpstart"]
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1220798162541402/", "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Duo"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-14T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly, featuring live and spirited dancing. Beginners’ lesson at 7:00. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. 
Caller: Lisa Harris-Frydman
Band: The Lost Keys 
Flexible admission rate: Adult dancers pay what you can between $8 to $15. Listeners and Students $5. Children under 16 are free."""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Lost Keys"]
callers = ["Lisa Harris-Frydman"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1276", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rhythm Rangers"]
callers = ["Christa Torrens"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-14T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Christmas Dance"
details = """
This night is our annual Christmas Dance.  This is always a fun time.
   *   Live music, flat fiddle, hardingfele, and nyckelharpa
   *   Please bring finger food to share, non-alcoholic drinks are also good
   *   There will be glögg (alcoholic)
   *   Costumes are appreciated but now necessary
   *   Only $7
   *   8 pm, Sodal Hall, The Avalon

Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10-2024-12-14/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zondag 15 december 2024
TICKETS
Online voorverkoop is gesloten, er zijn nog tickets aan de deur te koop 

★ Kinderen (GRATIS)

 \tKinderen tot 12 jaar
 \tBegeleiding door een volwassene is verplicht

★ Kennismakingsdeal (€10,00)

 \tJij bent nieuw in balfolk. Dit je kans om op een laagdrempelige manier kennis te maken.
 \tWil je toch langer blijven? Koop ter plekke een aanvullend ticket voor de rest van het bal.
 \tGratis beginnersworkshop
 \tBal met Geronimo

★ Workshop los (€20,00)

 \tWorkshop ‘irregular waltzes’ by Sara & Paulo 🇬🇧

★ Leeftijdskorting (€20,00)

 \tTicket voor iedereen van tussen de 12 en de 21 jaar oud
 \tOf van 65 jaar en ouder
 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Ticket Introvert (€23,50) UITVERKOCHT

 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Ticket Dorothée (€26,50) UITVERKOCHT

 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Ticket Valhermeil (€29,50) UITVERKOCHT

 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Ticket Elfjes (€32,50)

 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Verkoop aan de deur (€35,00)

 \tToegang tot het volledige bal, inclusief gratis beginnersworkshop

★ Workshop combi (€40,00)

 \tWorkshop ‘irregular waltzes’ by Sara & Paulo 🇬🇧
 \tToegang tot het volledige bal

PROGRAMMA
13:15 Deur open
13:30 Betaalde workshop ‘irregular waltzes’ by Sara & Paulo
14:30 Gratis beginnersworkshop door Amber Wever
15:30 Bal met Geronimo
17:00 Fun dance game
17:15 Eetpauze, potluck
18:15 Bal met TREF
20:15 Give away
20:30 Pauze
21:00 Bal met Wim te Groen
22:30 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop - van 14:30 tot 15:30
Voor iedereen die nieuw is in Balkfolk hebben we vooraf aan het bal een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Tijdens de workshop leer je de passen van de belangrijkste Balfolkdansen. Zo kan je direct uit de voeten op het bal.

De workshop wordt gegeven door Amber Wever van Balfolk Hoorn.

Jeroen Geerinck begeleidt de workshop met live muziek.

★ Betaalde workshop irregular waltzes - from 13:30 till 15:30
In this workshop teachers Sara & Paulo will help you move from the beats-counting into the fun-having. They will guide you into understanding musicality, musical phrases, posture, and the myriad of possibilities within irregular waltzes.

After this workshop you’ll never sweat again once you hear “valse a 8 temps!”.

Workshop in English.
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://festibal-balfolk.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1748518935894183/", "https://www.plug.events/event/festibal"]
start = "2024-12-15T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo", "Tref", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€20-€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-2/1095/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2467", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1050478636563858"]
start = "2024-12-15T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Balfolk"
details = """
NOABER

« Noaber » is de vrolijke ontmoeting van drie buren (Greet, Hans en Jan) die hun passie voor dansmuziek delen. Zij spelen en zingen zowel traditioneel repertoire als eigen composities.

De accordeon zet de toon en ondersteunt de dansers met een aanstekelijke swing, de cister kleurt met een rijke harmonische begeleiding de klanken van doedelzak en fluit.
Warme muziek om met iedereen te delen. Van goede buur tot verre vriend!

Greet Wuyts: Diatonische accordeon
Hans Jochems: Cister en zang
Jan Leeflang: Doedelzak en fluit

Daarnaast zal ook het vertrouwde Adhoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) spelen. Het AdHoc speelt vooral traditionele franse en vlaamse Balfolk muziek. Er zullen tijdens het bal enkele korte instructies geven voor o.a. de Maclotte, Gavotte de l’Aven en Suite de maraîchines.

Het bal is zoals altijd weer in de sfeervolle zaal van het hotel-restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar ook een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen.

Entree is 8,00 euro. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen-met-noaber/"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Noaber"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 15.12.2024  15-17 Uhr
MAGISTAL
MAGISTAL – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe MAGISTAL aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu einem Tanznachmittag mit Branles, Zwiefache und Bal-Folk Stücken, wie Walzer, Schottisch und Mazurka
Es wirken mit:
Almut: Cello und Gesang
Matthias: Posaune und Gesang
Gisbert: Geige, Gitarre und Akkordeon
Stefan: Akkordeon und Flöte
Christoph: Unterstützung bei der Tanzanleitung
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2412-tanz-m5"]
start = "2024-12-15T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Magistal"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.tournai.be/tournai-dhiver/les-animations-gratuites-de-la-grand-place", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2515"]
start = "2024-12-15T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tournai"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pirlouette"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-15T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = """
4 pm bal with Moore & Moss\r
6 pm bal with Laouen"""
links = ["https://www.folkstanzwirbel.de/"]
start = "2024-12-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Moore & Moss", "Laouen"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Folkstanzwirbel"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/people/Les-Kickeuses/100073524888492/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2103"]
start = "2024-12-15T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/540353605470895/"]
start = "2024-12-15T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-15T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thalas", 'Onur "Baffonz" Ucak']
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2024-12-15T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-15T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Sunday Contra Dance with the McKenzies and Ben Allbrandt (LGRA)\r
SNOWFLAKE BALL - wear your holiday attire!\r
\r
December 15 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm\r
\r
Location: Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave,Richmond, VA 23222\r
\r
Music: The McKenzies (Salem, VA) with Woody McKenzie on fiddle and Marcia McKenzie on guitar.\r
\r
Caller: Ben Allbrandt (Norfolk, VA)\r
\r
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.\r
\r
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-12-15-2024/"]
start = "2024-12-15T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The McKenzies"]
callers = ["Ben Albrandt"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Snowflake Ball Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a holiday dance at the lovely Lewis Ginter Recreation Association. 

Music: The McKenzies
Caller: Ben Allbrandt
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.
Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at 1:45pm to learn or review basic steps."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-12-15-2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/sunday-afternoon-snowflake-ball-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-15T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The McKenzies"]
callers = ["Ben Allbrandt"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Workshop+Dance Session"
details = """
At The Whitmore Tap, 115 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2PB\r
Entrance on Cotham Hill."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1323725851967613/"]
start = "2024-12-15T18:45:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-15T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/sunday-night-english-180/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Serendipity"]
callers = ["Dan Seppeler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-english-country-dance-54-2023-01-01-2023-01-15-2023-03-19-2023-07-02-2023-10-01-2024-12-15/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-15T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Herbold", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Culver City ECD"
details = """
English Country Dance to live music with Lindsay Verbil calling. Westside of LA. 
$15 suggested."""
links = ["https://culvercityecd.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/culver-city-ecd/"]
start = "2024-12-15T14:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-15T17:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Culver City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Free Fall"]
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-15T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-15T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-15T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-12-15/"]
start = "2024-12-15T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-15T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091087092310/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-16T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm – 10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQ+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth-soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson. 
Sliding Scale Admission $0-$50; $12 suggested."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance-2/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Basics Class"
details = """
Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4).  This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance.  “Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo”.  No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday)!  We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-basics-class-begins-2023-09-18/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-16T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-12-16/"]
start = "2024-12-16T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-16T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkdansles Schoten"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2411"]
start = "2024-12-17T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De Noël"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/event/bal-noel-2024-bert/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2491"]
start = "2024-12-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gerpinnes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bert Leemans"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Tanzen im Advent"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-12-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-17T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-17/"]
start = "2024-12-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1064/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2402", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1488971465060792/"]
start = "2024-12-17T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-12-17/"]
start = "2024-12-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-12-17/"]
start = "2024-12-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-17T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-12-17/"]
start = "2024-12-17T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/40", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2492", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3818187225120339/"]
start = "2024-12-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hans Van Nes"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-41/"]
start = "2024-12-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-18T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-12-18/"]
start = "2024-12-18T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-18T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-12-18/"]
start = "2024-12-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-18/"]
start = "2024-12-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-18/"]
start = "2024-12-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5940589", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2024-12-18/"]
start = "2024-12-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 322 – Kerst, foute balfolk"
details = """
Deze donderdag 19 december is het socialles nr 322. Hoor je ook wel eens een nummer op de radio waar je een scottisch op zou kunnen dansen terwijl het eigenlijk geen balfolkmuziek is? Deze avond is speciaal om te dansen op muziek die niet geschreven is voor balfolk. Dit doen we onder begeleiding van Noelia. Vergeet je kerstmuts niet!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-322-rotterdam-kerst-foute-balfolk/"]
start = "2024-12-19T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk De Noël"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/guus.herremans/"]
start = "2024-12-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gerpinnes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guus Herremans"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/896305529020411/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm3EpPHpg7wp7nDR6YzPEUkybQT6FDxJrhmhSrVUIjVubz5Q/viewform"]
start = "2024-12-19T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2024-12-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-12-19/"]
start = "2024-12-19T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-19T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/392654210577952/416097381566968/"]
start = "2024-12-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2056393154793117/"]
start = "2024-12-19T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-19T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "EdinBal"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-232/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-12-19/"]
start = "2024-12-19T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Glenrose"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-12-19/"]
start = "2024-12-19T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-12-19/"]
start = "2024-12-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-12-19/"]
start = "2024-12-19T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dance Dinos"]
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Boeuf"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/bal-boeuf"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€13-€15"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:30 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Thomas Römer

20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. Tooth Pickers, 2. Javallon
Eintritt: 24 Euro regulär, 15 Euro ermäßigt * (Abendkasse)
Tooth Pickers
Tooth Pickers – Foto: privat
Die Tooth Pickers begeben sich auf eine aufregende musikalische Reise und entdecken die lebendige Welt des Balfolk. Inspiriert von ihrer Geigerin Josefine Schlät, Geigerin in der Band Maracu, die im Balfolk ihr musikalisches und tänzerisches Zuhause gefunden hat, lassen sie sich auf die Tanzbühne einladen. Auf 18 Saiten und mit ihren Hintergründen aus Jazz und Bluegrass schaffen die vier Musiker:innen eine dynamische Verbindung zwischen Tradition und Innovation. Lebendige Grooves, mitreißende Melodien, Virtuosität und Spielfreude verschmelzen zu einem Fest für Ohren und Beine!
Javallon
Javallon – Foto: Amin Mohammadi
Dirk Niemeier                                           Jeannette Klein                                  Herman Waldner
5-saitige Geige                                        Drehleier, Stimme                                  Akkordeon
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker:innen entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2024-12"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Javallon", "Tooth Pickers"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fabrica Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1100678808394471/", "https://fabrica.org.uk/events/fabrica-christmas-ceilidh-2"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brighton Ceilidh Collective"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Fabrica Gallery"
source = "events/uk/brighton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Joint Christmas Twmp"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/calendar/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["irish-set", "balfolk", "ecd", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Hywel Jones", "Nigel Hardy", "Keith Ffloyd", "Ian Hughes", "John Blanchfield"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/481383304690975/", "https://norden.farm/events/christmas-ceilidh-98edfb2f-861c-4fcd-bfd4-885928df11e5"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidenhead"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nedron's Jig"]
price = "£17"
organisation = "Norden Farm"
source = "events/uk/maidenhead.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2024-12-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brown Boots Boogie Band"]
callers = ["Hannah Moore"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.
Dancing to live music at 7pm: Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), Linda Young (harp).
Teaching by Val Medve.
Masks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.
Dances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.
Best suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.
Attend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.
Casual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip-flops and slides don’t work!) 
$10-$15 sliding scale."""
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2024-12-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5920", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-12-20/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<p> <b>Judy and Jerry will teach Springleik from Vågå</b>. This is a lovely and mesmerizing dance from the Gudbrandsdalen region of Norway. It is a relaxed and flowing dance with fun partner interaction.</p><p></p><p>Just in time for the holidays, we will be graced with the thrilling music of <b>Hale Bill & the Bopps.</b> Listen for their exquisite harmonies and maybe even some singing. It’s a great way to enjoy dancing in the wintertime weather.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hale Bill & the Bopps"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk before Christmas"
details = "This time you will be taught by Augustas and the workshop will be about: Variations in Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/936888728272345/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/prieskaledine-balfolk-vakarone"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5-€20"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Weihnachtlicher Tanzabend"
details = '''
Weihnachtlicher Tanzabend mit lokalen Künstlern mit Helena und Martin, bekannt von Wings & Tales\r
\r
Martha und Quentin, bekannt als Duo Filament\r
\r
Anna und Frank, bekannt aus Sessions und als Tontechniker\r
\r
Andrea und Jens, bekannt u.a. von Buckijit und Ginkgo\r
\r
\r
\r
ab 18 Uhr Mitbringebuffet'''
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Andrea & Jens", "Anna & Frank", "Duo Filament", "Helena & Martin"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kerstbal"
details = """
In Rotterdam wordt kerst feestelijk gevierd met een Kerstbal op onze vaste stek in Cuartito Azul op zaterdag 21 december. De band die voor ons komt spelen is Two Catch a Raindrop. Dit duo bestaat uit Niek en Annelies. Denk aan een stralend zonnige bourrée, regenachtig sfeervolle mazurka's en wervelende walsjes. Voorspeld wordt veel accordeonspel, vergezeld van wat licht hobo-spel en een kleine kans op zang en andere instrumentele toevoegingen.

Programma
19.00 - 20.00: Dansuitleg
20.00 - 21.30: Bal met Two catch a raindrop
21.30 - 23.00: Sessie!

Let op: er is geen picknick deze keer!

Sessie
Ook deze keer is er, zoals je inmiddels van ons gewend bent in Rotterdam, weer genoeg ruimte voor een sessie, dus neem je muziekinstrument en muzikantenvrienden mee! Uiteraard is er ook tijdens de sessie volop ruimte om te dansen.

Kerstbal
Uiteraard is dit kerstbal geheel in kerstsferen, met een mooi versierde danszaal, wat glinsterende kerstballen, een kerstboom en misschien af en toe zelfs wat kerstmuziek. Jezelf in een mooie kerstige outfit kleden mag, maar is uiteraard niet verplicht.

Prijs
De toegang tot het bal inclusief dansuitleg en de sessie kost 10 euro per persoon. Dit kun je aan de deur cash bij ons betalen, pinnen is niet mogelijk.

Reserveren
We vinden het fijn als je even laat weten dat je komt, dus vergeet niet te reserveren.

Locatie
Het bal is in Cuartito Azul aan de Schoterbosstraat 17 in Rotterdam. Het is goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer, het is op zo’n 10 minuten lopen vanaf het centraal station Rotterdam. Parkeren is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden in
de buurt.

Vragen
Vragen of opmerkingen? Mail gerust naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstbal-2024-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Two Catch a Raindrop"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2024/12/21/baleynbal-van-de-folkafdeling", "https://www.facebook.com/events/486411137215464/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2363"]
start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkafdeling Sint-Niklaas"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-kv-express-cellule/1049/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2394", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1017425579857037/"]
start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KV Express"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festive Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/festive-ceilidh-with-bow-and-box-and-caller-fee-lock/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bournemouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bow and Box"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£17-£20"
organisation = "Pavilion Dance South West"
source = "events/uk/bournemouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-21T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-12-24-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-12-24-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2024-12-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk with DJs"
details = "3 hour+ dj set with DJ LG (Luis Guerra) and DJ Juanfe (Juanfe Carrasco)"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3819900618277943/"]
start = "2024-12-21T21:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-22T01:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Trafaria"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Folkäppy"
source = "events/portugal/trafaria.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T19:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
This dance will end early at 10pm so folks can go to the Holiday Party after the dance. Directions to the local party will be at the dance. 
Caller: Karen Justin
In 2022, Karen Justin discovered the joy of contra calling. Known as a friendly and precise dancer, she brings these same qualities to the microphone. With clear teaching and well-timed calling, Karen welcomes new and experienced dancers alike, helping them connect to the music and to each other. 
Band: Torrent
Torrent is New York City’s newest contra dance band featuring Nadia Gaya on accordion, Sarah Stefanski on fiddle, and Ross Parker on piano. Torrent’s driving rhythms and exciting tunes will get you on your feet and dancing! 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-6/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Torrent"]
callers = ["Karen Justin"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:10:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Avourneen"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"]
start = "2024-12-21T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-21T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Special"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag

Een ander moment, ander programma, andere prijs. In december hebben we een Kerstspecial in de Mezrab met topmuzikanten uit Frankrijk, België Nederland.


De Mezrab is normaal op iedere derde zondag van de maand en heeft een dansinstructie vooraf. Alleen met deze Kerstspecial wijken we daar vanaf.


Wil je het niet missen? Doe je Kerstmuts op en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Laouen en Valentin Barray.
Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 19 euro
- Aan de deur: 21 euro
Tickets >>>
Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Bal met Laouen
18:00 Eetpauze met Kerstdessert potluck tafel
19:00 Bal met Valentin Barray21:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tLaouen



De wegen van Bert Leemans (chromatische accordeon) en Ies Muller (houten dwarsfluiten, bombarde) kruisten elkaar al vaak in allerlei projecten, en het werd hoogste tijd voor een duo. Voilá, hier is het! In een fijne dynamische melange vloeien Bretonse, Franse en Ierse melodieën, traditioneel en eigen werk, naadloos in elkaar over. De muziek van dit duo brengt je naar een andere wereld en nodigt meteen uit tot dansen.



 \tValentin Barray

Valentin komt uit Normandië, Frankrijk, en haalt zijn inspiratie uit de zee, die als contrasterende horizon fungeert voor de nabijheid van zijn piano. Hij heeft samengewerkt met artiesten uit verschillende muziekgenres, waarbij hij conventies van zeemansliederen tot klassiek doorbrak en zich waagde aan jazz en folk. Valentin wil concerten opnieuw uitvinden waarbij het publiek een integraal onderdeel van de uitvoering wordt. Het filmische aspect van Valentins muzikale werk heeft onlangs een belangrijkere rol gekregen, waarbij de artiest extra texturen aan de piano toevoegt, elektronische en ambient geluiden verwerkt, evenals orkestrale elementen. Hij componeert regelmatig voor literaire werken en films, treedt op in klassieke recitals en deelt zijn passie voor muziek door les te geven.

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Er is een voordelige bar en huisgemaakte Iraanse linzen-maaltijdsoep. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstspecial-met-laouen-en-valentin-barray/"]
start = "2024-12-22T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen", "Valentin Barray"]
price = "€19-€21"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-22T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-22T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-22T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-22T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-22T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

Jan 19 Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
Feb 16 tentative, special plans TBA
March 16 w/jam & workshop, Broad Brook Community Center, Timing TBA
April 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
May 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
June 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA

Watch the calendar for specific times and locations. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-p3rd4", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-2/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-22T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-22T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-12-22/"]
start = "2024-12-22T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-22T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Kerstbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/christmas-ball-with-ai-e-mon-pied", "https://www.facebook.com/events/437287625506888/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2175"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-23T23:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091097092309/"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-23T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-23T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm – 10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQ+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth-soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson. 
Sliding Scale Admission $0-$50; $12 suggested."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance-2/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-12-23/"]
start = "2024-12-23T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-23T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Weihnachtstanzen"
details = "Weihnachtstanzen mit anderer Ort - bitte nachfragen"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-12-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-24T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-24/"]
start = "2024-12-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-12-24/"]
start = "2024-12-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-12-24/"]
start = "2024-12-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-24T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-12-24/"]
start = "2024-12-24T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Bells of Winter ECD Ball"
details = "English Country Dance Winter Ball, with live music by Mockingbird (Donna and Roy Hinman, Pam Pruitt, Leon Grizzard, Andrew Balinsky, and Pamela Weems). Come dance some new and some old favorites of winter. A refresher/newcomers’ session will be at 7:15 pm. No fragrances please. Fancy clothing admired but not required. $5, plus a tip for the band."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/the-bells-of-winter-ecd-ball/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/959086226263192/"]
start = "2024-12-24T19:15:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-24T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mockingbird"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2024-12-25/"]
start = "2024-12-25T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2024-12-26"
end_date = "2025-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Morgantown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle", "Devin Pohly"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea Christmas Country Dance School"
links = ["https://bereaccds.org/"]
start_date = "2024-12-26"
end_date = "2025-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Chris Bischoff", "Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$370-$420"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-25/"]
start = "2024-12-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2024-12-25/"]
start = "2024-12-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2024-12-26/"]
start = "2024-12-26T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-26T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KerstBoombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2454", "https://www.facebook.com/events/804742618302961/"]
start = "2024-12-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-27T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Marie Paulette", "Loogaroo Quartet"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-233/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2024-12-26/"]
start = "2024-12-26T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cattail"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Terpsichore's Holiday"
links = ["https://terpsichore.lloydshaw.org/"]
start_date = "2024-12-27"
end_date = "2025-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Adamstown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-12-26/"]
start = "2024-12-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-12-26/"]
start = "2024-12-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-12-26/"]
start = "2024-12-26T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-26T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Silvester*Folk Festival"
links = ["http://www.silvesterfolk.de/en_welcome.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8518535348176964/"]
start = "2024-12-27T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T12:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Colditz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Loubelya", "Dekolaz", "Initium", "Duo Nello", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "L'air Inconnu", "Tribal Jâze", "Duo Tanghe-Coudroy", "Marion & Steve", "Marie Paulette", "Clume", "Femti Fem"]
price = "€240-€580"
organisation = "TanzhausFolk"
source = "events/germany/tanzhaus.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 27 december, net na de kerst, kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die voor ons komt spelen is PFM!. 

PFM!
Trio PFM is een balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 is ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans (Natuurkunde), Maurits (Lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek) en Pieter (Elektrotechniek). Naast compositorisch nodeloos ingewikkelde bètanummers staan er ook rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes, romantische mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven op het menu. Deze klinken op klarinet, viool, gitaar en trekzak. De nummers zijn voornamelijk eigen composities met bijdragen van alle drie de bandleden. Maurits van Heijningen: viool Pieter Tijssen: gitaar en een beetje trekzak Frans Stuurman: klarinet

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is
van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek.

Dansuitleg voor beginners
Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van
Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen
kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen.

Programma
Het programma is als volgt:

19.30 - 20.30: Dansuitleg
20.30 - 22.30 Bal met PFM!
22.30 - 23.30: Sessie

Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste).

Vernieuwde locatie
Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw! Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen!

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-december-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C. Campbell Folk School Winter Dance Week"
details = """
Join us for a favorite Folk School pastime of contras, squares, circles, sets, and more. Dances feature live music with callers teaching dances. 

Winter Dance Week, December 27-31
Dances open to the public
Callers: Janet Shepherd, Seth Tepfer, Annie Fain Barralon, Claire Takemori, Wendy Graham, Dan Seppeler, Susan Kevra, and more.
Bands: 3 bands per night, including Serendipity, Chicken Feathers, Brasstown Balfolk Band, and more!
Keith House Community Room

A donation of $5-10 per adult is suggested for most events, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Lineup and schedule are subject to change. Check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date information."""
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/2572/winter-dance-week", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/john-c-campbell-folk-school-winter-dance-week/2024-12-31/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Brasstown Balfolk Band", "Chicken Feathers", "Serendipity"]
callers = ["Annie Fain Barralon", "Claire Takemori", "Dan Seppeler", "Janet Shepherd", "Seth Tepfer", "Susan Kevra", "Wendy Graham"]
price = "$482"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/tickets", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-27T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-27T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-27T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-27T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5921", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-12-27/"]
start = "2024-12-27T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-27T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/840729231358566/"]
start = "2024-12-28T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2024-12-28T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2024-12-28T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-28T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Passagem d'Ano"
links = ["https://facebook.com/events/6840526509379715/"]
start = "2024-12-28T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-31T23:59:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Coimbra"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum", "Accordzéâm", "Aurélien Claranbaux", "Gandarva"]
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vorsylvester Balfolk & Session"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Marathon"
links = ["https://folkmarathon.com/Vienna/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1911345682702396/"]
start = "2024-12-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-02T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folk Marathon"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday December 28, 2024, 2-5, Walter Zagorski calling. 
Musicians: Anne Lederman, Dorothy DeVal  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation $25. This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-december-monthly-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-28T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français New Year party"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2024-12-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2024-12-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Barnstormers"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saturday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Beginners' Workshop: 6:45pm \r
Dance: 7:30-10:30pm\r
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/saturday-contra-dance-web-12-28-2024/"]
start = "2024-12-28T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Unbowed"]
callers = ["Greg Frock"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bash on Vashon"
links = ["https://bashonvashon.org/"]
start_date = "2024-12-29"
end_date = "2025-01-01"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Vashon Island"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an evening of contra dancing to live music on the Danforth. No partner needed, beginners are always welcome. The evening caller will be Cathy Campbell with music provided by Dan MacDonald & co. 
Beginner class at 7:00 p.m.; dance begins at 7:30. 
Pay what you can (suggested donation $20 to cover the cost of putting on the dance). 
Everyone welcome! 
This will be a mask-mandatory dance."""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/schedule-2024-25-FallWinterSpring.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dan MacDonald & co."]
callers = ["Cathy Campbell"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life. 
Our December contra dance, featuring caller Lydia Molineaux and the music of Steppin’ Stones, will take place on December 28, 2024. Please note that this is NOT the 3rd Saturday as usual. We will be back to regularly scheduled 3rd Saturday dances in the new year!"""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance-2/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Steppin' Stones"]
callers = ["Lydia Molineaux"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
4th Saturday Schedule: 

February 24: Contra & Squares with Hawks and Owls String Band, calls by Karin Neils & Friends 
March 23: Contra & Squares with Soltre, calls by Mike Clark
June 22: Contra & Squares – ADVANCED Dance  Brook Farm, calls by Laurie Pietravalle

Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bosun Higgs in Chippenham"
links = ["https://www.bosunhiggs.co.uk/gig-diary.html"]
start_date = "2024-12-29"
end_date = "2024-12-29"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bosun Higgs"]
organisation = "Webfeet"
source = "events/uk/webfeet.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Contra Dance"
details = """
A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
Contra Dancing is so wicked fun, dancing to live music! It is the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Billy Fischer: The legendary dance caller Billy Fischer has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally. Billy is highly regarded dance caller who you should not miss!
Live Music: Wry Bred: They have been energizing dance floors in the northeast with good music and good humor since 2009. Wry Bred perfectly blends the usual array of instruments with the added flute and saxophone, creating beautiful and harmonious danceable music! With Julie Sorcek on flute (and saxophone), Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Robert Messore on guitar, they play for barn and family dances and private events and have played for contra dance series in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee!
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade Pie Slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wry Bred"]
callers = ["Billy Fischer"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Pie Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-28T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-28T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-12-28/"]
start = "2024-12-28T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-28T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-29T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-29T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-29T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-29T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance"
details = """
The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 
Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30-2024-09-29-2024-12-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-29T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Rhythm Raptors"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-12-29T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-29T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-29T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2024-12-29/"]
start = "2024-12-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-12-29T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091083758977/"]
start = "2024-12-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-30T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Réveillon De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2104"]
start_date = "2024-12-31"
end_date = "2024-12-31"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Linkebeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm – 7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm – 10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQ+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth-soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson. 
Sliding Scale Admission $0-$50; $12 suggested."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance-2/2024-12-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-30T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-30T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2024-12-30/"]
start = "2024-12-30T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2024-12-30T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal di Capodanno"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1287481345934306/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7VXGQwluILCimOKU0FhVHr6I40TyfAZUiTfLBxD2_rzXjMw/viewform"]
start = "2024-12-31T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T13:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bassano del Grappa"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parapente700", "TriBoT", "David Baldassin"]
price = "€25-€50"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capodanno Folk Meticcio"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1081446613640078/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5XeqvmHcut4w_7KIJgDJUA01PJSzsUr7ljbmPtyXWpTtVWQ/viewform"]
start = "2024-12-31T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emiliano Benassai", "TriOblique"]
price = "€20-€30"
organisation = "Giovani danzatori bolognesi"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: kein Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2024-12-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-12-31T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
cancelled = true
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond / Oudejaarsviering"
details = """
Dit jaar valt oudejaarsavond op een dinsdagavond. Natuurlijk kunnen wij dit niet zomaar aan ons voorbij laten gaan! Daarom organiseren we ook op deze dinsdagavond een dansavond van Balfolk Zeist. Maar! Het eindigt niet zoals normaal om 23:00 uur, want we gaan om die tijd vrolijk verder met livemuziek van... Swartematerie! Het laatste uur van 2024 en de eerste minuten van 2025 begeleidt zij ons het nieuwe jaar in. Dat belooft een mooie start van het nieuwe jaar te worden!

Ben je even uitgedanst? Dat kan! Als de ruimte en drukte het toelaten, kunnen er spelletjes gespeeld worden in onze spellenkamer.

We gaan deze avond door tot een uur of 1, maar als het nog erg gezellig is, kan het altijd later worden. Let op dat dit een alcoholvrij evenement is. In het park (en dus ook op ons terrein) mag geen vuurwerk afgestoken worden. Als je graag vuurwerk meeneemt, kun je dit buiten het park afsteken.
Wij hebben er al zin in. Jij ook?
 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2024-12-31/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/880145594241518/"]
start = "2024-12-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Swartematerie"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Dance Night"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2919885421511884/"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Igrce"]
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/numinosum.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nieuwjaarsbal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=713", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2410"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Kwintet Gestrikt", "Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€24-€39"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Final"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.boombal.be/balfinal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2455", "https://www.facebook.com/events/517344467912245/"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T03:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KV Express", "Hidrae", "Shillelagh"]
price = "€28-€35"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra"
details = "Email jennewyearsevecontra@gmail.com for info"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1319212625930922/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMQF4yJPmXa8V5Iml6kNfcY-hF_Ea4dqgbjzNXl4ECmp-t2w/viewform"]
start = "2024-12-31T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-01T00:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£24"
organisation = "Jen Morgan"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk New Year's Eve Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1777507833016666/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP-qQ8Dl8ewZZhgMRyWxE1UbfHjW60qh841v5CnuFdl7VDOA/viewform"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-01T04:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toundra"]
price = "€30"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Ceilidh"
details = """
Dance away the old year and welcome in 2025 to irresistible sounds and lively dances!\r
\r
With driving music from the fantastic ceilidh band Banter, popular caller Fee Lock will guide you through the moves with gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own - suitable for all levels of experience.\r
\r
All genders and dress codes welcome!\r
\r
Recommended for everyone over 10 years (not suitable for young children).\r
\r
Bar open and refreshments available.\r
\r
What is a ceilidh?\r
\r
A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional social dancing event for everyone to enjoy. A Scottish Gaelic word that is used in England as well as Scotland to describe this type of sociable dance event. People are taught and guided through the dance figures by the caller. The dances are accompanied by live folk music. Often ceilidhs are danced at celebrations, festivals and community events as they are very accessible to new dancers.\r
\r
Tickets available in advance only"""
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14040-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2024"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-01T00:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£39-£49"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-31T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Polka Works"]
callers = ["Barry Goodman"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern New Year's Eve Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
A Swingin’ Tern tradition for over 35 years! 

Potluck Dinner 6:30pm–Please bring a entree or side dish to share.
Dancing from 8pm to 12:30am–including the fabulous dessert break [bring a dessert to share] and midnight toast!

Admission:

Adults $25 before 12/25; $30 after 12/26 and at the door.
Students $12 before 12/25; $15 after 12/26 and at the door.
Tickets will go on sale in November.

Caller: Donna Hunt
Having garnered an excellent national reputation, we are proud that Donna Hunt developed her calling chops at Swingin’ Tern Dances. Calling contras with interesting choreography and variations, Donna is known for utilizing clear, concise instructions to minimize teaching time and maximize dance time. Donna infuses the dancers with confidence, regardless of their skill level, and she enjoys guiding new dancers and challenging experienced ones. 
Band: Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope has burst onto the contradance scene, featuring Minda Cowen on fiddle, Dominique Gagne on flute, Marco Brehm on bass, and Bill Peek on piano. 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-new-years-eve-contra-dance-donna-hunt-with-kaleidoscope/"]
start = "2024-12-31T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T00:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kaleidoscope"]
callers = ["Donna Hunt"]
price = "$12-$31"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2024-12-31/"]
start = "2024-12-31T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-31T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2024-12-31/"]
start = "2024-12-31T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-31T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Celebration"
details = """
Join us for our eighth annual New Years Eve dance as we swing into the New Year! We’ll dance to live music from Stomp Rocket and calling from nationally renowned caller Will Mentor! 
Stomp Rocket is a New England based trio that delivers high energy foot-stomping dance music for Contra dancing!  The band consists of fiddler extraordinaire Dave Langford, DADGAD guitar monster and pianist Bethany Waickman, and tenor banjo and mandolin wild man Glen Loper. They’ve played for Contras throughout New England, and at dance weekends from Alaska to Tennessee and Quebec to Florida. 
Will Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence. He has been calling dances and teaching new dancers for over 20 years 
Brooklyn Contra will provide bubbly beverages for a midnight toast (alcoholic and non) as we dance from 8:30 pm into the new year in our lovely hall in Park Slope, Brooklyn."""
links = ["https://www.brooklyncontra.org/dance-schedule/2024/nye", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-eve-celebration/"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T00:45:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Brooklyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$30"
organisation = "Brooklyn Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2024-12-31/"]
start = "2024-12-31T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-12-31T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Day Contra Dance"
details = """
Caroline Barnes and Colette Mrozek call to the music of Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay). Countercurrent is a powerhouse acoustic duo based in Olympia WA, featuring fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, and foot percussion. 
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on Wednesdays at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. This is a special New Year’s Day afternoon dance! Beginners always welcome! Intro lesson at 1pm, dance starts at 1:30pm. 
Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: free. 
Online payment only."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/new-years-day-contra-dance-with-countercurrent/"]
start = "2025-01-01T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes", "Colette Mrozek"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special New Year’s Day Contra Dance"
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/special-new-years-day-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-01T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-01T18:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-01-01/"]
start = "2025-01-01T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-01-01/"]
start = "2025-01-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-01-01/"]
start = "2025-01-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flying Circus"]
callers = ["Jan Alter"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Lent"
details = """
- Nieuwjaarsbal-
Begin het jaar goed, met een dansje! In de knusse 'De Kleine Wiel' wordt er 2x live muziek gespeeld met een potluck-pauze ertussen. Aanstekelijke balfolk muziek om op te dansen.

17:00 Wouter Kuyper
18:30 Potluck maaltijd
20:00 Artisjok (Kris van 't Klooster en Yvette Maussart)
21:30-22:30 Sessie

De entree mag je betalen aan de deur, contant of via QR code

Let op, er is geen dansuitleg. Vraag andere dansers voor uitleg. Dat doen ze graag! Of doe gewoon mee.

Potluck info:
vegetarisch of veganistisch, met een briefje met ingrediënten voor allergieën. Dankjewel

De bar is open voor een drankje.
---------------------------
Omdat er beperkt ruimte is in de zaal werkten we met reserveringen, maar...
Gelukkig is er toch nog ruimte op de dansvloer! Kom spontaan aanschuiven en neem je vrienden mee.
Heb je vragen over je reservering of praktische zaken, mail dan naar balfolkinlent@gmail.com."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-lent/"]
start = "2025-01-02T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Artisjok", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€17-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-02T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-02T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-234/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tryptech"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-01-02/"]
start = "2025-01-02T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Andy Shore"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Marathon Edition"
details = """
Eintritt: Freie Spende!\r
Der Saal ist (selbstverständlich) rauchfrei.\r
Wir freuen uns über alle, die gerne vorbeikommen und mittanzen wollen - jung, alt, arm, reich, studentisch oder nicht, Anfänger wie Fortgeschrittene. Ohne Zwang und Garderobevorschriften.\r
Einige liebe tanzerfahrene Leute werden auch dabeisein - damit fällt der Einstieg leichter. Ihr könnt aber so tanzen, wie's euch taugt."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/muwifolxtanz-marathon-edition"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nieuwjaarsbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH - NIEUWJAARSBAL
De draak van Den Bosch ontwaakt uit zijn roes voor een nieuwjaarsbal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! Omdat we ze zo geweldig vinden, verwelkomen we nogmaals de Franse band Marie Paulette! Ditmaal niet in de kelder maar in het ruime café van Station Zuid. Dat wordt knallen!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

19:00 Deuren open: welkom!
19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop
20:30-21:00 Happy Half Hour met Swinco
21:00-23:00 Bal met Marie Paulette
23:00-1:00 Sessie met David en jullie!

DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30
Voor deze speciale editie zullen Selena van Hesteren en Wouko van de Haar samen de dansworkshop geven! Hiermee wordt de cirkel rondgemaakt aangezien zij Marie Paulette 1,5 jaar geleden voor het eerst in Nederland hadden uitgenodigd.
SWINCO in HAPPY HALF HOUR 20:30-21:00

Hoera alvast een voorproefje voor het bal van 28 februari! Het duo Swinco bestaat uit Gregor Swinkels (gitaar) en David Cornelissen (mandoline en fluitjes). Al komen David en Gregor gewoon uit Brabant, ze delen ’n sterke liefde voor Bretonse dansmuziek en die invloed is dan ook duidelijk in hun eigen deunen te horen.

BAL met MARIE PAULETTE 21:00-23:00

Traditionele muziek in een rock jasje! Kom dansen op de live muziek van Marie Paulette!

Deze zalige unieke folkband uit Noord-Frankrijk bestaande uit Coline Ledoux en Vincent Evrard verdiept zich in traditionele dansen als basis van haar muziek, en vormt deze steeds opnieuw en opnieuw richting progressieve en kosmopolitische muziek.

Diatonische accordeon, elektrische gitaar, samples, boventoonzang en zang nemen het publiek mee in een evoluerende en verrassende herhaling. Een echte polyfone creatie, we horen er vijftien maar ze zijn met enkel twee.

JAMSESSIE 23:00 - uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 : Geef wat je kunt want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Korting €10
Regular €15
Fair €20

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar.

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - boven in café.
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE
Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:
https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-marie-paulette/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Marie Paulette", "Swinco"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/929737628631232/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-3-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-03T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-03T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Luke Donforth"]
price = "$15-$22"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-03T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
First Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
Community Shindig: Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Caller: Rich Sbardella – Rich has extensive experience as a dance leader. Early on, he was mentored by the legendary caller, Dick Leger. Dick was a master of timing, and phrasing his calls. After twenty years of club calling, Rich has added live music barn dances, and contras to his repertoire. Rich has a magical way of making novices dancers in just a few minutes.
Live Music: Craig Edwards and Ellen Cohn!
Admission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Food: Some snacks offered at the break. We welcome home made goodies and fruits!
Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents but are just roles and you are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you and some do, so no worries!"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6081", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-01-03/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<p>Start the year out with a FREE dance. <u>Invite your friends and family</u>. Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh will teach schottis and fun variants. This dance is also known as Reinlender in Norway. It is a basic turning dance that everyone should learn and is always done at Friday dances. This dance evening is free and is a good opportunity for people to bring friends who are less experienced. See <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbQyzchs_o" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbQyzchs_o</a></u></font>.</p><p>Music will be played by the All-Comers Band! All musicians are invited to come and play for dancing. Musicians, come prepared to suggest tunes; the list will be available in the basement of the Cedar Valley Grange starting at 7:30 p.m., and musicians may add tunes to the list. Please keep in mind that we are best served by tunes that are very common. Contact Leslie Foley at<font><u><a href="mailto:music@skandia-folkdance.org" target="_blank"> music@skandia-folkdance.org </a></u></font>if you have any questions. We’d love a good crowd of jolly musicians at this annual special event!</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-03T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-03T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social/casual gala"
details = """
Voor haar verjaardag organiseert Loranne van der Zalm een soort klein gala, met een lichte voorkeur naar stijldansen, maar ook balfolk en salsa. Iedereen mag komen, maar omdat de ruimte beperkt is, vraagt ze wel dat mensen zich aanmelden via deze link: https://forms.gle/6CQnfRXc2mX4V3Ze7

Zet je muzikale / dans voorkeur in het aanmeldformulier, dan wordt de spotify playlist er op aangepast.
Toegang is gratis en snacks zijn welkom!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/social-casual-gala-met-oa-balfolk-muziek/", "https://forms.gle/6CQnfRXc2mX4V3Ze7"]
start = "2025-01-04T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/ausblick.html"]
start = "2025-01-04T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marie Paulette"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drei-Könige-Bal"
details = """
Bal im evangelischen Gemeindehaus Ohmenhausen 

Einlass: 18:30 Uhr
Beginn 19:00 Uhr

Nach dem Bal mir Emma&Jonas offene Jam Session mit Tanz

Mit Mitbrringbuffet"""
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/935825234"]
start = "2025-01-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ohmenhausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emma & Jonas"]
organisation = "Emma&Jonas"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk New Year Dance Party"
details = "In Mleczarnia"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/502319088802622/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["polish"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["O!drakapela", "Leg&Lew", "Zespół Wieś Białoruska"]
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Advanced English Dance Workshop"
details = """
CDS Boston is pleased to sponsor an afternoon advanced English Dance workshop, featuring caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and musicians Kate Barnes, Karen Axelrod, and Mary Lea. The workshop is open to dancers who have complete familiarity with English dance figures and are able to respond quickly to instructions. For more information, please visit our website or send us email. 
$15 for members, $20 for non-members."""
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/advanced-english-dance-workshop/", "https://cdss.org/event/advanced-english-dance-workshop/"]
start = "2025-01-04T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-04T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/585183444101534/"]
start = "2025-01-04T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Concert"
details = """
Balfolk concert by Dragon Flowers (Plume in a quintet)\r
\r
Due to limited venue capacity, registration is mandatory.\r
\r
Free offer (suggested contribution 15€)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/379331515174799/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL5WEqXvPiyGDqtk2U9YK8bfKGtOQPPm6cWqpxMlQ4_cc8TQ/viewform"]
start = "2025-01-04T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dragon Flowers"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "33trentinfolk"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eugene Country Dancers Saturday Afternoon Dance"
details = "An afternoon of English and a few Scottish country dances using global/positional language. Dancing followed by a potluck. A short introductory lesson for newcomers at 12:30 PM."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/eugene-country-dancers-saturday-afternoon-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-04T12:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-04T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Eugene"
styles = ["ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Eugene Country Dancers, branch of Heather & Rose"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T15:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-04T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
First Saturday of every month: lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free."""
links = []
start = "2025-01-04T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern 41st Anniversary Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm, with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
$15 adults/$5 students 
Caller: Bob Isaacs & Friends
In addition to his calling, Bob Isaacs has been passing on his knowledge to fledgling callers. This anniversary dance will feature the calling of some of Bob’s proteges, his own calling, and other established callers. Bob is known for his clear, concise instructions. He is a prolific contra choreographer—his creative dances are called throughout the country. 
Band: The Star Charters
The Star Charters features Cecilia Vacanti on fiddle, Jess Newman on fiddle, and Mark Price on guitar. Cecilia is one-half of the band Kingfisher. Jess and Mark play together as the band Cojiro. Coming to us from the Boston area, all three will be playing their own tunes along with traditional material. Get ready to dance! 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-41st-anniversary-contra-dance-bob-isaacs-friends-with-the-star-charters/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Star Charters"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Celebrate the New Year 2025 with Live Music and contra dancing! 
Note: This is 1st Saturday in January! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking at Wesley U M Church: There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609).
Live Music: “Accentricity”! They are: Debby Knight, Carol Bittenson & Paul Lizotte! Debby is one of the most sought-after piano accompanists for contra dances––a regular at the Concord Scout House and NEFFA; Carol is a Boston-area musician and violin teacher with over 30 years’ experience playing for dances all around New England, and New York to California; and Paul is a NH-based fiddler, has been playing at contra dances throughout New England for over 20 years!
Caller: Sandy Lafleur, from Southern New Hampshire, Sandy loves contra dancing. As a caller she has traveled all over New England “b.c.,” before Covid. “It (contra) brings all generations together, breaking down barriers. You don’t need a partner, just come. You’re not with the same person all evening.” She organized the Milford Contra Dances years ago and we are so happy to have her this January!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents ” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works best for you as has been done for years!"""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accentricity"]
callers = ["Sandy Lafleur"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDS Boston Holiday Gala"
details = """
CDS Boston is pleased to welcome in the new year with our annual holiday gala dance, featuring caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and musicians Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea. Festive attire is encouraged. There will be a dessert buffet. Traditional and positional calling terms will be used. 
$15 members, $20 non-members"""
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/holiday-gala-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/cds-boston-holiday-gala/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cilantrio"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groton Grange Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!!
This is so wicked fun!! NO need to bring a partner AND, NO need to know how, it is easy! Our professional caller will teach you how!
Live Music by The Contra Banditos. The Banditos were formed in the late 1980s when original band member Dan Fassett and two of his students decided to practice their craft at a contra dance in the First Parish Church in Groton, MA. Those practice sessions evolved into the formation of the band. From a handful of fiddle members, we have grown into a band with typically eight members who play fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano, mandolin, whistle, bass and percussion.
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the rotary (country) waltz.
Admission: Suggested donation: $5 per person / $20 per couple or family / children under 3 free. Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Parking: on-street. Please be careful.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://grotongrange.org/contra-dance/", "https://contrabanditos.com/show/contra-dance-groton-grange-6/", "https://cdss.org/event/groton-grange-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Banditos"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Groton Grange #7"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-4-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anadama"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-04T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dane Wallinga"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"]
start = "2025-01-04T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-04T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year Contra Dance"
details = """
Two bands! Two callers! Electrically charged duo Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay from Olympia) will open the evening, with fellow Olympian, Jesse Partridge calling. They’ll be followed by our own Noah Grunzweig calling with The Fiddle Hellions Big Band, headed by Betsy Branch, George Penk, Sue Songer and Bill Tomczak. Non-gendered calling. Bring item for dessert potluck if you like. You won’t want to miss this great event in the beautiful ballroom of Norse Hall to start the New Year! 
$15-35, sliding scale"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6037", "https://cdss.org/event/new-year-contra-dance-portland-country-dance-community/"]
start = "2025-01-04T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-05T12:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Fiddle Hellions Big Band"]
callers = ["Jesse Partridge", "Noah Grunzweig"]
price = "$15-$35"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Viorel @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-viorel-cellule/1116/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2480", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2482"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-05T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête des Rois"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/938876887573023/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Martin Godefroi"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktanz-Abend"
details = """
zum Tanzen & Zuhören\r
‣ 16h00 - 18h00 Tanz-Workshop\r
‣ 19h00 - 22h30 Tanzabend\r
\r
Es wird Musik gespielt, zu der das übliche Balfolk-Repertoire (Walzer, Polka, Mazurka, Schottisch, Mixer, etc. ) und Wickler getanzt werden kann.\r
\r
Komme gerne alleine oder gemeinsam: Fixe Tanzpartner:innen sind nicht notwendig oder gar üblich.\r
Eintritt inklusive Tanzworkshop: red. € 10,- / € 14,-. Keine Anmeldung erforderlich.\r
\r
Foto von Sarah Egger."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktanz-abend-mit-lauge-dideriksen-barnaby-walter"]
start = "2025-01-05T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Afternoon English Country Dance"
details = """
CDS Boston is pleased to sponsor a Sunday afternoon dance with caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and musicians Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes, and Mary Lea. Traditional and positional calling terminology will be used. 
$15 members, $20 non-members"""
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/afternoon-dance-with-joanna-reiner-wilkinson/", "https://cdss.org/event/afternoon-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-05T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T16:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cilantrio"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday afternoon Contra Dance"
details = """
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave\r
Beginner Workshop: 1:45pm\r
Dance: 2:30-5:30pm\r
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free."""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-with-chicken-feathers-janine-smith-lgra-1-5-2025/"]
start = "2025-01-05T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chicken Feathers"]
callers = ["Janine Smith"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/richmond.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-05T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-05T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-05T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-05T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-05T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3 Crooked Men"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
​Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 




​“Pay What You Want” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-01-05/"]
start = "2025-01-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-05T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/448774624931231/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOROpt4YOCER59N_FGqVCSHkJyixWK5TsA8pRYDfqCbJ8A8A/viewform"]
start = "2025-01-06T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-06T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cuaterdü"]
price = "€10-€18"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 6 Mechelen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-6-mechelen/1109/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2499", "https://www.facebook.com/events/962365832579103/962365905912429/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-06T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091100425642/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 1 Mechelen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-1-mechelen/1110/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2498", "https://www.facebook.com/events/962365832579103/962365905912429/"]
start = "2025-01-06T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-06T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-06T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-01-06/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-06T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-06T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-06T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Führen und Folgen"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-01-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-07T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-07/"]
start = "2025-01-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-01-07/"]
start = "2025-01-07T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-01-07/"]
start = "2025-01-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-01-07/"]
start = "2025-01-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-07T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-01-07/"]
start = "2025-01-07T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-07T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop - Avant Deux"
details = """
W styczniu zostajemy w Poitou i zajmiemy się tematem Avant Deux.\r
Można się spodziewać Standardowego Avant Deux trzy i czterofigurowego ale też wersji à Coutant, de Travers czy de Bazouges.\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą\r
Jeśli próbowaliście na potańcówkach załapać \"w locie\" którykolwiek w powyższych tańców to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli te nazwy nic Wam nie mówią to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli na potańcówkach wydawało Wam się, że to już znacie ale jakoś tak nie szło to....no cóż 😉 te warsztaty są zdecydowanie dla Was!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-swiat-avant-deux", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268559904191593/1268565910857659/"]
start = "2025-01-08T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Class Level 2 Mechelen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/dance-class-level-2-mechelen/1108/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2497", "https://www.facebook.com/events/962365832579103/962365902579096/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00  warsztaty z bourree 3t, które poprowadzi Natalia Klamann.\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy93", "https://www.facebook.com/events/607934481736183/"]
start = "2025-01-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-11/"]
start = "2025-01-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Eerste bal van 2025 in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven, met het duo Fyndus uit België: Thomas & Emma!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-fyndus-be/"]
start = "2025-01-08T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1145/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2541", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559121076204/"]
start = "2025-01-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/556294066760266/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-08T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5980619", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-08T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-01-08/"]
start = "2025-01-08T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 323 — Rondeau"
details = """
Deze donderdag 9 januari is het socialles nr 323. Deze avond behandelen we Rondeau (en couple en en chaîne) . Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Isobel.

De rest van de workshop zijn op:
09-01-2025
16-01-2025
23-01-2025
30-01-2025
06-02-2025
13-02-2025
20-02-2025
06-03-2025
13-03-2025
20-03-2025
27-03-2025
03-04-2025
10-04-2025
17-04-2025
08-05-2025
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22-05-2025
05-06-2025
12-06-2025
19-06-2025
26-06-2025
03-07-2025
10-07-2025

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-323-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-01-09T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-01-09/"]
start = "2025-01-09T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-09T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chambana Jan Jam"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1566272547606915"]
start_date = "2025-01-10"
end_date = "2025-01-12"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Urbana"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brazenkeys", "The Mean Lids"]
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-01-09/"]
start = "2025-01-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-01-09/"]
start = "2025-01-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-09/"]
start = "2025-01-09T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-01-09/"]
start = "2025-01-09T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-09T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in der Neuen Schmiede"
details = "Balfolk mit Bettina Wunderlich & Jan Budweis"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"]
start = "2025-01-10T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Budweis Wunderlich"]
price = "€15.30-€18.60"
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Thomas Römer
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk
Eintritt: 22 Euro regulär, 14 Euro ermäßigt *

Copyright: FolkingerImmer noch und immer wieder!
Musik aus europäischen und nahöstlichen Gefilden
mit stetig wachsendem Wurzelwerk
ganz und gar ohr-, herz- und beingängig.
Das dynamische Zusammenspiel von Akkordeon, Geige, Klarinette/Saxophon, Kontrabass und Schlagzeug, prägt den treibenden Sound der Band und dies schon seit über drei Jahrzehnten
auf kleinen und großen Bühnen. Traditionelle Tanzstücke mit eigenen Arrangements sowie Eigenkompositionen bilden das Repertoire, lassen euch über den Boden schweben, als Einzelne im Kreis, als Paar oder fischbar an der Tischbar.
Nur hör’n und kiek’n darf och sein!
Unter der Anleitung des ‚Tanzmeisters‘ wird generationsübergreifend getanzt, mal feurig, mal cool,
mit Hingabe oder völlig losgelöst!
„Mit – Mach – Folk – Tanz aus Berlin“- Folkingers Webseite! ( https://folkinger.jimdofree.com/ )
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Berechtigungsnachweis für das Berlin-Ticket S, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-01"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkinger"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dances"
details = """
Bretonse dansen zijn heerlijke groepsdansen in rijen of cirkels. Daar is veel in te ontdekken buiten de basisstappen, maar hoe haal je dat er uit? Daar gaan we mee aan de slag in deze workshop!

In deze workshop gaan we namelijk werken aan de connectie tijdens een Bretonse dans en variaties die de dansen zowel kunnen versimpelen als uitdagender kunnen maken. We zullen ook kijken naar de houding en als bonus behandelen we de Branle de la fosse aux loups van Tribal Jaze die op het Diemerbal (eind januari) zullen spelen. In deze laatste kunnen we namelijk alle elementen combineren!

De workshop is geschikt voor zowel beginners (we raden wel aan dat je een klein aantal bals of socialavonden hebt bezocht) als gevorderden.
We zullen o.a. de kost ar c'hoat, plinn, rond de st-vincent, tour en mogelijk meer behandelen. Tot dan!

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bretonse-dansen-voorbereiding-op-tribal-jaze/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/560368926604115/", "http://www.lacampanule.fr/agenda.php"]
start = "2025-01-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cabanes"]
price = "€10-€13"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2512"]
start = "2025-01-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DroneMatic"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Join us for the first merry bal of 2025, and our 25th meeting in Dorchester to dance, play and listen to fine music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Euro tunes and dances.\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1657063434932735"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-01-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-10-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-10T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chattaboogie"
details = """
Chattaboogie 2025 is a contra dance weekend in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. See our Facebook page to find out more. 
Registration can be full weekend or à la carte. 

bands Turnip the Beet and Kingfisher
callers Tim Klein and Janet Shepherd
location: “The Historic” at 1601 Rossville Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37408"""
links = ["https://contranooga.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/chattaboogie-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-01-10T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Chattanooga"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Turnip the Beet"]
callers = ["Janet Shepherd", "Timothy Klein"]
price = "$90-$145"
organisation = "Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/939001587692539/", "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Stratton"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "37th Ralph Page Dance Event"
details = """
Sponsored by the New England Folk Festival Association 
Come to Ralph Page Dance Weekend! As one of NEFFA’s two major sponsored events, you’ll experience a full program of exceptional music, varied traditional dancing, and lots of opportunities to be learn what makes the Ralph Page community special. 
Register Now 

Callers: Sue Rosen, Steve Zakon-Anderson, and Tod Whittemore!
Live Music: David Langford, Randy Miller, Nat Backes, Bruce Rosen, and Sam Zakon-Anderson!
Celebrate: This year, we will celebrate the careers and achievements of Randy Miller and Sylvia Miskoe–both former recipients of the Governor’s Arts Award for their long-time contribution to the folk heritage of New England. We invite you to come and share their musical journey with us through music and dance.
Scholarship Program: This year we are also restarting the scholarship program for new and developing callers. It is an opportunity to learn about the traditional dance and participate in our Callers’ Showcase. To apply, send an email to info@ralphpage.neffa.org.
The Ralph Page Dance Event Committee: Chair: Tod Whittemore. Members: Paul Lizotte (Program), Don Heinold (Publicity), Matt Burke, Justin Godin, Richard Hart, Sandy Lafleur, Gary Nielsen, Andy Taylor-Blenis
Notes: The Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend began in 1988 to recognize the contributions that Ralph Page made to contra and New England folk dancing. Ralph Page (1903-1985) was known as “the dean of contra dance callers.” He almost single-handedly kept contra dancing alive in the United States when many had abandoned their local dances for that new invention, the television. Page was a dance organizer, band leader, caller, author, and recording artist as well as a leader of weekly dances and dance camps.

Page was one of the founders of the New England Folk Festival Association and served as its president from 1960-1963. The New Hampshire Library of Traditional Music and Dance is the site to which Ralph Page donated his archives.
The Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend presents traditional New England contra and square dancing as Page did it, along with modern dance styles as well.


Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them as has been done over the years."""
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/annual-ralph-page-dance-event/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/neffas-37th-ralph-page-dance-event/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar River Band"]
callers = ["Don Heinold", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Sue Rosen", "Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$55-$65"
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5 donation suggested."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-10T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-01-10/"]
start = "2025-01-10T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-10T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/variations-for-mazurka/1118/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2496", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1620892748857255"]
start = "2025-01-11T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-11T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balilas Hivernal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2000086263784877/"]
start = "2025-01-11T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Janzé"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ormuz", "Cam&Léo", "La Chimère"]
organisation = "Les Vies Dansent"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal and Workshop"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-avec-shillelagh-2025-01-11-70/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2413", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2559"]
start = "2025-01-11T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh", "Duo Macke-Bornauw"]
price = "€8-€36"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Nachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947750523"]
start = "2025-01-11T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-11T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-01-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-11T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-11-janvier-2025/"]
start = "2025-01-11T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Anthracite", "Sollùna", "Le P'tit Veau de la Chézine"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2462"]
start = "2025-01-11T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thalas", "KV Express", "Marasc"]
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anam Cara"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Driekoningenbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekmozaiek.be/folk/projecten/driekoningenbal/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2475", "https://www.facebook.com/events/537137202339530/"]
start = "2025-01-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€2-€12"
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday January 11, 2025, 2-5, Cathy Campbell calling. 
Musicians: Pat Mearns and Elena Spanu  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 (or pay what you can). This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-january-monthly-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-january-monthly-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-01-11T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cathy Campbell"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Big Dorset Midwinter Family Ceilidh"
details = """
Join us once again to dance away those winter blues! Local ceilidh band Tatterdemalion play folk tunes for dancing at what has become something of a tradition every January for the past few years. These ever-popular evenings include an earlier session for those with little legs, to allow young families the chance to dance together.\r
\r
Our experienced caller will teach the dances, so no foreknowledge is required. Nor do you need a partner; someone will take you by the hand. The bar will be available to quench a danced-up thirst. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fine company, good music, and energetic dancing!"""
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/11/21/sat-11-january-the-big-dorset-midwinter-ceilidh/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Angela Laycock"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Weekend of English Dance"
details = """
Join us in Nashville for a mini weekend of English Country Dancing! 
Sat Jan 11, 2025 at Second Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 

2–4 PM Workshop with Susan Kevra
6–7:15 PM Potluck supper
7:30–9:30 PM Dance with Juliette Webb

Music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Anne Hoos & Karl Kersey) 
Sliding scale $10-$25/session 
AND 
Sun, January 12, 2024
at the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Ave N in Nashville, TN  
4 – 6 PM
Cathy Hollister calls with music by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra & Nick Bergin)
Sliding scale $7-20"""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/midwinter-weekend-of-english-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-11T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-12T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Southwind", "The English Muffins"]
callers = ["Cathy Hollister", "Juliette Webb", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$27-$65"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
details = "Ceilidh for everyone"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1377827", "https://www.facebook.com/events/523351927388309/"]
start = "2025-01-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£8.5-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-11T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ScigheraInFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/563328496211198/"]
start = "2025-01-11T21:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T00:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum"]
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for the FIRST EVENING of contra dancing in 2025 to live music on the Danforth. No partner needed; beginners are always welcome. The evening caller will be Bob Fabinski, with music provided by Rob Rohr and Brian Taheny. 
Beginner class at 7:00 p.m.; dance begins at 7:30.
Pay what you can (suggested donation $20 to cover the cost of putting on the dance).
Everyone welcome! 
This will be a mask-mandatory dance."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1277359660186351/", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rob Rohr & Brian Taheny"]
callers = ["Bob Fabinski"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
In a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing, except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and modern compositions."""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-11T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1377", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-11T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moab Contra Dance"
details = "Music by the Moab Community Dance Band with local dance callers. $10 suggested donation."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1519316568778726/", "https://cdss.org/event/moab-utah-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"]
start = "2025-01-11T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-11T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Vorher Tanzkurse ab 13 Uhr"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/576793668"]
start = "2025-01-12T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ehningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Danzvogel", "Parasol"]
organisation = "danzamol"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1090623782561945/"]
start = "2025-01-12T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-12T18:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-01-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Victoria Yeomans"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Köln"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-6", "https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-23/"]
start = "2025-01-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€12-€17"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Marfinara  Grandiose Geige, Akkordeon mit Herz!  Mara Menzel ist mit Bal Folk aufgewachsen – Tanzworkshops mit ihrer Beteiligung sind europaweit von Boombal bis Cadansa ein Highlight. Und diese tänzerische Erfahrung spiegelt sich in jedem Ton ihres gefühlvollen, ungeheuer tänzerischen Akkordeonspiels wieder. Abwechslungsreich, atmend, mit viel Herz.  Josefine Schlät hat mit dem Studium der Improvisation ihr Geigenspiel nicht nur professionalisiert sondern ihm auch eine betörende Leichtigkeit und Eleganz hinzugefügt. Inspiriert durch ihr begeistertes Bal Folk Tanzen versprühen die feinen und immer wieder neuen Verzierungen und Variationen Grapelli-like eine unglaubliche Freude und Schönheit.  Jede alleine könnte einen schönen Bal spielen – aber gemeinsam ergibt sich eine neue Qualität: Geige und Akkordeon fließen zusammen zu einer Einheit von Klang, Tanz, Glück. Wenn sie dann noch manchmal singen, wird es besonders schön. Die Stücke sind abwechslungsreich – vom energetisch schwungvollen Schottisch oder Cercle bis zur romantisch melancholischen Mazurka ist alles dabei. Dabei bewegt sich die Musik, entwickelt sich und gibt immer wieder neue tänzerische Impulse.  Mara Menzel: diatonisches Akkordeon, Gesang  Josephine Schlät: Geige, Gesang  Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt)"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-01-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Marfinara"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-10/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Richard Sauvain"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/305232115/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-12T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T16:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-12T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

Three great causes: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and EVkids. After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities.
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR know how in order to have a great time!
Live Music by: Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar!

Kat is a fiddle player with a focus in American and Celtic styles, her music-making centers around original and traditional tunes and songs utilizing tenor guitar, fiddle, viola and voice.
Helen is a rhythm guitarist and vocalist hailing from Cambridge, MA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Helen fell in love with traditional music through contra dancing, and since then has been immersed in Irish, Scottish, and New England folk traditions of Boston, MA and the greater Northeast.! They both together will amaze you!


Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the rotary (country) waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well-lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St.
Clothing and Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause-2/"]
start = "2025-01-12T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-12T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-12T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
2nd Sunday of the Month: 
Live Music with Anytime English Players 
English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us! 
Live Music: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21)"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-2/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-12T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-01-12/"]
start = "2025-01-12T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-12T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chris Talley & Friends"]
callers = ["Mac McKeever"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091113758974/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal — Balfolk Utrecht"
details = """
** English below **



We eindigen het seizoen met Duo Niepold Cutting. Twee trekharmonica spelers van wereldklasse. Twee virtuozen die hun instrumenten gaan kruizen op de dansvloer. Andy Cutting is een Britse trekharmonicaspeler bekend van zijn werk met balgroepen zoals Blowzabella, Topette en Leverette en hij speelde ook samen met Chris Wood, Sting, The Who en Nigel Eaton. Anne Niepold is een Belgische trekharmonicaspeelster die haar sporen ruim verdiende. Zijn nam een Musette cd op (Musette is not Dead) en is van oorsprong jazz-accordeonist. Een spannende combinatie!

https://youtu.be/QCZxAH73Cp4
Programma
19:45 – inloop
20:00 – Duo Niepold Cutting
22:00 – Einde
22:00 – Sluiting
Reserveren en Prijzen
Voor de seizoensafsluiting hoef je niet te reserveren. Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je bij de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen. Prijs voor het bal is €15,-.
Overig
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken liggen. De bar van de Moira is gesloten. Voel je vrij om je eigen drank mee te nemen. We vragen je om na het einde, de Moira stilletjes te verlaten en geen geluid te maken voor het gebouw.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Locatie
Het vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is geen lift.



** English **



We end the season with Duo Niepold Cutting. Two world-class harmonica players. Andy Cutting is a British harmonica player known for his work in bands such as Blowzabella, Topette and Leverette. He also played with Chris Wood, Sting, The Who and Nigel Eaton. Anne Niepold is a Belgian harmonica player. Anne Niepold recorded a Musette CD (Musette is not Dead) and is originally a jazz accordionist. An exciting combination!

https://youtu.be/QCZxAH73Cp4
Programme
19:45 – Walk-in
20:00 – Duo Niepold Cutting
22:00 – End
22:00 – Closure
Reservation and Prices
You do not need to make a reservation. You choose at the door which rate you want to pay. NB! You pay cash at the door. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register. Price for the ball is €15,-.
Remainder
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belongings. Do not leave your belongings on the couches. The bar of Moira is closed. Feel free to bring your own drinks. We ask you to leave the Moira quietly after the end and not to make any noise in front of the building.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
Location
It takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall. There is no elevator."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibal-balfolk-utrecht/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band & caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:45pm – 8:15pm. Contra dancing from 8:15pm – 10:30pm. A waltz ends the night! Safe Dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-01-13/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-13T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-13T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Bourreé"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-01-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-14T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk partner dance workshop"
details = """
W ramach mini-cyklu trzech zajęć poznasz podstawy balfolkowych tańców w parach takich jak: scottish, mazurka i walczyk. Uczymy od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub nawet zerowym stażem balfolkowym.\r
Nie ma konieczności zgłaszania się w parach. Będziemy zachęcać zarówno do zmian partnerów, jak i ról w parze.\r
W ramach tych warsztatów poruszymy też bazowe kwestie dotyczące podążania i prowadzenia, ale w znacznie większym stopniu będziemy je rozwijać w kolejnym mini-cyklu - w lutym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scottish-mazurka-walczyk-tance-w-parach-od-podstaw", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1621840665121610/1621840675121609/"]
start = "2025-01-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-14T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "90 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1139/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2535", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421150449156/"]
start = "2025-01-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/547614808429233/547614815095899/"]
start = "2025-01-14T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-14T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T18:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-14T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-14T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-01-14/"]
start = "2025-01-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-14T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop - Avant Deux"
details = """
W styczniu zostajemy w Poitou i zajmiemy się tematem Avant Deux.\r
Można się spodziewać Standardowego Avant Deux trzy i czterofigurowego ale też wersji à Coutant, de Travers czy de Bazouges.\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą\r
Jeśli próbowaliście na potańcówkach załapać \"w locie\" którykolwiek w powyższych tańców to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli te nazwy nic Wam nie mówią to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli na potańcówkach wydawało Wam się, że to już znacie ale jakoś tak nie szło to....no cóż 😉 te warsztaty są zdecydowanie dla Was!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-swiat-avant-deux", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268559904191593/1268565914190992/"]
start = "2025-01-15T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-15T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę w Klubie pod Minogą!\r
W planie swobodna balfolkowa zabawa, czyli tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
Różnorodność muzyczna i taneczna sprawi, że każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Tańce w parach, korowodach, kręgu czy solo przeplatane przerwami pełnych śmiechu rozmów z ciekawymi ludźmi. Nie chcesz tańczyć – nie ma problemu świetna muzyka sprawi, że piwo czy herbata będą smakowały lepiej, a może z czasem przekonasz się do postawienia kroków na parkiecie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktancowka15", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1785141045638801/"]
start = "2025-01-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-15T22:55:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy87"]
start = "2025-01-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-15T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5980620", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-01-15/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tapestry Folkdance Sampler: English Country Dance"
details = """
Introduction to English Country Dance with Barbara Rice
Indulge your inner Bridgerton or Jane Austen fan with this Intro to English Country Dance workshop! You’ll learn a bit about the history of these dances, the music that is often played as accompaniment, and some of the most common steps and formations. This class is meant to provide an introductory overview of English Country Dance, open to all but especially tailored to those with little to no experience. No partner required."""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/classseries", "https://cdss.org/event/tapestry-folkdance-sampler-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-15T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-15T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Barbara Rice"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-15T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-15T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 324 — dansen uit de Poitou deel 1"
details = """
Deze donderdag 16 januari is het socialles nr 324. Het onderwerp van de workshop is dansen uit de Poitou regio deel 1. Deze avond behandelen we o.a. de Avant Deux en de Maraichine. De workshop wordt gegeven door Lene.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-324-rotterdam-dansen-uit-de-poitou/"]
start = "2025-01-16T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2025-01-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 SEK"
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-16T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
Third Thursday of every month:* lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free. 
* Note: Our venue will be under repair from February to April or May 2025. Please check our Facebook page for updates."""
links = ["https://fontanalib.org/events/contra-dance", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1680723709523484/", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc-2/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-16T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paddy's Return"]
callers = ["Harrison Keely"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start_date = "2025-01-17"
end_date = "2025-01-19"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "The Gaslight Tinkers", "Nova"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Frannie Marr", "Jeremy Korr"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-01-16/"]
start = "2025-01-16T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spel- och danskväll"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/988070083141952/"]
start = "2025-01-17T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hisingens Spelmanslag", "Dan Olsson & Lars-Gunnar Franzén", "Triol Inleder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Prague Balfolk Weekend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2707815412716029/", "https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/en"]
start = "2025-01-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal O'Gadjo", "Filippo Gambetta", "Hilde van Belle", "BAL LAB", "Folk Knock", "Trio Forj", "Marina Lazar", "Light Migrations", "L'air Inconnu", "Bouton"]
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923207858"]
start = "2025-01-17T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-17T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2025_01_17/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2531", "https://www.facebook.com/events/488158323605194/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-18T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter En De Draak", "Duo Clercx"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

 

Het eerstvolgende bal is: 

 

Paracetamol bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 17 januari 2025

 

Aanvang: 19:30

Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon

Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),

Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen

Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!

Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.



Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop

20:30 Bal 

22:30 sessie

23:00 einde programma

(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

 

Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

 

Paracetamol

Paracetamol speelt balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka's, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657. Echo’s van Ierse jigs, metal klassiekers, Hongaarse folk en jazz loopjes klinken uit vorige muzikale levens door in hun dansmuziek. Ze trekken van donkere café’s, langs dansvloeren naar festivals als Castlefest, CaDansa en Le Son Continu. Naast bals speelde Paracetamol een concerttour langs karakteristieke kerkjes in Noord Nederland. Inmiddels heeft Paracetamol een debuutalbum vol eigen composities. Rob Zantkuijl Doedelzakken, saxofoon, fluiten, zang Nico Beltman Viool, fluiten, doedelzakken, zang Jan Willem Veenhuis Gitaren, percussie, zang Gyöngyi Kovács Contrabas, zang

Website: http://paracetamolfolk.nl/

 

Wat is Balfolk?

Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

 

De Kapel 

De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/550417654425059/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["UnTru"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2025-01-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2025-01-17T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dirty Big Canal Dance Band"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
A 4-day, 3 night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National callers Seth Tepfer, and Wendy Graham, set to call. Music from Countercurrent (w/ Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay); Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair; Harken! (w/Connie Michael & Harmony Tucker).  
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Registration now open. Register here!"""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights-rocky-mountain-ranch-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506311286238510/"]
start = "2025-01-17T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-20T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Harken!", "Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Wendy Graham"]
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Hosted by The Granite Church Arts Center
Ticketing Needed 

What: This is a public community shindig! In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Granite Church Arts Center invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR know how!
Why: To have a wicked good time!!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music by: Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski!
Mickey Koth on fiddle & various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, & fife (but not all at the same time) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! They both together will amaze you!
Admission: $10 suggested. Tickets
Parking: plenty of parking at The Granite Church building at 5 North Main Street
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” BUT dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them, with no worries."""
links = ["https://thegranitechurch.org/event/community-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-the-granite-church-arts-center/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Redding"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "The Granite Church Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Gray & Friends with caller Ron Buchanan. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gray & Friends"]
callers = ["Ron Buchanan"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6083", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-01-17/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a variety of mixers and family dances. Both experienced and less-experienced dancers can join in. We’ll be dancing to waltz, mazurka, polka, and hambo music. Two of the dances to be taught will be Henrik’s Polka, by Henrik fra Stevn (Denmark),and Västerviks Jubiléumsvals, by the Erickssons (Sweden). <br> <br>The band is not yet determined. <br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-17T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-17T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Slängpolska på fläck"
details = """
Two-day dance workshop\r
Slängpolska på fläck\r
\r
Jan 18th and 19th\r
From 10:00 – 13:00 and from 15:00 - 17:00\r
Location, Gallitzinstraße 1, 1160\r
\r
Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker - teaching dance\r
Lauge Dideriksen - violin\r
\r
Focus on contact and hearing sensation\r
\r
Open to everyone, no dance partner needed to join in\r
\r
Registration: danskurs@gmx.at"""
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-01-18-093000-to-2025-01-19-163000/schwedisch-tanzkurs-polska-und-sl-ngpolska-mit"]
start = "2025-01-18T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€120-€210"
organisation = "Leben & Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Folk Dancing in the Sun"
links = ["https://gerryflynnevents.com/winter-folk-dancing-2025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1020282239703727/"]
start = "2025-01-18T11:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-28T11:00:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Olhao"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Frances Oates"]
price = "£995"
organisation = "Gerry Flynn Events"
source = "events/portugal/olhao.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1-mechelen/1091/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2446"]
start = "2025-01-18T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-18T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bretoense Dansen"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/breton-dances/1119/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2500", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1124373612384908"]
start = "2025-01-18T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-18T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Winter Double Dance"
details = """
Caller: Liz Nelson
Music: Torrent (Nadia Gaya (accordion), Sarah Stefanski (fiddle), Ross Parker (piano))

Theme: Please wear blue, white or silver. Optional, but encouraged. 

Schedule:
Advanced contra at 2:00 – 5:00
Dinner Break 5:00 – 7:00
Open waltz at 7:00 – 7:30
Evening contra 7:30 – 10:00

Prices: $20 for the afternoon, $20 for the evening, $40 for both
295 Gregory Street"""
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/mlk-double-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-winter-double-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-18T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Torrent"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$40"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-18T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chis & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Dave Wright", "Kathryn Wright"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/dromadairetrio-4578d2.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/508113142244699/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dromadaire"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/january-18th-2025-bunny-eye-band-and-mic-spenceley/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bunny-Eye Band"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra"
links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"]
start = "2025-01-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-18-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tReno Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/898896348300335/"]
start = "2025-01-18T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T19:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["George Segebade"]
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raise the Roof"]
callers = ["Caroline Barnes"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Julian Blechner"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T18:10:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Seth Levine"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-18T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"]
start = "2025-01-18T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-18T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Balfolk met Trio Folie du Nord op de zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen op 19 januari 2025

Uitgaande van traditionele dansmuziek uit Frankrijk, Zweden en de landen daar tussenin, biedt Folie du Nord met een veelvoud aan traditionele instrumenten een uitnodigend en heel afwisselend, vaak ook gezongen, repertoire. Koppeldansen, kringdansen en reidansen op o.a. säckpipa, draailier, trombone, doedelzak, trekzak, fluiten en viool, daarbij kun je niet blijven zitten!!  Els: accordeon, fluiten, viool, trombone, zang. Thomas: doedelzak, viool, trekharmonika, säckpipa, chabrette. Wilco: draailier, zang, doedelzak, fluiten, schalmei.

Anita van Brunschot geeft samen met  Folie du Nord een dans-initiatie. Deze zal om 13.00 uur beginnen en zal gewijd worden aan b.v. enkele scottish-variaties en de Rondeau en chaine. De dansinstructie is geschikt voor alle niveau’s. Vanaf 14.00 uur zal er een temperamentvol en swingend bal zijn.

Natuurlijk is ook het Ad-Hoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer
bij. Het Ad-Hoc speelt vooral traditionele Franse Balfolk muziek.

Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig.

Entree € 8,00 (met dansinitiatie € 10,00).

Locatie Die Port van Cleve Dijk 74-76 1601 GK Enkhuizen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-trio-folie-du-nord-op-de-zondagmiddag-in-enkhuizen/"]
start = "2025-01-19T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Folie du Nord"]
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag: Bourrée, Bourrée, Bourrée"
details = "Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923208784"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-01-19T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Double dance concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616282584247632/"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cuaterdü", "Loogaroo"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 19.01.2025 15-17 Uhr
Duo Wolff & Moschcau

 
Hier treffen sich Geige und diatonisches Akkordeon und lassen Melodien erstrahlen, die voller Wärme und Lebendigkeit zum Bal Folk einladen. Mit Karola Wolff und Thomas Moschcau haben sich in diesem Duo zwei Musiker zusammengetan, die selbst gern tanzen.
 
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/250119-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-01-19T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Wolff-Moschcau"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand de leukste Balfolk social van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Accords Perdus en Nut en Genoegen.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met Nut en Genoegen
18:00 Pauze
19:00 Bal met Accords Perdus21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
Voor een maaltijd kan je terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijk vullende Iraanse linzensoep.
 
Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
 
Parkeren
Het is op zondag in sommige straten rond de Mezrab gratis parkeren. Kijk hier voor meer informatie over parkeertarieven.

Bands

 \tAccords Perdus



Accords perdus is vooral een duet…

Een duo in de stad, een duo op het podium, hun duidelijke medeplichtigheid neemt je mee door een repertoire van bekende liedjes maar op een originele manier herschikt.

Van verrassingen tot echte Proust-madeleines, ze hebben een bloemlezing samengesteld die je soms laat dansen en soms ontroert.

Van de ritmische groove van een piano die de boot vasthoudt tot de spottende virtuositeit van een klarinet die geen gebrek aan energie heeft, je zult genieten van het (her)ontdekken van deze zangklassiekers (Frans en andere) zoals je ze nog nooit hebt gehoord !



 \tNut en Genoegen

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-met-accords-perdus-en-nut-en-genoegen/"]
start = "2025-01-19T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Nut en Genoegen"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-le-bour-bodros-&-naragonia-quartet-la-tricoterie/1121/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2503", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1303015160887726"]
start = "2025-01-19T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Bour Bodros", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "€14-€26"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1276254350376222/"]
start = "2025-01-19T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Folqueria", "Sanseveria"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-01-19T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ease & Elegance"
details = """
Country Dancers of Westchester will again present Ease & Elegance, their renowned style workshop, begun decades ago by Fried de Metz Herman. Fried’s student Paul Ross will offer A Roll in the Hey on January 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Church in the Highlands, White Plains, NY. We’ll start with an in-depth look at various types of heys, both familiar and less common, and then frolic in the hey in the second half with music provided by Calliope (Robin Russell, piano; Norma Castle, flute and percussion; and Sue Polansky, clarinet). Familiarity with basic English country dance figures is assumed. No pre-registration required. 
$20 (members); $25 (non-members)"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/011925_ease-elegance", "https://cdss.org/event/ease-elegance/"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calliope"]
callers = ["Paul Ross"]
price = "$20-$25"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trillium"]
callers = ["Carmen Giunta"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-19T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Yvonne Couvillion"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-19T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-19T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

Jan 19 Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
Feb 16 tentative, special plans TBA
March 16 w/jam & workshop, Broad Brook Community Center, Timing TBA
April 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
May 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
June 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA

Watch the calendar for specific times and locations. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1316239546071028/", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-2/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-19T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-19T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-01-19/"]
start = "2025-01-19T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-19T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091090425643/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson beginners/intermediate"
details = """
Nederlands (English below)

Voor de proefles hoef je je niet van te voren aan te melden. 

Programma

19.15-20.30 Beginners

20.30-21.45 Vervolggroep

Ben je net begonnen met dansen of zou je graag weer eens de basics herhalen? Dan kun je terecht bij de beginnerslessen. Als je al wat langer danst en graag wat meer wil leren over bijvoorbeeld onregelmatige walsen en verschillende groeps- en kettingdansen, kun je terecht bij de vervolggroep. 

 

Tarieven 

Deelname aan de proefles kost 10,-. Deze is inbegrepen bij het lesgeld. Als je dus besluit om deel te nemen aan de cursus, hoef je alleen nog het resterende bedrag te betalen. Je krijgt als deelnemer ook toegang tot het afsluitingsbal op 24 maart. Let op! Je betaalt contant aan de kassa bij de deur. Mocht je geen contant bij je hebben, dan kun je bij de Albert Heijn aan de Voorstraat pinnen. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.

 
Locatie
De les vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal. Er is geen lift.

 

English

You do not have to register for the trial class.

 

Programme

19.15-20.30 Beginners

20.30-21.45 Intermediate

Have you recently started dancing or are you interested in revisiting the basics? Then you're welcome to join the beginner's classes. If you have been dancing for a while and would like to learn more about irregular waltzes and different group and chain dances, then you're welcome to join the intermediate group.

 

Prices

The trial class costs 10,-. This is included in the fee. If you decide to participate in the course, you only have to pay the remaining amount. As a participant in the course you also get free access to the minibal at the end of the course. NB! You pay cash at the door. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. There is no pin option at our cash register.

 

Location

The class takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall. There is no elevator."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginners-intermediate-utrecht/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-20T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-20T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-20T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-20T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-01-20/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-20T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-20T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = "<p> NO CLASS on JAN 20<br></p>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-20T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-20T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Bourreé"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-01-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-21T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-21/"]
start = "2025-01-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk partner dance workshop"
details = """
W ramach mini-cyklu trzech zajęć poznasz podstawy balfolkowych tańców w parach takich jak: scottish, mazurka i walczyk. Uczymy od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub nawet zerowym stażem balfolkowym.\r
Nie ma konieczności zgłaszania się w parach. Będziemy zachęcać zarówno do zmian partnerów, jak i ról w parze.\r
W ramach tych warsztatów poruszymy też bazowe kwestie dotyczące podążania i prowadzenia, ale w znacznie większym stopniu będziemy je rozwijać w kolejnym mini-cyklu - w lutym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scottish-mazurka-walczyk-tance-w-parach-od-podstaw", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1621840665121610/1621840671788276/"]
start = "2025-01-21T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "90 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trial Lesson in Zeeland"
details = """
Arjan de Groot en Linda de Zwart gaan vanaf 21 januari 2025 dansles geven in Goes. Op 21 januari is er een gratis proefles en aansluitend van 28 januari tot 25 februari worden de lessen gegeven.

De lessen zijn op dinsdagavond 21u tot 22u in Goes bij dansschool Janvier. Een linkje voor aanmelding volgt!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-in-zeeland-goes/"]
start = "2025-01-21T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Goes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/547614808429233/547614821762565/"]
start = "2025-01-21T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-01-21/"]
start = "2025-01-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-01-21/"]
start = "2025-01-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-01-21/"]
start = "2025-01-21T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Elizabeth Ingber, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen 
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-21T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop - Avant Deux"
details = """
W styczniu zostajemy w Poitou i zajmiemy się tematem Avant Deux.\r
Można się spodziewać Standardowego Avant Deux trzy i czterofigurowego ale też wersji à Coutant, de Travers czy de Bazouges.\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą\r
Jeśli próbowaliście na potańcówkach załapać \"w locie\" którykolwiek w powyższych tańców to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli te nazwy nic Wam nie mówią to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli na potańcówkach wydawało Wam się, że to już znacie ale jakoś tak nie szło to....no cóż 😉 te warsztaty są zdecydowanie dla Was!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-swiat-avant-deux", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268559904191593/1268565917524325/"]
start = "2025-01-22T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-22T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy40"]
start = "2025-01-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-22T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-42/"]
start = "2025-01-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1151/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2546", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858046049632/"]
start = "2025-01-22T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5980622", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDSS Executive Committee Visits Philadelphia"
details = """
Hello Philadelphia-area friends! The executive committee of the CDSS Board is coming to visit—we’d love to see you at these special dances and events! 
All events are organized and sponsored by local organizations. Check the event listings on the Germantown Country Dancers calendar for more info. 
Germantown Country Dancers English Country Dance 

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 8:00 p.m.

Merion Friends Activities Building, 615 Montgomery Ave., Merion, PA
Callers: Robert Mills, with CDSS Board members Luanne Stiles and Juliette Webb
Band: Ann Bies, Bob Pasquarello, Lee Dietterich, Kathy Talvitie

Mt. Airy Contra Dance 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 8:00 p.m.

The Irish Center (Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center), 6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA
Callers: Donna Hunt coordinating, with CDSS Board members
Band: Wissahickon Express – Rick Mohr (fiddle), Cecelia Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), Evan Mohr (percussion, guitar), Chloe Mohr (piano)

Community Picnic & Contra Dance 

Friday, Jan. 24

Bring-Your-Own Picnic: 6:00 p.m.

Dance: 7:30 p.m.

Park Avenue Community Center, 1229 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA
Callers: CDSS Board members David Smukler and Diane Silver
Band: SPUDS Open Band, led by Boxwood (Sarah Gowan, Chloe Mohr, Rick Mohr, and Bill Quern)
Other performances by: Fiddlekicks Cloggers, Kingsessing Morris Men, and GCD’s Colonial Assembly

Community Picnic & English Country Dance 

Saturday, Jan. 25

Bring-Your-Own Picnic: 6:00 p.m.

Dance: 7:30 p.m.

Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, PA
Callers: Tanya Rotenberg, Liz Snowdon, Sam Rotenberg, Ted Rudofker
Band: TBA (CDSS and GCD musicians)
Other performances by: Renegade Morris and the Germantown Country Dancer demo team

All-Community Meeting 

Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:00 a.m.

The Irish Center (Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center), 6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA
Come share your ideas, enthusiasms, successes, concerns, and questions with the executive committee of the CDSS Board, then join everyone for pub songs and community games led by Eastern Cooperative Recreational School. Pizza lunch provided for all."""
links = ["https://germantowncountrydancers.org/CDSS.php", "https://cdss.org/event/cdss-executive-committee-visits-philadelphia-dances-and-community-gatherings/", "https://cdss.org/event/germantown-country-dancers-english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/mt-airy-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-picnic-contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-picnic-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-22T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-26T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Boxwood", "Wissahickon Express"]
callers = ["David Smukler", "Diane Silver", "Donna Hunt", "Juliette Webb", "Liz Snowdon", "Luanne Stiles", "Robert Mills", "Sam Rotenberg", "Tanya Rotenberg", "Ted Rudofker"]
organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tapestry Folkdance Sampler: Contra"
details = "Beau and Mickey Farmer and Mattie Rynkiewicz, contra artists with many combined years of calling, teaching and music experience, will guide attendees as they explore the history, music, language, and movement of contra dancing. Using both recorded and live music, participants will be taught and perform a half dozen or more different dances, beginning with traditional choreography and music, such as jigs and reels, and moving through a variety of styles, culminating with the more modern, jazzy and energetic dancing of today. The evening will end with dimming the lights and dancing one or two “techno” contras."
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/classseries", "https://cdss.org/event/tapestry-folkdance-sampler-contra/"]
start = "2025-01-22T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-22T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-01-22/"]
start = "2025-01-22T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 325 — dansen uit de Poitou deel 2"
details = """
Deze donderdag 23 januari is het socialles nr 325. Het onderwerp van de workshop is dansen uit de Poitou regio deel 2. Deze avond behandelen we o.a. de ronde de Chantecorps en de bal limousine. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door René.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-325-rotterdam-dansen-uit-de-poitou-deel-2/"]
start = "2025-01-23T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-01-23/"]
start = "2025-01-23T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-23T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-01-23T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-01-24"
end_date = "2025-01-26"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Beth Molaro"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-01-23/"]
start = "2025-01-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-235/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-01-23/"]
start = "2025-01-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vandalia"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-23/"]
start = "2025-01-23T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-01-23/"]
start = "2025-01-23T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-23T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/568976435761105/"]
start = "2025-01-24T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jaerv", "Annelie Westerlund"]
price = "95-180 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://standrewsnl.wordpress.com/celidhs-and-balls/burns-supper/"]
start = "2025-01-24T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "The Hague"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "St. Andrew's Society of the Netherlands"
source = "events/netherlands/the_hague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.27"
details = "Folk dance at the university. Open stage. May also contain other folk styles."
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-01-24-190000-to-2025-01-24-230000/muwifolxtanz-vol-27", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1541337746774763/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol.27"
details = """
Eintritt: Freie Spende!\r
\r
Wir freuen uns über alle, die gerne vorbeikommen und mittanzen wollen - jung, alt, arm, reich, studentisch oder nicht, Anfänger wie Fortgeschrittene. Ohne Zwang und Garderobevorschriften.\r
\r
Einige liebe tanzerfahrene Leute werden auch dabeisein - damit fällt der Einstieg leichter. Ihr könnt aber so tanzen, wie's euch taugt."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/muwifolxtanz-vol27", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1541337746774763/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balactée"
links = ["https://balistik.org/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-26T13:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balistik"
source = "events/france/balistik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1113268043547253/1113268046880586/", "https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/burns-night-ceilidh-2025/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burns-night-ceilidh-tickets-1034888327847"]
start = "2025-01-24T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£18-£25"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/01/24/diaton-duo-vandenabeele-knapen", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2504"]
start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-25T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DiaTon", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-24-1-25-burns-night-london-2025-st-marys/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Daisy Black will be calling with music from Chaotic good.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/342344465535460/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chaotic Good"]
callers = ["Daisy Black"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-24-1-25-porchester-hall/"]
start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£20-£26"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk"
details = "Nat& Olivier, ein Duo aus Frankreich, laden ein zum BalFolk"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/958847223"]
start_date = "2025-01-25"
end_date = "2025-01-25"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nat & Olivier"]
organisation = "Sonja"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by AlleMonOhStringband with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["AlleMonOh Stringband"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-24T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-24T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wintergreen"
details = """
Wintergreen is back! An urban dance weekend in Bozeman, MT featuring music by Turnip the Beet and Northern Aire, calling by Gaye Fifer and Koren Wake. 
Urban Contra Dance with callers Gaye Fifer and Koren Wake, and dancing to Northern Aire and Turnip the Beet at the spacious and comfortable Bozeman Senior Center. There’s a sunny ballroom with a beautiful wood floor and connected cozy lounge area when you need a breather while enjoying music and company. Plenty of snacks, Saturday lunch and dinner for a “break-even” fee of $145 and a “feeling prosperous” fee of $165+. Non-dancers $55. Saturday workshops only $50. Separate room for jamming. 
Workshops for dancers, callers, and musicians. Home stays available—first come, first served so book early! Friendly, welcoming dancers and a great environment. Pack your skis!"""
links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/wintergreen/"]
start = "2025-01-24T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-26T12:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Bozeman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northern Aire", "Turnip the Beet"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$125-$165"
organisation = "Bozeman Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/english-country-dance-with-english-scottish-country-dancers/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Teri Rasmusson/Chris Kermiet"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6084", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-01-24/"]
start = "2025-01-24T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-24T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Laura Hatch"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-01-25T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Snow Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-peterborough-snow-ball-2025/"]
start = "2025-01-25T12:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:59:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Stove Dragon", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Will Mentor", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$30"
organisation = "Peterborough Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Burns Night Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1113268043547253/1113268050213919/", "https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/burns-night-ceilidh-2025/", "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burns-night-ceilidh-tickets-1034888327847"]
start = "2025-01-25T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ceilidh Liberation Front"]
price = "£18-£25"
organisation = "Nest Collective"
source = "events/uk/nest_collective.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2463"]
start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3..4"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/555388643612571/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/sat-25-jan-call-me-ceilidh-burns-night-special-edition-115717#e115717"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-25-1-25-st-marys/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Stomping Ground with calling from Charlie Turner.

Stomping Ground is a new Sheffield-based contra combination comprising Ian Roberts on melodeons and feet, Matt Quinn on tenor banjo and Charley Roberts on piano. Their mission is simple - deliver joyful, solid dance tunes that put a smile on your face and a beat in your feet. The name evokes that satisfying sound of the dancers' feet decisively hitting the floor in sync - a sure sign that the trio of dancers, musicians and caller is working together as one.

Charlie Turner has been dancing and teaching for as long as she can remember, but a move to San Francisco transformed her contra dancing and started her calling. Now based in Cambridge, UK, she brings the best of the West Coast to contra crowds, with clear, friendly teaching and satisfying dance selections. She emphasises connection, fun, flow and inclusivity in dance."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-01/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3925326774377960/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomping Ground"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dartmoor Pixies"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-25-1-25-porchester-hall/"]
start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-25T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£20-£26"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance"
details = """
We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students. 
We are blessed with many callers from Berea, Lexington, Frankfort, and environs, so there are many callers throughout the evening. We also are blessed with talented local musicians who provide delightful music for our dances! 
Join us! We are friendly and happy to welcome beginners and all levels of dancers. No partner or special clothing required. Flat, leather-soled shoes usually provide the best experience. Sometimes we are part of other events, such as Swing Shift (January), Hands Four dance weekend (April), or Balance the Star dance festival (September), where times will change. For more information, visit the website or call  859-869-8043."""
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/berea-4th-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$5"
organisation = "The Folk Circle Association of Berea"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an evening of contra dancing to live music on the Danforth. No partner needed; beginners are always welcome. The evening caller will be Penelope Weinberger with music provided by Tom Santarsiaro & friend. 

Beginner class at 7:00 p.m.; dance begins at 7:30.
Pay what you can (suggested donation $22 to cover the cost of putting on the dance).
Everyone welcome!
This will be a mask-optional dance."""
links = ["https://tcdance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1786821052155247/", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Penelope Weinberger"]
price = "$22"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Parish Center for the Arts Barn Dance"
details = """
What: A public and community shindig, do-si-do and kick step it over to the PCA for some time well spent with old friends and new. PCA’s barn/contra dances are accompanied by live music! All are welcome, dancers or non. Experienced callers will talk everyone through a thoroughly enjoyable time. No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces! No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience, just know how!
Why: To have a wicked good time, get exercise & meet new friends!
Live Music by: Oh CONTRAire. They are a traditional contra-dance band founded in Westford, Massachusetts in 2002. For almost 15 years, we’ve been presenting a variety of European, French-Canadian, and New England-based music to our dancers, both young and old. While our musicians have come and gone over the years, our passion for this musical tradition has been steadfast. Come and check us out!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: Admission is $10 regular admission & $5 for students and those 12 years or younger.
Role Terms: We are traditional contra dance, “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” are the terms we use, but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries.
Parking: On-street parking around the Parish Center for the Arts.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Shoes that move easily on the floor work fine. Rubber-soled sneakers are ok but make dancing much harder."""
links = ["https://parisharts.square.site/barn-contra-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/parish-center-for-the-arts-barn-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Westford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oh CONTRAire"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "ParishCenter for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing with Jane Austen"
details = "English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions."
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pie Dance"
details = """
A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]
What: Contra dancing is a public and a community shindig! It is so wicked fun, dancing to the live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed.
Why: In order to have a wicked good time!
Live Music: “Woody & the West Side Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; Bob Elliot on fiddle and guiding “Woody”, David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Caller: Steve Holland. From CT, Steve is a modern contra dance caller, calling dances for all levels from the novice to the expert with dances ranging from traditional reels, southern style squares to the most current contra dances. He will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at the beginning of the dance.
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!
We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3 a slice to help support the band and caller.
Role Terms: “Ladies & Gents” (or “Women & Men”), but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woody & the Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Steve Holland"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-25T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-25T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-01-25/"]
start = "2025-01-25T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-25T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Diemerbal"
details = '''
Het is weer tijd voor een Diemerbal! Verwacht een spectaculair Balfolkfeest met livemuziek van Tribal Jâze, Bamako Express en Trio Baftig.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je direct meekomen en het gehele bal meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshop wisselen we door.

Voor de dansworkshop voor gevorden verwachten we een vrijwillige bijdrage voor de zaalhuur en onkosten van de docent.

TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 30,00 (t/m 31-12-2024)
- Voorverkoop regulier € 35,00
- Aan de deur € 40,00

>>> tickets<<<

PROGRAMMA (KORT)
13:30 Deuren open
14:00 - 16:00 Dansworkshop voor gevorderden “Fake it till you make it” met Marc Meijerink en Jolieke Kessels
14:30 - 15:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners met Gepke & Berend
15:30 Bal met Trio Baftig
16:30 Bal met Bamako Express
18:30 Picknick in de foyer
19:30 Bal met Tribal Jâze
21:30 Sessie in de foyer
22:30 Einde en afbreken

PROGRAMMA (VOLLEDIG)

- 13:30 Deuren gaan open
De bereikbaarheid van De Omval is heel goed. Het ligt op 10 minuten lopen van NS Station Diemen (niet Diemen Zuid dus!!) en 10 minuten lopen vanaf tramlijn 19. En in de omgeving van De Omval is het op zondag vrij parkeren, op de zones voor vergunninghouders na. Wil je overdekt staan dan kun je gebruik maken van de (betaalde) parkeergarage tegenover De Omval.

Je wordt ontvangen in de foyer en je kunt gebruik maken van de garderobe.

- 14:00 – 16:00 Dansworkshop voor gevorderden
Balfolk dansen is improviseren. Dat betekent dat je samen weleens foutjes maakt. Denk aan variaties die niet lopen als gepland of misstapjes van leider of volger. Alleen dat hoef je aan de buitenkant niet te zien.

Leer negatieve momenten om te toveren tot iets positiefs en jezelf te presenteren als een topdanser! In deze workshop leer je:

* Je zelfvertrouwen in de dans opbouwen
* Wat te doen als het “mis” gaat
* Samen oplossingen vinden
* De kwaliteit van je dans verhogen

Basiskennis van gangbare balfolkdansen - scottish, mazurka, polka, jig en tovercirkel - is vereist. De workshop wordt gegeven door Marc Meijerink en begeleid door Jolieke Kessels. Voor deze workshop verwachten we een vrijwillige bijdrage tussen € 15 en € 25.

- 14:30 – 15:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
De dansintroductie wordt verzorgd door Gepke en Berend. De instructie wordt live begeleid door Trio Baftig. Beginners kunnen na de introductie met een aantal dansen prima meekomen en het gehele bal meedoen.

- 15:30 – 16:15 Bal met Trio Baftig
Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van ‘22 is nu officieel tot een folkmuzikantenopstelling uitgegroeid. Duo Baftig/Trio Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar (DADGAD), accordeon en viool. Manon, Robin en Sebastiaan delen een passie voor folkdans en folkmuziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo/trio speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse en Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

16:30 – 18:30 Bamako Express
Bamako Express, bestaande uit Florian De Schepper (gitaar), Anouk Sanczuk (viool), Joël Diarra (balafoon & calabash) & Jonathan Dembélé (bas & zang) is geen gewone band; het is een smeltkroes van werelden, een ontmoeting van culturen en een explosie van muzikale schittering. Dit kwartet, bestaande uit twee getalenteerde Belgische muzikanten en twee virtuoze artiesten uit Mali, heeft de handen in elkaar geslagen om iets buitengewoons te creëren: een fusie van folk en West-Afrikaanse magie! Ontdek de unieke bezetting van Bamako Express, waar de zoete klanken van de gitaar samensmelten met de diepe resonantie van de bas, de betoverende tonen van de viool en de magische melodieën van de balafoon. Elk instrument speelt een cruciale rol bij het vormgeven van het kenmerkende sonische palet van de band.

- 18:30 – 19:30 Picknick in de foyer
Een Balfolk Picknick is iets om mee te maken: Alle balfolkies komen naar het bal met een gerecht en dat delen ze met elkaar. De een maakt een pasta salade, de ander bakt een taart, iemand neemt stokbrood mee of iets om daar dan weer op te smeren. Alles mag! Hou er wel rekening mee dat veel balfolkies vegetariër zijn, dus maak liever niets waar vlees in zit. Zet op je maaltijd of het vegan of vegetaries is. Na de picknick ruimen we alles netjes op, vegen de kruimels weg en gaan weer dansen met nieuwe energie!

- 19:30 – 21:30 Tribal Jâze
Tribal Jâze - de sonische vagebonden die hun 'trash, trad & roots'-geluid meenemen naar feesten, festivals en elke andere gelegenheid waar ze hun groove kunnen pakken en onderweg wat pinda's kunnen oppikken. Het turbulente trio bestaat uit: Cédric "le Tiot" Hergault, Tambour & Percu Boris "le Secos" Nortier, Accordéon diatonique en Marc "le Gros" Buvry, Sax baryton.

- 21:30 – 22:30 Jam sessie in de foyer tijdens het opruimen
Aan ieder bal komt een eind en dat betekent de zaal opruimen, podium afbreken, stoelen weg, vegen etc. Het is fijn als je dan even wilt helpen! Heb je je instrument bij je dan kan je ook in de foyer collega muzikanten opzoeken en samen jammen. Dat is een fijne begeleiding bij het afsluitende drankje.

- 22:30 Einde
Rond 22:30 gooien we iedereen er uit zodat alle balfolkies ook nog een beetje op tijd in bed liggen.



 
FOTOCREDIT
Dirk-Jan Mulders'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/diemerbal-3/"]
start = "2025-01-26T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Diemen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Tribal Jâze", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "€30-€65"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-jeroen-laureyssens-en-zoe-violiste", "https://www.facebook.com/events/600564462327419/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2485"]
start = "2025-01-26T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-26T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-01-26T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-26T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-26T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Jennifer Staples"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-26T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-26T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-26T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/305324049/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-26T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-26T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-26T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-26T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-01-26/"]
start = "2025-01-26T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-26T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091093758976/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-27T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tropical Dance Vacation English Country Dance Week"
details = "Tropical Dance Vacation, St. Croix USVI—English Country Dance Week January 28 – February 4, 2025 with Snapdragon, Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and Scott Higgs"
links = ["https://www.tropicaldancevacation.com/english-country-week.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tropical-dance-vacation-english-country-dance-week-st-croix-usvi/"]
start_date = "2025-01-28"
end_date = "2025-02-04"
country = "US Virgin Islands"
city = "St Croix"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snapdragon"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Scott Higgs"]
price = "$1200-$4850"
organisation = "Tropical Dance Vacation"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-27T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-01-27/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-27T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-27T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = """
Einführungsstunde:
Ingrids eigene Choreografien und Lieblingstänze"""
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-01-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-01-28/"]
start = "2025-01-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk partner dance workshop"
details = """
W ramach mini-cyklu trzech zajęć poznasz podstawy balfolkowych tańców w parach takich jak: scottish, mazurka i walczyk. Uczymy od podstaw, więc to zajęcia przede wszystkim dla osób z krótkim lub nawet zerowym stażem balfolkowym.\r
Nie ma konieczności zgłaszania się w parach. Będziemy zachęcać zarówno do zmian partnerów, jak i ról w parze.\r
W ramach tych warsztatów poruszymy też bazowe kwestie dotyczące podążania i prowadzenia, ale w znacznie większym stopniu będziemy je rozwijać w kolejnym mini-cyklu - w lutym."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/scottish-mazurka-walczyk-tance-w-parach-od-podstaw", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1621840665121610/1621840668454943/"]
start = "2025-01-28T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "90 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1140/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2536", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421147115823/"]
start = "2025-01-28T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mini-course start"
details = """
Kom dansen in Zeeland!

Tijdens deze mini-cursus van een proefles (21 januari) en 5 lessen leer je de basis van een aantal veelvoorkomende balfolk dansen, met als doel om op een bal mee te kunnen dansen. Ook als begonner of gevorderde danser ben je van harte welkom, naast de basisuitleg hebben we ruimte voor individuele vragen en verbeterpunten.  De lessen worden gegeven door Linda de Zwart, met assistentie van Arjan de Groot.

We dansen bij Janvier Dance Masters, een dansstudio met mooie zalen, een zithoek en een bar. Je kunt gratis parkeren in de omliggende straten, of met het OV naar station Goes, op vijf minuten wandelen van de dansstudio.

De lessen zijn van 21:00 tot 22:00 met een pauze waarin je een drankje bij de bar kan doen.

De kosten zijn €40,- per persoon (contant), de proefles is gratis.

Aanmelden kan via de mail, en ook vragen mogen naar balfolkzeeland@gmail.com."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-mini-cursus-in-zeeland-goes/"]
start = "2025-01-28T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Goes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€40"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/547614808429233/547614811762566/"]
start = "2025-01-28T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-01-28/"]
start = "2025-01-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-01-28/"]
start = "2025-01-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-01-28/"]
start = "2025-01-28T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-01-28/"]
start = "2025-01-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-28T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Workshop - Avant Deux"
details = """
W styczniu zostajemy w Poitou i zajmiemy się tematem Avant Deux.\r
Można się spodziewać Standardowego Avant Deux trzy i czterofigurowego ale też wersji à Coutant, de Travers czy de Bazouges.\r
Jak zawsze dojdziemy tak daleko jak nam nasze nogi i głowy pozwolą\r
Jeśli próbowaliście na potańcówkach załapać \"w locie\" którykolwiek w powyższych tańców to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli te nazwy nic Wam nie mówią to ten warsztat jest zdecydowanie dla Was!\r
Jeśli na potańcówkach wydawało Wam się, że to już znacie ale jakoś tak nie szło to....no cóż 😉 te warsztaty są zdecydowanie dla Was!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-swiat-avant-deux"]
start = "2025-01-29T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-29T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "130 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/41", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2648", "https://www.facebook.com/events/544302611966750"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drøn"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy69"]
start = "2025-01-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-29T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2543562202508959/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-29T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-5980624", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-01-29/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-29T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-01-29T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-29T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 326 — dansen uit de Poitou deel 3"
details = """
Deze donderdag 30 januari is het socialles nr 326. Het onderwerp van de workshop is variaties in de Maraichine. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Wim.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-326-rotterdam-dansen-uit-de-poitou-deel-3/"]
start = "2025-01-30T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka balfolkowa"
details = "Concert of Olivier Gribouille"
links = ["https://facebook.com/events/9030737943669594/"]
start = "2025-01-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ula Kapała & Łukasz Potoczny", "Olivier Gribouille"]
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "Celtycki Wrocław"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/bal-with-threo", "https://www.facebook.com/events/489111777487325/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2486"]
start = "2025-01-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Threo"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823038244969/"]
start = "2025-01-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-01-30T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-01-30/"]
start = "2025-01-30T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-30T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-01-30T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-01-30/"]
start = "2025-01-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-237/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-01-30/"]
start = "2025-01-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Casey Carr"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-01-30/"]
start = "2025-01-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-01-30/"]
start = "2025-01-30T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-30T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2053450035097446/"]
start = "2025-01-31T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Kaunas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "BalFolk mit Bargainatt und Fior"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226622"]
start = "2025-01-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Fior"]
organisation = "KA-BalFolk"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stordanskväll"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2035345020220523/"]
start = "2025-01-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emma & Ellika Frisell", "Mia Marine"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop and Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2505507409639775/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Olivier Gribouille"]
price = "40-50 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Salon Deventer"
details = """
HELAAS, (GELUKKIG voor de organisatie en de muziek), HET IS UITVERKOCHT.

Weer een bal in Deventer! Met Wouter Kuyper!

Inloop vanaf 19.30 - einde 22.30.

Centraal gelegen in het land en makkelijk met de trein bereikbaar.
Wouter Kuyper speelt zijn onvolprezen muziek op zijn trekharmonica.
Dansers dansen met plezier op deze dansmuziek.

Er is een bar met schappelijke prijzen, neem zelf geen dranken mee. (Water is uiteraard geen probleem).

Let op: de datum van dit bal is 31 januari !!!

Er is nog een beperkt aantal kaarten, dus reserveer op het aangegeven mailadres ('acefarmer')."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-in-deventer/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Deventer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę na drewnianym parkiecie!\r
W planie swobodna balfolkowa zabawa, czyli tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
Różnorodność muzyczna i taneczna sprawi, że każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Tańce w parach, korowodach, kręgu czy solo przeplatane przerwami pełnych śmiechu rozmów z ciekawymi ludźmi."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktancowka41", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1249102689498520"]
start = "2025-01-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-31-1-25-porchester-hall/"]
start = "2025-01-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-31-1-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-01-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-31T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
details = """
Stomp Rocket: Bethany Waikman, Glen Loper, Dave Langford
Caller: Steve Zakon-Anderson 

Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm and 6-9 pm"""
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/stomp-rocket/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-fish-contra-weekend-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-fish-contra-weekend-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-fish-contra-weekend-4/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anna & the Alphabets"]
callers = ["Annie Kidwell"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Toad Holler with caller River Abel. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks. This dance, masks are optional, but we also hold a masks-required dance each month.
$15 suggested donation, $0 for Steel City Squares attendees"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-01-31T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toad Holler"]
callers = ["River Abel"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-8/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6085", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-01-31/"]
start = "2025-01-31T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-01-31T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flemish Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/flemish-dances-mechelen/1159/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2552"]
start = "2025-02-01T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies
Musicians: Wierdstrings"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/"]
start = "2025-02-01T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-01T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Weirdstrings"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Potańcówka Balfolkowa w Jesteśmy"
details = """
Przyjdź i otwórz z nami folkowo karnawał\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej, chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy wstążeczki\r
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy.\r
Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy)"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/8817000208408441/", "https://www.plug.events/event/potancowka-balfolkowa-w-jestesmy"]
start = "2025-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen"
details = "mit Leveret, Workshop ab 16-18 Uhr"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/250201_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841345330"]
start = "2025-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Leveret"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-1-fevrier-2025/"]
start = "2025-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["George Danse", "Le vent d'avril", "Bellalavoix"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/953373753378519/", "http://www.lacampanule.fr/agenda.php"]
start = "2025-02-01T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dekolaz", "Bal O'Gadjo"]
price = "€14-€16"
organisation = "La Campanule"
source = "events/france/lyon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/queimada_folkadonf_bamakoexpress/", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1137/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2534", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2591", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1104701818026557"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Contrabanda", "Folk à Donf", "Bamako Express"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2223"]
start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Floris And The Flames", "Bert Leemans"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.podiumvoordepassie.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2296"]
start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-01T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cord'air"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Podium Voor De Passie"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/bridgend-crannog-with-ned-clamp-calling-feb-1st-2025/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bridgend"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crannog"]
callers = ["Ned Clamp"]
price = "£4-£9"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Cric Crac"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1071096651278472/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/cric-crac-compagnie/evenements/2025-bal-cric-crac"]
start = "2025-02-01T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lille"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Arbadétorne", "Duo Auger-Robin"]
price = "€5-€8"
organisation = "Cric Crac"
source = "events/france/lille.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-01T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Caperbility"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club Burns Night"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/ceilidh-club-burns-night-london-1-2-25-porchester-hall/"]
start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£49-£59"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-02-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T15:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-01T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-4-3/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Windfish"]
callers = ["Hannah Johlas"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-01T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 
Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. 
​Prices: 

$12 General
​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations
$5 active military & full-time students, with ID
FREE! for children 12 & under ​"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"]
start = "2025-02-01T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-01T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eper Bal"
details = """
Kom luisteren en dansen met Paracetamol deze winter!

Midden in de winter, wanneer de dagen kort zijn en de kou ons omringt, brengt balfolkband Paracetamol warmte en energie naar je toe! Laat je meevoeren door hun vrolijke melodieën en ritmische beats tijdens een sfeervol optreden vol muziek en dans.

Paracetamol staat bekend om hun aanstekelijke balfolk muziek, die je gegarandeerd op de dansvloer krijgt. Of je nu een doorgewinterde danser bent of nog nooit een balfolkstap hebt gezet, iedereen is welkom! Speciaal voor deze gelegenheid geven ze voorafgaand aan het optreden een dansworkshop, zodat je de basisstappen kunt leren en vol vertrouwen mee kunt doen.

Dus nodig je vrienden uit en kom genieten van een onvergetelijke middag vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid. Laat de winterse kou achter je en laat je hart verwarmen door de muziek van Paracetamol!


15:00 Dansworkshop
15:30 Pauze
15:45 Paracetamol
17:15  Einde programma



Over Paracetamol:
Paracetamol speelt avondvullende energieke balfolkmuziek met een bitterzoet randje. Meeslepende mazurka’s, golvende gavottes, drijvende bourrées, maar ook een zeldzame grabbelton en de eerste nieuwe bravade sinds 1657.


De band bestaat uit:
Rob Zantkuijl: Doedelzak, saxofoon, melodica, whistles
Jan Willem Veenhuis: Gitaren
Gyöngy Kovács: Contrabas, zang
Nico Beltman: Viool, doedelzak, low whistle"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/eper-bal/", "https://www.kulturhusepe.nl/evenement/paracetamol/"]
start = "2025-02-02T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Epe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€9"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Session"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/468213066089696/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktanz-Abend"
details = """
zum Tanzen & Zuhören\r
\r
‣ 16h00 - 18h00 Tanz-Workshop\r
‣ 19h00 - 22h30 Tanzabend mit Duo solid ghost (Matthias Branschke - Dudelsack, Merit Zloch - Harfe)\r
\r
Komme gerne alleine oder gemeinsam: Fixe Tanzpartner:innen sind nicht notwendig oder gar üblich."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktanz-abend-mit-duo-solid-ghost", "https://www.facebook.com/events/631695329526229/"]
start = "2025-02-02T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Solid Ghost"]
price = "€10-€14"
organisation = "Manu & Steffi"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Gefeierter Folk mit eigenem Sound    Die Stars der Szene, gefeiert auf allen Bal-Folk Festivals Europas. Bargainatt spielen moderne und authentische Musik, die eigene Kompositionen und traditionelle Melodien verbindet. Sie lassen sich von den Tänzen der verschiedenen Regionen Frankreichs inspirieren, die ihnen am Herzen liegen: Auvergne, Poitou, Gascogne, Bretagne… Dabei bewahren sie die Feinheiten der Tradition und bieten gleichzeitig einen lebendigen und energiegeladenen Sound.  Die Band, die ihre Anfänge auf den Märkten „au chapeau“ machte, nimmt mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch sein Universum, das von der klassischen Ausbildung seiner Streicher und den farbenreichen Harmonien seines Akkordeonisten genährt wird.  Fast zwei Jahre lang reiste die Gruppe genüsslich durch Frankreich und Europa, um Tänzerinnen und Tänzer zu treffen. Mit mehr als 100 Bällen auf der Habenseite legen die vier mit einem fruchtigen und farbenfrohen Album wieder los: „C’est pas banane!“  Unglaublich schwungvoll, vielschichtig, gefühlvoll, perfekt zusammen, grandioser Groove, ein Highlight!  Camille Stimbre: Violine und Gesang.  Youmi Bazoge: Violine und Gesang  Léon Ollivier: Diatonisches Akkordeon und Gesang  Noé Bazoge: Violoncello und Gesang  http://www.bargainatt.com/  Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)  Anderer Ort: Bürgerhaus Cappel"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-02-02T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Tref"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-02T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-02T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-13/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cat and Alex"]
callers = ["Richard Sauvain"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-02T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-02T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-02T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "A Victorian Tea Dance"
details = """
Step Back in Time with Susan de Guardiola! A Victorian Tea Dance
We are thrilled to welcome the incomparable Susan de Guardiola, visiting us all the way from the East Coast, for an unforgettable day of Victorian dance, history, and great stories! 
Susan is a renowned dance historian, teacher, and caller, based in New Haven, Connecticut. With decades of experience teaching and leading dance events across the globe, she specializes in historical social dances from the Renaissance through the early 20th century. Susan’s passion and expertise span Italian court dances of the late 16th century, Regency-era English and French dances, the Napoleonic and Victorian periods, and even early 20th-century pre-WWI styles. 
Join us as Susan leads us on a journey ‘around the world’ and across centuries in this one-of-a-kind workshop: 

Delight in the Polo Quadrille from 1880s New York
Savor the elegance of the “Asia” figure from an 1860s French quadrille
Energize with the spirited English Galopade Quadrille from the 1840s
Enjoy fun and easy American country dances, with a touch of English and French couple dances

Join us for this rare opportunity to dance, learn, and immerse yourself in history with one of the leading figures in the world of historical social dance! 
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF:
Linda Kodaira, Jeffrey Spero, and Lindsay Verbil! 
2:00pm Doors open
2:30pm – 6:30pm Enjoy our special program including captivating Tea Talk with Susan along with a variety of Victorian dances. 
This will take place in Pasadena, CA. The venue is TBD and will updated on our website and Facebook event page. 
TICKETS and REGISTRATION will be available at www.historicalteaanddance.org 
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
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COSTUMES? ONLY IF YOU WISH! 
* With the majority of dances coming from the Victorian-era, Victorian daywear is the suggested theme. Of course, costumes are never required, and we like to encourage you to wear something that brings you joy! 
(With a reminder to avoid high heels, trains, wings, or anything else that drags or sticks out, as these generally interfere with your dancing or the dancing of someone else. Thanks!) 
FRIENDSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Available for all Historical Tea & Dance Society events.
Our community believes dancing should be available for all. If you, or a friend you know, would be served by a Friendship Fund Scholarship, please reach out. 
FOR MORE DETAILS AND TICKETS for ALL OUR EVENTS and DANCE CLASSES visit our website at www.historicalteaanddance.org"""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/590844820197685/", "https://cdss.org/event/a-victorian-tea-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-02T14:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-02T18:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Susan de Guardiola"]
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-02T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-02T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cambia"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-02-02/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/2025-02-02/"]
start = "2025-02-02T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-02T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091197092299/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-03T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-03T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-02-03/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-03T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-03T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-03T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend"
details = "Kommunikation und Raumwege"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-02-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-04T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-04/"]
start = "2025-02-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express Closing Bal"
details = """
Eindbal met Kaléidoscope
Op dinsdag 4 februari sluit Balfolk Express het seizoen af met een feestelijk eindbal! Kom meedansen met onze kersvers afgestudeerde leerlingen en maak er samen met ons een geweldige avond van. Dit keer worden we muzikaal vergezeld door Kaléidoscope.

Koop direct je ticket >>
Over de artiest
Kaléidoscope is een neo-trad soloproject van Aymerick Tron Alvarez, ook bekend van o.a. Plume, TRITRON en Kaz Kan Zie. In deze formatie combineert hij gitaar en chromatische accordeon in dynamische loops. Zijn albums – van de eerste cd in 2018 tot de nieuwste release ‘Paseo’ – bevatten een breed repertoire aan composities, van levendige tovercirkels en romantische mazurka’s tot opzwepende bourrées en Bretonse dansen. Een intrigerend sound om naar te luisteren én op te dansen.

Alvast een voorproefje? Luister zijn muziek op YouTube of bekijk de Facebook-pagina.
Praktische informatie
Tickets
Koop je ticket via de website: https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal
Prijs: €12,50
Kun je geen kaartje krijgen of heb je vragen? Mail naar lessen@balfolkexpress.nl.

Tijden
Deuren open - 20:15
Start band - 20:30
Einde/sluiten zaal - 22:45

Adres
Café Tropical
Verlengde Hooggravenseweg 203, Utrecht

Bereikbaarheid
Er zijn een aantal plekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Buiten het terrein is ook parkeergelegenheid: bekijk de parkeerplattegrond voor meer info. Voor fietsen is er meer dan genoeg plek. Ook met het ov is de locatie goed bereikbaar (vanaf Utrecht Centraal: buslijn 1 richting Hoograven, halte Socrateslaan of buslijn 47 richting Houten Station, halte Constant Erzeijstraat).
Over Balfolk Express
Balfolk Express organiseert danslessen, workshops en bals in Utrecht. Met onze lessen willen we jou een toolbox geven die je op de dansvloer kunt gebruiken. Zodat je dans meer diepgang krijgt, je kunt blijven doorgroeien en steeds meer plezier beleeft aan het dansen. Na het eindbal gaat ons nieuwe seizoen van start, voor zowel beginners als (half)gevorderden. Meld je aan voor de proefles op 11 februari!"""
links = ["https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-bij-balfolk-express-met-kaleidoscope/"]
start = "2025-02-04T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kaléidoscope"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-02-04/"]
start = "2025-02-04T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-02-04/"]
start = "2025-02-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-02-04/"]
start = "2025-02-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tropical Dance Vacation Contra Week"
details = "Tropical Dance Vacation, St. Croix, USVI—Contra Dance Week February 5-12, 2025 with Wild Asparagus, Lisa Greenleaf and George Marshall"
links = ["https://www.tropicaldancevacation.com/contra-week.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tropical-dance-vacation-contra-week-st-croix-usvi/"]
start_date = "2025-02-05"
end_date = "2025-02-12"
country = "US Virgin Islands"
city = "St Croix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$1200-$4850"
organisation = "Tropical Dance Vacation"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-02-04/"]
start = "2025-02-04T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Lise Dyckman
Musicians: Cat Taylor, Paul Kostka, Patti Cobb 
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-02-04T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-04T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lise Dyckman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943230927450"]
start = "2025-02-05T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-05T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy126"]
start = "2025-02-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-05T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-21/"]
start = "2025-02-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-05T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish In Beweging"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/44", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2627", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9093470157380584"]
start = "2025-02-05T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-05T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9723476070998017/"]
start = "2025-02-05T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tour de Dance"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6019929", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-02-05/"]
start = "2025-02-05T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-05T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-05T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 327 — Bretonse dansen"
details = """
Socialles 327 (Rotterdam) - Bretonse dansen: Kost ar c&#039;hoad, Gavotte, Deze donderdag 6 februari is het socialles nr 327. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bretonse dansen: Kost ar c'hoad, Gavotte. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-327-rotterdam-bretonse-dansen-kos-ar-choad-gavotte/"]
start = "2025-02-06T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823034911636/"]
start = "2025-02-06T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-02-06T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-06T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1219113309196880/"]
start = "2025-02-06T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1989584181528883/"]
start = "2025-02-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-06T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-02-07"
end_date = "2025-02-09"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Potato Factory", "Joyride"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$120-$240"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix Winter Frolic"
details = "Jacqui Grennan will call to the music of Playing with Fyre for contradancing on Friday evening plus Saturday afternoon and evening. The same great band and caller will offer English Country Dance on Sunday afternoon."
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/winter-frolic-2025", "https://cdss.org/event/winter-frolic/"]
start_date = "2025-02-07"
end_date = "2025-02-09"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabin Fever"
details = "We have an exciting dance weekend planned this year. Caller Claire Takemori and our cast of local experts will lead two days of twirling, stomping, spinning, and stepping to the music. This year, we’re pleased to have the Ice Cream Truckers and Spintuition play the tunes. Registration opens November 2024."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule", "https://www.facebook.com/events/571961158771762/", "https://cdss.org/event/cabin-fever-2025-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-02-07"
end_date = "2025-02-09"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ice Cream Truckers", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-239/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T19:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Colleen Liggett"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-02-06/"]
start = "2025-02-06T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Green Gates"]
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
details = """
17:30  Intro to steps + dances (no experience required)\r
18:00 mixer (circle dance for everybody)\r
18:15 a few simple contra dances\r
19:00 snack break - dinner/potluck (bring 5€ OR food to share)\r
20:00 a few simple and a few trickier contra dances\r
21:30 end\r
\r
\r
Contra dancing is a folk dance of mixed English and American tradition that currently has a reputation for being diverse, inclusive and open. Dances are done in long lines and can be with or without partners. The steps are simple figures that a caller combines together to create a longer pattern that is repeated until the music ends."""
links = ["https://contradance.at/", "https://www.plug.events/event/contra-dance-potluck", "https://www.facebook.com/events/826000599652582/"]
start = "2025-02-07T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-07T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/plug_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jubileumskonsert"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1640570593336484/"]
start = "2025-02-07T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Floating Sofa Quartet", "Dannito"]
price = "95-180 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVII Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/bailando"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Philippe Plard", "Duo Entre-Deux", "Biterna", "Duo Des Cimes"]
price = "€105-€160"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = """
Er wordt weer een lesserie balfolk gegeven in Zwolle.
Beginner, begonner? Doe mee!
Geen partner? Geen probleem, bij balfolk wordt vaak van danspartner gewisseld.

Kijk op deze pagina

Tot 7 februari!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-zwolle/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica with Initiation and Guest Musicians"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-hombeek/1158/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2551"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-07T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anneleen Brabants"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/#events", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2585", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2655"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T02:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Aérokorda", "Akleja"]
price = "€17-€20"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1838753006659525/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-02-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-7-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-02-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb"]
price = "$15-$27"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Mid-Winter ECD Weekend"
details = """
Asheville Midwinter English Country Dance Weekend 
Come dance with us at the historical Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville with workshops and dance parties led by Gene Murrow and music by Mara Shea, Julie Gorka, and Dean Herington."""
links = ["https://ashevillemidwinter.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-mid-winter-ecd-weekend/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T13:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gene Murrow"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
We are first Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
What: A contra dance is a public and community shindig! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Why: In order to have an wicked good time!
Live Music: Fifer’s Delight! They are just fun to contra dance to. They are Walter Sweet, Tracy Scott-Lucky, John Kalinowski, and Chris Hebert, and you’re gonna love contra dancing to them!
Admission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are $6. Children 12 and under are admitted free. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged! 
Caller: Paul Wilde – from RI, Paul will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at the beginning of the dance.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Food: Some snacks offered at the break. We welcome home made goodies and fruits!
Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles: Traditional (“Ladies & Gents”), but they are just roles. You are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you, so no worries!"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fifer's Delight"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6086", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-02-07/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday"
details = 'As part of Vinterdans, Lisa Brooks and Tom Sears will teachSpringleik fra Vågå. See <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPg2ASaxyU" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPg2ASaxyU</a></u></font>.<p><span>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </span></p><p>Bokpojkarna will play for the first Friday dance. This duo, consisting of Peter Michaelsen and Joe Finn, comes to you from across Puget Sound. They have a broad repertoire and will delight your ears, feet, and hearts with their dueling fiddles with a wide variety of tunes and lovely harmonies!</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bokpojkarna"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1397659108219462/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck6j-6SNahCJ1Cji9oqN3LO9KrvjA_D83Qqn0IqIqgUShMqg/viewform"]
start = "2025-02-08T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Bal de l'Ephémère"]
price = "€15-€35"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947751763"]
start = "2025-02-08T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Round party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-02-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1633363610915570/"]
start = "2025-02-08T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gareth & Will"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "€7-€25"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Occitan Balfolk"
details = "Soirée dansante occitane organisée par Les Alouettes et Háló. Deux excellents musiciens provençaux, Baltazar Montanaro et Laurent Geoffroy seront nos invités. Ils assureront l'animation avec le groupe Les Alouettes. Maître de danse: Mária Bojtor"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/947248357357901/"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Hungary"
city = "Budapest"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Baltazar Montanaro", "Laurent Geoffroy", "Les Alouettes"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Les Alouettes"
source = "events/hungary/budapest.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
details = """
Gemeindesaal der Lutherkirche Bonn\r
Kurfürstenstraße 20b, 53115 Bonn"""
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Aktuell.html"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
price = "€18-€20"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Second Saturdays English Dance in Pittsburgh. (3rd Saturday this March.)"
links = ["https://cdssp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-pittsburgh/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T12:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSSP"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Album Release Concert & Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/895787892004415/", "https://www.event-tickets.be/Event/SfqhhdquQuH8B52mNut1BeKYfW89QrsGBAPiZvcv/en"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
price = "€27"
organisation = "Hartwin Dhoore"
source = "events/belgium/gent.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kathman Quattro"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday February 08, 2025, 2-5, Alan Rosenthal calling. 
Musicians: Susanne Maziarz and Daev Clysdale 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 (or pay what you can). This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-february-monthly-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-february-monthly-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-02-08T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Barnfire"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Godot"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
details = "Ceilidh for everyone"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1377828"]
start = "2025-02-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Pigeon Swing"]
callers = ["Baz Parkes"]
price = "£8.5-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-2-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-02-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vinterdans"
details = 'Springleik fra Vågå. This Norwegian dance is lovely and flowing,with lots of partner interaction and gorgeous tunes on the flat fiddle.  Tom Sears, from the SF Bay area along with Lisa Brooks will be the instructors. <br>                 <br><p>Jerry and Judy’s place, 2601 NW 97th St.,  Seattle. </p><p>Schedule:</p><p>2:30–5 p.m.: Dance workshop with Tom and Lisa.</p><p>2:30–5 p.m.: Music workshop with Peter.</p><p>5–7 p.m.: Potluck dinner (also, potluck snacks for the workshops and dance)</p><p>7–9-ish p.m.: Dance, with dances from Norway and Sweden.</p><p>Musicians who would like to play at this party should contact Leslie Foley.</p><p>The workshops will cost $20 for Skandia members and $25 for others; the party will be $10 for Skandia members and $15 for others. Info:<font><u><a href="http://www.skandia-folkdance.org/" target="_blank">www.skandia-folkdance.org</a></u></font>.</p><p><br></p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-08T14:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$40"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover Monthly English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English country dance with live music.  Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. 
Dress is casual (“regular” clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. 
Annual membership for the January – December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7. 
Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10. 
Admission price may change for special dances. 
Times and locations may be subject to change. 
Location: Ehinger Hall, Dover DE
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue."""
links = ["http://www.doverdancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-english-country-dancers-monthly-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "DE"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Dover Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "UVM Balfolk Dance"
details = "Balfolk Dance (starting with beginners workshop)"
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/uvmcontra/", "https://clubs.uvm.edu/organization/contra-and-folk-dance"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Burlington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wheezer & Squeezer"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "UVM Contra and Folk Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/burlington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for an unforgettable evening of contra dancing on the Danforth! 
With Kris Rosar calling the moves and our brand-new House Band featuring the amazing Jon Cannon & Lea Kirstein, this is a night you don’t want to miss. 
No partner? No problem! 
Beginners are always welcome, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know. 
Schedule:
7:00 PM – Beginner class (come learn the steps!)
7:30 PM – Dance into the night! 
Pay what you can (suggested $22—your support keeps these magical nights going). 
Everyone welcome!
This is a mask-mandatory event. 
Grab your friends, your energy, and your dancing shoes—we’ll see you on the floor!"""
links = ["https://tcdance.org/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1349778249724357/", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance-february-8/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kris Rosar"]
price = "$22"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midway Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Contra Dance!
with Live music from Doxatunes band! 
“If you can walk, you can contra dance! If you are laughing, you are doing it right!” 
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Community Dance for Kids for ages 3-12 yrs.
(All children must be accompanied by an adult ) 

Ages 3-12
$5 per person

6:00pm – 6:30pm: Beginner’s Workshop for 8yrs – Adult
6:30pm – 9:30pm: Contra Dance for 8yrs – Adult 

8 years and up for Beginner’s Workshop and Contra Dance
$7 Adults | $5 Kids (under 12)
Non-dancers welcome for just $5!
Babes in arms can be worn in a body carrier or ring sling

All Skill Levels Welcome!
No Partner Necessary, No Experience Necessary 
Teaching & Calling by Carrie Dayton-Madsen
Carrie has been sharing the joy of contra dancing for 5 years in SLC, Logan, and Pocatello, Idaho. We start our dances with a beginner’s workshop and all dances are taught and are all beginner friendly.  
Please contact me for more information.
Carrie Dayton-Madsen
Email, call, or text me:
​Butterfly.cari@yahoo.com 
(435) 671-2674"""
links = ["https://www.midwaycommunitydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/midway-community-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-08T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Midway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Doxatunes"]
callers = ["Carrie Dayton-Madsen"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Carrie Dayton-Madsen"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hartfort Community Dance Contra"
details = """
When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [intro session 7:15]
What: A community shindig! Bring your friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces! No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience, just know how!
Why?: To have a wicked good time, get exercise, meet new friends and dance to fantastic live music!
Live Music by: Wild Notes, who are: Mickey Koth on fiddle, John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, & fife (but not all at the same time) and Kasha Breau on piano! They are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic trio with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! They will amaze you!
Admission: $13 p.p., $5 for students (with ID), and free for kids under 13. Maximum per family: $30. NO $50 or $100 bills please!
Parking: Is tight! Please, park on Main Street or, in the public lot behind Keeney Hall (about 1/10 mi North on Main Street).
Note: You don’t need to bring a partner (but do feel free to bring friends!)"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/hartford-community-dances-2nd-saturday-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Wethersfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Notes"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-08T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mattie Rynkiewicz"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/index.php/node/1378", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Avourneen"]
callers = ["Viki Lawrence"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-08T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"]
start = "2025-02-08T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka | warsztaty od podstaw"
details = "Subtelna, nastrojowa mazurka francuska jest dla wielu jednym z najbardziej romantycznych tańców. Forma spotykana na dzisiejszych potańcówkach folkowych wywodzi się prawdopodobnie z polskich tradycyjnych mazurków, jednak ma z tymi źródłami już niewiele wspólnego. Łączy je oprócz formy w parze, trójmiarowy rytm, natomiast mazurka wyróżnia się zupełnie inną stylistyką tańca, wolniejszym tempem oraz przestrzenią na improwizację pomiędzy tancerzami."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/mazurka-warsztaty-od-podstaw", "https://www.facebook.com/events/590074923818124/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdimdeG4ZoYdb20-6VbJGA0eJV_wsb9DBilo2UfbCMcQobRNw/viewform"]
start = "2025-02-09T11:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "50-60 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@Herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=714", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1140300027606757", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2606"]
start = "2025-02-09T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Valentin Barray", "Warmoes"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-accords-perdus-cellule/1117/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2495", "https://www.facebook.com/events/600925122382199"]
start = "2025-02-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-02-09T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://ecam-lekremlinbicetre.com/la-saison/programme/spectacles-a-venir/grand-bal-d29d3bf5"]
start = "2025-02-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-09T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Zéoles"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Espace Culturel André Malraux"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dance/sunday-contra-dance-lgra-2-9-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T13:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dusty Hedgehog"]
callers = ["Gwyn Williams"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Carmen Giunta"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T14:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/305726584/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-09T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T16:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-09T18:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

Choose a great cause: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities or EVkids (After covering the cost of holding the dance)
It is a public and community shindig! The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR even know how!
Why? In order to have a good time, get exercise, meet friends and support local charities!
Live Music by Treble Play, who are Paul Lizotte, fiddle; Debby Knight, piano; and David Titus!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause/"]
start = "2025-02-09T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Treble Play"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-09T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-09T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-09T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-02-09/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-09T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-02-09/"]
start = "2025-02-09T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-09T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Music and Dance"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/nordic-music-and-dance-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/522852633682397/"]
start = "2025-02-10T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-14T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-4/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091200425632/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trial lesson"
details = """
Balfolk is een verzameling van West-Europese dansen. Er zijn paar dansen, rij dansen en cirkel dansen in verschillende variaties. De gewoonte is om regelmatig van partner te wisselen, dus je hoeft zeker niet met een partner te komen. Deze proefles wordt gevolgd door een 10 lessenserie beginnerslessen. Indien je weinig te besteden hebt mag je ook voor 8 euro mee doen aan de proefles.

Je kan voor de proefles betalen via deze link:

Proefles standaard tarief

Als je korting wilt klik dan op deze link:

Proefles met korting"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-leeuwarden-2/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-10T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-10T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-02-10/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-10T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209.           <p>There is plenty of parking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. Free! The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are also welcome, as are singles and couples. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either lead or follow roles. We will cover basic turning skills and variants of waltz, pivot, schottis, hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. </p><p> Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. </p><p>No need to pre-register. Vaccines and masks are strongly encouraged. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580. </p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-10T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590242657821/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express trial lesson"
details = """
Balfolk leren dansen in Utrecht
Zoek jij een leuke uitdaging, gezellige community, of gewoon een manier om je balfolk-skills te verbeteren? Kom balfolk dansen bij Balfolk Express! Wij organiseren lessen, bals en workshops in Utrecht. Op 11 februari gaat ons nieuwe seizoen van start voor zowel beginners als (half)gevorderden.

Meld je meteen aan >>
Proefles beginners
Getting into balfolk! Ben je nieuw in balfolk of ben je al eens op bals geweest, maar heb je nog nooit les gevolgd? Dan is deze groep voor jou. Je leert basis balfolkdansen zoals de jig, tovercirkel, scottish, mazurka, wals in drie, polka, andro, hanterdro en gavotte de l’aven. Ook leer hoe je een goede danshouding aanneemt en hoe je contact maakt met je danspartners in koppel- en groepsdansen. Samen gaan we met plezier balfolk leren dansen.

Tijd: 19:15 - 20:30
Proefles (half)gevorderden
Heb je al eens les gevolgd of kom je al langer op bals, dan past deze groep bij jou. Hier ga je een stap verder dan de basis, zodat je kunt variëren tijdens het dansen en meer plezier kunt halen uit bals. We gaan dieper in op variaties, muzikaliteit, connectie maken en eigen input geven in de dans. Ook ga je aan de slag met nieuwe dansen, zoals de bourrée in twee en de wals in veel tellen (wals in vijf, acht, tien, etc.). Let’s continue (y)our balfolk journey!

Tijd: 20:45 - 22:00
Meer info

 \tWekelijks les op dinsdagavond van 11 februari tot en met 24 juni
 \tDocent: Marc Meijerink, geassisteerd door Jolieke Kessels
 \tInclusief toegang tot het feestelijke eindbal (mét live artiest!)
 \tBeide groepen volgen? Dan geldt er een kortingstarief
 \tParkeren is gratis op het terrein

Meer weten of nog vragen? Kijk op balfolkexpress.nl/lessen of mail naar lessen@balfolkexpress.nl. Tot dans!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-in-utrecht-bij-balfolk-express/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Polska"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "prowadzenie - podążanie - praktyka | warsztaty"
details = "Zapraszamy na mini-cykl warsztatów, którego głównym celem jest uzyskanie lub zwiększenie pewności i komfortu w tańcach w parach."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/prowadzenie-podazanie-praktyka-warsztaty", "https://www.facebook.com/events/487954020676759/487954034010091/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed4pKo_pA3nGpug1Do7-uV2YYRKAWBbRD-eLix2zvL8VaM9w/viewform"]
start = "2025-02-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1141/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2537", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421143782490/"]
start = "2025-02-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-11T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T18:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-11T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-11T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-02-11/"]
start = "2025-02-11T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-11T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Amsterdam trial class"
details = """
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Kom op woensdag 12 februari naar de proefles van de nieuwe reeks balfolklessen in Amsterdam.
<<Koop hier je ticket>>
Lesprogramma
Twee groepen: een beginnersgroep (groep 1) en een begonnersgroep (groep 2).

Groep 1: Beginners. Het allereerste begin van de balfolkdansen. We gaan aan de slag met de basis van veel gedanste groeps- en koppeldansen. Aan bod komen o.a.: jig, tovercirkel, scottish, polka en enkele Bretonse dansen. We gaan al luisterend naar de muziek, deze dansen leren onderscheiden en gevoel krijgen voor het ritme.

Groep 2: Begonners. Voor dansers die al eerder danslessen hebben gevolgd. Aan bod komen o.a. de wals, mazurka, bourree in 2, rondeau-en-couple en meer Bretonse dansen. We diepen de geleerde dansen uit en besteden aandacht aan de variaties in de eerder (in groep 1) geleerde dansen. Hierbij komen de techniek in koppeldansen maar ook in rij- en cirkeldansen, communicatie in de dans en dans-etiquette aan bod. En we oefenen een goede danshouding.
Lesdata lessenreeks voorjaar
De serie lessen bestaat uit 10 lessen op de woensdagavond. Er is iedere week les van 19 februari t/m 30 april. Op 23 april is er geen les. De serie wordt afgesloten met een mini-bal op 7 mei.
De kosten voor de reeks van 10 lessen bedraagt € 110,-. Je kunt ook twee groepen tegelijk volgen. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-.
Tijdstippen
19:15 deur open
19.30 – 20:15 Groep 1 (beginners)
20:15 – 20:45 gezamenlijk half uur Groep 1 en Groep 2
20:45 – 21:30 Groep 2 (begonners)

Docenten
De lessen worden in het Nederlands gegeven door Frans, Jason, Susanne, Erno en met hulp van andere vrijwilligers.
Opgeven en kosten:
De proefles kost € 5,- je mag voor dit bedrag de hele avond aanwezig zijn en met alle groepen meedoen.
Na de proefles kan je je inschrijven voor de serie echte lessen via het corresponderende evenement op balfolkamsterdam.nl.
Ga je door dan zijn de kosten voor de volgende 10 lessen en het eindbal, € 110,-. Je kunt twee groepen tegelijk volgen. De kosten zijn dan € 185,-

Kleding
Kleding is bij balfolk vrij. Draag makkelijke kleding. In de leszaal mag je niet naar binnen met schoenen die je ook buiten draagt. Beginnende dansers dansen vaak op sokken of blote voeten. Schoenen met een zachte zool die niet afgeeft kunnen ook. Laat ze even zien aan ons."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-balfolk-amsterdam-3/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę w Klubie pod Minogą!\r
W planie swobodna balfolkowa zabawa, czyli tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
Różnorodność muzyczna i taneczna sprawi, że każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Tańce w parach, korowodach, kręgu czy solo przeplatane przerwami pełnych śmiechu rozmów z ciekawymi ludźmi. Nie chcesz tańczyć – nie ma problemu świetna muzyka sprawi, że piwo czy herbata będą smakowały lepiej, a może z czasem przekonasz się do postawienia kroków na parkiecie."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktancowka66", "https://www.facebook.com/events/603146049028714/"]
start = "2025-02-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy70"]
start = "2025-02-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = 'De muziek bij ons "het-is-bijna-Valentijnsdag"-bal wordt verzorgd door Laouen! Bert en Ies spelen ten bal.'
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-laouen-be-nl/"]
start = "2025-02-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1146/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2542", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559124409537/"]
start = "2025-02-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/943744577666585/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1243991029986568/"]
start = "2025-02-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6019936", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Harry and Pat will teach a six-week series from January 8 to February 12. They will teach some of the dances most commonly done at Skandia on First and Third Fridays, especially ones recently taught or soon to be taught. The focus will be on polskas, but may include other dances.</p><p>You may also request dances to be taught. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-12T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-02-12/"]
start = "2025-02-12T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-12T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 328 — Bourrée in 2: basis"
details = """
Deze donderdag 13 februari is het socialles nr 328. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bourrée in 2: de basis en eventueel de Bourree en ronde. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leo.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-328-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-basis/"]
start = "2025-02-13T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2025-02-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Österby Spelmanslag"]
price = "50 SEK"
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823044911635/"]
start = "2025-02-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-02-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-02-13/"]
start = "2025-02-13T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-13T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz & Folk Festival Berlin"
details = """
Das Festival ist leider schon ausverkauft. Für Sonntag, den 16.2.25, gibt es vor Ort Tagestickets. (25 €, erm. 18€)
Für Freitag und Samstag können wir keine Einzeltickets anbieten. Am Samstag, den 15.2.25, gibt es nachmittags für alle umsonst und draußen die Mazurka Klandestina."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/tanz-folk-festival-berlin", "https://spreefolk.de/events/tffb25", "https://spreefolk.de/events/klandestina25"]
start_date = "2025-02-14"
end_date = "2025-02-16"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Neus", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Pabameto Quartett", "Le Driadi", "Folk My Life!", "Feather and Fox"]
price = "€80-€150"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Flurry Festival"
links = ["http://www.flurryfestival.org/"]
start_date = "2025-02-14"
end_date = "2025-02-16"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Saratoga Springs"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd", "scandi", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Dam Beavers", "Good Company", "Stomp Rocket", "Barefoot", "Malvenn"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Maia McCormick", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Luke Donforth", "Casey Carr"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Corvallis Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/ccw/"]
start_date = "2025-02-14"
end_date = "2025-02-16"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Corvallis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Root System", "Nova"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-02-13/"]
start = "2025-02-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-240/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-02-13/"]
start = "2025-02-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eileen, Cat & John"]
callers = ["Chuck Abell"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-02-13/"]
start = "2025-02-13T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-02-13/"]
start = "2025-02-13T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-13T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Sharon Green"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dances social"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1380131543370100/"]
start = "2025-02-14T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2431541487190298/"]
start = "2025-02-14T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Björn Johnsson", "Fru Skagerrak", "Borås Spelmanslag"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
details = """
11 Dom\r
Powstańców Śląskich 58d\r
Wrocław"""
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2025-02-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2513"]
start = "2025-02-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pantonim"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1511509296139957/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-14-feb-call-me-ceilidh-valentines-special-edition-115718#e115718"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansstage 2025"
details = """
De Dansstage is een weekend vol met Balfolk dansen in Enschede. Er zijn overdag workshops voor ieder niveau, dus iedereen die van dansen houdt, van beginner tot gevorderde, is van harte welkom op dit weekend.

Elke dag van workshops wordt vervolgens afgesloten met een bal in één van de fijnste Danszalen van Nederland!

Voor het bal op de vrijdag geldt dat je alleen mee kunt dansen als je je inschrijft voor het weekend via de Dansstage website."""
links = ["https://dansstage.nl/en/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2024-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/open-bal-dansstage-2025/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansstage-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/464552706584736/"]
start = "2025-02-14T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enschede"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Dansstage"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2025-02-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Tim Walker"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-02-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "STEAM on the Kaw 2-Day Event"
details = "Join us for a weekend of fun on February 14th (evening dance) and 15th (all-day workshops and evening dance with after party) in Lawrence, KS. We will offer some of everything: Contra Dancing, Waltz Workshop, Musicians’ Summit Workshop, Callers’ Open Mic and an After Party."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/921674176801940/", "https://cdss.org/event/steam-on-the-kaw-2-day-event/2025-02-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/steam-on-the-kaw-2-day-event/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Steam!"]
callers = ["Jill Allen", "Lisa Harris-Frydman"]
price = "$25-$45"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/481164914794545/", "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Erin Smith"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-14T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5-$10 donations appreciated."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Eugene Winter Dance Event"
details = "An exciting new event! Friday evening and Saturday workshops and evening dance. English country dances with a few Scottish party dances Friday night. A different venue for Friday and Saturday."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/2025eug-winter-ball.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/eugene-winter-dance-event/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Eugene"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["David Macemon", "Kalindi Devi-Dasi", "Orly Krasner"]
price = "$65-$85"
organisation = "Eugene Country Dancers%2C branch of Heather &amp%3B Rose"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6087", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-02-14/"]
start = "2025-02-14T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-14T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée Choreographies"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bourr%C3%A9e-choreographies/1162/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2586", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1811585706271377"]
start = "2025-02-15T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-15T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Salty Swirl"
details = """
It’s Back! 
After many years of a break, we thrilled to announce that we are revamping and reviving the local contra dance weekend, Salty Swirl! Save the date for February 15 & 16, 2025, for a weekend of live tunes with Gaelstorm and ContraForce playing as Kenny Greer and Gretchen Caldwell call our dances. 
We will have a full day of dancing on Saturday, February 15th with contra and waltz by ContraForce and Gaelstorm. On Sunday, February 16th, we will have a waltz with ContraForce from 10am to 12pm."""
links = ["https://saltyswirl2025.ticketspice.com/salty-swirl-2025", "https://cdss.org/event/salty-swirl/"]
start = "2025-02-15T10:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-16T12:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Leland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce", "Gaelstorm"]
callers = ["Gretchen Caldwell", "Kenny Greer"]
price = "$65"
organisation = "Cape Fear Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/folkbal_2025_02_15/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1111361730582622", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2557"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Initium", "Fyndus"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-15T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Jane Austen Evening"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/austen", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/ruffcontra-with-box-of-frogs-and-rhodri-davies/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/02/15/bouton", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2656"]
start = "2025-02-15T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bouton"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mid-Winter Waltz Workshop & Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a special waltz workshop, open waltzing, contra workshop, and contra dance. Nationally recognized contra caller and waltz instructor Gaye Fifer will lead this dance event to music by Jared Kirkpatrick (piano; from the band Starling), David DiGiuseppi (accordion; from the bands Footloose, and Playing With Fyre), and Matthew Olwell (flute, cajon, foot percussion; from band Maivish). 
Admission: 

Early Bird (through February 9) Waltz & Contra: $25
At-the-Door Waltz & Contra: $30
Waltz-only: $15
Contra-only: $15

Register here. Secure your Early Bird rate by paying either with cash or check at an upcoming dance or by PayPal (linked on the website). 
To protect the floor, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/winter-waltz-workshop--contra-2025.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/950386666627913/", "https://cdss.org/event/mid-winter-waltz-workshop-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-15T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Staunton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Ceilidh Dance Party"
details = """
Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag on our historic dancefloor with live music from the queerest ceilidh band around. No dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance. Drag performer: to be announced. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 7.30pm; dance starts at 8pm. Presented by EFDSS and Queer Folk. \r
\r
Ticket Price: £16 | £10 Under 30"""
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14391-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-february-2025"]
start = "2025-02-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£16"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-15-2-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-02-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "tReno Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1101145631639921/"]
start = "2025-02-15T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.kunstacademievlaamseardennen.be/?pgid=lbewbm291-e3b5cc56-4699-4041-901f-3775d333e133", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2590", "https://www.facebook.com/events/573850942294496/"]
start = "2025-02-15T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Ronse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€18-€20"
organisation = "CC De Ververij"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/857815309485455/"]
start = "2025-02-15T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Turin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marie Paulette"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Ballauriamo APS"
source = "events/italy/turin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T17:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T19:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["North Dixie Boom Chicks"]
callers = ["Bill Wellington"]
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T18:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Rhythm Rangers"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-15T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jump Drive"]
callers = ["Robin Nelson"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"]
start = "2025-02-15T18:40:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-15T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag, Balkan trifft Balfolk"
details = "Tanztag mit Balkanesen, Philu und Mavro Meli"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7947/balfolk-trifft-balkan-in-lautenbach-d", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/583034434"]
start = "2025-02-16T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen", "Mavro Meli", "Philu"]
price = "€40-€55"
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dance Party"
details = """
Dansen is altijd een feestje. Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest. En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest.
Op deze zondagmiddagen kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.

Op 16 februari a.s. komt de Houtzagerij voor ons spelen. 

De Houtzagerij is een groep muzikanten onder leiding van Hester de Boer, die op verschillende strijkinstrumenten spelen, zoals viool en nyckelharpa. Zo'n groep houtzagers samen klinkt fantastisch!
Verspreid over de middag zullen er een aantal basispassen van verschillende Zweedse dansen worden uitgelegd. Na iedere uitleg kan deze dans dan door iedereen gedanst of verder geoefend worden. NB. er is géén aparte workshop. We verweven de uitleg in het bal, zodat iedereen vanaf het begin zoveel mogelijk mee kan doen"""
links = ["https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-de-houtzagerij-co/", "https://www.plug.events/event/zweeds-dansfeest-met-de-houtzagerij-co"]
start = "2025-02-16T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "Dansplezier met Elske & Leo"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-02-16T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Quatre Quarts"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 16.02.2025 15-17 Uhr
Chablis
Chablis – Foto: Volker Janotta
Lasst Euch begeistern für den Tanz mit der Musik von „Chablis“
Das Duo Chablis spielt für Euch eine Palette traditioneller Tänze des Europäischen Raumes. Z.B. Schottisch, Bourrée, Fröhlicher Kreis, Mazurka, An Dro, Zwiefacher und 5er Walzer. Kreis-, Paar und Gruppentänze ganz nach Euren Bedürfnissen.
Die wunderschönen, teilweise gesungenen Melodien, werden mit Drehleier und Akkordeon begleitet. (www.chablis-folk.de)
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V.

Veranstalter: Naturfreunde Berlin           Organisation: Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/250216-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-02-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chablis"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
details = "A dance organised by Eurobal Wessex Hampshire branch, featuring guest band Sawney White Bird"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eurobalwessex/1497337", "https://www.facebook.com/events/910774431016203/"]
start = "2025-02-16T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ringwood"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Köln"
details = """
Verein Südstadtleben \r
Martin Luther Platz 4, Köln"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-7", "https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-24/"]
start = "2025-02-16T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton"]
price = "€12-€17"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unofficial Dansstage afterparty"
details = """
Helaas hebben we ons genoodzaakt gezien dit evenement te moeten annuleren. Wie al een kaartje heeft gekocht ontvangt hier apart bericht over.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
18:00 Pauze
19:30 Bal met Balbuzar21:30 Sessie

Eten en drinken
Voor een maaltijd kan je terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijk vullende Iraanse linzensoep.

Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.

Parkeren
Het is op zondag in sommige straten rond de Mezrab gratis parkeren. Kijk hier voor meer informatie over parkeertarieven.

Bands

 \tBalbuzar



Maak je klaar om te feesten!

De folkgroep Balbuzar componeert en arrangeert muziekstukken geïnspireerd op traditionele Europese muziek om op te dansen en naar te luisteren. Balbuzar doorloopt alle nuances, van een zachte en bloemrijke mazurka tot een wilde jigue, en slaat bruggen tussen traditionele jazz- en Latijnse invloeden om zijn publiek mee te nemen op een adembenemende zintuiglijke reis!



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-februari-2025/"]
start = "2025-02-16T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar", "Duo Baftig"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://balbelutte.be/blog/f/bal-folk---la-cabane", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2612"]
start = "2025-02-16T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbelutte"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/587894947188879/"]
start = "2025-02-16T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Trento"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Marie Paulette"]
price = "€12"
organisation = "33trentinfolk"
source = "events/italy/trento.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-02-16T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-02-16T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-16T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-15/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Richard Sauvain"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T13:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-16T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Gary Sandler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-16T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-16T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-16T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-16T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Every Sunday! 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 








English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/2025-02-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-02-16/"]
start = "2025-02-16T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-16T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://events.humanitix.com/balfolk", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1593076274661130/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-02-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Voie de Wallaby"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Advanced workshop series"
details = """
Jij hebt al wat Balfolklessen gevolgt en kent de basis. Nu wil je de diepte in. Speciaal voor jou hebben we een serie workshops voor gevorderden.

Reserveer je in één keer voor de hele serie? Dan ben je een stuk goedkoper uit en krijg je bovendien gratis toegang tot de disco avonden en het eindbal.

Instapniveau is tenminste groep 2 gevolgd bij Balfolk Amsterdam of vergelijkbaar niveau ergens anders.

<<Inschrijven>>
Workshops
De serie bestaat uit 5 workshops. De kosten voor de serie bedragen € 90,-. De inschrijving voor de hele serie workshops geeft ook recht op toegang tot het eindbal op 7 mei, en de disco-avonden zonder extra kosten.



maandag 17 februari
Waltz (regular & irregular)
(English language)
Sara & Paulo


maandag 24 februari
Disco avond



maandag 10 maart
Disco avond



maandag 17 maart
Deep-dive Mazurka
(English language)
Sara & Paulo


maandag 24 maart
Disco avond



maandag 31 maart
Polska 1
Amber Wever


maandag 7 april
Disco avond



maandag 21 april
Polska 2
Amber Wever


maandag 28 april
Disco avond



maandag 5 mei
Bretons en Poitou
Leo Visser


woensdag 7 mei
Eindbal




Tijden workshops
19:00 Deur open
19:30 Workshop deel 1
20:30 Pauze
20:45 Workshop deel 2
22:00 Einde
Losse workshops
Inschrijving per losse workshop is ook mogelijk, zie onze agenda balfolkamsterdam.nl. Een losse inschrijving geeft geen recht op disco of eindbal."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/workshops-gevorderden-voorjaar-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/serie-workshops-gevorderden-voorjaar-2025/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091193758966/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Miniball"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/agenda", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7865/mini-bal?jour=17-02-2025"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Violonelle"]
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanzen-anfaengerinnen/"]
start = "2025-02-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-17T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-17T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22-2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-02-17/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-17T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = "NO CLASS on FEB 17"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-17T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-17T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590259324486/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk Knock"]
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Neue Kreistänze und Mixer"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-18T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Borculo closing ball"
details = """
Als afsluiting van de korte cursus balfolkdansen in Borculo die start op 8 oktober hebben we een openbaar afsluitend bal in de Synagoge in Borculo. Bon Voyage zal live muziek verzorgen en docent Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies) zal eventuele introducees begeleiden.

Kom dus vooral gezellig een avondje dansen in de Achterhoek! Deelname is op basis van vrije gift.

Neem vooral al je vrienden, familie en kennissen mee uit de buurt om ze kennis te laten maken met Balfolk in de Achterhoek."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluiting-korte-cursus-borculo/", "https://www.plug.events/event/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-18T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Borculo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bon Voyage"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "FitArt"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-18/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "prowadzenie - podążanie - praktyka | warsztaty"
details = "Zapraszamy na mini-cykl warsztatów, którego głównym celem jest uzyskanie lub zwiększenie pewności i komfortu w tańcach w parach."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/prowadzenie-podazanie-praktyka-warsztaty", "https://www.facebook.com/events/487954020676759/487954024010092/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed4pKo_pA3nGpug1Do7-uV2YYRKAWBbRD-eLix2zvL8VaM9w/viewform"]
start = "2025-02-18T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-02-18/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-18T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-02-18/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-02-18/"]
start = "2025-02-18T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-18T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Alan Winston
Musicians: Susan Jensen, Bill Jensen, and friends 
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-3/"]
start = "2025-02-18T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-18T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2355346788144714/2355346798144713/"]
start = "2025-02-19T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-02-19T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943237594116/"]
start = "2025-02-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-19T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2660"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy65"]
start = "2025-02-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-19T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:20:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6019944", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-02-19/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-19T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-19T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 329 — Bourrée in 2: variaties"
details = """
Deze donderdag 20 februari is het socialles nr 329. Het onderwerp van de workshop is variaties in de Bourrée in 2 (bijvoorbeeld dos á dos). Deze workshop wordt gegeven door René.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-329-rotterdam-bourree-in-2-variaties/"]
start = "2025-02-20T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823041578302/"]
start = "2025-02-20T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-02-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-02-20/"]
start = "2025-02-20T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-20T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Umefolk"
links = ["https://umefolk.com/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/869726045282041/"]
start = "2025-02-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Umeå"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "550-650 SEK"
organisation = "Umeå Folk Music Association"
source = "events/sweden/umea.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Galhalla"
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/galhalla", "https://cdss.org/event/galhalla-womens-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-02-21"
end_date = "2025-02-23"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "St Louis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Baba Yaga's Stew", "Alyssa Catlin Band"]
callers = ["Sarah Kaiser", "Lo Peckman"]
price = "$100-$140"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-02-20/"]
start = "2025-02-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-241/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-02-20/"]
start = "2025-02-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Rachel Ameen"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-02-20/"]
start = "2025-02-20T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-02-20/"]
start = "2025-02-20T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tänze aus Frankreich und der Bretagne"
details = "VHS Rottenburg"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923208797"]
start = "2025-02-21T15:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Rottenburg am Neckar"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1128115289319701/"]
start = "2025-02-21T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lars-Olof Ejstes & Marika Jakobsson", "Bagaregårdens Spelmanslag"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Start balfolklessen in Zwolle"
details = """
Er wordt weer een lesserie balfolk gegeven in Zwolle.
Beginner, begonner? Doe mee!
Geen partner? Geen probleem, bij balfolk wordt vaak van danspartner gewisseld.

Kijk op deze pagina

Van 19.00 tot 20.30 is er les voor beginners,
van 20.30 tot 22.00 zijn de begonners aan de beurt.

Tot 21 februari!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-balfolklessen-in-zwolle/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/lessen/balfolk-lessen-in-zwolle/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalhallaFestival"
details = "A brand new Balfolk Festival in Gent, 3 days of live music, dancing, workshops, jams. More info soon."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1155578375753732", "https://www.balhallafestival.be/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Naragonia", "Pantonim", "Loogaroo", "Duo Nello", "Airboxes", "Emmarilin", "Mizu Mizi", "La Galavarde", "Duo Zhao-Perrin", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/balhalla.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folktańcówka"
details = """
Zapraszamy na wyjątkową potańcówkę na drewnianym parkiecie Dublinera - świętujemy 14 lat Bal Folk Poznań! 🥳\r
W planie swobodna balfolkowa zabawa, czyli tańce tradycyjne głównie z zachodnich stron Europy, do dźwięków muzyki ze specjalnie przygotowanej playlisty.\r
Różnorodność muzyczna i taneczna sprawi, że każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Tańce w parach, korowodach, kręgu czy solo przeplatane przerwami pełnych śmiechu rozmów z ciekawymi ludźmi."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/folktancowka3", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1434527687322024/"]
start = "2025-02-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Bob Morgan will be calling with music from Matt Norman and Edward Wallace.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1045271730538400/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Matt Norman & Edward Wallace"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2025-02-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Frog on a Bike"]
callers = ["Cate Haynes"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-02-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-2-25-grand-junction-paddington/"]
start = "2025-02-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "G.O.D.S. Contra Dance"
links = ["https://godsdance.org/event/feb-21-andy-kane-the-little-mercies/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Little Mercies"]
callers = ["Andy Kane"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/gainesville.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancify"
details = "Fun DJ'd event featuring simple high-energy dances to today's music. Variety of partner dances, line dances, balfolk and ceilidh, plus other mayhem and mischief. Snacks! No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!"
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "East Derry Contra Dance"
details = """
When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [beginners session 7:15 pm]
What: Want to meet new people, get some exercise and try something different? Consider contra dancing! It’s good, clean fun. “We get people of all ages. It’s unique, it’s different and it’s a lot of fun.” Contra dancing is a couples dance that begins in two lines. That’s why it’s called contra dancing, because you’re standing opposite — or contra — your partner. “You start in lines and then you dance in and out of formations,” following moves announced by a caller. Our dance is accompanied by live music! So come out and enjoy friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces! No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience or know how!
Live Music: by Jumpstart! JumpStart was formed around 21 years ago after an M.I.T. contra dance when Gene (bass), Paul (fiddle), and Victor (piano) decided to continue what had been a chance grouping. Paul took over the Manchester NH Dance in 2008 and JumpStart became the house band! They are an exciting and percussive band!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for his clear calling and teaching the popular rotary (or “turning”) waltz.
Admission: $10, $7 students, $20 families"""
links = ["https://www.wordworthy2.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/east-derry-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "East Derry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jumpstart"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "East Derry Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bayou Bedlam"
details = """
Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. 
Our 2025 festival will be held February 21-23 (later than usual) and feature the incomparable Lisa Greenleaf calling to the Stringrays. 
Details will be posted by early October. Online registration will open in November."""
links = ["http://www.bayoubedlam.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/bayou-bedlam-2025/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-23T14:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Tea&Whiskey"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$50-$145"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Holiday Ball and Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for our annual Holiday Ball: now celebrating Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, or whatever holiday you choose! Feel free to dress your festive best if you’re so inclined. One thing that makes this weekend special is that we bring together both the English country, waltz, and contra dance communities. Make sure to arrive on time to take part in the always-exciting Grand March. Gaye Fifer will be calling and music will be provided by our Holiday Ball Orchestra. Contact us if you’d like to join our orchestra. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-holiday-ball-contra-dance-and-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-02-21T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Holiday Ball Orchestra"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddling Frog"
details = """
Get ready for an epic lineup: 

The Syncopaths
River Road
Susan Petrick & Lindsey Dono

Sound engineered by Victor Garza! 
Ready to join the fun? Click here. 
Questions? Want a PDF registration form? Email us at 2fiddlingfrog@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-dance-weekend-in-pasadena-ca/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-23T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Petrick"]
price = "$185-$195"
organisation = "Southern California Community Dance Coalition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6088", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-02-21/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Laura Hatch"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance"
details = 'The class runs from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  and is included with admission to the dance.   Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a lovely dance from Funäsdalen, Härjedalen (Sweden), called Storhurveln (Svängpolska) från Funäsdalen. The three parts of the dance are försteg, polska, and bakmes. The Lead’s polska is unique and involves a clicking of heels. Dances and music from this region (including Storhurveln) are the focus of this coming Springdans Northwest. See <font><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm8R-hP9ikE" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm8R-hP9ikE</a></u></font><p>Sprida Ut will play for this Third Friday dance. The music of this trio—Brian and Nola Nelson, together with Kris Johansson—will be a treat, with their unique and haunting blend of nyckelharpa, guitar,and voice. The warm and rich harmonies will irresistibly pull people out onto the dance floor.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  </b></span><br><span><b>The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sprida Ut"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/995374859120979/"]
start = "2025-02-22T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-02-22T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-02-22T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-02-22T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Karnawał balfolkowy - Muzyka Filmowa"
details = """
Karnawał balfolkowy!🎉 \r
Drugi rok z rzędu udaje się nam go zorganizować w... karnawale👏\r
Konkurs zakończony - w tym roku tańczymy do perełek muzyki filmowej!🎬"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/karnawal-balfolkowy-muzyka-filmowa", "https://www.facebook.com/events/573681832221620/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf"
details = '''
Bouton (Belgien) und Clarabal (Halle) mit bal folk\r
\r
https://www.accordart.be/bouton'''
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bouton", "CLARABAL"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrary Faeries with calling from Charlotte Rich-Griffin.

Contrary Faeries arise from Sheffield to delight, entrance, and enthral! Sol Loreto-Miller on piano and Joshua Rowe on fiddle will whisk you away to a world where you can dance forever and forget your troubles, your home, and the life you lived before.

Charlotte Rich-Griffin is a friendly contra dance caller from Oxford. She loves sharing the joy of contra dances with everyone from absolute beginners right through to die-hard fans. You may have seen her calling at Chippenham, Sidmouth or Whitby Folk Festivals."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-02/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/599894195960718/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau", "Jeudi Matin"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Phoenix"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-22-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-22-2-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-02-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance"
details = """
We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students. 
We are blessed with many callers from Berea, Lexington, Frankfort, and environs, so there are many callers throughout the evening. We also are blessed with talented local musicians who provide delightful music for our dances! 
Join us! We are friendly and happy to welcome beginners and all levels of dancers. No partner or special clothing required. Flat, leather-soled shoes usually provide the best experience. Sometimes we are part of other events, such as Swing Shift (January), Hands Four dance weekend (April), or Balance the Star dance festival (September), where times will change. For more information, visit the website or call  859-869-8043."""
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/berea-4th-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$5"
organisation = "The Folk Circle Association of Berea"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance at Arsenal Hill Center"
details = "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing at 6:30pm, and the first contra at 7:00pm. Admission is $10—cash, check, or Venmo to @contracola-sc (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-center/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chris Liakos & John Wetzel"]
callers = ["Dianne Palmer-Quay"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Contra dancing on the Danforth! With Drew Delaware calling the moves and live music by Dan MacDonald & Friend, this is a dance you won’t want to miss. 
No partner? No problem! Beginners are always welcome—we’ll teach you everything you need to know. 
Schedule:
7:00 PM – Beginner class (come learn the steps!)
7:30 PM – Dance the night away! 
Pay what you can (suggested $22)—your support keeps these magical nights going! 
Mask-optional event. 
Everyone’s welcome—bring your friends, your energy, and your dancing shoes. See you on the floor!"""
links = ["https://tcdance.org/in-person-dance-2025-Feb-22.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3865079833758392/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Brian Taheny & Pat Simmonds"]
callers = ["Drew Delaware"]
price = "$22"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kingston Contra Dance"
details = """
What: Community shindig, bring your friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance with a healthy dose of chestnut dances! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces! No need to bring a partner, nor have past experience, just know how
Why: To have a wicked good time with older chestnut dances!
Live music by: “Black Cat Quadrille” who are Emeline Dehn, fiddle & piano (but not both at the same time); Ainsley Morrison, fiddle; Peter Yarensky, fiddle; Jason Morrison, bass! They should not be missed!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: Admission is $10 regular admission & $5 for students and those 12 years or younger.
Role Terms: We are a traditional contra dance, “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” are the terms we use, but, dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries.
Parking: plenty of parking around the Kingston, NH, Town Hall.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Shoes that move easily on the floor work fine but rubber soled sneakers are ok but make dancing much harder."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/4th-saturday-kingston-nh-contra-dance/", "https://www.nh.gov/folklife/learning-center/traditions/live-free-dance.htm#kingston"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Kingston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Black Cat Quadrille"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Kingston NH Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing with Jane Austen"
details = "English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions."
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-02-23T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-22T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Beau Farmer"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-22T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 6:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-22T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-02-22/"]
start = "2025-02-22T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-22T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance Day"
links = ["https://nvs-dance.nl/dansdagen-engels/"]
start = "2025-02-23T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amersfoort"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Dirkje Teljeur"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "NVS"
source = "events/netherlands/nvs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1113/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2478"]
start = "2025-02-23T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag: Grundkurs Balfolk und Wunschprogramm"
details = "Salzstadel Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923208923"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Mook bij Balfolk Groningen op zondag 23 februari 2025

Let op: dit keer op zondagmiddag!

Aanvang: 14:00
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 14:00 uur
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.
DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.


Globaal tijdschema:14:00 dansworkshop15:00:Bal16:30 sessie17:30 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)


MookMook is een splinternieuwe band die furore maakte bij hun debuut op Cadansa. En na optredens in Rotterdam en Enkhuizen inmiddels al geen echte onbekende meer. Het trio speelt vooral eigen werk, creatief en fijn dansbaar.Jan Sijben: Gitaar, mandolineAndré ten Broeke: Diatonische accordeonJochem Beltman: Viool


Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.


De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-op-zondag-met-mook/"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Carevale "Folk Made in Italy"'
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/593665169966302/"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Ceresole Alba"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folk en Rouge", "Saro Calandi", "Tacasbandà", "Filippo Gambetta", "Pitularita"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "Roero Folk"
source = "events/italy/ceresole_alba.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Het is tijd voor een net te laat Valentijnsbal, trek je (stoute) dansschoenen aan en vraag iemand ten dans!
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Trio Baftig
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Le Mange Bal
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-16/"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Mange Bal", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carnaval Folk + Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-carnaval-folk-2025-02-23-71/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2469"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
price = "€8-€16"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-sons-of-sirius", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2629"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sons Of Sirius"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Tea Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1140447897504458/"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jam for Tea"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Sunday Tea: time to dance"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-23T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "WirtshausDanz"
details = "Musik mit BBM und offene Bühne für Musiker, offene Tanzfläche"
links = ["http://www.bratwurschtmusig.de/Termine_T_S.html", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/968524067"]
start = "2025-02-23T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-23T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Badische Bråtwurschtmusig"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-16/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bellamira"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-23T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-23T18:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/305948814/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-23T15:45:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-23T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-23T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-23T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-02-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/2025-02-23/"]
start = "2025-02-23T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-23T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-02-24T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Course"
links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7788/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=24-02-2025"]
start = "2025-02-24T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Basel Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek.

Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


 

DATUM
Maandag 24 februari
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-24-februari/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dance class series start"
details = "Balfolk. Fijne aanstekelijke dansen, een simpele basis met veel ruimte voor improviseren. We dansen in koppel of in de hele groep, op vrolijke (en soms een beetje melancholische) franse folkmuziek. Het leukste is gewoon lekker dansen op een bal met live muziek, en daar kan je vaak ook zo meedoen, maar het volgen van regelmatige lessen zorgt ervoor dat je de fijne kneepjes ook onder de knie krijgt. Dat die dansen die wat meer moeite kosten ook gewoon in je systeem komen en dat je nog meer plezier in het samen dansen krijgt."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/begin-danslessen-reeks-balfolk-in-nijmegen-met-louise-4/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091170425635/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/agenda", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7899/atelier?jour=24-2-2025"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk beginner classes"
details = """
Balfolk is een verzameling van West-Europese dansen. Er zijn paar dansen, dansen in rijen en cirkel dansen in verschillende variaties. De gewoonte is om regelmatig van partner te wisselen, dus je hoeft zeker niet met een partner te komen. Deze beginnersles is de eerste van 10 lessen. De data zijn: 24 februari, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 maart, 14 april, 12, 19, 26 mei en reserve 2 juni.

De 10 lessen kosten € 100. Als je weinig te besteden hebt mag je ook kiezen voor € 80.

De lessen gaan door! Inschrijving gaat op volgorde van betalen, klik op één van de twee linkjes hieronder. We hebben maximaal 20 plekken beschikbaar. Indien je betaald hebt en toch moet annuleren kan dat tot en met 16 februari.

10 lessenreeks standaard tarief

10 lessenreeks met korting

Kan je er niet bij zijn, houd ons in de gaten voor bals en workshops."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/beginnerslessen-balfolk-in-leeuwarden/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€80-€100"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanzen-anfaengerinnen-2/"]
start = "2025-02-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De Danses Québecoises"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2679"]
start = "2025-02-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

 

Het vrijdansen wordt op 10 avonden georganiseerd. De data zijn: 24 februari, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 maart, 14 april, 12, 19, 26 mei en reserve 2 juni. Tot 1 maart kan je voor de 10 avonden samen 15 euro betalen, daarna is het het standaard tarief van € 2,50 per avond.

Betalen voor 10 avonden

Betalen voor 24 februari"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2/"]
start = "2025-02-24T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-24T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-24T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-02-24/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-24T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner dance class"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-24T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590269324485/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Polska mit Heute tanzen wir im TSC Galaxy, Bärensteiner Str. 16, 01277 Dresden"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Borculo Trial Lesson"
details = """
Balfolk danslessen in Borculo
Er start een nieuwe korte cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies).

Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist. In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom. Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles!

De lessen worden gegeven op dinsdagavonden (tweewekelijks) in de Synagoge, Weverstraat 4 Borculo, van 19.30 tot 21.30 uur. Het is een beginnerscursus met diverse keren begeleiding met live muziek van Bon Voyage. Veel dansen staat deze avonden centraal.

10 lessen; cursusgeld is 125 euro

Eerstvolgende proefles van de nieuwe reeks: 
Dinsdag 25 februari 2025 - 19:30-21:30

Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al.
Regelmatig zal er begeleiding plaatsvinden met live muziek van Bon Voyage.

De cursus bestaat uit 10 lessen waarin we de basis dansen die voorkomen op een bal in Nederland zullen leren."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-borculo-2/", "https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-254"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Borculo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "FitArt"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-02-25/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica XL + Initiation at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-xl-+-initiation-at-de-pianofabriek/1144/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2540", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421140449157/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "prowadzenie - podążanie - praktyka | warsztaty"
details = "Zapraszamy na mini-cykl warsztatów, którego głównym celem jest uzyskanie lub zwiększenie pewności i komfortu w tańcach w parach."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/prowadzenie-podazanie-praktyka-warsztaty", "https://www.facebook.com/events/487954020676759/487954030676758/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed4pKo_pA3nGpug1Do7-uV2YYRKAWBbRD-eLix2zvL8VaM9w/viewform"]
start = "2025-02-25T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Bal Folk Poznań"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-02-25/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-02-25/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-02-25/"]
start = "2025-02-25T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-25T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-02-25/"]
start = "2025-02-25T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-25T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2355346788144714/2355346808144712/"]
start = "2025-02-26T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-02-26T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/42", "https://www.facebook.com/events/610179741388318/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2635"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Melanie & Hannelore"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy07"]
start = "2025-02-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-43/"]
start = "2025-02-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2658"]
start = "2025-02-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DroneMatic"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1153/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2547", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858049382965/"]
start = "2025-02-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/578013841762348/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6019969", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Gillespie"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-26T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-02-26/"]
start = "2025-02-26T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-26T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823014911638/"]
start = "2025-02-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-02-27T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-02-27/"]
start = "2025-02-27T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-27T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-02-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-27T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Playford in the Pub"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/598749686459469/"]
start = "2025-02-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-27T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sheffield Playford"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_playford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Giovedì Grasso"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1582225602411789/"]
start = "2025-02-27T21:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-27T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Recanati"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TRADplus"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Due passi nel Folk"
source = "events/italy/recanati.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-02-27/"]
start = "2025-02-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-27T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-238/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-02-27/"]
start = "2025-02-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Clara & Co"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-02-27/"]
start = "2025-02-27T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-27T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-02-27/"]
start = "2025-02-27T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-27T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Lise Dyckman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2303922813339744/"]
start = "2025-02-28T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rullstråk", "Eva Blanck & Jan Nilsson"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.kunstkrak.com/folkbal", "https://www.geraardsbergen.be/28-02-2025---dansinitiatie-en-folkbal", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2603"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Geraardsbergen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkorkest Kunstacademie Geraardsbergen", "The Off Brand Scandinavian Band"]
price = "€5-€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "IVFDF 2025"
links = ["https://sheffield-ivfdf.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Leq1eMKDNDjcN3gCWJYP85NiybMTMXjsQ4xmtFoGHHoAZuMj4nJDXANz3dZVWTRyl&id=61556458347712"]
start = "2025-02-28T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-02T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ecd", "s-ceilidh", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bellamira", "Canna'laigh", "Contrary Faeries", "Eurosession All Stars", "Melrose Quintet", "Out of Hand", "Portmanteau", "Powerhouse", "Purcell's Polyphonic Party", "Small Square Band", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Charlie Turner", "Debbie Crossley", "Erin Mansfield", "Jack Kanutin", "Jemima Swain", "John Brown", "Patrick Rose", "Sam Tetley Smith"]
price = "£20-£45"
organisation = "IVFDF"
source = "events/uk/ivfdf.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 28 februari kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die komt spelen is Geronimo.

Geronimo is het soloproject van gitarist Jeroen Geerinck, bekend van onder andere Snaarmaarwaar en Hot Griselda. Hij is een muzikant en producer die actief is in de Belgische folkscene. Hij is vooral bekend vanwege de flinke hoeveelheid energie die hij brengt in het geluid van de bands waar hij in speelt. Bovendien heeft hij ruimschoots ervaring in het creëren van folkalbums en is hij altijd op zoek naar nieuwe smaken en muzikale interpretaties. Geronimo is voor hem een soort speeltuin waar hij het experiment van het mixen van genres en muziek nog verder kan brengen, waar hij voor zichzelf geen  compromissen hoeft te sluiten en alle grenzen kan opzoeken en verkennen.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek.
Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen.

Programma
Het programma is als volgt:
19.30 - 20.30: dansuitleg
20.30 - 22.30: bal met Geronimo!
Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste).

Vernieuwde locatie
Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw!
Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen!

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-geronimo-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geronimo"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal (CarnaBal edition)"
details = """
CARNABAL DEN BOSCH 

Aan de vooravond van het Brabantse Carnaval roert de draak van ‘s-Hertogenbosch zijn staart voor een bal boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid. Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij en trots om het duo Swinco te mogen verwelkomen! Ze komen uit Brabant maar vergis je niet: ze spelen dansbare folk als geen ander. Jullie zijn allen enorm welkom om verkleed te komen, maar het hoeft niet!

Het beste kostuum wint een gratis kaartje!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:30 Welkom
 \t20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop Bretonse dansen
 \t21:00-23:00 Bal met Swinco
 \t23:00-1:00 Sessie met David Cornelissen

DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00

Bo Caubo en Paul de man verzorgen deze avond de workshop die vooral in het teken zal staan van Bretonse dansen, omdat Swinco deze zo graag speelt!

BAL MET SWINCO 21:00-23:00

David Cornelissen heeft al op elk Drakenbal gespeeld en nu verwelkomen we hem eindelijk als hoofdact met zijn band! Het duo Swinco bestaat uit Gregor Swinkels (gitaar) en David Cornelissen (mandoline en fluitjes). Al komen David en Gregor gewoon uit Brabant, ze delen 'n sterke liefde voor Bretonse dansmuziek en die invloed is dan ook duidelijk in hun eigen deunen te horen.

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks omdat je niet kunt carnaballen zonder een goede basis.

ENTREE: 10 / 15 / 20 : naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid.
Korting €10
Regular €15
Fair €20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid, in kelder
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/carnabal-door-drakenbal/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Swinco"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Entrudanças"
links = ["https://pedexumbo.com/entrudancas/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/799413755706293/"]
start = "2025-02-28T18:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-02T23:45:00+00:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Entradas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["String Fling", "Airboxes Trio", "Pesdelan", "Karamaus", "Jam.PT", "Siga Bailando"]
price = "€37.50-€50"
organisation = "Associação PédeXumbo"
source = "events/portugal/evora.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-28-2-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-02-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Contra Dance at the Granite"
details = """
Hosted by The Granite Church Arts Center & Redding Grange
Tickets are a must @ Community Contra Dance – The Granite
What: Want to try something different? Consider contra dancing! It is great exercise; you meet friendly people and dance to exciting live music! And you do not need any fancy footwork to have a wicked good time! No need to bring a partner OR know how!
Who: Anyone of all ages! And especially for those that like live music, meeting new friends and get exercise! No need to bring a partner or know how! Come out and enjoy friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Why: Just to have a wicked good time!
Live Music by: Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski!
Mickey Koth on fiddle & various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, & fife (but not all at the same time) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! They both together will amaze you!
Caller: Don Heinold hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Parking: plenty of parking at The Granite Church building at 5 North Main Street
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Roles: Are traditional (“Ladies & Gents”), but they are just roles. You are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you, and some do, so no worries!"""
links = ["https://thegranitechurch.org/event/community-contra-dance-feb28/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-the-granite/"]
start = "2025-02-28T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Redding"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "The Granite Church Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lava Meltdown"
details = """
Situated between Salt Lake City, Utah and Yellowstone National Park, Lava Hot Springs is a great choice among Idaho resorts and Utah resorts for relaxing activities and fun adventures.  This Idaho resort town treats you to beautiful scenery with many types of lodging. It is a peaceful community where you can unwind with your family and friends.  
When you arrive, you will notice the beautiful mountains with a river running through. As you look about the town, there are many beautiful options for soaking in the lovely geothermal healing waters. Everything in town is walkable, there are many shops and restaurants and a charming main street to peruse. This is a town that is full of spa offerings such as massage. There are many quaint little restaurants where you will find great food.  
Come to a great weekend of contra dancing to the musical stylings of Avourneen, a Celtic and Irish band out of Denver, Colorado. We will also feature the mystical music of Bandage a Trois, a local Idaho band. Our main caller is Seth Tepfer, a dynamic and fun dance teacher and caller. He will be hosting a caller’s workshop. This will be a weekend filled with soaking, dancing, lovely music, great food, and fun with old and new friends.  
This dance has been on hold for five years, we are very excited to bring this dance weekend back and see all of your lovely faces!  
Carrie Dayton-Madsen, Ray Madsen, and Courtney Brueckner"""
links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/lava-meltdown-contra-dance-weekend/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/lavameltdown.dance"]
start = "2025-02-28T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-02T14:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Lava Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Avourneen", "Bandage a Trois"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$75-$150"
organisation = "Carrie Dayton-Madsen"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
details = """
ContraForce and Playing with Fyre!
Diane Silver and Cis Hinkle!
ENT Sound Productions, LLC
Charleston Folk – Charleston, SC
Registration opens October 1, 2024"""
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/476398272066928/", "https://cdss.org/event/palmetto-bug-stomp/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ContraForce", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Diane Silver"]
price = "$145-$160"
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special English Country Dance"
details = """
Julie Esch (Ann Arbor) leads English country dancing to music by Alchemy (Karen Axelrod, Rachel Bell, and Eric Martin—from Vermont and Massachusetts). 
Dress for comfort; please bring clean-soled shoes to change into. 
Sponsored by AACTMAD’s Tuesday English Dance."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/special-english-country-dance-alchemy-with-julie-esch/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Julie Esch"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Aubergine with caller Gaye Fifer. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aubergine"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-02-28T23:15:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crossover Trio"]
callers = ["Hannah Johlas"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-02-28T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
Free lesson at 6:30 pm 
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Updraft"]
callers = ["Kari Usher"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:15:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6089", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-02-28/"]
start = "2025-02-28T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-02-28T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Dilip Sequeira", "Rachel Pusey"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162447"]
start = "2025-03-01T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "KV Express"]
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkArena"
details = "BalFolk-Tanzabend"
links = ["https://folkarena.wordpress.com/termine/"]
start = "2025-03-01T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Jena"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal Affaire"]
price = "€17"
organisation = "FolkArena"
source = "events/germany/jena.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
details = """
Kulturbad Rüngsdorf \r
Am Schwimmbad 8, Bad Godesberg"""
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/ausblick.html"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzfest"
details = "Balfolktänze mit Anleitung, Livemusik"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/962576825"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Unipot"]
organisation = "Bürgerverein Plieningen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Op VONKfestival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.vonkfestival.be/zaterdag", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2678", "https://www.facebook.com/events/477098638029823"]
start = "2025-03-01T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Muziekmozaïek"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-01T15:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Welwyn annual ball"
details = """
Liam Binley with Mollie and Ali
Woolmer Green village hall 
Hall lane
Woolmer Green 
SG3 6XA
£12 entry cash only on the door 
Tea, coffee and water/squash included
Bring own cup"""
links = ["https://wgcfolkdanceclub.weebly.com/saturday-dances.html"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Knebworth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Welwyn Garden City Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/knebworth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-march-1st/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1125927352407959/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jeri Foreman & Heather McAslan"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-3-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-03-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T15:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-01T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bob Green Memorial Dance & Potluck"
details = """
Celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Green, Saturday, March 1, 2025
The Memorial will include a pot luck and open calling
Music by the MARBelous Band- Martha Edwards, Alyssa Catlin, Rinn Netherton & Bill Boyer
See Childgrove.org or the St. Louis Contra Dancers Facebook page for details on how to RSVP and/or sign up to call."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1543505952972870/", "https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/bob-green-memorial-dance-potluck/"]
start = "2025-03-01T17:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["MARBelous Band"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "George Washington Ball 2025"
details = """
The Williamsburg Heritage Dancers invite you to the 2025 George Washington Ball, to be held on Saturday, March 1 at 7pm. We’ll be dancing in Kaplan Parish Hall at St. Bede Church, to the wonderful music of Hot Toddy (Anna Rain, Melissa Running, and Edith Coakley Stowe). 
The cost is $35/person for adults, $30 for youth (21 and under). We accept registration via flier (available on our website) and are also accepting online registrations this year; use the Google Form and then either mail in a check or pay via Zelle to complete your registration. 
The dances: Barham Down, The Bashful Swain, Bloomsberry Market, Ely Waltz, Good Man of Cambridge, The Happy Marriage, Jack’s Health, Mrs. Savage’s Whim, New Long Room at Scarborough, News from Tripoli, The Pursuit, The Ragg, Severn Bore, Six for the Six Proud Walkers, Southwind, Trip to Tunbridge, Turn of the Tide, Wakefield Hunt, Well Donne, The Young Widow 
A “refresher” session will be held from 1:00-3:30 p.m. on the day of the ball in Kaplan Parish Hall (same location as the Ball). 
More information on the dances, including videos and instructions, is available on our website."""
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/special-events/george-washington-ball/", "https://cdss.org/event/george-washington-ball-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hot Toddy"]
price = "$30-$35"
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Buena Vista Community Contra & Band Jam"
details = """
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025

Band Jam starts at 5:30pm
Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm
Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share.

Come contra dance with us!  

Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm – all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD Band! 

And we will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM. 
Each dance will be taught before it is danced. 
Partners are not required, nor is previous dance experience. 
Donations will be accepted at the door.  
If you have questions, feel free to call Connie or 719-395-8386 at Lee at 210-275-3355. 
or
Email us at:  ArkValleyMusicAndDance@Gmail.com 
Sponsored by Arkansas Valley Music and Dance."""
links = ["http://www.arkvalleymusicanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/buena-vista-1st-saturday-community-contra-band-jam/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-01T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-4-4/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cojiro"]
callers = ["Liz Nelson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-01T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Beau Farmer"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-03-01/"]
start = "2025-03-01T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-01T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk di Carnevale"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/993975649252051/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMnZrKbLECOV0_H5GeJvR_seG00zq6whizmvGkf438At1XoA/viewform"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tacasbandà"]
price = "€10-€28"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton live music and dance"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu bretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik
 
15:00-17:30 Workshop „ Bretonische Tänze“ Wiederholung und Festigung schon gezeigter Tänze.
18:30-20:00 Tanz
Ort: Kreuzberg, nahe  am Schlesischen Tor. Die genaue Adresse teilen wir euch nach Erhalt eurer verbindlichen Anmeldung mit. Bitte meldet euch an unter   bretagne2025@preussberlin.de ( mailto:bretagne2024@preussberlin.de )
Eintritt ist kostenlos, Spenden sind willkommen 
Es wirken mit:
Almut  – Cello, Gesang
Andrea – Gesang, Perkussion und Bombarde
Holger – Gitarre, Gesang, Bouzouki
Stefan – Akkordeon, Flöte, Bombarde
Matthias – Posaune, Gesang
Brigitte – Tanzanleitung"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2503-morceaudebreizh"]
start = "2025-03-02T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-02T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sloterbal"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
Een echte danslocatie, fijne houten vloeren, 130 dansers en heerlijke muziek van Airboxes en Tom & Aurélie. Alle ingrediënten zijn er voor een fijn bal. Kom zondag 2 maart genieten en dansen in de middelgrote zaal van CanDance Studios, dichtij Station Sloterdijk.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansinstructie voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je de belangrijkste danjes al gelijk meedoen tijdens het bal.
 
DATUM
Zondag 2 maart 2025
TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 19,50 (t/m 16-02-2025)
- Voorverkoop regulier € 23,50
- Aan de deur € 25,00

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
PROGRAMMA
14:30 Deuren open
15:00 Dansinstructie
16:00 Bal met Tom & Aurélie
18:00 Potluck/picknick (neem iets mee om te delen)
19:00 Bal met Airboxes
21:00 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman)
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/sloterbal-met-airboxes-en-tom-aurelie", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sloterbal/", "https://www.plug.events/event/sloterbal-met-airboxes-en-tom-aurelie"]
start = "2025-03-02T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-02T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Tom & Aurélie"]
price = "€19.50-€25"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Shakespeare's"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/902532955425601/"]
start = "2025-03-02T16:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-02T20:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Emily & The Simons"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T13:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "GÖZE  Sanft, verspielt und mitreißend  Vor mehr als zehn Jahren verzauberten Göze die europäische Festivalwelt. Nun bietet sich in Marburg die einmalige Gelegenheit, sie endlich wieder gemeinsam auf der Bühne zu sehen!  Auftritte auf der Weltausstellung in Japan, beste CD, gemeinsame Projekte mit anderen Folk Größen wie Gilles Chabenat und Frédéric Paris – schon damals waren sie Spitzenklasse. Aber beide sind ihre Wege weiter gegangen: Maarten Decombel ist jetzt einer der gefragtesten Gitarristen der Szene (Snaarmaarwaar, Naragonia Quartet, Mandolinman, …) und seine leichtfüßig einfühlsamen Kompositionen erobern die Herzen im Flug. Der schon früh erfolgreiche Akkordeonist Wim Claeys (8 CDs mit Ambozijn) hingegen lässt neue Erfahrungen mit Theater, Kabarett, Komposition und als Liedermacher in sein Spiel einfließen.  Sie finden sich an diesen Abend zusammen auf auf besonderen Wunsch des FolkClubs. Sanft, verspielt und mitreißend – von verträumten Mazurkas bis hin zu originellen Schottischen: Die geschickt mit traditionellen Stücken verwobenen Eigenkompositionen machen das Tanzen und das Zuhören gleichermaßen zur Freude!  Maarten Decombel: Gitarre  Wim Claey: Diatonisches Akkordeon  Abendkasse: 17,- / 11,- (ermäßigt)  Tanzworkshop 19 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Ohne Workshop geht auch – aber mit macht es noch mehr Spaß!"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-03-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Göze"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-17/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trillium"]
callers = ["Carmen Giunta"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mardi Gras Bal Masqué"
details = """
Pioneer Valley Balfolk Dance: Bal Masqué / Mardi Gras: a French-Breton Music & Dance Party celebrating Mardi Gras and Carnival. 

Dances are easy & fun: circles, lines, & couple dances – no partner necessary – instruction provided.
Live Music with Danse Café: Cynthia Thomas-fiddle, Doug Feeney-guitar, Tom Gajewski-clarinet.
Jam Session 2:45-3:45
Dance 4:00-6:00
Hors D’oeuvres Potluck
Masks Optional
$15 Suggested Donation – Cash Bar."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/balfolk-dance-mardi-gras-bal-masque/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1360329088734464/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-02T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "South Deerfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Danse Café"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Danse Café"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-02T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-02T17:20:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-02T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtic Tea Social"
details = """
The month of March is made for wishing upon lucky four leaf clovers, along with listening and dancing to joyous Irish and Scottish tunes! Join us for our Celtic Tea Social, a long-time favorite in our community of dancers. 
This is an engaging event featuring an afternoon of historical dances designed for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. Immerse yourself in a world of lively music, delightful tea, scrumptious noshes, and the warmth of newfound friendships. Whether you’re taking your first steps in this type of dance or seeking new challenges, our dance party promises an unforgettable experience for all! 
Click here to register and purchase tickets 
Schedule for the day:

2:00pm: Hall opens – please check-in at the front desk
2:15pm: Beginner/Refresher review session of historical dance basics   If you are new, or would like to review the basics, we request that you attend this important session. It will make the day much more enjoyable for all!
2:30pm: Dance Set I 
4:00pm: Tea Time Buffet – with tea, punch, and a selection of sweet & savory fare
5:00pm: Dance Set II
6:30pm: Event ends
7:00pm: Hall closes

Join our caller, Renée Camus, as she leads you on a vibrant journey celebrating all things Celtic, accompanied by our spirited Celtic band made up of Audrey Jaber, Laura Osborn, and Jeffrey Spero. Prepare for an afternoon brimming with lively jigs and heartfelt dances that will leave you with a skip in your step and a smile on your face!  
During our Tea Time break, indulge in Celtic-themed snacks and savories while being entertained by a special Morris and Celtic dance demonstration. 

Beginners welcome!
No partner needed!
Costumes are not required!

Costumes? Only if you wish!
At this event, many folks will dress whimsically in honor of the Celtic theme (think Scottish and Irish), and touch of green or wearing of the plaid adds to the fun of the day, but there are always friends in modern casual dress. We subscribe to the popular phrase, “Costumes admired but not required.” 
Important costume note:
If you choose to wear a costume, please be certain you can move easily in your costume, and do not wear anything that would impede you, or others, while dancing. Please note: dresses that trail on the ground are not allowed, as they impede dancing for all. High heels are not recommended for this style of dance."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaNJUVsscqG-jAs_aHFBwMbpt7CV4G7yer92sJGD3kiCb0Dw/viewform", "https://cdss.org/event/celtic-tea-social/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-02T18:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$25-$35"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T14:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-02T16:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T16:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-02T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T15:40:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-02T19:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-02T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coreopsis"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-03-02/"]
start = "2025-03-02T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-02T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-03T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-03-03T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091190425633/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First (Trial) Lesson"
details = """
2 keer per jaar start een nieuwe reeks balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies).

Vanaf maandag 3 maart start een nieuwe cursus balfolkdansen onder leiding van Anke Veens (Dancing Bodies). Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist.

In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom. Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles! Stuur even een berichtje dat je langs wil komen.

Balfolk is een sociale dansstijl op moderne folk muziek. De verschillende soorten dansen vinden plaats in koppels, rijen, kring of sliert. Een vaste danspartner is niet vereist. In de lessen leren we leiden, volgen en verschillende groepsdansen. Geen danservaring nodig, dansers van alle niveaus en leeftijden welkom. Kom het proberen in een gratis proefles!

De lessen worden gegeven op maandagavonden (tweewekelijks) in het Stadshuus, Markt 3 Lochem, van 19.30 tot 21.30 uur. Het is een doorlopende reeks danslessen met gemixt niveau. We leren (sociaal) van elkaar en een beetje (meer) van de docent. Veel dansen staat deze avonden centraal. Nieuwkomers stromen in in een bestaande groep dansers.

10 lessen; cursusgeld is 125 euro

Eerstvolgende proefles van de nieuwe reeks: 
Maandag 3 maart 2025 - 19:30-21:30

Reserveren en meer informatie, neem contact op met Cathie Hoek.
Telefoon: 06-19188351
Mail aan: cathie@mhjhoek.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/eerste-proefles-lochem/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolkles-lochem-2024-20256"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanzen/"]
start = "2025-03-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T18:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-03T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-03T21:40:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-03/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-03T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-03T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-03T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590255991153/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-04T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Faschingstanzen"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-04T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-04/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2280"]
start = "2025-03-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy Septet", "Geronimo"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-03-04/"]
start = "2025-03-04T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-03-04/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-03-04/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-03-04/"]
start = "2025-03-04T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Kalia Kliban
Musicians: Michelle Masek, Renata Bratt, Bill Jensen 
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-4/"]
start = "2025-03-04T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-04T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2355346788144714/2355346804811379/"]
start = "2025-03-05T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-05T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7776/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=05-03-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943234260783"]
start = "2025-03-05T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-05T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy00"]
start = "2025-03-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-05T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-03-05T20:15:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Xim"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T18:40:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6069035", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-03-05/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-05T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-05T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-05T21:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 330 — Bourée: variatie uit de Limousin"
details = """
Deze donderdag 6 maart is het socialles nr 330. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bourée: variatie uit de Limousin. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Max en Isolde.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-330-rotterdam-bouree-variatie-uit-de-limousin/"]
start = "2025-03-06T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-06T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823058244967/"]
start = "2025-03-06T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-06T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/798575499024651/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1303892117574468/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-03-06T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T20:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-242/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Dan Kappus"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Doors open at 6:45; introductory pre-dance workshop at 7:10pm. $10-15, sliding scale."
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/thursday-contras/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-sue-rosen-with-eileen-ogrady-guillaume-sparrow-pepin-and-donal-sheets/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:10:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-03-06/"]
start = "2025-03-06T20:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exploring Your Dance Identity"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2993519997477386/"]
start = "2025-03-07T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-09T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€25-€50"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Heldanskväll"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1154252583096091/"]
start = "2025-03-07T17:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkmusikkaféets Spelmanslag", "Tagel & Co", "Västkustfolk"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-03-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-07-3-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-03-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/first-friday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Benjamin Foss & Bennett Konesni"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Mary Wesley"]
price = "$15-$27"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
We are first Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
What: A contra dance is a public and community shindig! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Why: In order to have a wicked good time!
Live Music by: “Kitch ‘n Sync” (Britt Goodman, hammered dulcimer; Jane Prentice, fiddle; Jim Prentice, concertina and percussion; Robin Reid, guitar; and Alan Preliasco, bass). You won’t want to miss this great contra band we’ve had many times before!
Caller: Don Veino – from MA, Don will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at the beginning of the dance.
Admission: $13.00 per person OR students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Food: Some snacks offered at the break. We welcome home made goodies and fruits!
Parking: Plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents but are just roles and you are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you and some do, so no worries!"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kitch 'n Sync"]
callers = ["Don Veino"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6090", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-03-07/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "For the class at 7:30 p.m.,  Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a lovely dance from Härjedalen,Sweden, called <b>Bakmes från Hede</b>, Per Backman’s variant. The three parts of the dance are försteg, hambo (with the special Hede styling), and bakmes. The försteg and bakmes are different for the lead and follow. <br> <br>Featuring hardingfeles along with flutes, clarinet,and bass, <b>TinnFelen</b> will fill the hall with a full orchestra sound. We haven't heard their music in a while, so it will be a very special treat to enjoy dancing to their tunes.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TinnFelen"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Workshop and balfolk"
details = """
Workshop Tschechische Tänze mit Martin Janata (Prag) mit 2 x 90 Minuten + Pause
Lidová muzika z Chrástu aus Tschechien und Ratatouille aus Dresden mit spielen zum Tanz auf. Mit einem Mix aus Balfolk und tschechischen Volkstänzen werden die befreundeten Bands wieder abwechselnd aufspielen, um Euch vom Hocker und von dort auf die Tanzfläche zu reißen. Wir freuen uns auf einen schönen Tanzabend mit Euch."""
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2025-03-08T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Chrástu", "Ratatouille"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxfolk Ceilidh"
details = "Ceilidh for everyone"
links = ["https://buytickets.at/oxfolkceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-03-08T13:59:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hekety"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£8.5-£14"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Tanz Nachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947751933"]
start = "2025-03-08T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-08T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-03-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-08T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sun Assembly Spring DanceFest"
details = """
Join us March 8-9, 2025 for a weekend of English Country Dancing led by Jenna Simpson! Live music will be provided by our wonderful local musicians Mara Shea, Julie Gorka, Dean Herington, Joey O’Donnell, Walt Robinson, and friends.  
The weekend consists of two Saturday workshops followed by an evening dance party. On Sunday, there will be a farewell dance. All workshops and dances will be held at the Shared Visions Retreat Center in Durham, NC.  
Please visit Sun Assembly’s website for registration and other information. 
While we would love for you to join us for the entire weekend, you may also just attend individual sessions."""
links = ["https://sunassembly.org/spring-dancefest/", "https://cdss.org/event/sun-assembly-spring-dancefest/"]
start = "2025-03-08T10:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T12:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Durham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jenna Simpson"]
price = "$80"
organisation = "Sun Assembly"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "44th Annual Boston Playford Ball"
details = """
CDS Boston is pleased to sponsor our 44th annual Playford Ball, with Mistress of Ceremonies Barbara Finney and musician Bare Necessities. 

The ball will take place at the Melrose Memorial Hall, Melrose Massachusetts, from 7:00-11:00 PM.
There will be a ball practice session in the same hall from 1:30-4:30 PM preceding the ball.
Festive attire is encouraged.
Ball videos may be viewed at our website.
Pre-registration is required.
Additional information is available here.
Admission: $45 members, $50 non-members"""
links = ["https://www.cds-boston.org/event/playford-ball/", "https://cdss.org/event/44th-annual-boston-playford-ball/"]
start = "2025-03-08T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Boston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Barbara Finney"]
price = "$45-$50"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Bal, buvette, restauration"
links = ["http://www.lebateauivre-buxy.com/agenda/bal-folk-1.html"]
start = "2025-03-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Buxy"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Pieds Plats"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Bateau Ivre"
source = "events/france/buxy_71390.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Monthly Dance"
details = """
TECDA is hosting an ECD monthly dance at St. Barnabas Hall on Saturday March 8, 2025, 2-5, Bev Bernbaum calling. 
Musicians: Pat Mearns, Elena Spanu  
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 
Preregistration at info@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation $25. This can be paid by e-transfer to payments@tecda.ca or cash at the door. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-march-monthly-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-08T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz du S'Narreschiff"
links = ["https://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2025-03-08T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Olmaro Duo", "Digitale Majeure"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Peter Clifton & Richard Heacock"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-3-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-03-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover Monthly English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English country dance with live music.  Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. 
Dress is casual (“regular” clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. 
Annual membership for the January – December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7. 
Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10. 
Admission price may change for special dances. 
Times and locations may be subject to change. 
Location: Ehinger Hall, Dover DE
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue."""
links = ["http://www.doverdancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-english-country-dancers-monthly-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "DE"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Dover Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Dance"
details = """
Get ready to dance the night away on the Danforth! 
This Saturday, the incredible Bev Bernbaum will be calling the moves, with live tunes from Daev Clysdale & Susanne Maziarz – a combo guaranteed to keep your feet flying! 
First time dancers get in for free! 
No partner? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Just bring your energy and get ready to move! 
This is a mask-mandatory dance. Don’t have a mask, that’s not a problem, you can pick one up at the door. 
Schedule:
7:00 PM – Beginner lesson (jump in and learn the steps!)
7:30 PM – The dance begins—let’s go! 
Pay what you can (suggested $22)—your support keeps these magical nights alive! 
Tag your dance crew, grab your shoes, and meet us on the floor—it’s going to be a night to remember!"""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/schedule-2024-25-FallWinterSpring.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Daev Clysdale & Susanne Maziarz"]
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"]
price = "$22"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Live Music and Contra Dancing 2nd Saturdays Sept to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [learn the ropes 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun!! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and there is No need to know how to have a fantastic time!!
Parking: at Wesley U M Church There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609 for Parking:)
Live Music: “Joy Factor“! They are a contra dance band from MA featuring: Henry Yoshimura on guitar, Gianna Marzilli Ericson & Jeremy Widmer on fiddles. They play original tunes alongside Celtic, Quebecois, and old-time repertoire, all with a decidedly New England accent!
Caller: Don Heinold, a national caller from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years and in October recently in Baton Rouge LA. He is also known for his clear calling and teaching the popular rotary (or “turning”) waltz.!
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents,” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works best for you as has been done for years!"""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joy Factor"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T18:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra"
details = """
Contra dance at Woodlawn Elementary School, Lawrence, KS. All ages welcome. Newcomers lesson at 7:00; dance starts at 7:30. 
$8-15 sliding scale 
$5 students
under 16 free"""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-barn-dance-association-contra/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coreopsis"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-08T23:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contratopia"]
callers = ["Ted Hodapp"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Dance"
details = "The Zesty contra dance is for dancers with some experience with dancing. There is no lesson before the dance; and easier dances may be called with no walk through."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/node/1379", "https://cdss.org/event/zesty-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-08T21:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T18:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"]
start = "2025-03-08T19:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-03-08T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Sunday afternoon"
details = """
Balfolk op Zondagmiddag in Enkhuizen op 9 maart van 14.00 tot 17.00 uur

Op het Balfolk van 9 maart kunnen we dit keer heerlijk dansen op de dynamische muziek van de groep ‘Madlot’. De naam Madlot komt van een Nederlandse dans die in de negentiende eeuw populair was. Nu kun je daar een cercle op dansen. Madlot is een dynamisch collectief van muzikanten rond Judica Lookman en Bert Lotz. Elkaar ontmoeten en inspireren vanuit verschillende muziektradities, is een nieuw thema geworden: van jong tot oud, en vanuit allerlei streken. En hoe dat klinkt wil Madlot deze middag laten horen.  Zij spelen folk uit Nederland en Frankrijk: scottisch, wals, polka, mazurka, rondeau, andro, hanterdro, enz. enz.
Judica Lookman – trekharmonica’s
Bert Lotz – doedelzakken, koeienhoorn, blokfluit, schalmei
Wouter Koenders – doedelzakken, fluit
Corentin Clot – banjo
Zie voor meer informatie www.madlot.nl


Natuurlijk is ook het Ad-Hoc Orkest (huisband van het Enkhuizer Balfolk) er weer bij. Het Ad-Hoc speelt vooral traditionele Franse Balfolk muziek. Het bal zal weer gehouden worden in hotel/restaurant Die Port van Cleve, waar een prachtige houten vloer ligt die heerlijk is om op te dansen. Het bal begint zoals gebruikelijk stipt om 14:00 uur. Reserveren is niet nodig."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-de-zondagmiddag-met-madlot/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Enkhuizen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["AdHoc Orkest", "Madlot"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
De winter is officieel net voorbij, kom extra ontdooien in de Junushoff met weer Djîga en Geronimo!
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg! Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een gezellige picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Voorlopige planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Geronimo
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Djîga
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-17/"]
start = "2025-03-09T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Djîga", "Geronimo"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2247653188941567/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-09T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/962952585507632/"]
start = "2025-03-09T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-09T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anne Marie Summers & Christine Cooper"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/4244668375760738/"]
start = "2025-03-09T17:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-09T21:15:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Laouen", "Stefano Baldan"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-18/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bellamira"]
callers = ["Jennifer Staples"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Central Illinois English Country Dance"
details = "An English country dance held by the Central Illinois English Country Dancers. We have live music provided by the Flatland Consort and the dances are lead by several local callers. Admission is $5."
links = ["http://www.centralillinoisecd.org/#sched", "https://cdss.org/event/central-illinois-english-country-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Mansfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flatland Consort"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Central Illinois English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-09T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

When: Dance 6:00-9:00 pm (it is easy to learn the ropes here)
What: For a great cause: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities OR EVkids (after covering the cost of holding the dance) and to celebrate the traditions of community dancing! AND you do not even need to know how!
Who: It is a public and community shindig! All are welcome AND no need to bring a partner, as we partner up there and you will find a partner!
Why? To have one heck of a good time and support local charities!
Live Music by: “Here on the Hill”!
Caller: Don Heinold.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking.
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. Some do with no worries."""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause-sunday-03-09-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-09T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Here on the Hill"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-09T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-09T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-09T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
callers = ["Midge Olsen"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-09/"]
start = "2025-03-09T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-09T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Blind Pi"]
callers = ["Karen Jackson"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-10T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French & Breton Dance Week"
details = "Separate tickets available for Thursday evening bal."
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/french-breton-dance-week-2025/", "https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-french-and-breton-dances-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/561833293078507/"]
start = "2025-03-10T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trial lessons"
details = """
Proeflessen beginners + Half gevorderd Lessenreeks &#039;s Hertogenbosch, Proeflessen Balfolksync!

Beginnersles (19:00 tot 20:30)
Ben jij net begonnen met balfolk? heb je op festivals introducties meegemaakt, en vond je dat toch erg leuk? Dan is de ''how to get started'' lessenreeks iets voor jou.
Samen met een groep gaan wij de basis van de meest voorkomende dansen aanleren, uitdiepen en speelbaar maken. Wij gaan in op muzikaliteit (wat doet muziek nou?), spanning, dynamiek, techniek en maken zo stevige bouwblokken waar je mee verder kunt.

De lessen zijn voor jou wanneer...

Je net bent begonnen of je hebt alleen introducties en misschien enkele workshops meegemaakt.
Je wil samen leren en groeien.
Je zoekt verdieping in de basisdansen
Je wil basistechnieken verbeteren

Half gevorderd (20:30 tot 22:00)


Al een beginnersreeks gedaan? Bekend met de basis 10 dansen? (Hanterdro, Andro, Scottish, Mazurka, Polka, Wals, Jigue, Tovercirkel, Bourree (2 en 3)) en klaar om meer technieken te leren of nieuwe dansen aan je repertoire toe te voegen.

Dan zou de half gevorderd lessenreeks wat voor jou kunnen zijn. De lessenreeks sluit naadloos aan op de beginnerslessenreeks en gaat meer de diepte in op technieken, biomechanica en dynamiek in koppeldansen.  Ook passeren bekende dansen met nieuwe variaties de revue. Wij gaan kijken naar dansen die regelmatig voor komen, maar niet in de basis horen (rondeau en couple, Gavottes, Kost ar choat, Plinn, Wals in 5 en 8 etc. Er is ook ruimte voor eigen interesse).

Meer informatie? ga naar www.balfolksync.nl

 

Wij vinden het erg fijn als geïnteresseerden zich inschrijven voor de proefles zodat wij weten hoeveel dansers aanwezig zijn. Dit kan via onze website."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proeflessen-beginners-half-gevorderd-lessenreeks-s-hertogenbosch/", "https://www.balfolksync.nl/lessen-en-workshops"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek.

Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


 

DATUM
Maandag 10 maart
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-10-maart/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091173758968/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanzen-anfaenger/"]
start = "2025-03-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-10T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-10T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-10/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-10T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-10T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590272657818/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759733356311/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Israelische Tänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1142/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2538", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421137115824/"]
start = "2025-03-11T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lesson series start"
details = """
Kom dansen in Zeeland!

Tijdens deze lessenreeks van 6 lessen bouwen we door op de mini-cursus. Je leert de basis van een aantal veelvoorkomende balfolk dansen, met als doel om op een bal mee te kunnen dansen. We gaan aandacht besteden aan verschillende dansen, waaronder de Bourree in 2 tijden, de Mazurka en de Cercle. Tijdens de mini-cursus hebben we al een aantal dansen gedaan die we zullen herhalen, deze kennis is optioneel! Ook als begonner of gevorderde danser ben je van harte welkom, naast de basisuitleg hebben we ruimte voor individuele vragen en geven we extra pointers.  De lessen worden gegeven door Linda de Zwart, met assistentie van Arjan de Groot.

We dansen bij Janvier Dance Masters, een dansstudio met mooie zalen, een zithoek en een bar. Je kunt gratis parkeren in de omliggende straten, of met het OV naar station Goes, op vijf minuten wandelen van de dansstudio.

De lessen zijn van 21:00 tot 22:00 op de dinsdagavond, met een pauze waarin je een drankje bij de bar kan doen.

De kosten zijn €45,- per persoon (contant).

Aanmelden kan via de mail, en ook vragen mogen naar balfolkzeeland@gmail.com."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-lessenreeks-in-zeeland-goes/"]
start = "2025-03-11T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Goes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-11T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-11T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-03-11/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-11T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-03-13/"]
start = "2025-03-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2355346788144714/2355346801478046/"]
start = "2025-03-12T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Glevenn"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy11"]
start = "2025-03-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-18/"]
start = "2025-03-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Folkbal Wilhelmina - L&#039;Hêtre Heureux (FR), Terug op veler verzoek: Duo L'Hêtre Heureux!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-lhetre-heureux-fr-2/"]
start = "2025-03-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1147/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2543", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559127742870/"]
start = "2025-03-12T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9319410044759083/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-12T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559317640209024/"]
start = "2025-03-12T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:20:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6069040", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-12T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-03-12/"]
start = "2025-03-12T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2025-03-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Silverbasorkestern"]
price = "50 SEK"
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 331 — Bourée Auvergnate"
details = """
Deze donderdag 13 maart is het socialles nr 331. Het onderwerp van de workshop is de Bourée Auvergnate. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-331-rotterdam-bouree-auvergnate/"]
start = "2025-03-13T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-03-13/"]
start = "2025-03-13T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-13T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-03-13T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-13T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823054911634/"]
start = "2025-03-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/957446536565428/"]
start = "2025-03-13T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-13T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "20 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-03-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-03-13/"]
start = "2025-03-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-243/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-03-13/"]
start = "2025-03-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ballingarry"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-13/"]
start = "2025-03-13T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkestoltes"
details = "Folkestoltes és un festival de referència pel ball folk i la música popular a Catalunya. El cartell amb una barreja de grups de l’escena internacional i local que ens oferiran concerts/balls en horari nocturn i tallers de música i dansa durant el dia. També cal destacar la Mostra Robert Pellicer que tindrà lloc la nit de dissabte on es presentaran noves propostes musicals catalanes d’arrel i la paella de diumenge per a tots els assistents del festival."
links = ["https://qrambla.cat/folkestoltes-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-03-14"
end_date = "2025-03-16"
country = "Spain"
city = "Girona"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "QRambla"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-03-14"
end_date = "2025-03-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beantown Stomp"
links = ["https://www.beantownstomp.com"]
start_date = "2025-03-14"
end_date = "2025-03-16"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Julie Metcalf and Larry Unger"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MärzTanz"
links = ["https://dckn.de/co-kreative-projekte/maerztanz-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/4175584862677422/"]
start = "2025-03-14T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Chemnitz"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Galavarde", "TriOblique", "CLARABAL", "Feather and Fox", "Duo Wolff-Moschcau", "Richard", "Marina Lazar"]
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/9539859099391515", "https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-03-14T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-14T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1680817345799096/"]
start = "2025-03-14T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lena Jonsson Trio", "Fredy Clue med vänner"]
price = "95-180 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. TradTöchter, 2. TriOblique
Eintritt: 22 Euro regulär, 14 Euro ermäßigt *
 
TriOblique (IT/FR)
TriOblique – Foto: Elisa Veneziano
In den Händen des TriOblique erwacht die Folkmusik Zentral- und Nordfrankreichs zu neuem Leben und greift dabei dezent auf die modernen Klänge von Rock, Pop oder Dance zurück, ohne jemals den festen Kontakt zum Boden und zu den Tanzschritten zu verlieren. Mit der Veröffentlichung ihres ersten Albums „Danse Avec Les Renards“ im Mai 2022 haben TriOblique bereits die Bühnen von halb Europa beehrt und Tausende von wilden Füßen in Bewegung gebracht! Aktuell arbeiten sie mit Hochdruck an ihrem zweiten Album.
Aurélien Congrega (Bouzouki und Stimme)
Susanna Roncallo (Gitarre, Gesang)
Dario Gisotti (Dudelsack, Flöten, Akkordeon, Gesang)
 
Website TriOblique
Video Bourrée TriOblique
Video Walzer TriOblique
 
TradTöchter
TradTöchter – Foto: Thomas Behr
TradTöchter – das ist neue Geigenmusik! Das sind groovige Eigenkompositionen und gepfefferte Arrangements traditioneller Tanzmelodien und Lieder. Das Duo TradTöchter (Vivien Zeller und Ursula Suchanek) hat sich Anfang 2016 zusammengetan und bezaubert Tänzer:innen genauso wie Zuhörer:innen, bringt Ohren zum Tanzen und Füße zum Lauschen.
Die beiden Musikerinnen lieben traditionelle Tanzmusik genauso wie modern folk und spielen zum schwofen, zuhören und abtanzen.
Ihr wollt die eindringliche, fast magische Macht erleben, die Musik auf uns Menschen ausübt? Die Alchemie zwischen Tänzer:innen und Musiker:innen spüren, wenn der Funke überspringt? Die Musik und der Groove der beiden Geigerinnen machen es möglich – egal ob mit den Ohren, mit den Füßen oder mit beidem.
Website TradTöchter
Videos TradTöchter
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-03"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["TradTöchter", "TriOblique"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Klaverbal"
details = '''
Le Driadi at Klaverbal
Dit evenement wordt georganiseerd door Inger.Ze organiseerde tijdens COVID klaverbals en nu keert ze terug met een nieuw aanbod in Breda, dit keer in de prachtige, nieuwe locatie van Sounddog! 

Het tijdschema is wat aangepast omdat ook L ' Hètre Heureux komt spelen.
Olivier Valence (gitaar en zang) en Léo Proulx (klarinet, zang en percussie) laten zich inspireren door de Franse Neo-folk beweging, Franse gypsy jazz en Franse zangers zoals Georges Brassens

 Le Driadi is een duo dat Europese folk combineert met Italiaanse singer-songwriter-, indie- en popinvloeden. Het resultaat is een echte forest van geluiden, waarbij elke noot een betovering is die luisteraars uitnodigt om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en poëzie zich met elkaar verweven. Het concert belooft een unieke ervaring: van Franse dansen tot romantische mazurka's, van mixers tot Bretonse kettingen, het duo zal je laten dansen en dromen met hun muzikale magie. 

 Programma 19:00 – Welkom19:30 - 20:15 – Dansworkshop door Alessandro van Le Driadi20:15 - 21:00 – Duo Hètre Heureux
21.00 - 23.00 - Duo Le Driadi23:00 - 00:00 – Er is achteraf een sessie zijn. Dus neem vooral je instrument mee! 

 Locatie en praktische infoAdres: Sounddog, BredaBereikbaarheid: De locatie is 1.3 km (18 minuten lopen) vanaf het station Breda.Parkeren: Er is gratis parkeergelegenheid beschikbaar.Bussen: Er zijn bussen beschikbaar vanaf het station.
Tip: Vergeet niet een flesje water mee te nemen (water is aan te raden!), andere drankjes kun je kopen aan de bar.Kleine snacks zijn ook toegestaan.

 Er worden foto’s gemaakt door Dirk Jan.

 Stoelmassage door Alex Massage BredaStress? Vastzittende spieren? Of gewoon een moment van rust?Laat je heerlijk verwennen tijdens een stoelmassage, gegeven door de Viking-masseur Alex Massage Breda. Met zijn 20 jaar ervaring op het gebied van spieren en klachten weet hij van aanpakken. Prijs: €30 voor 30 minuten Meer info: https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZHnsNamd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 TicketinformatieJe ticket omvat zowel het concert als de dansworkshop. Kies wat bij je past:Korting: €10Regular: €15Fair: €20
Betaalmogelijkheden aan de deur:

 	Contant
 	QR-code (online betaling)
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 Over Le DriadiLe Driadi is een duo dat Europese folk combineert met Italiaanse singer-songwriter-, indie- en popinvloeden. Het resultaat is een echte forest van geluiden, waarbij elke noot een betovering is die luisteraars uitnodigt om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en poëzie zich met elkaar verweven.
De band werd opgericht in 2022 door de twee Alessandro's (stem, gitaar en basgitaar), die begonnen met straatmuziek in Turijn en al snel het publiek veroverden met hun spontane optredens. In 2023 ontdekten ze de passie voor folk dansen en begonnen ze een reis door heel Europa, volledig ondergedompeld in de balfolk cultuur.
In 2024 was Le Driadi te gast op het Boombal Festival in België en bracht hun energie en muziek naar steden als Gent, Leuven, Holsbeek, Utrecht, en door heel Europa, van Zwitserland naar Spanje, van Polen naar Duitsland en via Tsjechië. Nu keren ze terug naar Nederland, klaar om het podium in Breda te veroveren met hun unieke geluid!
Met de release van hun album "Dentro lo Specchio" in 2024, creëerden Le Driadi een fascinerende mix van indie-pop en Europese tradities, die verder gaat dan hun wortels en nieuwe muzikale grenzen verkent.
Mis deze speciale avond niet! We kijken ernaar uit om je te verwelkomen voor een avond die muziek, dans en poëzie verenigt, allemaal ondergedompeld in een betoverende en meeslepende sfeer.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/klaverbal/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1835489130528128/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Breda"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Le Driadi"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2025-03-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Join us for another friendly dance in Dorchester to dance, with fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Euro tunes and dances.\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new tunebook link in the discussion), novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/431237590032124/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3683320301981737/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-14-mar-call-me-ceilidh-saint-patricks-special-edition-115719#e115719"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Barn Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/824563536538466/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonbarndance/1392954/r/fbe"]
start = "2025-03-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Northampton Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/weedon_bec.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1571924303487360/"]
start = "2025-03-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-14-3-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-03-14T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-14T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5-$10 donations appreciated."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-14T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Denver Contra Dance"
details = "The Denver community contra dance is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. There is a lesson from 7 to 7:30; and dance from 7:30 to 10:30. For more details, see our website."
links = ["https://www.cfootmad.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/denver-contra-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Denver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6091", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-03-14/"]
start = "2025-03-14T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["David Macemon"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Congo De Captieux & Luxey + Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/congo-de-captieux-&-luxey-+-variations/1168/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2645", "https://www.facebook.com/events/943106271325725"]
start = "2025-03-15T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T18:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-03-15T13:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-15T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal en Soir"
links = ["https://balensoir.fr/nos-evenements/bals-2025/bal-du-15-mars-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toc Toc Toc", "Virevoltes", "BalAvril"]
price = "€10-€17"
organisation = "Bal en Soir"
source = "events/france/paris_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Second Saturdays English Dance in Pittsburgh. (3rd Saturday this March.)"
links = ["https://cdssp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-pittsburgh/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSSP"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus"
details = "Ballkanesen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/922561146"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Naast onze huisgroepen Madlot en De Houtzagerij nodigen we altijd een groep die we bijzonder vinden, en die volgens ons een podium verdient.

Op dit bal zijn Naredi en Momiro onze speciale gasten.
Naredi is een jonge Wageningse balfolkgroep. Op gitaar, fluit, viool en cello nodigen deze muzikanten ons uit tot dans.
Trio Momiro, met Wouter, Kris en Jasper, brengt deze avond hun verrassende balfolk-repertoire.

Daarnaast maken we graag ruimte voor andere muzikanten op het open podium.
Een heerlijke avond spelen en dansen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-wilde-wereld-wageningen/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot", "Momiro", "Naredi"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Lent"
details = '''
Bonjour mon ami! Kom dansen op de vrolijke noten van Gribouille en Duo l'hêtre Heureux!
- RESERVEER HIERONDER VIA FORMULIER OF MAIL -

Na het knusse en gezellige nieuwjaarsbal in Lent, gaan we door met meer live muziek en heerlijke dansen. Dus zet zaterdag 15 maart in je agenda voor de 2e editie van Balfolk in Lent. (EN blok ook vast 11 mei, voor editie 3 met Nubia).

Olivier Valence en Léo Proulx zijn twee muzikanten die elkaar ontmoetten op het festival Grand Bal de l'Europe in de zomer van 2019. Hun muzikale universum combineert de geruststellende, ongebreidelde folkgitaar met de zoete, gekke klarinet, in instrumentale stukken en liederen met tekst. Met hun composities creëren ze een vrolijk en poëtisch universum dat zowel beginners als ervaren dansers op de dansvloer samenbrengt.

"L'Hêtre Heureux" is een duo met een folk/neo-traditionele oriëntatie, met een bevoorrechte inspiratie voor de dansen van Poitou-oorsprong; uit Bretagne, en als koppel.

Tijd: 19:30 inloop
20:00 Gribouille
Le Driadi
20:45 Duo l'hêtre Heureux

Entree: €20 (€17, voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten. De entree mag je betalen aan de deur, contant of via QR code.

Graag reserveren, zodat we weten of het past! Klik hier om naar het reserveringsformulier te gaan. Of mail direct aantal personen en tarief naar balfolkinlent@gmail.com

Locatie: De Kleine Wiel, Karl Marxstraat 101, Lent 

Let op, er is geen dansuitleg. Vraag andere dansers voor uitleg. Dat doen ze graag! Of doe gewoon mee.
De bar is open voor een drankje.

Voor vragen, mail ons: balfolkinlent@gmail.com'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-lent-met-duo-lhetre-heureux-2/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Gribouille", "Le Driadi"]
price = "€17-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-15T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Wouter en de Draak + Erledans"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/778148425"]
start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Erledans", "Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "KA-Balfolk"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Melobo"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1345057713571908/"]
start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-15-3-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-03-15T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1770146597095890/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Tom Spilsbury"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rodney Sauer & The Buffleheads"]
callers = ["Viki Lawrence"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Speed Dial"]
callers = ["Amy Letson"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! 
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."""
links = ["https://www.contradancenc.org/", "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-03-15/"]
start = "2025-03-15T18:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-15T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Grass Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Talib Huff"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Frame It! - Posture and Tips"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/frame-it!-posture-and-tips/1128/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2524", "https://www.facebook.com/events/594504193281916"]
start = "2025-03-16T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T12:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Groove! - Melody & Rhythm in Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/the-groove!-melody-&-rhythm-in-dances/1129/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2525", "https://www.facebook.com/events/594504193281916"]
start = "2025-03-16T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T15:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Köln"
details = "Le Driadi Duo in Köln, Workshop before"
links = ["https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-25/", "https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-8"]
start = "2025-03-16T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "€12-€17"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Duo Clercx en Nut & Genoegen.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met Nut & Genoegen
18:00 Pauze
19:00 Bal met Duo Clercx21:00 Sessie

Bands

 \tDuo Clercx



Duo Clercx is opgericht in de zomer van 2022 door de broers Clercx, met als doel om op folkbals te spelen. Met een arsenaal aan instrumenten brengen Hendrik Clercx (diatonische accordeon en viool) en Gert-Jan Clercx (viool en tin whistles) een betoverend en zelfgeschreven repertoire ten dans.

Naast muzikanten zijn ze zelf ook dansers, dus weten ze perfect wat dansers nodig hebben. Ze brengen folk met sensuele mazurka's, spicy tovercirkels en stevige set bourrées die zelfs de geesten tot leven wekken...

Met hun enthousiasme en rijke achtergrond in diverse folkstijlen, doen ze je direct aanzetten tot dansen en laten ze je meevoeren in een mystieke en magische danssfeer!



 \tNut & Genoegen

Nut & Genoegen is een sprankelend balfolktrio dat zijn eigen muzikale pad bewandelt. Kersverse aanstekelijke balfolkmuziek, met zorg gezaaid, geduldig gekweekt. Eveline Juten (trekharmonica), Klaas van der Vliet (gitaar) en Maria Möckel (viool).
Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-maart-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-16T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Nut en Genoegen"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ La Tricoterie"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-man-encantada-&-cardboard-cabin-la-tricoterie/1122/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2505", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1256584455698536"]
start = "2025-03-16T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Man Encantada", "Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€14-€26"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1110352440082832/"]
start = "2025-03-16T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-03-16T18:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-19/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-16T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Barbara Seppeler"]
callers = ["Dan Seppeler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-16T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Anniversary Dance! Come celebrate 2 years of Brattleboro bal folk!  
There will be a jam session, cake, a potluck, decorations, Panda photo booth, dancing and live music on March 16! 

3:30-5 Music jam session downstairs
5-6 Potluck downstairs
6-6:30 or 6:40 Beginners’ dance workshop upstairs
6:40-9 Bal (very little teaching)
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 
No experience or partner necessary.

Bring your instrument, something to share at the potluck, and your dance shoes! Don’t be intimidated by the “very little teaching” label on the last time slot…. come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can’t make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and figure it out during the bal! At these dances in France, people just kind of look around and see what other people are doing and if they can’t figure it out, they make it up! We’re all there to have a good time! Please join us! 
Since we were so rudely interrupted by a snowstorm in January, our plans to feature a Pandemic Panda photo booth have been rescheduled for March 16, along with our cake and decorations plans. It’s going to be really festive! Don’t know who Panda is? Come find out! 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. 
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion 
Eloise & Co. on Bandcamp 
Suggested donation: sliding scale $12-$25 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Share our videos with friends to whet their appetite! 

Brattleboro Balfolk with Eloise & Co. 
Bottle This Stuff 

Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

April 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
May 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9
June 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA
Watch the calendar for specific times and locations"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-jam-potluck-dance-party/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106214397"]
start = "2025-03-16T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-16T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-03-16T15:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-16T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 1:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-16T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Bonnie Richardson"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-16T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-16T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-16T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-03-16/"]
start = "2025-03-16T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-16T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-17T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Course"
links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7789/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=17-3-2025"]
start = "2025-03-17T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Basel Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra and Square Dance"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-and-square-dance-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-17T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["English Contra Dance Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lesson series start"
details = """
Start Lessenreeks beginners + halfgevorderd &#039;s Hertogenbosch, Let op! beginnerslessen zijn van 19:00 tot 20:30 en half gevorderd is van 20:30 tot 22:00!

Beginners:

Ben jij net begonnen met balfolk? heb je op festivals introducties meegemaakt, en vond je dat toch erg leuk? Dan is de ''how to get started'' lessenreeks iets voor jou.
Samen met een groep gaan wij de basis van de meest voorkomende dansen aanleren, uitdiepen en speelbaar maken. Wij gaan in op muzikaliteit (wat doet muziek nou?), spanning, dynamiek, techniek en maken zo stevige bouwblokken waar je mee verder kunt.

De lessen zijn voor jou wanneer...

 \tJe net bent begonnen of je  hebt alleen introducties en misschien enkele workshops meegemaakt.
 \tJe wil samen leren en groeien.
 \tJe zoekt verdieping in de basisdansen
 \tJe wil basistechnieken verbeteren

Half gevorderd:

Al een beginnersreeks gedaan? Bekend met de basis 10 dansen? (Hanterdro, Andro, Scottish, Mazurka, Polka, Wals, Jigue, Tovercirkel, Bourree (2 en 3)) en klaar om meer technieken te leren of nieuwe dansen aan je repertoire toe te voegen.

Dan zou de half gevorderd lessenreeks wat voor jou kunnen zijn. De lessenreeks sluit naadloos aan op de beginnerslessenreeks en gaat meer de diepte in op technieken en dynamiek in koppeldansen.  Ook passeren bekende dansen met nieuwe variaties de revue (wat is nou een spinning tovercirkel? En hoe wissel je glooiend van positie in een Jigue?). Wij gaan kijken naar dansen die regelmatig voor komen, maar niet in de basis horen (rondeau en couple, Gavottes, Kost ar choat, Plinn, Wals in 5 en 8 etc.)

Meer info? kijk eens op onze website www.balfolksync.nl"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/start-lessenreeks-beginners-halfgevorderd-s-hertogenbosch/", "https://www.balfolksync.nl/lessen-en-workshops"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091187092300/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Miniball"
links = ["https://www.baladanse.ch/agenda"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "Bâladanse"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = """
Minibal met Duo l&#039;Hêtre Heureux, 

(English below)

Schema

19.30 Inloop

19.45 Duo l'Hêtre Heureux

21.45 Einde

 

Praktische informatie

De bar is tijdens dit bal niet open, dus vergeet je waterfles niet mee te nemen. Neem de entree alsjeblieft gepast en contant mee. Je kunt bij ons niet pinnen.

 

Over de band

Het duo l'Hêtre Heureux is een origineel project in de wereld van de neo-trad met Franse variété-invloeden. Bij hun originele composities besteden ze bijzondere aandacht aan de dansbaarheid en het comfort van de dansers. De verbinding met traditionele dans staat centraal in al hun muziekstukken en composities.


 

English 

Schedule 

19.30 Doors open

19.45 Duo l'Hêtre Heureux

21.45 End

Practical information

The bar will be closed this evening, so don't forget your water bottle. Please make sure to bring cash to pay the entree fee, as you cannot pay by card.

About the band

The duo l'Hêtre Heureux is an original project in the world of neo-trad with French variety influences. In their original compositions, they pay special attention to the danceability and comfort of the dancers. The connection with traditional dance is central to all their music pieces and compositions."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/minibal-met-duo-lhetre-heureux/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-7/"]
start = "2025-03-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-17T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-17/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-17T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-17T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590239324488/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759740022977/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-18T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Fandango"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-18T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-18/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360304944405/"]
start = "2025-03-18T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-03-18/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-03-18/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-03-18/"]
start = "2025-03-18T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Mary Tabor, Christopher Jacoby, Craig Johnson 
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-5/"]
start = "2025-03-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-18T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-18T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2355346788144714/2355346794811380/"]
start = "2025-03-19T18:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-19T19:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk ViVoje"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1205885097787063/"]
start = "2025-03-19T18:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "ViVa Balfolk"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943240927449"]
start = "2025-03-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846620826952/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy59"]
start = "2025-03-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rondes 2"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/45", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2638", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1349455022879814"]
start = "2025-03-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570307762889/"]
start = "2025-03-19T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6069042", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-03-19/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-19T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-19T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 332 — Zweedse dansen: polska basis"
details = """
Deze donderdag 20 maart is het socialles nr 332. Het onderwerp van de workshop is een Zweedse dans: de polska. Hiervan wordt de eerste basis behandeld. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Wim en Leora. De week erna, de 27e, is er een vervolg op deze workshop.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-332-rotterdam-zweedse-dansen-polska-basis/"]
start = "2025-03-20T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-10"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-20T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-20T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2487"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-20T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823048244968/"]
start = "2025-03-20T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round end of term party"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-03-20T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Old Tyme Contra & Community Dance"
details = """
Third Thursday of every month:* lesson at 6:30, dance 7-9pm.
Live band and dance caller for contras, squares, round, and fun crazy family dances, too.
Beginners are welcome! No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so.
Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose.
Smooth-soled shoes work best on the Library’s wonderful wood floor.
Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.

Suggested donation: $10 adults; kids under 14 free. 
* Note: Our venue will be under repair from February to April or May 2025. Please check our Facebook page for updates."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2740432196165964/", "https://cdss.org/event/old-tyme-contra-community-dance-of-macon-county-nc/"]
start = "2025-03-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Franklin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Claire Takemori"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Friends of Contra Dance of Macon County"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-246/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-20/"]
start = "2025-03-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
details = """
Come join us for an amazing contra dance weekend featuring the bands Topspin (Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Emily Troll, & Stefan Amidon) and Hot Coffee Breakdown (Tom Cunningham, Kate Sanders, & Luis de Leon). Our wonderful callers will be Rick Mohr and Darlene Underwood. 
Hosted by the Charlotte Contra Dancers and held at beautiful YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Visit our website for more details."""
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown", "https://cdss.org/event/carolina-meltdown/"]
start_date = "2025-03-21"
end_date = "2025-03-23"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Rick Mohr"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/598151542600598/"]
start = "2025-03-21T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Haltli/Vårdal/Amper", "Kristians Kapell"]
price = "95-180 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/488558534309963/"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Riga"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1410019219968064/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Linköping"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "100 SEK"
organisation = "Strängar & Rör"
source = "events/sweden/linkoping.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = '''
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

Om het begin van de lente te vieren doet de draak van Den Bosch een vrolijk rondedansje op deze feestelijke avond vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid! En wat zijn we blij dat ze bij ons komen spelen: Bouton uit België!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

19:30 Deuren open: welkom!
20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop
21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier: nog vrij
21:15-23:00 Bal met Bouton
23:00-1:00 Sessie met David en jullie!

DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00

Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15

Wil je een paar deuntjes spelen? Je bent van harte welkom! Stuur een berichtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com.

BAL met BOUTON 21:15-23:00

BOUTON is een nieuw kwartet van electrofolkmuzikanten uit Luik (België) die moderne technieken en traditionele muziek combineren. De stem van Fanny Vandenbergh (Orbál) bundelt haar krachten met de diatonische accordeon van Joachim Loneux (Chapeaux Bas, Onirim), de basklarinet van Rudy Mathey (Taxidi) en het sounddesign van Gilles Doneux (Ensemble Laps). Bouton is een nieuw kwartet elektrofolkmuzikanten uit Luik dat moderniteit en traditie combineert.

Hun teksten zijn geworteld in onze samenleving en worden ondersteund door originele composities, traditionele Europese dansritmes en een groovy/atmosferische productie. Tot slot is het een bedwelmende muzikale ervaring die je meesleept door rijke, subtiele geluiden en betoverende, dynamische ritmes.

Het geluid van Bouton biedt een meeslepende muzikale ervaring die de zintuigen prikkelt en de ziel raakt. De unieke combinatie van akoestische en elektronische instrumenten creëert een sfeer die tegelijkertijd onbekend en vertrouwd is, terwijl de teksten tot nadenken stemmen.

Luisterend naar hun muziek kan het publiek ontsnappen in een stimulerend muzikaal universum en vervoerd worden door het ritme, de melodie en de passie die uit elke gespeelde noot spreekt.

“Bouton: de muzikale fusie tussen verleden en toekomst."

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

ENTREE: Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20

WEES ER OP TIJD BIJ WANT HET ZOU BEST WEL EENS DRUK KUNNEN WORDEN. 

Als het te druk wordt kan het zijn dat we geen nieuwe mensen meer naar binnen kunnen laten gaan.

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar.

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - kelder
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE
Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!
Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:
https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-bouton/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bouton", "David Cornelissen"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

 

Het eerstvolgende bal is: 

 

Balfolk Groningen met Androneda op vrijdag 21 maart 2025

 

Aanvang: 19:30

Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoon

Locatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),

Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW Groningen

Instructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!

Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

 

Globaal tijdschema:

19:30 dansworkshop

20:30 Bal 

22:30 sessie

23:00 einde programma

(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

Dansuitleg

In deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

 

Androneda

Androneda is een Nederlandse balfolkband. Ze spelen traditionele West-Europese dansmuziek, maar dan op een hedendaagse manier!

Op doedelzak, trekzak en saxofoon brengen ze grotendeels eigen composities ten gehore. Onze arrangementen zijn speels en spannend; hun nummers energiek en swingend, maar ook regelmatig intiem, met melodieën die blijven hangen. Het centrale uitgangspunt in onze muziek is altijd de dansbaarheid ervan!

 

Androneda speelt balfolkmuziek op saxofoon, trekzak en doedelzak. Androneda is: - Wouter Kuyper (trekzak, doedelzak) - Patricia Swart (saxofoon) - Lenny de Rooy (doedelzak)

Website: https://www.androneda.nl/

 

Wat is Balfolk?

Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

 

De Kapel 

De kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-androneda/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oefenavond Limburg"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2705"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8170335696400901/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkus Pocus"]
callers = ["Colin Hume"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring @ Sautee"
links = ["https://sauteenacoocheecenter.org/event/spring-at-sautee-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-03-21T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Sautee Nacoochee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Dog Walkers"]
callers = ["Warren Doyle", "Claire Takemori"]
price = "$90-$130"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Whapweasel"]
callers = ["Fee Lock"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-3-25-grand-junction-paddington/"]
start = "2025-03-21T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "PigTown Fling"
details = """
Online registration is open! Early Bird ends January 22. 
Two Top Liner Bands:
​​The Engine Room, with Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, and Alex Sturbaum, will lay down a driving, nonstop groove that is sure to get you moving.​ 
Mean Lids, with Matt Turino, Miriam Larson, and Ben Smith, is an amazing band with a cult following that has the versatility to guarantee a great time.​ 
2 Top Liner Callers:
Gaye Fifer calls the best complicated yet satisfying contra dances. She is a true leader and one of the best callers in the contra dance community.​ 
Seth Tepfer is an experienced caller with a colorful personality and he brings joy to the dance with his wit and charm.​ 
Sound by Ed Howe"""
links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-21T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinnati"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "The Mean Lids"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Luray"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Grayscale with caller Bob Devaty. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-5/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["GrayScale"]
callers = ["Bob Devaty"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville Playford Ball"
details = """
Please join us for the 42nd annual Nashville Playford Ball Weekend, featuring Joanna Reiner Wilkinson calling with music by Constellation: Rachel Bell (accordion), Susan Kevra (clarinet) & Dave Wiesler (piano). 
Expert calling, beautiful music and wonderful Southern hospitality. Visit Music City during the most glorious time of the year—cherry blossoms in full bloom and sunshine! 
This dance is not suitable for complete beginners—a basic knowledge of English Country Dance moves is expected."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/playford-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-playford-ball/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-23T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Constellation"]
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6092", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-03-21/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Margaret Bary"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<p>Judy and Jerry will teach two of the three parts of<b> Bingsjöpolskor</b>.This dance comes from Bingsjö, a small village in Dalarna, Sweden. It is a calm and elegant dance that has standard basic polska turns for the lead and follow and a distinctive musical style of 16-notepolskas. </p><p> After the lesson, <b>Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag</b> will bring its large orchestra sound to the dance floor. Known for its great variety of tunes, it is one of our longest-playing and best-loved Scandinavian music groups in Seattle.</p><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-21T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-21T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1162716881574353/"]
start = "2025-03-22T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-03-22T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blusu Balle"
links = ["https://www.ekase.lv/lv/biletes/pasakumi/blusu-balle", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1596150314440409/"]
start = "2025-03-22T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Riga"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kokle", "Duets Arre", "Vilnis Zieponis", "Emelie Waldken", "Pēteris Narubins", "Madara & Oskars"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka workshop and concert"
links = ["https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeijf88tUfwQuHU1yW3Dj_Zro7RIVPvZnQJl7NNTc9OxRfgpg/viewform", "https://www.facebook.com/events/633139099335260/"]
start = "2025-03-22T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mr Folxlide"]
price = "50-180 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Bal Folk"
details = "Ball und Kurs"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/fruehlingsbal-folk-2025/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/869220314"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-23T14:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh", "Le Carillon"]
price = "€50-€65"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop: Tänze aus Frankreich"
details = "LAG Tanz Baden-Würrtemberg"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923208936"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Lenningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2422", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1091390432264781"]
start = "2025-03-22T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Broes"]
price = "€20"
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grosser Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/948879660465296", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7924/balfolk-in-basel-mit-la-bonne-soupe-und-bargainatt?jour=22-3-2025"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-23T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Bonne Soupe", "Bargainatt"]
price = "20-30 CHF"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "Balfolk in Freising"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/843704607"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marzling"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Clara"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in New Location"
details = """
Hoera!!! Er is een nieuw locatie in Zwolle die graag een keer Balfolk wil organiseren.
Op 15 minuten lopen van station Zwolle Stadshagen ligt het Cultuurhuis die, in samenwerking met Wijz zorglocaties, iedereen in deze buurt wil laten dansen. Als wij ervoor kunnen zorgen dat dit een succes wordt kunnen we hier vaker terecht. Dus kom vooral naar deze ontzettend mooie grote(!) zaal van deze voormalige muziekschool.

Tijdschema:
19.00u Dansuitleg
20.00u Bal
22.00u Sessie.

Laatste trein van station Zwolle Stadshagen in alle richtingen: 23.39.
Er is genoeg parkeerplaats."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/nieuwe-locatie-in-zwolle/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Androneda"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Toronto Contra Double Dance"
details = """
With David Smukler calling and Sister Haggis (Eileen Kalfass & Jane Knoeck) setting the rhythm, this is a night you won’t want to miss! 
Schedule: 

2:00-5:00 PM – Advanced Dance (For experienced dancers comfortable with all common moves. no beginner lesson.)
7:00-7:30 PM Beginners Lesson
7:30- 10:30 PM Regular Dance

This is a mask-optional event. 
Pay what you can! Your support keeps us alive. 
Bring your friends, your energy, and your dancing shoes—we’ll see you on the floor!"""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/schedule-2024-25-FallWinterSpring.php", "https://cdss.org/event/toronto-contra-double-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celebration of Spring Ball"
details = """
A relaxed afternoon of dancing among friends (those you’ve met and many you haven’t), featuring the calling of Judi Rivkin, Orly Krasner, and Paul Ross, all to the sublime music of Cynthia Shaw, piano; Dominique Gagné, flute; and Earl Gaddis, violin/viola. 
Dances include such favorites as Sun Assembly, Winter Waltz, and Another Nancy’s Fancy, plus lesser known gems like Philippe’s Carolina Farewell and Fried’s Musidora. 
Dancing begins at 2:00 PM at the Church in the Highlands in White Plains, NY. No pre-registration necessary. Put on your finery and join us for one of the friendliest Balls around. 
$35 non-members; $30 members"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/countrydancersofwestchester/special-events-2021-22/032225_celebration-of-spring-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/celebration-of-spring-ball/"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "White Plains"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Judi Rivkin", "Orly Krasner", "Paul Ross"]
price = "$30-$35"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Westchester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14390-emma-reid-ellika-frisell-w-support-sawney-white-bird", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3829089997347959/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:15:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emma Reid & Ellika Frisell", "Sawney White Bird"]
price = "£10-£22"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gentle English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us as we reinstate our Gentle English Dances! We hope to get these dances underway on a monthly basis."
links = ["https://bfms.org/gentleEnglish.php", "https://cdss.org/event/gentle-english-country-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Mike Franch"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1160970605756547/", "https://wegottickets.com/event/642452", "https://www.topette.co.uk/gigs.html"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Blagdon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£7.70-£16.50"
organisation = "Blagdon Village Club"
source = "events/uk/blagdon.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Nozzy"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berea 4th Saturday English Country Dance"
details = """
We dance nearly every 4th Saturday from 4-6 pm, with a beginner workshop at 3:45 pm. We welcome everyone! All dances are taught and usually start off fairly simple and progress a bit in difficulty as the program unfolds. Held at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students. 
We are blessed with many callers from Berea, Lexington, Frankfort, and environs, so there are many callers throughout the evening. We also are blessed with talented local musicians who provide delightful music for our dances! 
Join us! We are friendly and happy to welcome beginners and all levels of dancers. No partner or special clothing required. Flat, leather-soled shoes usually provide the best experience. Sometimes we are part of other events, such as Swing Shift (January), Hands Four dance weekend (April), or Balance the Star dance festival (September), where times will change. For more information, visit the website or call  859-869-8043."""
links = ["https://www.berea-folk-circle.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/berea-4th-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$5"
organisation = "The Folk Circle Association of Berea"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Contra"
links = ["https://barndancecaller.net/exetercontra.html"]
start = "2025-03-22T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance Workshop"
details = """
All are invited to a free English Country Dance workshop with world renowned guest caller Kalia Kliban. Kalia’s clear and pleasant presentation of the dances will lead us through the basics, and complexities, of English Country Dance, using music recorded by excellent ECD musicians. 
The workshop is from 2:00–3:30. Join us later, 7:30–10:00, for our regular monthly English Country Dance evening with Kalia, and Take a Dance, our long-time house band. Beginners welcome too! 
Contact marykchampagne@gmail.com for any information you need."""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/free-workshop-with-kalia-kliban/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-03-22T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T15:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mid-Winter Festival"
details = """
The Mid-Winter Festival returns at a new location! Join us Saturday, March 22nd at Browne Academy in Alexandria, VA for this FREE folk festival, featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, storytelling, family programing, and more! 
Programming from 11am–6pm, plus community dance from 7–10pm. 
Featured performers include Capital Accord Chorus, Capitol Hillbillies, Mortal Wombat, Rock Creek Morris Women, Foggy Bottom Morris Men, Ray Music, Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation, Fiddlin’ Willie Band, and more!"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/mini-fest", "https://cdss.org/event/mid-winter-festival/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Alexandria"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing with Jane Austen"
details = "English Country Dance with emphasis on dances from the lifetime of Jane Austen. Live music by Fourpence, instruction and prompting by Susan English. No experience or partner necessary. Please carry in clean shoes and a personal water bottle. Suggested donation $7 adults, $5 students. Must be able to follow directions."
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fourpence"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mystic Pie Dance"
details = """
A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [“learn the ropes” @ 7:15 pm]
What: Contra dancing is a public and a community shindig! It is so wicked fun, dancing to the live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America!
All welcome, No need to bring a partner because we often switch partners after every dance, and no need to know how!
Why: In order to have a wicked good time and eat homemade pie!
Caller: Rich Sbardella!
Live Music by: Wry Bred, who are Mickey Koth, Julie Sorcek & Robert Messore! 
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students. & Donations gratefully accepted!
Homemade Pie Slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! (One special this month is yellow raspberry pie slices!) These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3 a slice to help support the band and caller.
Roles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents but are just roles and you are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you and some do, so no worries!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!
We are a smoke & alcohol-free event!"""
links = ["https://www.mysticpiedance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wry Bred"]
callers = ["Rich Sbardella"]
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Mystic Pie Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach"
details = "Bargainatt, Emma und Jonas, Luca Fiorini"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7799/balfolk-am-bodensee?jour=23-03-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226322"]
start_date = "2025-03-23"
end_date = "2025-03-23"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Emma & Jonas", "Luca Fiorini"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-22T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Irish Diplomacy"]
callers = ["David Kirchner"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/dances/march-fourth-saturday-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-03-22/"]
start = "2025-03-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-22T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/611299198321768/"]
start = "2025-03-23T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-23T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Latvia"
city = "Cēsis"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emelie Waldken"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "BalTfolk"
source = "events/latvia/riga.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 23.03.2025 15-17 Uhr
Morceau de Breizh
Bal Folk mit bretonischem Schwerpunkt
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
 
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei – Spenden für Tanz und Musik sind aber willkommen.
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/250323-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-03-23T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-23T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-03-23T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-23T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-03-23T15:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-23T20:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2613"]
start = "2025-03-23T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-23T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bal Plume"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Sunday Afternoon English"
details = "Weekly English Country dances in Rochester, NY"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/english-country-dance-21/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-sunday-afternoon-english/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trillium"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-23T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-23T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-23T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-03-23/"]
start = "2025-03-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-23T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-24T20:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Course"
links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7790/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=24-3-2025"]
start = "2025-03-24T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-24T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Basel Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Walking and Dancing Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/walking-and-dancing-holiday-2/"]
start = "2025-03-24T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek.\r
\r
Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-24-3-2025", "https://www.plug.events/event/discoavond-maandag-24-maart", "https://www.facebook.com/events/939928584783745/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091203758965/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger/"]
start = "2025-03-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-24T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-24T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-24/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = "NO CLASS on March 24"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-24T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building. Use code 2850 to enter the building. <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-24T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590235991155/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759820022969/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: 5er und 8er Walzer für Einsteiger"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-03-25/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1143/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2539", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1568421153782489/"]
start = "2025-03-25T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360308277738/"]
start = "2025-03-25T21:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-03-25/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-03-25/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-03-25/"]
start = "2025-03-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-03-25/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-25T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-03-27/"]
start = "2025-03-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Raven & Goose"]
callers = ["Bruce Herbold"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warsztaty taneczne - Finnskogspols"
details = "Zapraszamy na warsztaty tańca tradycyjnego Finnskogspols (znanego również jako Trøllspringar), pochodzącego z regionu Finnskogen w Norwegii. Jest to energiczny, skoczny i niezwykle przyjemny taniec w parze, dający niemało frajdy zarówno początkującym, jak i osobom mającym już doświadczenie w tańcach tradycyjnych i balfolkowych."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-finnskogspols", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1589519228422189/1589519238422188/"]
start = "2025-03-26T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "70 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/43", "https://www.facebook.com/events/592310770059312/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2637"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Len"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy562"]
start = "2025-03-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-44/"]
start = "2025-03-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drøn"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2699"]
start = "2025-03-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Guy & Bart Praet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/556573303910551/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570301096223/"]
start = "2025-03-26T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:20:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6069044", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic Dance class"
details = 'Blue Bldg, Rm 1.             <p>Lisa Brooks and Elaine Mathies will teach a six-week series from Feb 19 - March 26. They will focus on the dances to be taught at Springdans, especiallyLillhärdal, Hede, and Storhurveln. </p><p>Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. </p><p>Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font> or (206) 258-2580.         </p><p>The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the6-week series ($10 / $12 one-class drop-in).</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-26T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-03-26/"]
start = "2025-03-26T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 333 — Zweedse dansen: polska vervolg"
details = """
Deze donderdag 27 maart is het socialles nr 333. Het onderwerp van de workshop is een Zweedse dans: de polska. Dit is een vervolg op de workshop van vorige week waarin de basis behandeld werd. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Wim en Leora.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-333-rotterdam-zweedse-dansen-polska-vervolg/"]
start = "2025-03-27T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-03-27/"]
start = "2025-03-27T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-27T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-03-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-27T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122436839002"]
start = "2025-03-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/905313698173576/905313704840242/"]
start = "2025-03-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-27T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Akademia Tańca Tradycyjnego"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/505073699311296/"]
start = "2025-03-27T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-27T21:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "BreizhAlba"
source = "events/uk/edinbal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-03-27/"]
start = "2025-03-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-244/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-03-27/"]
start = "2025-03-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-03-27/"]
start = "2025-03-27T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-27T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DownEast Country Dance Festival"
links = ["http://www.deffa.org/festival/"]
start_date = "2025-03-28"
end_date = "2025-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Topsham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Franklin County Fiddlers", "Pineland Fiddlers"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Chrissy Fowler", "Maggie Robinson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = 'Balfolk intensive "Veterans"'
details = """
Balfolk intensive &quot;Veterans&quot; (UITVERKOCHT), Een weekend op een besloten locatie om je te verdiepen in dans, je eigen lichaam en een ontwikkelproces aan te gaan met behulp van gespecialiseerde workshops. Met veel persoonlijke aandacht en gerichte oefeningen. Een intensive onderscheidt zich van een enkele workshop in een totaal opbouw met dieper detailniveau waarop wordt gewerkt. Met persoonlijke feedback uit de groep en van docent(en). De intensive is gericht op dansers die willen groeien en vanuit een technischere basis willen leren bewegen. Met als doel uiteindelijk meer vrijheid in hun dans te kunnen vinden (betere connectie en meer variatie). De duur van de intensive geeft de mogelijkheid om langer stil te staan bij onderwerpen en te werken met ervarend leren. Waarbij ruimte wordt gemaakt voor het invullen van een persoonlijk leerdoel.

De 'veterans' editie is een verdieping en toegankelijke voor deelnemers die eerder hebben deelgenomen aan een balfolk intensive.

 

In november '25 is er een nieuwe -normale- editie weer gepland: https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive-veterans-uitverkocht/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025-veterans"]
start = "2025-03-28T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€285-€350"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spel- och danskväll"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1604503610160078/"]
start = "2025-03-28T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fredrik Persson, Höstrusk & Juuli Kõrre"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Met Initiatie & Gastmuzikanten Hombeek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-hombeek/1163/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2595", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1306640440462223/1306640450462222/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ccdebiekorf.be/folkbal-met-duo-naragonia", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2727"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lebbeke"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Academie Bornem", "Academie Lebbeke", "Naragonia Duo"]
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "Academie Lebbeke"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/03/28/les-kickeuses", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1636246567284225", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2675", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2677"]
start = "2025-03-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waterloo Ceilidh"
links = ["https://folkandroots.co.uk/waterloo-ceilidhs-featuring-banter/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
callers = ["Martin Clarke"]
price = "£15-£25"
organisation = "Folkandroots"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Rob Humphrey will be calling with music from Contrary Faeries.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1181780523103126/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-28-3-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-03-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£18-£24"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XXXV FEST-i-BALL"
links = ["https://www.tradballs.pt/pt/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1797924587609789/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSermj9uMD4kqQs56__gx58FDnIqofGapNTLBNoMvVawo7C46Q/viewform"]
start = "2025-03-28T21:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-30T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Portugal"
city = "Lisbon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Espiral", "Fahrenheit", "Man Encantada", "Augustas Černiauskas", "Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€55-€70"
organisation = "Tradballs"
source = "events/portugal/tradballs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall.  

Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10.
Our band will be Dave Langford and Colin McCaffrey, with Quena Crain calling.
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. 
Admission: adults over 18, $12; age 12-18/low-income, $5; under 12 free. Cash or check.
Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.
Masks optional but welcome."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2025-03-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Quena Crain"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Melt Into Spring Ball Weekend"
details = """
We’d love to see travelers at Ann Arbor’s Melt Into Spring Ball weekend March 28-29! The excellent Brad Foster will lead a Welcome English dance Friday night, ball practice/style workshop Saturday afternoon, and the Ball Saturday night, and Debbie Jackson, Josh Burdick, and Matt McCoy will play splendid music. All dance events are at Concourse Hall. Sunday morning there’s a potluck brunch at a private home, probably with some kind of discussion/activity with Brad. 
This is likely to be a very nice weekend! Online registration is available at our website (small PayPal fee) or you can mail a check."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/melt-into-spring-ball-weekend/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Brad Foster"]
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Cindy Harris and Amarilis with caller Anders Weinstein. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-6/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anders Weinstein"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-28T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hash Dance Weekend"
details = """
#Dance Weekend is an ultra-challenging urban dance weekend featuring mind-bending figures, non-gendered calling, and phenomenal music. Two days of amazing workshops, dancing, community, fun, and food in the fabulous open-air, covered Bumper Car Pavilion; workshops throughout Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD.
 
Callers: Lisa Greenleaf and River Rainbowface 
Bands: Free Raisins (Audrey Jaber, Amy Engelsberg, Jeff Kaufman), and Bowrider (Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum, Brian Lindsay)."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/2025-03-29/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/2025-03-30/"]
start_date = "2025-03-29"
end_date = "2025-03-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bowrider", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "River Rainbowface"]
price = "$70-$105"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Spring Weekend"
details = """
Our annual Spring Dance and Music Weekend with dancers and musicians from Sweden or Norway.  This year will be Norwegian, focusing on the dance Springleik and its music.  The Weekend is Friday-Sunday, but at least some of our guests will also be at our regular Monday night dance which starts at 7:30 ($7). 
There is also open dancing on Saturday night from 8-11 ($10 if not enrolled in the Weekend)."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-spring-weekend/2025-03-28/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-spring-weekend/2025-03-29/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-spring-weekend/2025-03-30/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/special-saturday-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$155"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
Free lesson at 6:30 pm 
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6093", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-03-28/"]
start = "2025-03-28T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival du jeu de rôle"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1212388506975074/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2706"]
start = "2025-03-29T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Charleroi"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aïe Mon Pied!"]
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jubileumbal 10 jaar Balfolk Zuid-Holland"
details = """
Balfolk Zuid-Holland is dit jaar aan het tiende seizoen balfolk bezig en viert dat groots met een extra speciaal jubileumbal. Het jubileumbal vindt plaats in Rotterdam en zal behalve maar liefst drie bands in de avond, ook meerdere verschillende workshops overdag bieden. Uiteraard wordt er ook een dansuitleg vooraf gedaan, zodat je, ook als je nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst hebt, je meteen de dansvloer op kunt daarna.
Bands
De drie bands die komen optreden zijn Cardboard Cabin, Fyndus en ba.fnu.
De Belgische toppers van Cardboard Cabin brengen warme, dansbare folkmuziek. Zij wisselen intieme momenten af met stevige powerfolk. Cardboard Cabin bestaat uit Jeroen Werbrouck op accordeon, Flor Delombaerde op contrabas, Tim Orroi op drums en Thomas Clerbout op sopraansax.
Fyndus is een fijn muzikaal folkduo, met Emma Coopman (zang, Keltische harp & diatonische accordeon) & Thomas Hoste (elektro-akoestische altdraailier & geluidseffecten). Zij brengen samen heerlijk dansbare luistermuziek - of beter: luisterbare dansmuziek. Dit jaar brengen ze hun eerste cd uit.
Ba.fnu is een band uit Tsjechië. De band mixt traditionele balfolk-dansmuziek met fest-noz en geeft daar met nieuwe ritmes en composities een Tsjechische twist aan. Heerlijke dansbare muziek met een vleugje mystiek.
Workshops
In de middag worden twee workshops aangeboden. Een van de dansworkshops is voor beginners / begonners, gegeven door Paul en Bo. De andere is bedoeld voor gevorderden en wordt gegeven door Rian de Jong.
Bij het aanmelden voor de dansworkshops vragen we je om je danservaring door te geven, zodat je bij de workshop aansluit waar jij het meeste plezier van zult hebben.
Reserveren is noodzakelijk, mede vanwege een maximum aantal deelnemers, maar ook om je de laatste praktische informatie tijdig door te kunnen geven. Onderaan deze pagina vind je het reserveringsformulier. Reserveren kan nog tot uiterlijk vrijdag 28 maart 12.00 uur. Lees je dit later en wil je toch graag meedoen? Mail even naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com of er nog plek is.
Klik hieronder op de pijltjes voor meer informatie over de verschillende workshops

Dansworkshop voor beginners /begonnersConnectie en dynamiek - Gegeven door Paul en Bo

Heb je al eens meegedaan met introducties en zo nu en dan op een bal gedanst? Je hebt vast dansers gezien waar alles lijkt te gaan alsof ze het afgesproken hebben. De mensen die zonder moeite over de dansvloer bewegen. Deze dansers bezitten basistechnieken en principes waar je in deze workshop mee bekend zult raken. Deze workshop is speciaal om danservaring te verbeteren, met de nadruk op veiligheid, feedback, zintuigen en houding. Je gaat aan de slag met de basis van een goede dansconnectie en hoe je deze op verschillende manieren kunt toepassen.

Meer informatie 
Als je net begint kan de dansvloer voelen als een leeuwenkuil, maar wees gerust, hier zijn handvatten voor. Leer hoe je fysieke en mentale veiligheid waarborgt in je dans, van het afwijzen van een dans tot het veilig uitvoeren van bewegingen en het aangeven van je eigen grenzen. Daarnaast is ook connectie en houding van belang. Elkaar vinden of tegemoet komen in een dans. Zonder woorden weten wat de ander wil zeggen en hoe je hier op kunt reageren. Wat is nu een correcte houding en wat bedoelen sommige dansers met ‘spanning en flexibiliteit’? Je gaat aan de slag met basistechnieken die in de meeste dansen hard nodig zijn.

Wat verwachten we van jou?
Je hebt ooit introducties of de basis meegekregen van de scottish, gigue, tovercirkel, hanterdro en eventueel de mazurka, maar hoeft deze nog niet volledig te kunnen OF je bent iemand die snel nieuwe dansen oppikt (bijvoorbeeld door andere danservaring). En: jij staat open om te leren en samen nieuwe dingen uit te proberen.

Wie zijn de docenten?
Paul de Man heeft meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in balfolk en stijldansen. In zijn lessen neemt hij verschillende technieken mee. Zijn focus ligt op het creëren van spanning en het neerzetten van een duidelijke frame. Bo Caubo heeft een jarenlange achtergrond in theater en dans. Sinds haar kennismaking met balfolk een paar jaar terug, heeft ze ontelbare vlieguren gemaakt. Bo specialiseert zich in controle, spierspanning en dynamiek, waarbij de nadruk ligt op het spel en de verbinding tussen dansers.

 Dansworkshop voor gevorderdenThe big five - Communicatie en samenzijn in (koppel)dansen - Gegeven door Rian de Jong

Wist je dat je ten alle tijden vijf danspartners hebt? Wie of wat zijn die dan? Hoe ga ik met ze om? In deze workshop ga je aan de slag met het aandacht geven aan en wisselen tussen deze vijf danspartners. Niet alleen met het ontdekken van hoe je samen danst en communiceert, maar ook hoe het zit met individuele verschillen in dansen en hoe je daar op aan te passen.

Wat verwachten we van jou?
De scottish, wals en mazurka zullen worden gebruikt om te exploreren wat samen zijn betekent, hoe deze uit te dagen en om er mee te spelen. Voor deze workshop wordt dus van je verwacht dat je deze in de basis al goed onder de knie hebt.

Wie is de docent?
Rian de Jong  danst al meer dan tien jaar balfolk en heeft daarnaast veel andere tango en salsa ervaring. Ze is van origine een klassiek danser, waardoor ze een liefde voor danstechniek heeft opgebouwd. Haar hart gaat uit naar samen dansen en spelen en vooral dansplezier.

 


Programma
Het programma voor dit bal met workshop vooraf:
13.00 - 16.30: Workshops
17.00 - 18.00: Picnick
18.00 - 18.30: Dansuitleg
18.30 - 20.00: Cardboard Cabin
20.30 - 22.00: Fyndus
22.30 - 24.00: ba.fnu
Locatie
Het jubileumbal vindt plaats op twee locaties: het Maaspodium voor de picknick en het bal in de avond, theater Altstadt voor de workshops in de middag. De locaties zijn beiden op eigen gelegenheid te bereiken en liggen op ongeveer 15 minuten lopen van elkaar vandaan. Op beide locaties zijn mensen van Balfolk Zuid-Holland aanwezig om je verder te helpen.
Maaspodium
Sint Jobsweg 3
Rotterdam
Theater Altstadt
Schans 6
Rotterdam
Kijk voor routes met de auto op je favoriete routeplanner. Er is een parkeergarage vlakbij het Maaspodium. Zorg wel dat je tijdig een plekje reserveert, want vanwege een musical vlakbij is die garage regelmatig bijna vol. Het zou zonde zijn als je het eerste deel van het bal mist omdat je rondjes moet rijden op zoek naar een parkeerplek.
Reserveren voor een parkeerplek kan hier (de link gaat naar de website van Q-Park)
Voor andere parkeeropties die aansluiten bij jouw wensen kun je www.prettigparkeren.nl raadplegen.
Met het OV ligt theater Altstadt het dichts bij metrostation Delfshaven, vanaf daar is het nog geen 5 minuten lopen. Het Maaspodium ligt op een kleine 10 minuten vanaf metrostation Coolhaven. Check je favoriete OV-planner voor details qua aankomsttijden.
Reserveren
Reserveren voor dit bal wordt aangeraden. Voor de workshops moet gereserveerd worden, om zeker te zijn van een plekje. Bovendien is er een minimum aantal deelnemers: reserveren zorgt ervoor dat wij zeker weten dat er voldoende deelnemers zullen zijn. Reserveren kan nog tot uiterlijk vrijdag 28 maart 12.00 uur. Lees je dit later en wil je toch graag meedoen? Mail even naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com of er nog plek is.
Je kunt via deze link reserveren als het formulier hieronder niet wordt weergegeven
Laden…

Heb je vragen, tips of aanvullingen? Neem contact op via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/jubileumbal-10-jaar-balfolk-zuid-holland/"]
start = "2025-03-29T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["ba.fnu", "Cardboard Cabin", "Fyndus"]
price = "€35-€50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irregular Waltzes & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/irregular-waltzes-&-variations/1170/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2646"]
start = "2025-03-29T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Dance Weekend"
details = "Workshop für Fortgeschrittene Samstag und Sonntag"
links = ["https://7schritt.de/10-skandinavisches-tanzwochenende-in-freiburg-i-br/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/890078666"]
start = "2025-03-29T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["scandi", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kördeböf", "Sture und Sigmar", "Uppsala"]
price = "€40-€50"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-03-29T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi & Balfolk Dance"
links = ["https://mailchi.mp/4a41258abb30/14-dec-scandi-balfolk-in-tinwell-ketton-18247638?e=dd8ede3d52", "https://www.facebook.com/events/585570047438559/"]
start = "2025-03-29T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-30T02:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stamford"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen"
details = "Die Hayner, Workshop 16-18 Uhr"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841345511"]
start = "2025-03-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Die Hayner"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-03-29T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ursina & Gabriel", "Sol Do"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://nvs-dance.nl/alv-weekend-beekbergen-2025/"]
start = "2025-03-29T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Apeldoorn"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Simone Verheijen"]
price = "€117.50-€177.50"
organisation = "NVS"
source = "events/netherlands/nvs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk + Milonga @ kitkat"
details = "Balfolk invades the Tango Rouge event. Balfolk workshop open level with live musician + live musicians playing tango and balfolk couple dance tunes throughout the evening."
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/balfolk.tangorouge"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€25-€30"
organisation = "Tango Rouge"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MK Ultra Vilnius"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1301776984418250/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1165/", "https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20250329_queimada_leskickeuses_nordestinoz/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2633", "https://www.facebook.com/events/414476648354839"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Kickeuses", "A Contrabanda", "NordestiNoz"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de Printemps"
links = ["https://folkafon.com/nos-evenements/bal-de-printemps-avec-le-petit-bal-ratamouche-et-duo-sarzier-simonnin", "https://www.facebook.com/events/497227593355369/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Troyes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Petit Bal Ratamouche", "Duo Sarzier-Simonnin"]
price = "€13"
organisation = "Folkafon"
source = "events/france/troyes.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["https://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2025/3/29/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2025-03-29T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithaca"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BALFOLK w Przechowalni"
details = """
Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie.\r
Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć 😉\r
\r
Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki 🤪\r
Strój dowolny, obuwie wygodne (dla Ciebie i innych tancerzy 😉"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-w-przechowalni66", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1793078767935166/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf"
details = '''
Parasol (Frankreich) mit mit Gérard Godon und Samuel Thézé\r
\r
bal folk'''
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fifth Saturday Contra and ECD"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/fifth-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Pegasus Collective"]
callers = ["Imogen Mills", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$25-$30"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Hoik! with calling from Sam Tetley Smith.

Edward Wallace (fiddle), Alan Brunier (accordion) and Adam Beresford-Browne (guitar) - play dance music with drive and lift, from the borders of British Isles and American traditions. Edward has played fiddle for contra dances across the USA and UK, he plays great tunes to get dancers moving joyously. Alan's fine piano accordion playing is in demand for all kinds of folk dance, notably with Contrasaurus and their inflatable dinosaurs. Adam has been playing acoustic guitar in folk and ceilidh bands across the UK since 2009, and teaches folk tunes at festivals both with Tuneworks and his band midswégan.

Sam Tetley Smith is a contra caller, dancer and general dance nerd from Sheffield."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-03/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/942033228071727/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoik"]
callers = ["Sam Tetley Smith"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MK Ultra Dublin"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1375820966933357/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-30T00:15:00+00:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ensemble"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dublin"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Four Corners Barn Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Four Corners Arts Center 

Four Corners Arts Center invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners to celebrate the coming of spring and the daffodil bloom in the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers. Friends and neighbors, please join us for an early evening of contra dancing! This is still wicked fun today! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Bring your friends or come alone! There are others that come alone! You do not need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also well known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music by: Woody & The West Side Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; Bob Elliot on fiddle and guiding “Woody,” David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: $15.00 Cash suggested donation per person. BYE (bring your own everything). Proceeds to support Four Corners Arts Center!
Parking: plenty of free parking on-site.
Clothing: Clothing is casual, with layers recommended as dancing is invigorating and energetic.
Role Terms are traditional: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” BUT anyone dancing is welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries as they are roles only."""
links = ["https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/four-corners-barn-dance/"]
start = "2025-03-29T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Tiverton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Four Corners Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tonik"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Amber Fire"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-3-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-03-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers’ workshop & socializing at 6:30pm, and the first contra at 7:00pm. Admission is $10—cash, check, or Venmo to @contracola-sc (add 50 cents for Venmo). Kids 12 & under dance for free with parent, and must be supervised."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park/"]
start = "2025-03-29T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Bal"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2025-03-30"
end_date = "2025-03-30"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TradTöchter", "Thomas Augustin-Roth"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Patchwork Players"]
callers = ["David Kirchner"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-03-30T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-03-30T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-03-29T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our fifth Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-3/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance"
details = """
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. 
Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. 
A local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. 

7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6044", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2025-03-29/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["William Watson"]
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Playford Ball"
details = "Registration for the Bay Area Country Dance Society’s Playford Ball is open!  Join us for “One Charming Night” at the lovely San Jose Womans Club.  We’ll have a fun program by dancing master David Newitt and music by our beloved Charlie Hancock, Shira Kammen, and Jim Oakden, with special guest Caroline Armitage. Plus an amazing and amusing array of refreshments.  $55 until March 15, $60 March 16 or later.  Other weekend events include a Friday rehearsal dance and Sunday Brunch."
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-playford-ball/"]
start = "2025-03-29T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-29T23:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Jose"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$55-$60"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Branle Bearnais & Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/branle-bearnais-&-variations/1171/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2651", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2037819400029089"]
start = "2025-03-30T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Petit Bal #8"
links = ["https://www.folkaddikt.be/en/bal/2025-03-30-le-petit-bal/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/665471319254693/"]
start = "2025-03-30T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Taste of Hot Coffee", "Hilde & Syn"]
price = "€16-€19"
organisation = "Folk Addikt"
source = "events/belgium/folkaddikt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Afternoon"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernnachmittag-stollwerck-5"]
start = "2025-03-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Astrel"]
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-hartwin-en-ross", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2686"]
start = "2025-03-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore & Ross Grant"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Session"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1102520408088651/"]
start = "2025-03-30T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Super Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1449993202440343/"]
start = "2025-03-30T16:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-30T21:15:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Valentin Barray", "No&Mi"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-30T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance"
details = """
The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 
Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/sebastopol-advanced-english-country-dance-2-2022-07-31-2023-10-29-2024-06-30-2024-09-29-2024-12-29-2025-03-30/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-30T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Margaret Bary"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-30T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-30T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-30T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-03-30/"]
start = "2025-03-30T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-30T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Course"
links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7791/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=31-3-2025"]
start = "2025-03-31T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-03-31T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Basel Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal in Heiligenberg"
details = "Mara und Torge"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859394917"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-31T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mara & Torge"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance Course"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/327091070425645/327091143758971/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Milan"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "La Scighera"
source = "events/italy/milan.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginners part 2 trial lesson"
details = """
Je kunt je hier aanmelden: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT9_yt4Vv0JN-W1v4liKiwKZ0Pts4E1cGk5UfRXyRMc8sRHQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Deze lessenreeks vindt plaats van 31 maart t/m 28 april. Op 21 april is er geen les in verband met Pasen. De lessen duren ongeveer een uur en drie kwartier, van 19.45 tot 21.30.

De lessen zullen voortborduren op de inhoud van de beginnersreeks. We gaan aan de slag met nieuwe dansen, zodat je niet de eerste reeks gevolgd moet hebben om mee te kunnen doen. We gaan aan de slag met bijvoorbeeld de bourrée in 3 tijden, rondeau en couple, en andere leuke groepsdansen.

Tarieven:

Standaard €110

Korting €100

Fairtrade €115

Deelname aan de proefles kost €10. Als je besluit door te gaan met de lessenreeks, betaal je alleen nog het resterende bedrag."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/proefles-beginners-deel-2/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT9_yt4Vv0JN-W1v4liKiwKZ0Pts4E1cGk5UfRXyRMc8sRHQ/viewform"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-31T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-4/"]
start = "2025-03-31T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-3/"]
start = "2025-03-31T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-31T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-03-31T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-03-31T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-03-31/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-31T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-03-31T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-03-31T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590232657822/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759823356302/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-01T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Fandango"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-01T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360314944404/"]
start = "2025-04-01T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2025-04-02"
end_date = "2025-04-02"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-04-01/"]
start = "2025-04-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-01T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-01T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Flagstones"]
callers = ["Eric Black"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Holiday in Medieval England"
details = "Week long contra dance camp."
links = ["https://contraholiday.net/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/280190711768402/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1696157717611200/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-holiday-in-medieval-england/"]
start = "2025-04-02T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-09T08:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ely"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus", "Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["George Marshall", "Janet Shepherd", "Terry Doyle", "Charlie Turner"]
price = "$1450"
organisation = "Contra Holiday"
source = "events/uk/ely.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943260927447"]
start = "2025-04-02T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warsztaty taneczne - Finnskogspols"
details = "Zapraszamy na warsztaty tańca tradycyjnego Finnskogspols (znanego również jako Trøllspringar), pochodzącego z regionu Finnskogen w Norwegii. Jest to energiczny, skoczny i niezwykle przyjemny taniec w parze, dający niemało frajdy zarówno początkującym, jak i osobom mającym już doświadczenie w tańcach tradycyjnych i balfolkowych."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/warsztaty-taneczne-finnskogspols", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1589519228422189/1589519235088855/"]
start = "2025-04-02T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "70 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7777/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=02-04-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236715962225/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy10"]
start = "2025-04-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-19/"]
start = "2025-04-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570297762890/"]
start = "2025-04-02T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-04-02T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110309", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Gillespie"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-02/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-02T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 334 — Zweedse dansen: slängpolska"
details = """
Deze donderdag 3 april  is het socialles nr 334. Het onderwerp van de workshop is een Zweedse dans: de slängpolska. Deze workshop is onafhankelijk van de vorige 2 workshops en wordt gegeven door Wim en Leora.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-334-rotterdam-zweedse-dansen-slangpolska/"]
start = "2025-04-03T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-03T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823068244966/"]
start = "2025-04-03T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-04-03T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-03T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-03T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBLt_loRhL-D1gBAwc_wVSV_qK7CZqA5OJDCyfZnx1DHpuZg/viewform", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2717"]
start = "2025-04-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["West Rim"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/947107620631545/"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1785216775659046/"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/905313698173576/905313714840241/"]
start = "2025-04-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-03T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Akademia Tańca Tradycyjnego"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-03T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-245/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrapasso"]
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-03/"]
start = "2025-04-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set for Spring"
details = "Set for Spring is an ECD weekend that rotates between Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City! This year’s SFS features Joanna Reiner calling and Karen Axelrod, Eric Martin, and Anna Patton playing music. We look forward to a fabulous time!"
links = ["https://taada.us/sfs/", "https://cdss.org/event/set-for-spring-ecd-in-oklahoma-city/"]
start_date = "2025-04-04"
end_date = "2025-04-06"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson"]
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pitt's Maggot English Dance Weekend"
details = """
David Smukler with Hot Toddy 
David Smukler has been dancing since the 1960s, calling contras since the 1980s and calling English country dances since the 1990s. He is a gentle and engaging teacher who particularly enjoys a wide variety of dances including some of his own creations. David currently is President of the Country Dance and Song Society. He is also the co-author of Cracking Chestnuts. 
Hot Toddy is Anna Rain (recorders), Edith Coakley (fiddle, viola) and Melissa Running (piano). They are passionate about making music for English country dancing. They love the canon of dance tunes stretching from the 14th century to 2025, and the improvisatory journeys on which they tend to find themselves. Based in Philadelphia, they’ve played up and down the coast from Virginia to the New England Folk Festival. 
For hospitality, email arthur.mcnair@verizon.net. For Covid safety info, check CDSSP.org for updates. For registration information and financial aid requests, email ifinke@yahoo.com. 
This event takes place in Homestead, PA, about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh."""
links = ["https://cdssp.org/?page_id=634", "https://cdss.org/event/pitts-maggot-english-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-04-04"
end_date = "2025-04-06"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Homestead"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hot Toddy"]
callers = ["David Smukler"]
price = "$119"
organisation = "CDSSP"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music, dance and song"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/banter-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/533644946056981/"]
start = "2025-04-04T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-04-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concert and dance"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1291224485338243/"]
start = "2025-04-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Västra Låtverkstan", "MacRill"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
18:00-20:00 Uhr – Musik Workshop „Gemeinsam Session spielen“ mit Maciej (Englisch)
19:00-20:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop: Poitou-Tänze mit Marianne
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk mit Ciac Boum
ab ca. 22:00 Uhr – Session (bringt eure Instrumente mit)
AUSVERKAUFT
Eintritt: 25 Euro regulär, 16 Euro ermäßigt *
Ciac Boum (FR)
Ciac Boum – Copyright: Ciac Boum
Dieses Trio bietet energiegeladene und einfallsreiche Musik, die tief im traditionellen Erbe des Poitou verwurzelt ist. Es hat sich als anerkannter Botschafter dieser Tradition etabliert, indem es sowohl traditionelle Melodien neu interpretiert als auch eigene Kompositionen schafft. Ciac Boum genießt einen hervorragenden Ruf bei Tänzer:innen in Frankreich und Europa, da ihre unverwechselbare Musik pure Lebensfreude, Energie und Feierlust ausstrahlt.
Julien Padovani : Chromatisches Akkordeon, kick, Gesang
Christian Pacher : Violine, Gesang
Alban Pacher: Violine, Gesang
Video
Musik Workshop „Intro to playing in a Balfolk Session“
Maciej playing flute in a Session – Foto: Ronald Rietmann
Workshop will be led in English: Workshop with Maciej for musicians of any level, playing any instrument. 

This workshop will cover:
🎵 An introduction to balfolk sessions and what to expect.
🎵 Ways to create a good atmosphere for all the involved musicians and dancers
🎵 The language of musical communication and interaction during the session
🎵 Strategies for joining in and contributing, even without knowing the tune at hand.
🎵 Basics of musical arranging, useful for playing at the session.
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-04"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum"]
price = "€16-€25"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
details = "Balfolk im Kulturbad Rüngsdorf Bad Godesberg mit Workshop ab 19:00, Mitbringbuffet"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Tanzaktivitaten.html"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kördeböf"]
price = "€17-20"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances"
details = """
Deze vrijdag gaan we enkele Zweedse dansen leren. Slängpolska, basis polska en schottis (niet te verwarren met scottisch!). Afhankelijk van hoe de avond verloopt wordt mogelijk ook hambo uitgelegd.

We bieden deze workshop aan omdat dinsdag 8 april het duo Att dansa enkele nummers bij ons komt spelen, en natuurlijk omdat Zweedse dansen gewoon heel leuk zijn. De workshop wordt gegeven door Amber Wever.

Amber heeft uitgebreide ervaring in balfolk, en heeft ook een dansstudie gevolgd in Zweden. Al deze opgedane kennis en kunde worden nu met veel enthousiasme gedeeld. Zet je meest Zweedse voet voor en kom gezellig met ons dansen.

 

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-2/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Pop-Up"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1283393566076227/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sawney White Trio", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2357222341277642/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-04-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-4-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-04-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/first-friday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Willy Clemetson & Bennett Konesni"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb"]
price = "$15-$27"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule"]
start = "2025-04-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Penn Laird"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Hartford Community Dance
We are first Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
What: A contra dance is a public and community shindig! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Why: In order to have a wicked good time!
Admission: $13.00 per person, or students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lambertville Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance called by Kate Nealley. Music by Windsor Knot: Wes Steenson, Tanya Rotenberg, Peggy Leiby, and Thane Glen."
links = ["https://lambertvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lambertville-country-dancers-english-country-dance-in-newtown-pa/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Newtown"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Windsor Knot"]
callers = ["Kate Nealley"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Lambertville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-04T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-norman-ok/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Norman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$19"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter"
details = """
A fabulous weekend in Mill Valley, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, featuring Supertrad and Engine Room, with gender neutral calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher. Registration now open! 
For more information, email rhonda@cayford.org."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/special-events/epicenter-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/epicenter-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6094", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-04/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["David Macemon"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<span><b> </b></span>Nancy and Kelly will teach two fun dances, Bondpolska från Överhärde and Hambo från Oviken, Svedåker’s variant. The lead’s turning step is similar for both dances. The Bondpolska från Överhärde can also be danced to a polska från Viksta tune. See: Bondpolska från Överhärde: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USBgcP-AGmk" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>USBgcP-AGmk</a> and Hambo från Oviken: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7adTCx1kunI" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>7adTCx1kunI</a>. <br> <br>Music for this evening will be played by the LAB trio (Anna & Leslie on nyckelharpa, plus Bill on keyboard and fiddle), joined by Patrick Gunning (guitar and fiddle). Look for a lot of great dance rhythms and a range of fun textures.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["LAB 160"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in North Perth"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/24137705835819172/"]
start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-04-05T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756279"]
start = "2025-04-05T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée in 2 Workshop and Bal"
details = """
De workshop is een Zero-to-Hero bourrée in 2 zoals deze op hedendaagse muziek uit onze regio gedanst wordt. Marc start bij de basis dus iedereen kan instappen en het niveau stijgt gedurende de workshop. Beginnende met een basis gaat hij daarna over in dropstep, pendulum, connectie en later ook timing. De meeste mensen die al langer dansen kunnen er dus ook genoeg uithalen. Is er nog tijd over dan staat hij stil bij een hoeveelheid vormen van spelen in de bourrée. Meer over Marc op zijn eigen site.

Kaartje kopen voor alleen de workshop

Na de workshop is er een potluck (zelf eten meenemen en dat gezellig delen met iedereen die mee eet en ook eigen eten mee heeft genomen, neem ook je eigen bord en bestek mee), en daarna bal met Bert Leemans: naar de pagina over het bal

Als je naar de workshop en het bal komt kan je korting krijgen:

Workshop en bal standaard (€ 37,50)

Workshop en bal als je weinig te besteden hebt (€ 35,00)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-bourree-in-2-2/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-met-bert-leemans/"]
start = "2025-04-05T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bert Leemans"]
price = "€12.50-€37.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal & Basta!"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-&-basta!/1176/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2681"]
start = "2025-04-05T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jonathan De Neck", "Thouxazun"]
price = "€18-€25"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzworkshop"
details = "Balfolk-Tänze"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/942154939"]
start = "2025-04-05T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Roggenburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Herzallerliebst"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Workshop"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-april"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["Camille Schmoeker", "Jen Werfelman"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sternreißer"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Tanzabend"
details = "Bal und Workshop"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/942152959"]
start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Roggenburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Herzallerliebst"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal@herk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.folkinlimburg.be/agenda/beschrijving.php?id=715", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2626"]
start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["TRADplus", "Ultra Tagada"]
price = "€12-€18"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CD*NY Playford Ball 2025"
details = """
Country Dance * New York’s annual English country dance ball will be emceed by Gene Murrow and Orly Krasner and held at the Good Shepherd Faith Presbyterian Church, in Manhattan’s Lincoln Center area. Music by Persons of Quality (Rebecca King, Jon Berger and Jim Oakden). Registration required. 
Details and link to registration at our website. 
Admission is $45 per dancer ($25 for full-time students)."""
links = ["https://cdny.org/cdny-playford-ball-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdny-playford-ball-2025/"]
start = "2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Persons of Quality"]
callers = ["Gene Murrow", "Orly Krasner"]
price = "$25-$45"
organisation = "Country Dance * New York"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-05T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Heather & Philip"]
callers = ["Rachel Shapiro-Wallace"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-5-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-04-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Double Dance"
details = """
Oliver Scanlon—fiddle, Rose Jackson—fiddle, Sam Zakon-Anderson—piano, Max Newman—guitar 
3:45 – 5:45 pm Afternoon Advanced Contras $20 adults/$5 students*
5:45 – 7:00 pm Dinner Break at the many walkable Chatham restaurants
7:00 – 7:30 pm Beginners’ Workshop
7:30 – 10:30 pm All-Level Evening Dance $20 adults/$5 students* 
*Combo ticket for Afternoon & Evening Dances $30 adults/$10 students 
Full information and videos
Buy tickets
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7-2/"]
start = "2025-04-05T15:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
price = "$10-$30"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3235656853242570/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Edward Wallace & Tom Oakes"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover English Country Dancers Spring Assembly"
details = """
Caller Ann Fallon
Music provided by Liz Donaldson, Elke Baker, Ellen Gira
Catering Clara’s Tasty Treats serving desserts at 8:30p

The Dances: Well Done Jack, Sweet Potato Pie, Turning By Threes, Jamaica, Hudson Barn, Champagne, Blythe Company, Wakefield Hunt, Helena, Pluck Me a Fig, Red & All Red, Up with Ailey, Jaque Latin, Round Our Coal Fire, Rambling Rosie, We Meet Again, Mendocino Redwood, Barbarini’s Tambourine, Vivaldi in Paradise 
Evening begins at 6:30p – Dancing begins at 7p 
Tickets: Non-members $35; Members $30; 18 and under free 
Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash or check only). However, reservations in advance are appreciated and will help us inform the caterer.  Flyer/Registration Form can be found here. 
To make advance reservations, please send your check (made parable to Dover English Country Dancers) for the number of tickets at the price point noted above with a note including your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to: 
Brian Miller, Treasurer – DECD, 116 Hazeltine Rd, Dover DE 19904 
18th or early 19th century or festive attire, please."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/view/dover-ecd/home/dover-ecd-events", "https://cdss.org/event/2025-dover-english-country-dancers-spring-assembly/"]
start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "DE"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Ann Fallon"]
price = "$30-$35"
organisation = "Dover Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/goshen-community-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Buena Vista Community Contra & Band Jam"
details = """
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025

Band Jam starts at 5:30pm
Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm
Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share.

Come contra dance with us!  

Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm – all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD Band! 

And we will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM. 
Each dance will be taught before it is danced. 
Partners are not required, nor is previous dance experience. 
Donations will be accepted at the door.  
If you have questions, feel free to call Connie or 719-395-8386 at Lee at 210-275-3355. 
or
Email us at:  ArkValleyMusicAndDance@Gmail.com 
Sponsored by Arkansas Valley Music and Dance."""
links = ["http://www.arkvalleymusicanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/buena-vista-1st-saturday-community-contra-band-jam/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T17:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-05T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groton Grange Contra Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by The Groton Grange #7
Contra Dancing to The Contra Banditos from Jan – June 2025 

Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Groton Grange and Contra Banditos invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall. No partner or experience necessary!!
This is so wicked fun!! No need to bring a partner AND…no need to know how, it is easy! Our professional caller will teach you how!
$5 per person / $20 max per couple or family / children under 3 free
Refreshments will be provided.
This dance is made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust Fund Lecture Series."""
links = ["https://grotongrange.org/events/contra-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/groton-grange-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Groton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contra Banditos"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Groton Grange #7"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-4-5/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sycamore"]
callers = ["Andrew Stout"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-05T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tunebuggy"]
callers = ["Lisa Leedham"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-04-05/"]
start = "2025-04-05T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-05T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Dance Day"
links = ["https://nvs-dance.nl/dansdagen-engels/"]
start = "2025-04-06T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amersfoort"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Liesbeth Krijgsman", "Agnès van Nieuwland"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "NVS"
source = "events/netherlands/nvs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5-€10"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/618837897779403/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjoaw7BI2P7c_9mhPnm5DnBBubLnot_e63EMOYfEYQBdrSdA/viewform"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pitularita"]
price = "€10-€30"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sloterbal"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
Een echte danslocatie, fijne houten vloeren, 130 dansers en heerlijke muziek van Wouter Kuyper en SnaarMaarWaar. Alle ingrediënten zijn er voor een fijn bal. Kom zondag 6 april genieten en dansen in de middelgrote zaal van CanDance Studios, dichtij Station Sloterdijk.

 
Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansinstructie voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je de belangrijkste danjes al gelijk meedoen tijdens het bal.
 
DATUM
Zondag 6 april 2025
TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 19,50 (t/m 23-03-2025)
- Voorverkoop regulier € 23,50
- Aan de deur € 25,00

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
PROGRAMMA
14:30 Deuren open
15:00 Dansinstructie
16:00 Bal met Wouter Kuyper
18:00 Picknick/Potluck
19:00 Bal met SnaarMaarWaar
21:00 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman)
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar/", "https://www.plug.events/event/sloterbal-met-wouter-kuyper-en-snaarmaarwaar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1366144224539975/"]
start = "2025-04-06T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snaarmaarwaar", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€19.50-€25"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
details = "A dance organised by Eurobal Wessex. Dancers and musicians both welcome, with a mixed band led by musicians from Southampton Euro Session."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1228116261826601/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-06T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ringwood"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Party"
details = """
Potańcówka z zespołem Ciac Boum z regionu Poitou w ramach XXXV Dni Kultury Francuskiej i Frankofonii - Francja regionów\r
\r
Projekt współfinansowany ze środków budżetowych Miasta Poznania i Regionu Bretania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/ciac-boum-poznan-potancowka", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1146251963751552/", "https://www.bilety24.pl/koncert/790-ciac-boum-122842?id=710452"]
start = "2025-04-06T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Poznań"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ciac Boum"]
price = "50 PLN"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ormuz  Québécois Folk – französisch gewürzt  Die Lieder von Ormuz sind wie verwegene Abenteuer:innen, die ihr Glück gemacht haben! Von Frankreich aus aufgebrochen auf der Suche nach der Neuen Welt vermischten sie sich auf ihren Reisen mit den irischen Reels und der unwiderstehlichen Fußpercussion der Quebecer. Und kehren zu uns zurück, getragen von den Stimmen dieser sechs Musiker:innen und Sänger:innen. Die Klagegesänge der Haute-Bretagne und die Walfangmelodien der Normandie treffen auf die Sets Carrés aus Amerika und die Scottishs aus Zentralfrankreich. Geige, Flöte und Akkordeon vereinen sich mit der Kraft der Stimmen zu einer gemeinsamen Energie, geerbt vom amerikanischen Folk und französischen Trad des letzten Jahrhunderts. Dazu gesellen sich Bouzouki, Podorythmie und Kontrabass, die den breiten und großzügigen Sound definieren, der das Markenzeichen der Gruppe ist.  Martin Huygebaert : Gesang, Bouzouki, Gitarre.  Laure Gagnon : Gesang, Holzqueflöten  Soazig Hamelin : Gesang, Bratsche  Olivier Catteau : Gesang, Akkordeon, Klarinetten  Florian Huygebaert : Gesang, Podorythmie, Bodhràn, Gitarre  Hubert Fardel : Kotrabass, Bass  https://www.ormuz.fr/  Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-04-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ormuz"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Just For Fun - Country Dance Kalamazoo"
details = """
It’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance!   
Suggested admission between $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/just-for-fun-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-06T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-06T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-06T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T15:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-06T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-06T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Possum Comsum"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-04-06/"]
start = "2025-04-06T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Dance Course"
links = ["https://baselfolk.ch/", "https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7792/balfolk-tanzkurs?jour=7-4-2025"]
start = "2025-04-07T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-07T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Basel Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek.

Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


 

DATUM
Maandag 7 april
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-7-4-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-24-maart/", "https://www.plug.events/event/discoavond", "https://www.facebook.com/events/499499849827501/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-8/"]
start = "2025-04-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chicago Contra Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park in the large FREE parking lot on site. 
Admission is $7-$10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Come at 6:30pm if you would like a beginner/refresher lesson."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-07T21:40:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-04-07T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-07T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-07/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-07T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-07T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590229324489/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759826689635/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-08T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Fado - Choreographien Nanni Kloke"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-08T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = '''
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Deze dinsdag hebben we een extraatje. Het duo Att dansa komt ons verwennen met live muziek. In hun repertoire zitten zowel Zweedse dansen als meer bekende dansen. Voor wie de Zweedse dansen wil leren, organiseren wij 4 april een workshop gegeven door Amber Wever. Zowel voor als na het optreden van Att dansa zullen we het gebruikelijke programma van muziek uit de computer volgen.

"Het kersverse duo ‘Att dansa’ bestaat uit twee gedreven muzikanten met een passie voor de traditionele dansmuziek uit de noordelijke streken. De meeste muziek komt uit Zweden. Soms steken we de grens over, maar blijven altijd in de buurt. ‘Att dansa’ bestaat uit Marieke van der Hoek op viool en Corné Hoogervorst op trekharmonica. Voel de sfeer van het noorden in de muziek en dans, dans, dans…."

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua .'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Att Dansa"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360324944403/"]
start = "2025-04-08T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Tuesday Evening English Country Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Tuesday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: Cathy Campbell, Dave Berman, Alan Rosenthal and Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle, and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-tuesday-evening-english-country-dance/2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-08T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "North York"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-08T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-04-08/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-08T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-10/"]
start = "2025-04-08T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-08T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Herbold"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy46"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-09T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = """
Een balavond met de man die de organisatie en dansuitleg van Folkbal Wilhelmina de eerste 20 (!!) jaar verzorgde: Folie du Nord, met Wilco, Thomas en Els. Niet op de dansvloer, maar op het podium!

Extra uitleg Zweedse dansen door Anita."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-la-jolie-folie-nl/"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folie du Nord"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vragen Staat Vrij"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/46", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2639", "https://www.facebook.com/events/925996403028371"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music & Dancing"
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14033-duo-niepold-cutting", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1277297283723690/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "£10-£18"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570294429557/"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/638982435288827/"]
start = "2025-04-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110327", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["April Blum"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-09T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-04-09/"]
start = "2025-04-09T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-ratisbonne.net/"]
start = "2025-04-10T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Regensburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dragon Flowers", "Feather and Fox", "GrandLoup", "Ormuz", "Trio Wolski"]
price = "€120-€160"
organisation = "Balfolk Ratisbonne"
source = "events/germany/ratisbonne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 335 — Noorse dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 10 april  is het socialles nr 335. We gaan deze workshop bezig met Noorse dansen onder leiding van Xander en Tessel.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-335-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-04-10T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend Bretonic workout"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-14"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-10T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-10T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trollrike Spelmän"]
price = "50 SEK"
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122426839003"]
start = "2025-04-10T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-04-10T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-10/"]
start = "2025-04-10T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-10T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-10/"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-247/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-10/"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
callers = ["Rachel Ameen"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-10/"]
start = "2025-04-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Springdans Northwest"
details = """
Registration is now closed.
Visit our website for more information
www.skandia-folkdance.org"""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-04-11"
end_date = "2025-04-14"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seabeck"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Releasekonsert"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1320257349406658/"]
start = "2025-04-11T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Vågspel", "Kråkstråk"]
price = "85-160 SEK"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Funambals"
links = ["https://funambals.lacampanule.fr/language/en/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lyon"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Platane", "Talec Noguet Quartet", "La Chimère", "La Malène", "Duo Cavez-Paulson", "Hot Griselda", "Trencadit", "Poolidor", "Femti Fem", "Sorgues", "Ma Petite", "Tref"]
price = "€63-€69"
organisation = "Funambals"
source = "events/france/funambals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansaarde Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2707"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-11T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herselt"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Griff Trio"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oxford Folk Festival"
links = ["https://linktr.ee/OXFORDFOLKFEST", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1597505?"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-13T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Banter", "Chaotic Good", "Trinculo", "Confluence"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson", "Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Alison Rowley"]
price = "£36"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-11-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-04-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend"
details = """
Featuring Playing with Fyre 
George Paul (keyboard)
Rob Zisette (fiddle), and
Steve Kemble (percussion) 
with calling by Bob Isaacs"""
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/springforth-ball-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/430473763343161/", "https://cdss.org/event/28th-annual-springforth-ball-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs"]
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call of the Loon"
details = """
Featuring Calling from Seth Tepfer and Steve Pike and Music from Dam Beavers and Contratopia! 






$135 Registration January 1 – February 28, 2025
$145 Late registration after February 28, 2025 
Student/youth discounts and limited half-price work scholarships are available. Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited, so if you would like hospitality, please register early. Admission for individual sessions may be available if space allows. 


Friday, April 11
6:45 pm Registration Opens
7:30-11:30 pm Welcome Dance
11:30 pm Campfire Gathering 
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am Coffee and registration
9:30–10:45 am Workshop
11:00 am–12:30 pm Contra dance
12:30–2:00 pm Lunch break & caller roundtable
(order lunch on registration form)
2:00–3:30 pm Workshop
3:45–5:00 pm Contra dance
5:00–7:30 pm Dinner break
7:30–8:00 pm Concert
8:00–11:30 pm Tie Dye Ball
11:30 pm-1:00 am After Party TBA 
Sunday, April 13
9:30-11:00 am Brunch (included in registration)
10:30-11:30 am Workshop
11:00-11:45 am Singing around the campfire
11:45 am-2:30 pm Farewell dance"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon", "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-12th-annual-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T14:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Contratopia"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Steve Pike"]
price = "$135-$145"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-11T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp"
details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-04-11T18:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Aptos"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Sage Thrashers", "Starling"]
callers = ["Angela DeCarlis", "Sue Rosen"]
price = "$125-$500"
organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5-$10 donations appreciated."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-11T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6095", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-11/"]
start = "2025-04-11T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-11T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Brooke Friendly"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Elfia Haarzuilens"
details = """
De allerlaatste keer Elfia bij kasteel Haarzuilens!

 

11:00 workshop o.l.v. Bert Leemans

12:00 Airboxes

14:00 Marie Paulette

Floris & the Flames spelen later op de dag op het andere podium"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-zaterdag-12-04/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/elfia-haarzuilens-zondag-13-04/", "https://www.elfia.com/en/"]
start = "2025-04-12T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Haarzuilens"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Floris & the Flames", "Marie Paulette", "Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1114/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2479"]
start = "2025-04-12T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-12T18:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-04-12T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dans i Tobo"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/dans-i-tobo-festival-12-april-2025/"]
start = "2025-04-12T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T10:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Experience + Workshop"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/en/node/1540", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2708", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2743"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rachel & Zabou", "Tribal Jâze"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Muziekcentrum Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.ccsilly.be/events/bal-folk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1126802429066852/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2614"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Silly"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Balbelutte"]
price = "€10"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Second Saturdays English Dance in Pittsburgh. (3rd Saturday this March.)"
links = ["https://cdssp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-pittsburgh/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSSP"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://pasdlayau.be/evenement/ptit-bal-du-harby-avec-le-duo-meunier-villeneuve/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2464", "https://www.facebook.com/events/28663673683277096/"]
start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Meunier-Buteau"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "17è Nuit du Trad"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/17e-nuit-du-trad-2025-04-12-2025-04-13-72/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2506"]
start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stoemp", "Cam&Léo", "Zlabya", "No&Mi"]
price = "€25-€30"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Playford Ball"
links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php", "https://nfdg.org.uk/ball.php"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tom & Julia Barnes"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Poisson Groove"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal / Concert"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/459698080133565/", "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/folk-inspiration/t-yavgyka"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "£19.5-£23.85"
organisation = "Folk Inspirations"
source = "events/uk/guildford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8872903499457522/"]
start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Potluck & Contra Dance"
details = """
**Live Music & Contra Dancing 2nd Saturdays Sept to June!** 

When: Potluck 6:00 pm, Introductory Session 7:15 pm. Dancing to Live Music 7:30-10:30 pm!
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and there is no need to know how to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Wesley United Methodist Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609).
Admission: (your choice) $10 – $12 p.p., $6 – $8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!
Food: Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!"""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-potluck-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dandelion"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stepping Stones"]
callers = ["Joe Harrington"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valparaiso Old Time Dance Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Caller Laurie Pietravalle
Band: Hoosier Recruits 
Dances open to the public, children welcomed. All dances walked through. Doors open 6:30pm, dances begin 7pm. Comfortable smooth soled shoes and drinking water recommended. Adults $8, children under 18 $4, household $20.  For more information please email valodance@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://valpo.chicagobarndance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/valparaiso-old-time-dance-society-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Valparaiso"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hoosier Recruits"]
callers = ["Laurie Pietravalle"]
price = "$4-$8"
organisation = "Valparaiso Oldtime Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra"
details = """
Contra dance with Jim Thaxter calling and The 32 Bartenders playing. Event will be at Woodlawn School in (north) Lawrence, KS. Instruction at 7:00 sharp, dancing at 7:30 roughly. 
$8-15+ sliding scale"""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/lawrence-barn-dance-association-april-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The 32 Bartenders"]
callers = ["Jim Thaxter"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-12T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-zesty-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alan Winston"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-12T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Second Saturday Contra"
details = """
Join us for our Second Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-contra/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Mesa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Updraft"]
callers = ["Kari Usher"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"]
start = "2025-04-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-12T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dance Party"
details = """
Dansen is altijd een feestje. Dansen met live muziek is dubbel feest. En Zweeds dansen met live muziek is wat ons betreft een nog groter feest.



Op deze zondagmiddagen kun je lekker zwieren en zweven op de dansvloer met dansen zoals hambo, schottis, diverse polskor en wals.





Op 13 april a.s. komt Sparv weer voor ons spelen. 



Ellen Kempers en Corné Hoogervorst spelen op hun divers gestemde trekharmonica's, viool en nyckelharpa een gevarieerd programma aan Zweedse en andere Scandinavische volksmuziek.



Verspreid over de middag zullen er een aantal basispassen van verschillende Zweedse dansen worden uitgelegd. Na iedere uitleg kan deze dans dan door iedereen gedanst of verder geoefend worden. NB. er is géén aparte workshop. We verweven de uitleg in het bal, zodat iedereen vanaf het begin zoveel mogelijk mee kan doen"""
links = ["https://dansplezier.wordpress.com/zweeds-dansfeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweeds-dansfeest-met-sparv-3/", "https://www.plug.events/event/zweeds-dansfeest-met-sparv19"]
start = "2025-04-13T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sparv"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "Dansplezier met Elske & Leo"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)

Het eerstvolgende bal is:
Balfolk Groningen met Swartematerie op zondag 13 april 2025
Aanvang: 14:00
Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 14.00 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee! Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:14:00 dansworkshop15:00:Bal16:30 sessie17:30 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

SwartematerieSwartematerie is het alter ego van Patricia Swart, die met saxen en klarinet en een loopstation allerlei laagjes over elkaar legt waar dan een jig of mazurka op gedanst kan worden. De toegift wordt op verzoek een wals waarmee ze haar set begon. Het is de eerste keer dat ze deze nummers (de eerste vijf die ze ooit geschreven heeft voor balfolk) solo voor publiek speelt, vertelt ze. Ze is nu al een paar jaar bezig met het spelen van balfolkmuziek en maakte deel uit van Dioptrie, dat echter niet vaak opgetreden heeft en inmiddels gestopt is. Verder speelt ze in Androneda. Muziek beschouwt ze als donkere materie, waarvan niemand echt weet wat het precies is, maar er is een trilling. Op den duur wil ze graag gaan werken met meer technieken om soundscapes te creëren. Balfolkmelodieën lenen zich daar goed voor omdat ze vaak een eenvoudige structuur hebben.Website: http://www.patriciaswart.nl/?page=agenda

Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-op-zondag-met-swartematerie/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swartematerie"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee - Bals Occitans"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2504-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kördeböf"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Super Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/3984297968495537/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T21:15:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Venice"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Balchimiste", "Joachim Montbord"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Sognando a Piedi Nudi - Mestre"
source = "events/italy/venice.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Köln"
links = ["https://www.lutherkirche-suedstadt.de/veranstaltungen/bal-folk-mitmachtanz-26/", "https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/balfolk-lutherkirche-9"]
start = "2025-04-13T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€12-€17"
organisation = "BalFolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-13T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/noiranomis/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2615"]
start = "2025-04-13T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-13T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Noiranomis"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-04-13T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-13T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "LITMA Smithtown Contradance"
details = """
Long Island Traditional Music Association (LITMA) Monthly Contradance at the Brush Barn, 211 E Main St, Smithtown, NY. Live music & Caller, All dances taught, Beginners, singles & families welcome. $15 admission, $10, LITMA Members, Students half price, Children under 16 free with paying adult.  
April 13 – Ted Crane Calling with Wild Thistle 
$15 General Admission, $10 Members, Students 1/2 Price, Kids free"""
links = ["https://litma.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/litma-smithtown-contradance/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Smithtown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Wild Thistle"]
callers = ["Ted Crane"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Long Island Traditional Music Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Lawrence English Dance group will have its April dance on Sunday the 13th on the upper story of Sinkers Lounge and Blade & Timber. Instruction starts at 1:30 and dancing at 2:00. 
$8-15 + sliding scale"""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/lawrence-english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/april-english-country-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1172135867710229/"]
start = "2025-04-13T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Lawrence"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Central Illinois English Country Dance"
details = "An English country dance held by the Central Illinois English Country Dancers. We have live music provided by the Flatland Consort and the dances are lead by several local callers. Admission is $5."
links = ["http://www.centralillinoisecd.org/#sched", "https://cdss.org/event/central-illinois-english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Mansfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flatland Consort"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Central Illinois English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Another chance to dance at our Indy Contra Family Folk Dance! These family folk dances are geared towards the 3-10 year old age range, with help needed from parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friendly adults. Snack and space provided by our sponsor Rocky Ripple Community Association!"
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/306904704/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-13T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Culver City ECD"
details = """
English Country Dance with live musicians in the afternoon on the Westside of Los Angeles. No partner required. Masks optional. Preregistration requested. 
$20 (sliding scale)"""
links = ["https://culvercityecd.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/culver-city-ecd/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T14:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-13T17:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Culver City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Culver City English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra for a Cause"
details = """
Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109 

What: For a great cause: Coats for Kids, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities or EVkids (After covering the cost of holding the dance) & to celebrate the traditions of community dancing! And you do not even need to know how!
Who: It is a public and community shindig! All are welcome and no need to bring a partner, as we partner up there and you will find a partner!
Why? To have one heck of a good time and support local charities!

More info: Contra for a Cause | Kofc109"""
links = ["https://www.kofc109.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-for-a-cause/"]
start = "2025-04-13T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Treble Play"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Arlington Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-13T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
callers = ["Mary Kay Schladweiler"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-04-13/"]
start = "2025-04-13T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Midwest Harvesters"]
callers = ["Lisa Harris"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-11/"]
start = "2025-04-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Serendipity"]
callers = ["Kenny Greer"]
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-04-14/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wabi Sabi"]
callers = ["Susan Doxtator", "Cristy Altamirano"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-14T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-14/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = "no class on April 14"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590225991156/"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "250 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759813356303/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-15T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Griechische Tänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-15T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-15/"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360328277736/"]
start = "2025-04-15T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-15/"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-15T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-15/"]
start = "2025-04-15T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-04-15/"]
start = "2025-04-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-15T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-17/"]
start = "2025-04-15T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dance Dinos"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943247594115"]
start = "2025-04-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-16T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open Air"
details = """
Mit Tanzeinführung ab 18 Uhr \r
\r
Ort:\r
GutAlaune e. V.\r
Alaune 9\r
06193 Petersberg\r
\r
Preis:\r
5 - 25€ Selbsteinschätzung\r
Bitte bringt was leckeres\r
für das Buffet mit.\r
Anfahrt:\r
Kommt am besten mit\r
dem Rad oder den Öffis\r
(Bushaltestellen\r
Franzigmark und\r
Brachwitzer Str.).\r
Autos an den\r
Parkplätzen am Ende\r
der Brachwitzer Str.\r
Parken oder am\r
Straßenrand entlang der\r
Brachwitzer Str."""
links = ["https://t.me/c/1685507480/2014/4321"]
start = "2025-04-16T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-16T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle (Saale)"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dragon Flowers"]
price = "€5-25"
source = "events/germany/halle_saale.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846624160285/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:00:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy67"]
start = "2025-04-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-16T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1636948583922621/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570304429556/"]
start = "2025-04-16T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-16T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK English Country Dance"
details = """
First-timers welcome. Live music from Thorn Among the Roses and called by our local English caller group. Wonderful English dances from Elizabethan to Jane Austen to Modern. 
7:30 – 9:30 at the Oshtemo Grange Hall, 3234 N 3rd St., Kalamazoo MI 
Choose your admission price – suggested $5 – $20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thorn Among the Roses"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110333", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-16/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-16T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 336 — Connectie + switch dansen, leiden en volgen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 17 april  is het socialles nr 336. Het onderwerp van de workshop is: Connectie + switch dansen, leiden en volgen. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Isobel.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-336-rotterdam-connectie-switch-dansen-leiden-en-volgen/"]
start = "2025-04-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-04-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-17T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823081578298/"]
start = "2025-04-17T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-04-17T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-17/"]
start = "2025-04-17T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-17T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://cellule133a.sumupstore.com/article/bal-folk-live-music-dragon-flowers-17-04-a-20h", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2756"]
start = "2025-04-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-17T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dragon Flowers"]
price = "€15-€18"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-17/"]
start = "2025-04-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-17T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-248/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-17/"]
start = "2025-04-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Groove Effect"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-17/"]
start = "2025-04-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dandelion Romp"
links = ["https://www.dandelionromp.com/"]
start_date = "2025-04-18"
end_date = "2025-04-20"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Oberlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ComSiBal Festival"
links = ["https://comsibal.be/en/events/festival_2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/876460458035352/"]
start = "2025-04-18T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-21T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Tref", "Beat Bouet Trio", "JAM PT", "Feather and Fox", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Oraj", "La Sylva", "Tom & Aurélie", "Zlabya", "Dragon Flowers"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/comsibal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Studenten balfolk"
details = """
Op 18 april organiseert studentenvereniging a.s.v. Karpe Noktem een balfolk avond. Dit evenement is open voor iedereen, gratis en geschikt voor beginnende dansers. Om 20:00 wordt er een dansinstructie gegeven met daarna een optreden door Swartematerie. Hierna is er vanaf 23:00 een dj.

Wij worden heel blij van over de top outfits tijdens dit evenement, maar voel je nergens toe verplicht. Het thema is renaissance/fantasy.

 \t19.30 inloop
 \t20.00 - 21.00 dansinstructie
 \t21:00 - 23:00 Swartematerie
 \t23.00 - 02.00 DJx"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/studenten-balfolk-in-nijmegen-door-a-s-v-karpe-noktem-inclusief-dansinstructie-op-beginnersniveau/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-19T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swartematerie"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vrijdagavondbal"
details = """
Op vrijdagavond 18 april kan er gratis balfolk gedanst worden in Rotterdam, in de studio van De Doelen. De band die komt spelen is Exqueezit.

Exqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon). Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles). Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten. De twee muzikanten leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien. Toen in 2018 Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O&#39;Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op Elfia Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan.

Gratis
Het bal in De Doelen is gratis toegankelijk en iedereen van binnen en buiten Rotterdam is van harte welkom om mee te komen dansen of te luisteren naar de fijne muziek.
Dansuitleg voor beginners Nog niet eerder (balfolk) gedanst? Geen zorgen, er wordt gestart met een dansuitleg van Balfolk Zuid-Holland, zodat degenen die nog niet eerder hebben gedanst, kunnen kennismaken met balfolk en daarna ook de hele avond mee kunnen doen.

Programma

De tijden zijn als volgt:
19.30 - 20.30: dansuitleg
20.30 - 22.30: bal met Exqueezit

Je kunt naar wens binnen komen lopen in De Doelen (maar vanaf het begin meedoen is natuurlijk wel het leukste).

Vernieuwde locatie
Onlangs is De Doelen Studio volledig vernieuwd en opgeknapt. De ruimte is fijner om te dansen, de bar is apart - en de studio is nu zelfs op een nieuwe plek te vinden in het gebouw!
Het adres is: Kruisplein 44. Volg de tonen van de balfolkmuziek en het gaat helemaal goed komen!

Bereikbaarheid
De Doelen is het welbekende concertgebouw middenin hartje Rotterdam, op een kleine 3 minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Er zijn diverse parkeergarages in de omgeving. Kijk op prettigparkeren.nl voor mogelijkheden (zoek daarin wel even verder naar parkeergarages want standaard zie je een vrij dure optie). Je kunt voor De Doelen Studio naar binnen via een aparte ingang op de hoek van het Schouwburgplein en het Kruisplein, Kruisplein 44. 

Informatie
Meer weten of vragen? Neem contact op met Balfolk Zuid-Holland via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/vrijdagavondbal-met-exqueezit-in-de-doelen-studio-in-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Voorverkoop
Let op  - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen.
Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten.
Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage

Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

Globaal bestaan de avonden uit:
20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert
21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands
00:15 – Jam-bal sessie.

Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer
Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl
Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman 

Download het sessie-repertoire
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-vrijdag/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Griff Trio", "Naragonia Quartet"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal RSL"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1007286841337170/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2730"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Roeselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bvba Vandamme", "Fior"]
price = "€5"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "12 Dresses Ball"
details = """
TECDA is hosting The 12 Dresses Ball on Good Friday at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Friday, April 18, 2025, 2:30–5 and 7–9:30. 
Bridget Whitehead calling
Musicians: Susanne Maziarz on piano, TBA.   
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes and water bottle. 

Afternoon Workshop, 2:30 – 5
There will be a group dinner on site from 5 – 7 pm.
12 Dresses Ball, 7 – 9:30 pm

Preregistration with info of ECD, ECD and dinner, or dance only is recommended at register@tecda.ca, but walk-ins are welcome.  
Suggested donation of $25 for one dance, $40.00for both dances. 
You may prepay at payments@tecda.ca stating what the payment is for or pay cash at the door. 
For the dinner: please bring your own dinner. TECDA will provide 3 platters, fruit and dessert, and a limited cheese platter, as well as various teas.  
Festive dress is lovely for the evening dance but not mandatory. 
See you on the dance floor."""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/special_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/12-dresses-ball/"]
start = "2025-04-18T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Cathy Campbell"]
price = "$40"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2225"]
start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Machine", "Thalas"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/880638680640346/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/losthorizon/fri-18-apr-call-me-ceilidh-easter-special-edition-115720#e115720"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Frog on a Bike"]
callers = ["Ollie Simons"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1224726305993774/"]
start = "2025-04-18T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bristol Ceilidh Quartet"]
callers = ["Martin Clarke"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing-2/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Luray"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/wild-asparagus-weekend-2025/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-20T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$30-$60"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Laurie Pietravalle calls to the tunes of KinFyre!  
Join us for a contra and square dance, all welcome.  
Bring a snack to share and a water bottle. Wear soft soled shoes to dance on a wonderful wood floor in a neighborhood social hall.  
Intro workshop at 7pm; dancing starts at 7:30pm 
Admission: General $12; Seniors $10; Members $8; Students $6; Family $20"""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/grandriverfolkarts/dances", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-square-dance-grand-river-folk-art-society/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Grand Rapids"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["KinFyre"]
callers = ["Laurie Pietravalle"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "Grand River Folk Art Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Snappin’ Bug Stringband with caller Rick Szumski. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-7/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Snappin' Bug Stringband"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Family Contra Dance"
details = "A contra dance for children of all ages.  All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers.  $5 for adults; children free.  Stay for refreshments after the dance."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-family-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-04-18T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = "Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All Dances taught. No experience necessary. Always Live music. New England and Colorado style contra Dances  This dance is 7 pm lesson dance from 7:30-10:30 pm in The Avalon ballroom."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6096", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-18/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Laura Hatch"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<u></u>Jerry and Lisa will review Springleik fra Vågå. This flowing dance from Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, has wonderful “dive” in its svikt, and that motion continues in all parts of the dance. See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6EnoYNnJVY" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>c6EnoYNnJVY</a>.  Music for this evening will be played by long-time Seattle dance musicians, Folk Voice Band, headed up by Birgit and Phil Ages. They will get everybody on their feet with fun mixers and easy dances!<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folk Voice Band"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Voorverkoop
Let op  - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen.
Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten.
Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage

Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

Globaal bestaan de avonden uit:
20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert
21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands
00:15 – Jam-bal sessie.

Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer
Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl
Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman 

Download het sessie-repertoire
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zaterdag/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior", "Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Easy Street & Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://en.macke-bornauw.com/agenda", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612311074455497"]
start = "2025-04-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Tournai"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw", "La Royale Cecila D'Ere"]
price = "€15-€20"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-19T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/emilyandsimons-50a642.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/569503989137121/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Emily & Simon"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-04-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
details = """
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, or come on your own! No partner or prior dance experience necessary! 
Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. 
Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only. Children 13 or younger dance FREE! 
A practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15pm before each dance. If you can count to 4 and walk, you can do this dance! 
See our website for details and information about location, live musicians, and other dances in south central PA."""
links = ["https://lancastercontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lancaster-pa-contra-dance-4/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1649903695733108/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Amberwing"]
callers = ["Jackie McCabe"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Bev Bernbaum"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at the break."
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-third-saturday-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Katie Zukof"]
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rodney & the Coffee People"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-19T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northern Aire"]
callers = ["Tommy VanDeusen"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check https://tucsoncontradancers.org for more details"
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringbean Serenaders"]
callers = ["Tanya Merchant"]
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! 
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."""
links = ["https://www.contradancenc.org/", "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-04-19/"]
start = "2025-04-19T18:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-19T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Grass Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Goose Chase"]
callers = ["Delphine Griffith"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Golden Bay"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/golden_bay", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9244675465661960/"]
start = "2025-04-20T15:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-04-24T17:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Tākaka"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hullabalou"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Golden Bay Collective"
source = "events/new_zealand/tkaka.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-04-20T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-20T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Les Marginaux"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk social"
details = '''
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Fior en PFM!.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met PFM!
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met Fior21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 	Fior



Fior (in Oudhoogduits, "Vier") is een kwartet uit Zuid-Duitsland dat zich toelegt op moderne volksmuziek. Fior maakt muziek voor de dansvloer en concertzalen, ze laten mensen dansen en dromen.

Tot nu toe werkten de vier muzikanten van Fior intensief aan en speelden ze volksmuziek uit andere landen (vooral Zweden, Frankrijk en Ierland), maar nu ontwikkelden ze een dringende wens om meer te weten te komen over de melodieën en liederen van hun thuisland Duitsland en deze nieuw leven in te blazen. Ze zijn een ware schat aan muziek tegengekomen, die niet langer rustig mag slapen! Middeleeuwse ballades en volksliederen ontmoeten bewerkingen van gedichten van schrijvers als Fontane en Eichendorff, groovy jigs wisselen af ​​met zachte walsen en traditionele melodieën uit herontdekte Duitse muziekmanuscripten worden verweven met de eigen composities van de band.

Hun debuutalbum "Manuskript" (uitgebracht in mei 2022) heeft uitstekende persrecensies gekregen. Zo werd het genomineerd voor de prestigieuze "Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik" (Duitse platencriticiprijs), door het Belgische tijdschrift "Le Canard Folk" verkozen tot "Album van de maand juni 2022" en het toonaangevende Duitse folktijdschrift "Folker" geeft het album een ​​"onvoorwaardelijke aanbeveling".

De unieke instrumentatie garandeert een onnavolgbare en levendige concertervaring. De zachte zang, de Keltische kleuren van de DADGAD-gitaar en tin whistle, het Noordse geluid van de Zweedse nyckelharpa en säckpipa, evenals het intense dronegeluid van de draailier bieden een zelden gehoorde klankkosmos en nemen het publiek mee op een lyrische reis vol groove.

Fior zijn Regina Kunkel (nyckelharpa), Rick Krüger (zang, doedelzak, fluit, klarinet, concertina), Sebastian Elsner (draailier) en Björn Kaidel (gitaar, nyckelharpa). Nadat Regina, Rick en Björn al enkele jaren actief waren in de Duitse folkscene met hun instrumentale folkduo's Akleja en Airu, ontstond het idee om een ​​nieuwe band op te richten die zich richt op liedjes en teksten. Met de draailierspeler Sebastian Elsner vonden ze de perfecte match voor dit project. In het geheim ontwikkelden ze een nieuw concertprogramma dat ze nu ontketenen.

Alle vier de muzikanten behoren tot de toonaangevende bespelers van hun instrument in Duitsland, hebben ruime podiumervaring (o.a. Interkeltisches Folkfestival, Festival Mediaval, Folklorum) en zijn naast hun werk als muzikant ook veelgevraagd als docent bij cursussen en workshops in Duitsland en daarbuiten.



 	PFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar (en een beetje trekzak). Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.

Alle drie de bandleden zijn enthousiaste dansers, maar staan ook graag op het podium, daarom zeggen zij: boek ons!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam'''
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/balfolk-social-met-fior-en-pfm", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-duo-clercx-en-nut-en-genoegen/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-fior-en-pfm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1532116687500057/"]
start = "2025-04-20T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fior", "PFM!"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-04-20T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-20T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Voorverkoop
Let op  - Wegens beperkte ruimte in de zaal & om te parkeren, vragen we om vooraf een ticket te bestellen.
Deelnemers aan het workshopweekend hebben natuurlijk sowieso toegang tot alle concerten.
Voorverkoop is gestart via de website van de muziekstage
Mocht er een avond uitverkocht zijn, kun je je via de website van de muziekstage ook opgeven voor een wachtlijst.

Het is alleen op vrijdagavond mogelijk om te blijven slapen via een “bal & bed” deelname. Op andere dagen is overnachten voor avondbezoekers helaas niet mogelijk. Dit “bal & bed” kan je opgeven in via het workshopformulier.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

Globaal bestaan de avonden uit:
20:00 – 21:00 Luisterconcert
21:20 – 00:00 Bal met 2 bands
00:15 – Jam-bal sessie.

Vrijdag: Griff trio (concert), Naragonia Quartet (bal), nog een derde band & jamsessie olv Lies Sommer
Zaterdag: Symbio (concert), Fior (bal), duo Wouter Kuyper & Lies Sommer (bal) & jamsessie olv Rob Zantkuijl
Zondag: LAND (concert), Threo (bal), La Machine (bal) & jamsessie olv Jochem Beltman 

Download het sessie-repertoire
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend in 2018"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2025-zondag/"]
start = "2025-04-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Machine", "Threo"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-20T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-20T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Gary Sandler"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-20T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk with special guests"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music! Special guests:  
Nicholas Williams & Family Band
Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin 
Dance instruction by Rachel Bell 
The April 20 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Fund of the Country Dance and Song Society. Thanks, CDSS! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our videos with friends to whet their appetite! 

Bottle This Stuff
Brattleboro Bal Folk with Eloise & Co. 

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

May 18 intro session followed by bal with minimal teaching
Broad Brook Community Center
June 15 Jam, picnic time, dance party
Guilford Community Park Pavilion"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-w-special-guests-nicholas-williams-family/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106214404"]
start = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nicholas Williams & Family Band", "Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin"]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-20T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Nicholas Williams & family"]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-20T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-04-20/"]
start = "2025-04-20T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["George Ehrenberg", "Margaret Cummings"]
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Easter House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/easter-house-party-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1331724651604453/"]
start = "2025-04-21T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Gareth Kiddier & Linda Game"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/886033026842427/", "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwXH4sAzLoEHGIojmCGAmmF4suyZVLbMWn_-UR6ihBUnnN2g/viewform"]
start = "2025-04-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-21T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Padua"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Di Doux"]
price = "€10-€23"
organisation = "Eros Volpato"
source = "events/italy/bassano_del_grappa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Dancing for all"
details = """
Hallo in die Runde, 
gestern haben wir final beschlossen, am kommenden Ostermontag, dem 21.4. zu tanzen.
Sagt das gerne weiter und bringt Freunde und Verwandte mit!
– Jürgen und Jens (und noch 2? die mir entfallen sind…Sorry!) Werden spielen. 🙂 Danke im Voraus! 
Da aber kein Workshop geplant ist, sind sicher noch mehr Musiker:innen willkommen!
Bringt eure Instrumente mit und sprecht euch mit den oben Genannten ab! 
!Das Musiziertreffen ab 19 Uhr fällt aber aus!
Der Saal ist ab 20 Uhr offen.
-Dafür (fürs Öffnen) danke Julia und/oder Barbara!  
euch+uns+allen eine schöne Woche, erholsame F<EIER>tage () und einen frohen Eiertanz am Montag 😀 
Karin"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-5/"]
start = "2025-04-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-04-21/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-21T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-21T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-21/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-21T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590222657823/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759760022975/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-22T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Israelische Tänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-22T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-22/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360318277737/"]
start = "2025-04-22T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-22/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-22/"]
start = "2025-04-22T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-04-22/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-22T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-04-24/"]
start = "2025-04-22T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["David Newitt"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurkas of the World Festival"
details = """
The 16th Mazurkas of the World Festival – the spring celebration of traditional music, dances and songs – is coming up! The program boosts four days of concerts, workshops, and dances with the best rural and urban bands from Poland, Hungary, France, and Slovakia, as well as a vibrant celebration of the Dance House of Poland, classes in dancing, singing, and playing, the colorful Instrument Fair, and events for kids. And to top it all off, the Night of Dance – nearly 30 bands and an all-night dance extravaganza. This year’s dance-oriented edition was selected to co-create the National Cultural Program of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 and was financially supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage as part of the program.\r
\r
This year, the Festival concerts will tell a tale of the idea of dance houses – a movement that was born in Hungary in the 1970s and reached Poland and Slovakia in the 1990s. It was initiated by young people fascinated by traditional village music that used to be danced to at weddings and dance parties before it was torn away from its original context and “beautified” on stage or turned into institutional folklore. In many countries, hundreds of initiatives and places sprung up where traditional bands played at dances, and people could go back to the roots and the joy of communal fun.\r
\r
One of the examples of the revival of traditional dance is Brittany in western France. Today, it has a thriving local music scene, with over a thousand fest-noz dances a year. The revival movement has taken off there already in the 1950s. Bands with folk instruments started playing in local bars, and the towns built special dance halls with wooden floors to accommodate people dancing the traditional dances – in circles and in lines, in rows and in pairs…\r
\r
The eponymous concert On the Dancehouse Trail (April 25) will show us the perspective of going back to the musical roots in four countries – Hungary, France (Brittany), Slovakia, and Poland. The music that will sweep you up to dance will be played by wonderful bands: Muzička from Slovakia, Erdőfű from Hungary, two duos from Brittany – the singing Guélou sisters and Julien Tymen/Tangi Pensec who play the bombard and the Breton bagpipes biniou – and Janusz Prusinowski Kompania accompanied by the singer Maria Siwiec from Gałki, Radomskie. Each group will be accompanied by dancers – and everyone who feels like dancing.\r
\r
The Thursday concert Celebrating 30 Years of the Dance House of Poland (April 24) will be a communal celebration of the jubilee of the Dance House – an initiative that inspired hundreds of young people in Poland to learn to dance and play from rural musicians, and to organize dances, summer camps, and all sorts of activities centered around traditional music and culture all across Poland. The event is a meeting of musicians, dancers and activists connected to the Dance House from all over the country, filled with music, dancing, and stories of the last 30 years. The performers include Tęgie Chłopy, Kożuch, DiaBubu, Biskupianie, Chłopcy z Nowoszyszek, Malik band, Wiesia Gromadzka’s band, Zwykli Ludzie, Zawiejoki, Raszewski band.\r
\r
As per Festival tradition, on the first day we will hold a concert of the laureates of the Old Tradition competition (April 23), and on the last – the Instrument Fair (April 26), with presentations of instruments building, mini concerts, and the kid-oriented Little Mazurkas. And, last but not least, the grand finale of the Festival, the 10-hour-long Night of Dance (April 26). At Forteca Kręgliccy, Zakroczymska 12 street, dance music will be played by bands from cities and villages all across Poland and beyond. The performers include: Warszawska Orkiestra Sentymentalna, HrayBery (Poland/Ukraine), Kapela Zastawnych, Gracze z Łęgu, our guests from Hungary, Brittany, and Slovakia, Tęgie Chłopy, Janusz Prusinowski Kompania.\r
\r
After each concert from Wednesday to Friday, you can dance till 1 a.m. at the Festival Club, and participate in workshops from the morning to 5 p.m. Over 60 hours of workshops in singing, dancing and playing folk instruments await!\r
\r
Mazurkas of the World Festival is one of the initiatives born out of the idea of the dance houses. For the past 15 years, it has been fostering the growth of the community and it continues to be a fertile ground for the rise of a new generation of those who play, dance, sing and appreciate coming together to the sounds of traditional music.\r
\r
Festival locations:\r
Centrum Promocji Kultury, Podskarbińska 2 street\r
Terminal Kultury Gocław, Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 24 street\r
Forteca Kręgliccy, Zakroczymska 12 street\r
\r
Tickets: 30-110 PLN. Concerts on Wednesday and Thursday and the Instrument Fair – free admittance."""
links = ["https://www.festivalmazurki.pl/en/home/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/640493532111872/", "https://www.bilety24.pl/organizator/fundacja-wszystkie-mazurki-swiata-1238.html"]
start = "2025-04-23T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T05:00:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Festiwal Wszystkie Mazurki Świata"
source = "events/poland/warsaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy51"]
start = "2025-04-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-45/"]
start = "2025-04-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mook"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1155/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2548", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858056049631/"]
start = "2025-04-23T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612987827736277/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570291096224/"]
start = "2025-04-23T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110335", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-23T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-04-23/"]
start = "2025-04-23T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-24T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2488"]
start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-24T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122433505669"]
start = "2025-04-24T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-04-24T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-04-24/"]
start = "2025-04-24T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-24T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-04-24/"]
start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-249/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-04-24/"]
start = "2025-04-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PossumTone String Band"]
callers = ["Margaret Mathews"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-04-24/"]
start = "2025-04-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.hands4-berea.com/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Berea"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Berea Castoffs"]
callers = ["Timothy Klein", "Chris Bischoff"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portland Raindance Weekend"
links = ["http://www.portlandraindance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Riptide"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Dance Romance"
links = ["https://tcdancers.org/sdr"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Carrboro"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Adina Gordon", "Jacqui Grennan", "Melissa Running"]
price = "$120"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hadleigh French Weekend"
links = ["https://hadleighfrenchweekend.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-04-25"
end_date = "2025-04-27"
country = "UK"
city = "Hadleigh"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt", "Tonik", "BOF!", "Tom & Emma Hardy"]
price = "£70"
organisation = "Hadleigh Folk"
source = "events/uk/hadleigh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Falconers Dance Club"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/falconers-dance-club-2025/"]
start = "2025-04-25T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-27T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
organisation = "Falconers Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spelmansstämma"
links = ["https://folkmusikkafeet.se/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/565760096366173/"]
start = "2025-04-25T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Gothenburg"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkmusikkaféets Spelmanslag", "Lei-la", "Tageltrång", "Mams & Paps"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folkmusikkaféet"
source = "events/sweden/gothenburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkarria Eco Festi-bal"
links = ["https://www.folkarria.es/2025/index_en.html"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Madrid"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cosmos Chocolat", "Zlabya", "Delameseta", "Duo Niepold-Cutting", "Bal O'Gadjo", "L'air Inconnu"]
price = "€90-€125"
organisation = "Folkarria"
source = "events/spain/spain.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Set Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1142192227499248/", "https://weekend.sonasol.com/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swallow's Tail"]
price = "€100"
organisation = "Sona Sól"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance Ball"
links = ["https://contradance-ka.wixsite.com/home-eng/events", "https://www.facebook.com/events/906584054962089/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tom Freudenreich"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "€12-€15"
organisation = "Karlsruhe Contra Dance"
source = "events/germany/karlsruhe.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance meeting"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1288161292465242/1288161299131908/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Linköping"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Stränger & Rör"
source = "events/sweden/linkoping.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2671"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Zonder Draak", "Triple-X"]
price = "€18"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH


April doet wat hij wilt. En zo ook wij samen met 2 bands op deze avond: Monique en Sebastiaan op de vlier en  Feather and Fox. We zijn enorm vereerd dat ze ons komen verblijden met hun muzikaliteit. De vederlichte muziektinten om heerlijk op te dansen, die dan vervolgens om kan slaan in verschillende energieke balfolk ritmes. We nodigen jullie uit om heerlijk mee te dansen op deze feestelijke avond vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid!

Aan deze vooravond van Koningsdag komt de oranje draak uit zijn hol! Degene met het mooiste of creatiefste oranje kostuum wint een vrijkaartje!


AVONDPROGRAMMA 



19:30 Deuren open: welkom!20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop21:00-21:15 Kwartier van de Vlier 21:20-23:00 Bal met Feather & Fox23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie


DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00


Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.


KWARTIER VAN DE VLIER 21:00-21:15


Monique & Sebastiaan bespelen de vlier, een eenvoudig snaarinstrument uit de familie van bourdoninstrumenten. Traditioneel heeft de vlier een diatonische toonladder. G-instrumenten, zoals die waar wij op spelen hebben dan ook maar 1 halve toon, de fis. Zij hebben hun instrumenten wat extra fretten gegeven en kunnen zo ook moduleren.Ze spelen traditionele muziek, maar voor vanavond brengen ze, met uitzondering van één melodie, eigen composities: een set scottisches, een set bourrées in drie tijden, twee walsen in acht tijden en een kopanitsa waar de dansers een hanter dro op gaan doen.


BAL met FEATHER AND FOX 21:20-23:00


Feather and Fox is een Belgisch – Duits Balfolk duo. Victor and Christiane hebben elkaar ontmoet tijdens de Berlijnse zomer op de kade van de Spree. Vanaf het begin zijn ze al geinspireerd door de energie van de dansers en maken de muziek dan ook speciaal voor hen. De muziek is te omschrijven als speels maar ook gevoelig. Ze onderzoeken de mogelijkheden in het geluid en het samenspel van de twaalf snarige Mandoline en de Cello. Ze creëren een uniek geluid. Aan de ene kant vederlicht (feather) en aan de andere kant vol met energieke tunes (fox) .


 SESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00


Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie; de dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. Iedereen met elk niveau van ervaring is welkom dus pak je instrument en speel mee! We delen van tevoren bladmuziek van liedjes die sowieso langskomen. Heb je een wens of voorstel? Laat het ons weten. Verder komt wat komt! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!


ENTREE
Kaartjes koop je aan de deur, met Tikkie of contant (geen pinautomaat).
Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20
VERSNAPERINGEN


In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar.




LOCATIE Café Station Zuid – kelderErasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch


ROUTE 
Openbaar vervoer:
Drakenbal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 of 306.
Auto:
Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!Je kan wel vrij parkeren aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel.
Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-feather-fox/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1060442259249533/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Kwartier van de Vlier"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2722", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9499081590157743/"]
start = "2025-04-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jeroen Laureyssens"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waterloo Ceilidh"
links = ["https://folkandroots.co.uk/waterloo-ceilidhs-featuring-hekety/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hekety"]
callers = ["Sheena Masson"]
price = "£15-£25"
organisation = "Folkandroots"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Lisa Heywood will be calling with music from Dodging Pheasants.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1304064087665929/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dodging Pheasants"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-04-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-04-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trillium Twirl Dance Weekend"
details = """
This residential dance camp has it all. The full registration fee covers everything: lodging Friday & Saturday nights, meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch, snacks, all dances and workshops. Headliners for Contra are caller Bob Isaacs with Toss the Possum providing music. Partial weekend options are available. English fans will enjoy Debbie Jackson as leading musician and the caller team including Bob Messer and Mae Wilson. 
Held at Clear Lake Camp on M37 in Dowling, just 16 miles north of Battle Creek, MI. There’s 137 acres of fields & woods offering great walks, a bird observation cabin, and a lake for canoeing. We have two beautiful wood dance floors. 
Come early for the Friday Potluck at 5:30 pm. Dancing begins at 8 pm EST 
Fees: Ages 30&up sliding scale $225-$275, ages 8-14 $70. À la carte options available—see website for details or contact trilliumtwirl@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://michigandanceheritage.org/trilliumtwirl/", "https://cdss.org/event/trillium-twirl-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-25T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T15:45:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Dowling"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Bob Messer", "Mae Wilson"]
price = "$70-$275"
organisation = "Michigan Dance Heritage"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New England Folk Festival (NEFFA)"
details = """
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees and close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. The Festival is known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and traditional square dancing, international folk dancing, couple dancing, waltzing, English country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory workshops, as well as sessions geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers. A particular favorite is the no walk-through contra dance medley, which originated at the NEFFA Festival! 
NEFFA is a great place to bring your family. There are many family-oriented programs at the Festival, from dancing and singing to storytelling and a family activities area. 
There is music everywhere! You will find jam sessions, instrument workshops, group singing, and traditional music throughout the Festival. 
Costumed ethnic performing groups have been a part of NEFFA since the beginning representing many different cultures: Middle Eastern, Serbian, Bulgarian, Filipino, Polish, and Scandinavian. 
The Festival Marketplace offers hand-crafted materials and folk-related items for purchase."""
links = ["https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/", "https://cdss.org/event/new-england-folk-festival-neffa/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Marlborough"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd", "scandi", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Roaring Jelly", "Joy Factor", "Kingfisher", "Torrent", "Confluence", "Festival Orchestra", "Not Enough Fiddles", "Live Wire", "Rum & Onions", "The Orphans", "Dogtown", "The Moving Violations", "Einstein's Little Homunculus", "Jump Start", "Sugar River Band", "Zarkadelphia", "Tabbies' Delight", "Chimney Swift", "Cojiro"]
callers = ["Melanie Axel-Lute", "Donna Hunt", "Maia McCormick", "Dereck Kalish", "Hannah Johlas", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf", "Chris Page", "Darlene Underwood", "Sue Rosen", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Alex Deis-Lauby", "Jacob Bloom", "Bev Bernbaum", "Sue Gola", "Carl Levine", "Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Julian Blechner", "Harris Lapiroff", "Qwill Duvall"]
price = "$85-$120"
organisation = "NEFFA"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Atlantic Crossing (Peter Macfarlane, Viveka Fox, Rick Klein) will play for us, with calling by Don Stratton. 

All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary.
Please bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.
Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms.
Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-april-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"]
callers = ["Don Stratton"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Milford Contra Dance"
details = """
The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with 100 or more in attendance. The dance is located in the Milford NH town hall, in the center  of town. Entry is on either side of the building, but not the big front steps. 
Under 10 free; students/seniors $5; adults $12"""
links = ["https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/milford-nh-contra-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Milford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by the Lackawanna Longnecks with caller Bob Frederking. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-8/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lackawanna Longnecks"]
callers = ["Bob Frederking"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "When in Doubt, Swing!"
details = """
Caller: Jeremy Korr
Live Music: STEAM! 

Alice Boyle (fiddle, viola)
David Firestine (mandolin, bouzouki)
Robert Rosenberg (guitar, banjo)
Claire Zucker (bodhran, concertina, flatfooting, vocals)



Jeremy is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in Eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A dancer since childhood, he has been calling contras and squares around the country since 2003 and children and family dances since 1993. Jeremy is acclaimed for his fun dances, efficient walkthroughs, precise calling, and community spirit. 
STEAM! is a high-energy contra dance band that plays an eclectic, fun mix of Irish, modern, goopy waltzes, and hard-driving old time tunes. We intersperse fiddle tune classics with originals and the occasional song. We love to have fun, and we love for YOU to have fun, dancing and listening."""
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/wids2025/home.html", "https://cdss.org/event/when-in-doubt-swing-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-27T14:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Steam!"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
price = "$50-$130"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-25T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Good Company"]
callers = ["Harris Lapiroff"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6097", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-04-25/"]
start = "2025-04-25T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-25T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cynthia Stenger"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1030303599024141/"]
start = "2025-04-26T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-04-26T21:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-04-26T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Breton Dance"
details = """
Morceau de Breizh – Foto: privat
Die Gruppe Morceau de Breizh aus Berlin und Brandenburg lädt ein zu bretonischem Tanz mit Live-Musik
 
Workshop Bretonische Tänze (Vannetais) +Bal
mit Brigitte und Morceau de Breizh

Ort: Kreuzberg, nahe  am Schlesischen Tor. Die genaue Adresse teilen wir euch nach Erhalt eurer verbindlichen Anmeldung mit. Bitte meldet euch an unter   bretagne2025@preussberlin.de ( mailto:bretagne2024@preussberlin.de )
Eintritt ist kostenlos, Spenden sind willkommen"""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2504-morceaudebreizh"]
start = "2025-04-26T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Morceau de Breizh"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "81st Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/81st-dance-party-with-bearded-dragons-3sticks-confluence-tickets-1026087012877"]
start = "2025-04-26T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ascott-under-Wychwood"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks", "Confluence", "Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Bob Morgan", "Charlie Turner"]
price = "£17"
organisation = "Nellie: ceilidhs for everyone"
source = "events/uk/witney.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Tea Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1070742718227886/"]
start = "2025-04-26T15:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Behind the Shed Buskers", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "free"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Paris Contra Dance"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/156727372682/posts/10160638354982683"]
start = "2025-04-26T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Celtiqua"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
price = "€7-€25"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jane Austen Ball"
details = """
Join us for a special Jane Austen Ball, on the 250th anniversary of her birth.  
The Ball will be called by Beverly Francis, a longstanding leader from Country Dance New York. She has a particular fondness for country dance in the time of Jane Austen and has called many dances for the Jane Austen Society of North America, New York Metropolitan Region, as well as two balls for the national JASNA. 
Music for the ball will be provided by Alchemy, who will add some contemporary innovation and improvisation to the traditional dance tunes. 
We’re planning an afternoon Ball practice and evening experienced dance on Saturday, April 26 at First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd. On Sunday, April 27, there is another practice in the morning, and the ball in the afternoon at the ballroom of the Memorial Art Gallery. We usually open Ball registration on Valentine’s Day."""
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/jane-austen-ball-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/jane-austen-ball/"]
start = "2025-04-26T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Beverly Francis"]
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf"
details = '''
Ginkgo (Dresden) mit 20:00 Uhr Einführung Kreistänze\r
\r
21:00 Uhr Tanzabend - bal folk und Kreistänze'''
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ginkgo"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal @ Cellule"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-vandenabeele-knapen-cellule/1175/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2680", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2718", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1179122437554428"]
start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen"]
price = "€14-€23"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de Printemps"
links = ["https://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2025-04-26T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Petit Piment", "Duo Coach et son Orchestre"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with WillPower with calling from Sally Vernon.

The combined power of Wills Allen and Chamberlain (both of Club Débris & Brown Boots Boogie Band) WillPower’s fiddle and piano duo will delight your ears and ignite your feet.

Sally Vernon has been calling for a wide variety of folk styles since her time as a student at Cambridge (longer ago than she likes to admit!) She aims to bring her favourite parts of contra to the evening - the fun of connecting with many people on the dance floor, the joy of moving in time to music, and the surprise of discovering deep patterns from simple moves. Keen to share her love of contra with as many people as possible, she strives to make a welcoming friendly environment that is comfortable for new people - while also enjoying finding things that are new to challenge comfortable people!"""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-04/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2406115699753958/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Sally Vernon"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Duo"]
callers = ["Denise Devonald"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-04-26T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flash Company"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jax Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). 
$10 adult, $5 child."""
links = ["https://jaxcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Jacksonville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Lisa Lowell"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing at 6:30pm, and the first contra at 7:00pm. Give what you can. Suggested donation is $10. If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park-2/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Bal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1372688977081368/", "https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/spring-bal-with-nate-smith-and-kyle-kirkpatrick"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nathan Smith & Kyle Kirkpatrick"]
price = "$20-$30"
organisation = "Balfolk Toronto"
source = "events/canada/toronto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Dance instruction at 7:00 PM
No partner or experience needed!
The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.
Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.
Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.
Sliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.
Special Pricing for Double Dances"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
callers = ["Dan Kozloff"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-26T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Switchboard"]
callers = ["Robin Nelson"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-26T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 6:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-3/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-26T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
callers = ["James Hutson"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-04-27T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-04-27T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-04-26/"]
start = "2025-04-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-26T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waltz Of The Wizards"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/34", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2514", "https://www.facebook.com/events/510469358114684/"]
start = "2025-04-27T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Guus Herremans", "Hot Griselda"]
price = "€13-€25"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gratis Folkdansanimatie (B)all In One"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/free-folk-dance-animation-ball-in-one/1210/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2767", "https://www.facebook.com/events/688539323712829", "https://www.tgrom.be/event-details/erfgoeddag-game-on"]
start = "2025-04-27T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Katelijne-Waver"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bretons Song and Dance"
details = """
In Bretagne is het traditie om de dans met alleen maar zang te begeleiden. Hierdoor krijgt het dansen een heel eigen dynamiek. Kan ha Diskan is de vorm waarbij één of 'n aantal mensen voorzingen en de groep dansers herhaalt. De dansen zijn niet te ingewikkeld en de liederen hebben vaak herhalende tekst waarbij alleen een getal verandert.

Je hoeft geen Frans te spreken om het te kunnen zingen. Het gaat om de klanken, de melodie en het juiste ritme, waardoor de dansen hun dynamiek krijgen.
Dansdocent:
Ineke Janssen Steenberg"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bretons-zang-en-dans/"]
start = "2025-04-27T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-met-sons-of-sirius-2-2", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1759357234640408", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2773"]
start = "2025-04-27T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sons Of Sirius"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-04-27T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-27T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-04-27T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-27T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-27T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/307168585/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-27T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-27T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-27T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Roger Wilco"]
callers = ["John Coffman"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-04-27/"]
start = "2025-04-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-27T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Daniel Beal"]
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-04-28T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


Nieuw dit voorjaar bij Balfolk Amsterdam: vijf discoavonden vol met bekende en minder bekende Balfolkmuziek.

Deze avonden zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier dansen te oefenen. Het wordt super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


 

DATUM
Maandag 28 april
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-28-4-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-maandag-28-april/", "https://www.plug.events/event/discoavond6", "https://www.facebook.com/events/910133681287150/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-8/"]
start = "2025-04-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance to live music every Monday in the beautiful, historic Laurel Theater. We have a short newcomer session beginning at 7:00 with the dance beginning at 7:30. 
Everyone is welcome! 
$10 Adults / $5 Students"""
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-dance/2025-04-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-04-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-04-28T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Weekly Dance"
details = """
The weekly Monday Night Scandinavian Dance continues in the new year. Learn Scandinavian couple dancing (polskas and pols). We teach the first hour, followed by open dancing, usually with live music. 
No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dances. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come and dance to beautiful Scandinavian fiddle tunes and live music. 
Come dance with us every Monday night (except when Monday falls on or very near a major holiday – check The Avalon dance calendar)!"""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-weekly-dance-2-2024-01-22/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-04-28T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7"
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-04-28/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-28T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-28T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk on Andělu"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1978590205991158/1978590219324490/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "150 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759746689643/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest-Noz"
links = ["https://bonjourbrno.cz/program/zazitek-fest-noz-bretonska-tancovacka/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2486913128317549/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Trio Forj", "BAL LAB"]
organisation = "Festival Bonjour Brno"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Romatänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-04-29/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1198/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2709", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629117961692/"]
start = "2025-04-29T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2985360294944406/2985360311611071/"]
start = "2025-04-29T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-04-29/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-29T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansanimatie (B)all In One"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/animation-ball-in-one-accords-perdus-&-frisse-folk/1209/", "https://cccw.be/event/ball-in-one-cie-accords-perdus-et-frisse-folk/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2751"]
start_date = "2025-04-30"
end_date = "2025-04-30"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Comines"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus"]
price = "€5-€8"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-04-29/"]
start = "2025-04-29T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-04-29/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-29T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-04-29/"]
start = "2025-04-29T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-29T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-04-29T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-29T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570531682593"]
start = "2025-04-30T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sofia (bal)Folk Weekend"
details = """
We have some big news for you — 🥁🥁🥁\r
— we're opening the registration for the first edition of Sofia (bal)Folk Weekend!\r
📅 30.4 Inofficial Welcome after 6pm and Jam Session\r
📅 1.5 - 3.5 Workshops, Lectures, Evening Program\r
📅 4.5 Optional Cultural trip and Goodbye\r
🎶 PROGRAM:\r
☀️ During the days, we'll have singing/dancing/playing workshops and cultural lectures. The workshops and lectures will be on Bulgarian folk music and culture.\r
🌙 During the evenings, we'll have dance parties and jam sessions which will fuse Bulgarian folk and balfolk - thus the name, SOFIA (bal)FOLK WEEKEND 😉.\r
Some of the program participants:\r
Isabel Socol-Oxman - Gadulka and Fiddle\r
Kiril Belezkov - Kaval\r
Dilyana Kurdova - Dancing, Lecture\r
Dimo Slavchev - Dancing\r
Velizara Karaivanova - Singing\r
and more...\r
In this form you can select the workshops you want to attend - select as many as you like. We will finalize the program according to the group.\r
The evening events will be open to locals with separate tickets - we'll release the tickets some time in advance. In this way you'll also have the opportunity to meet local music enthusiasts.\r
👀 Stay tuned for additional information - evening program, surprise guests, the last day cultural trip!\r
💸 PRICING: To make the event as accessible as possible for everyone, and still feasible for us to organize, we're giving you the option to choose on a sliding scale from 90 to 200 EUR. WHY? We believe that culture and learning should be accessible to everyone, and we count on our community to make this happen. So, we invite you to select your fee according to your income. After you register you will receive an email with bank details to transfer the fee.\r
🏡 ACCOMMODATION: We will also send you a list of hostels to make your research easier. If you need support with finding accommodation, let us know!\r
🎶 VENUE: We'll be hosted by the wonderful restaurant/bar HOM's (House of Music): Ariana Lake, Borisova Gradina, Evlogi i Hristo Georgiev Blvd 3, 1164 Sofia. When searching for accommodation, check the public transportation connections - google maps works well enough in Sofia!\r
🥗🍷 FOOD AND DRINKS: Regarding food, you'll have one lunch and dinner option at our venue, HOM's, for a discounted rate. You can additionally order food and drinks from the regular menu.\r
#️⃣ NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: We want to have a cozy and productive learning environment for the workshops, so we imagine a maximum of 25 participants. Hurry up to save your spot!\r
🎨 Special thanks to Monika Borisova (@monica.bor.i.sova) for the wonderful visuals!\r
If you have any questions, reach out to us at balfolkariya@gmail.com. We're so excited to welcome you to Sofia for an unforgettable long weekend! Hope to see you there ❤️"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/617519377765456/", "https://form.jotform.com/250601685098057"]
start = "2025-04-30T18:00:00+03:00"
end = "2025-05-04T18:00:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Divlya", "Arme de l'Etre", "Balfolkariya House Band"]
price = "€90-€200"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943244260782"]
start = "2025-04-30T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz in den Mai"
details = "mit Filippo Gambetta (Italy)"
links = ["https://balfolk.40hirsiz.icu/", "https://www.filippogambetta.com/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bestensee"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"]
price = "donation"
source = "events/germany/bestensee.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/49", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2769", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1031038468526610"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pepijn De Pauw"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Balfolk"
details = """
Zapraszamy na potańcówkę balfolkową w Chacie.\r
O 20:00 warsztaty\r
O 21:00 potańc.\r
Wstęp na imprezę: 10 zł\r
Wstęp na warsztaty: dowolna kwota wedle uznania"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-srodowy248"]
start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Warsaw"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "10 PLN"
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz in den Mai"
details = "mit Majoplus"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/250430_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841367023"]
start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-01T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["MaJoPlus"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2754"]
start = "2025-04-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ba1"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/612987827736277/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-04-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Galleria Principe"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1299570284429558/1299570287762891/"]
start = "2025-04-30T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Naples"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6110347", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Kappy Laning"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-04-30/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-04-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-04-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-04-30T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Morning Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1186029240192002/"]
start = "2025-05-01T07:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T12:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalSoleil"
details = """
Neun Bands werden euch mit musikalischen Höhenflügen verwöhnen und eure Füsse und Körper zum tanzen bringen. Mit dabei sind; Biskaya, Luca Fiorini, La bonne soup, Livadari, Dîjga, Sol Do, Zéphir Combo, Duo l`Hêtre hereux, Grand Loup und Seelengesang Singkreise…\r
\r
Dazwischen gibt es eine vielfältige Abwechslung mit Workshops, Sauna/Hotpot, und Nahrung für Leib und Seele. Zu Workshops und Tänzen kommen Feuerfunken und ein kleines Kulturprogramm dazu. Die Natur lädt zum spazieren ein und der Wellnessbereich mit HotPot zum Relaxen.\r
\r
Wir haben bereits zwei Drittel der Tickets im Vorverkauf verkauft – unser Tanzplatz ist begrenzt darum bitten wir euch schaut was noch frei ist und reserviert euch ein Ticket wenn ihr unbedingt dabei sein möchtet an unserem letzten Frühlingsfestival in Mogelsberg bei Karina Zuhause.\r
\r
Informationen zum Festival und alles was du wissen musst findest du im Menü oben. Lasst eure Autos bitte wenn möglich Zuhause – hier hat es wirklich keinen Platz so dass ihr es nach Mogelsberg bringen müsst, was mit dem Shuttle gut erreichbar ist. Am Platz sind nur Camper und Anlieferung gestattet. Das befahren der Wiese auch als Ausweichstelle ist verboten, Bauer Sämi verdient damit seinen Lebensunterhalt. Danke viel mal!"""
links = ["https://new.balsoleil.ch/programm/"]
start = "2025-05-01T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Mogelsberg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya", "Luca Fiorini", "La Bonne Soupe", "Livadari", "Dîjga", "Sol Do", "Zéphyr Combo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "GrandLoup", "Seelengesang"]
price = "185 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/mogelsberg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal 'Kempense Zwier'"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2755", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3140052869483970"]
start = "2025-05-01T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Olmen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus"]
price = "€10-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T15:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gentle English"
details = "English Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop."
links = ["https://parkavenuecontra.org/GentleEnglish", "https://cdss.org/event/gentle-english-swarthmore-pa/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Swarthmore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Jenny Beer"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Jenny Beer"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi Dance London"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/992247535707224/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8-£10"
organisation = "East Midlands Scandinavian Dance"
source = "events/uk/ketton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh"
details = """
Join us for a lively ceilidh with Tatterdemalion, the folk band of the New Hardy Players, bringing to life traditional Dorset tunes enjoyed for over 200 years. With expert caller Angela Laycock to guide every move, it’s fun for all ages and no experience or partner is needed!\r
\r
Family-friendly fun starts early with a special session perfect for younger dancers of all ages and must be accompanied by a grown-up before the main ceilidh kicks off.\r
\r
The bar will be open, so come for the dancing, stay for this joyous celebration of local music, community spirit, and good old-fashioned fun."""
links = ["https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2025/03/28/thurs-1-may-the-big-dorset-michaelmas-ceilidh/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Tatterdemalion"]
callers = ["Angela Laycock"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Dorchester Arts"
source = "events/uk/dorchester.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Cult Beltane Celebration"
details = "Ceilidh Cult is a playful barn dance band that doesn't take itself too seriously. We guide you through dances from the British Isles and beyond, new dances and old. We create rituals to mark the seasons and join together to celebrate life, vitality and connection."
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ceilidhcult/1589098"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Ceilidh Cult"]
callers = ["Zoot"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "The Ceilidh Cult"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scratch Contra"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1369374107322247/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Sheffield Scratch Contra"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_scratch_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-01T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy English Country Dance"
details = """
Calling by Alice Smith-Goeke at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 1516 N Delaware St (enter via 16th Street parking lot entrance). Suggested donation $5 per adult. 
Recorded music may be used. 
Additional events the first Thursday of each month in 2025 at the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/indyecd/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-english-country-dance/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alice Smith-Goeke"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "IndyECD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-250/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sister Haggis"]
callers = ["Katy Heine"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-01/"]
start = "2025-05-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-01T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandimoot"
links = ["http://scandimoot.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-05-02"
end_date = "2025-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Clapham"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sven Ahlbäck"]
organisation = "Scandimoot"
source = "events/uk/scandimoot.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May Heydays at Evesham"
links = ["http://mayheydays.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-05-02"
end_date = "2025-05-05"
country = "UK"
city = "Evesham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs", "Dampier's Round", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Folkus Pocus", "Nicky McConkey", "Old Time Contra Band", "Knotted Chord", "Mollie & Dave", "Keeping Thyme", "The Twangtown Paramours", "Confluence", "Ygra"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Brian Stanton", "Burt Hunter", "Colin Hume", "Ivan Aitken", "Kathryn Wright", "David Wright", "Mark Elvins", "Mike Courthold", "Nicola Scott", "Nigel Close", "Rhodri Davies", "Seth Tepfer", "Ted Morse"]
organisation = "May Heydays"
source = "events/uk/heydays.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MMM Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://amazonemmm.be/hetnetepaleis/agenda/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2739", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2726"]
start = "2025-05-02T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-03T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kessel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "€12-€21"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish Set Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/irish-set-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/469695886118259/"]
start = "2025-05-02T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-04T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rise the Dust"]
callers = ["Maggie Daniel", "Lucy Slemmings"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-05-02T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-02T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mit-Tanzen"
details = """
Mit-Tanzen.....ist, wenn die Schwerkraft Freizeit hat! Ob Geigenbögen oder Tanzschuhe, alles bewegt sich im Klang und wenn Augenpaare ihre Lachfalten zeigen, haben wir alles richtig gemacht.\r
\r
Musik\r
Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Irma-Maria Troy, Matthias Härtel\r
und alle, die ihr Instrument mitbringen\r
\r
Tanzend voran Aleksandra Vohl, Arndt Rössler\r
\r
Organisation Natalie Begle"""
links = ["https://bewegungsmelder.in/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Lindau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["bewegungsmelder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "bewegungsmelder"
source = "events/germany/lindau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Final Open Lesson"
details = """
Aan het eind van de lessen voor beginners en begonners is het leuk wanneer anderen ook meedansen. Beginners, begonners, gevorderden en mensen die kennis willen maken met balfolk.
Kom met of zonder partner. Bij balfolk is iedereen welkom, er wordt regelmatig van danspartner gewisseld.

De muziek komt van CD's of van muzikanten die komen en samen een sessie spelen.
Annet speelt op haar accordeon, 
Jantien op haar viool, 
Maarten neemt zijn djembe mee, 
... wie speelt nog meer mee om de muziek completer te maken? Speel als in een sessie.

Kan je nog niet dansen? De dansen zijn eenvoudig en worden als nodig door Maarten uitgelegd.

En, laatste nieuws: we dansen in de grote zaal van Bestevaer!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitende-open-les-in-zwolle-2/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zwolle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Oefenavond@Herk"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2731", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1636450740322518/"]
start = "2025-05-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flying Shoes Community Dance & Contra Dance"
details = """
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! 
Schedule:

6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page
6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb & Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band, led by Benjamin Foss & Willy Clemetson ~ Community Dance admission is $1 kids, $2 adults
8:00-11:00 pm ~ Contra Dance ~ We use the terms lark and robin to identify the dance roles. (More on roles here.) ~ Contra Dance Admission is $20 – $15 (a sliding scale lets us cover expenses and compensate performers; please pay as much as you can!)

Location: First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St, Belfast (enter via Spring St) 
Policies:  See Community Care Policy and First Friday FAQ ~ BFS programs are chem free (please be sober) ~ Stay home if you don’t feel well 
Sponsors: Artisan Builders, Belfast Community Co-op, Colburn Shoe Store, Daisychain Farm, First National Bank, Grace Chiropractic, The Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Thomas Fowler PE, Trillium Caterers, and Worth Real Estate"""
links = ["https://belfastflyingshoes.org/first-friday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/flying-shoes-first-friday-community-dance-contra-dance/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Belfast"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["All Comers Band", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Chrissy Fowler", "Lisa Newcomb", "Rick Mohr"]
price = "$15-$27"
organisation = "Belfast Flying Shoes"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the first Friday of each month at Massanutten Presbyterian Church. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule"]
start = "2025-05-02T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Penn Laird"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/lift-ticket/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Angela DeCarlis"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quiet Corner Contra Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Hartford Community Dance
We are first Fridays September to June! 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]
What: A contra dance is a public and community shindig! Bring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Why: In order to have a wicked good time!
Live Music: “The French Connection” (Deck Nieforth on harmonica and spoons, Dan Lanier on fiddle, and Damaris Rohsenow on piano), a band that’s been around since 2009, though this will be their first appearance at our dance.
Caller: Jen Jasenski is a former Spanish teacher who came to contra dance via swing dance over twenty years ago. Having found herself calling while dancing to help dancers, in 2019 she decided to take one of Bob Isaacs’ Learn to Call classes and now calls regularly in Connecticut.
Admission: $13.00 per person OR. Students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Clothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.
Food: Some snacks offered at the break. We welcome home made goodies and fruits!
Parking: Plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.
Roles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents but are just roles and you are welcome and encouraged to choose whichever role that works for you and some do, so no worries!"""
links = ["http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/", "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Coventry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The French Connection"]
callers = ["Jen Jasenski"]
price = "$6-$13"
organisation = "Hartford Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitewater Whirl"
details = """
Join FOOTMAD for the 18th annual Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend in West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge area. 
Our bands are Supertrad, a regular on the dance weekend circuit, featuring Sam Bartlett (banjo), Eric Schedler (piano and accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar and foot percussion) and The Johns featuring Ruby John (fiddle), John Warstler (guitar), and Budd Greenman (mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, percussion). 
Our callers are the well-traveled Darlene Underwood from Cincinnati and Michael Karcher, now based in Allentown, PA. 
Our talented sound engineer, Hanno Meingast, will be making the music in the hall sound great. 
Two evening contra dances, contra dance sessions during the day plus a late-night techno-contra, waltz, squares, English Country and Kerry Sets. We’ll be dancing in our wood and stone New Deal-era hall with suspended wooden floor and barn doors opened or closed to suite the weather. The calling terms will be larks and robins. 
Cabin accommodation or camping is included in the weekend price. The camp will open Thursday night for early arrivals and stay open Sunday night for late departures. Online registration starts December 1 on our website."""
links = ["https://www.footmad.org/whirl", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1053543309886331/", "https://cdss.org/event/whitewater-whirl-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Fayetteville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "The Johns"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Michael Karcher"]
price = "$75-$130"
organisation = "Friends of Old Time Music and Dance of Kanawha Valley (FOOTMAD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "3 Ceili Bands spielen, es wird ein Fest"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721226611"]
start_date = "2025-05-03"
end_date = "2025-05-04"
country = "Germany"
city = "Heiligenberg"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = "Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All Dances taught. No experience necessary. Always Live music. New England and Colorado style contra Dances  This dance is 7 pm lesson dance from 7:30-10:30 pm in The Avalon ballroom."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6098", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-02/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = '<u></u><u></u><span><b> </b></span><p>Nancy and Jerry will teach Senpolska from Haverö. This is a slow, stately dance from Medelpad, Sweden. The follow’s step is the same as for Senpolska from Torp, and the lead has a simpler turn than in Torp. See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJoQ-AyMT2s" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<u></u>WJoQ-AyMT2s</a>.</p><p>The evening will start with the energetic tunes played by Six Feet Back. Members of this group play a number of different instruments, including fiddle, flute, guitar,and turador, which combine to give you foot tapping dance music with rich harmonies. Duet Friends will follow for the second half of the evening, playingl ovely tunes with sweet harmonies. Their fiddles are not just any fiddles, and they provide a different feel to the music. You will have to come and dance to their music, which will lift you effortlessly around the room. </p><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. <u></u><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-02T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-02T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duet Friends", "Six Feet Back"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Waltzing from 1 to 11"
links = ["https://qwandor.dancecloud.com/dance/37589"]
start = "2025-05-03T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-03T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Andrew Walbran"
source = "events/uk/london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Clandestine Mazurka"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2467105113649581/"]
start = "2025-05-03T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-03T18:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Clandestine Mazurka London"
source = "events/uk/clandestine_mazurka_london.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Bonn"
links = ["http://balfolk-bonn.de/balfolk/Tanzaktivitaten.html"]
start = "2025-05-03T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bonn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€15-20"
organisation = "Balfolk Bonn e.V."
source = "events/germany/bonn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boutersem Buitengewoon Klassiek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/anoctetemporis/1308867", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2608"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-03T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Boutersem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Ciac Boum"]
organisation = "ComSiBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Nacht & Late Night Session"
details = """
Zur BalFolk Nacht in Torgau spielen vier internationale Bands bzw. Musiker:innen, die im Rahmen des Spielkurs in Torgau sind.\r
Anschließend geht es mit einer Late-Night Session weiter, bei der man gemeinsam mit den Profis musizieren kann. Natürlich kann auch dabei weiter getanzt werden.\r
\r
Preise an der Abendkasse:\r
Normal – 28 EUR\r
Ermäßigt – 18 EUR (für Schüler:innen und Student:innen bis 25)\r
Kinder unter 10 Jahre freier Eintritt."""
links = ["https://www.spielkurs.de/balfolk/", "https://www.kulturhaus-torgau.de/index.php/Veranstaltung.html?va=bal-folk-nacht", "https://www.facebook.com/events/652732933853211"]
start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T04:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Torgau"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Princesse Miska", "Filippo Gambetta", "Hotel Palindrone", "Roger Moure"]
price = "€18-€28"
organisation = "Spielkurs Torgau"
source = "events/germany/torgau.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fest Noz Intergalactik"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1210731353368298/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-flume-production/evenements/fest-noz-intergalactik-5"]
start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Sova", "Drache", "Fahrenheit"]
price = "€8-€10"
organisation = "La Flume Production"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-03T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-05-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quatre Quarts"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/658730426579016/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Abi Sandy & Sasha Stolasz"]
callers = ["Abigail Hobart"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance"
details = "Baton Rouge Contra Dance at St. Albans Chapel"
links = ["https://louisianacontrasandsquares.com/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/baton-rouge-contra-dance/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T15:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-03T18:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Baton Rouge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Charlene Heaton & David Porter"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Goshen Community Contra Dance celebrates its 24th season of dancing contras, squares, reels, circles & waltzes in downtown Goshen, In. 

No experience or partner needed. New dancers are always welcome and are invited to the beginners’ workshop at 6:30pm. 
Always live local and regional bands, and all dances are led by experienced callers.
Wear layers of comfortable, lightweight clothing and shoes for active movement.
You’ll be dancing on a springy wood floor!

General Public: Non-members $8, Members $6
Students: Non-members $5, Members $3
Children under 12: Free
Family maximum cost: $18"""
links = ["http://godancing.org/"]
start = "2025-05-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoosier Recruits"]
callers = ["Barry Dupen"]
price = "$3-$8"
organisation = "Goshen Community Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Port Ewen English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance with visiting callers. Live local band. Air conditioned hall, so we dance all summer! 
7 PM skills class for beginners 
Dance is 7:30 to 10:30. Entry is $15."""
links = ["https://www.hudsonvalleydance.org/english-country-1", "https://cdss.org/event/hudson-valley-country-dancers-port-ewen-english-country-dance/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Port Ewen"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wooster Contra Dance"
details = """
Longways set dancing plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It’s aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Beautiful Celtic music with Pocketful o’ Gimmick, calling by Susan English. 

Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 students.
Please carry clean shoes and personal water bottle.
Sponsored by Valley College Grange.  
More info and videos at Woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.
Recommended for ages 8 to 80+. Must be able to follow directions."""
links = ["https://www.woosterdance.com/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/wooster-contra-dance/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wooster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Pocketful o' Gimmick"]
callers = ["Susan English"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Wooster Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe"
details = """
You are invited to step into a world of elegance at the Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe.  Don your finest 18th- or 19th-century attire (or Sunday best) for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and revelry. This event will be held at the stunning 18th-century Manor House in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. 
Our evening begins with a beginner lesson in English country dancing, ensuring all guests are ready to take part in the two-hour Ball. All participants will be enchanted with live music. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, our  instructors will guide you through the graceful movements of the past. 
 VIP guests will have the rare opportunity to explore the grandeur of the original 18th-century manor house, complete with period furnishings and collectables. This exclusive guided tour will offer a glimpse into the grandeur and history of this colonial-era estate. Throughout the evening, all will be welcome to indulge in delectable party treats and adult beverages available for purchase. 
With candlelight flickering and music filling the air, the Spring Ball at Historic Tuckahoe promises to be a night of magic, romance, and timeless charm. 
Dress Code: 18th- or 19th-century period attire (or Sunday best) 
Schedule: 

5:30 VIP House Tour
6:30 General admission
7:00 Beginner Dance Lesson
8:00 Ball begins
10:00 Event is over

Tickets: 

Once everything is approved until April 26 (one week prior to event)

$30 – general admission
$45 VIP


April 26 – May 3

$35 – general admission
$50 VIP


VIP Ticket gets:

Guided House Tour
+ one drink ticket



Tickets are available in two locations: 

Historic Tuckahoe Website
Eventbrite

Q: Are young people welcome to attend the event?  
A: Yes! This is a family friendly event. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied with a paying adult. 
Q: Do Attendees have to wear a Colonial costume? 
A: 18th- and 19th–century style clothing is requested to create the proper ambiance for the event.  If you do not wish to wear historic clothing, no problem. Please arrive in your “Sunday best.” Thank you. 
Q: What is the floor surface where the dance will be held? 
A: The dance will be held under a huge party tent with string lights on the grounds of Historic Tuckahoe. The floor is flat, perfectly level, and paved with brick pavers. Dancers may wish to bring shoes appropriate for this type of surface."""
links = ["https://www.visithistorictuckahoe.com/event/spring-ball/", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-ball-at-historic-tuckahoe-richmond-virginia/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$30-$50"
organisation = "Historic Tuckahoe 18th Century Dance Event"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
details = "Join us the first Saturday of every month (except February) for our monthly dance in the gymnasium of the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge as we dance mostly contras. Neither partner or experience is required. All dances are taught. We usually have live music from a local band, and always live calling from a local caller. A donation is requested, but no one turned away."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monthly-american-folk-dance-and-contra-series-at-childrens-museum-of-oak-ridge/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Oak Ridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Luv Muffins"]
callers = ["Donna Calhoun"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Buena Vista Community Contra & Band Jam"
details = """
Saturday, March 1st; Saturday, April 5th; Saturday, May 3, 2025

Band Jam starts at 5:30pm
Dance is 7:00 – 9:00pm
Potluck dinner at the May 3rd dance, starting at 6pm. Bring a dish to share.

Come contra dance with us!  

Our Band Jam starts at 5:30 pm – all musicians welcome to join our AVMAD Band! 

And we will have live music to dance to, starting at 7 PM. 
Each dance will be taught before it is danced. 
Partners are not required, nor is previous dance experience. 
Donations will be accepted at the door.  
If you have questions, feel free to call Connie or 719-395-8386 at Lee at 210-275-3355. 
or
Email us at:  ArkValleyMusicAndDance@Gmail.com 
Sponsored by Arkansas Valley Music and Dance."""
links = ["http://www.arkvalleymusicanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/buena-vista-1st-saturday-community-contra-band-jam/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T17:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-03T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Wild Asparagus with George Marshall, David Cantieni, Becky Tracy, Ann Percival and guests. Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30-8:00 beginners’ workshop, 8:00-11:00 contra dance 
Cost: $12 – $20 sliding scale 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Asparagus"]
callers = ["George Marshall"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "George Marshall"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "First Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Peterborough, NH First Saturday Contra Dance on the first Saturday with different musicians and callers every month.  
The dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with an introductory workshop beginning at 7:30. Sliding scale admission is  $12 – 20. 
We also host an open jam session for beginning and intermediate musicians from 6:45 – 7:30 PM. 
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982."""
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/peterborough-first-saturday-contra-dance-4-6/", "https://cdss.org/event/first-saturday-contra-dance-in-peterborough-nh/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-tulsa-ok/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Tulsa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-03T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Compass Rose String Band"]
callers = ["Beau Farmer"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance-2/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moab Contra Dance"
details = "Contra Dance in Moab, UT with local community callers and live music by the Moab Community Dance Band. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts 8pm. At the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 111 E. 100 N., just off Main St."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1778781186000448/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-moab-ut/"]
start = "2025-05-03T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Circle Left"
details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month."
links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2025-05-03/"]
start = "2025-05-03T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-03T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Oakland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Yoyo Zhou"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Utrecht — Workshop and Bal"
details = """
** English below **



Je kunt een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

Ciac Boum zijn in de folkwereld bekende ambassadeurs van de Franse regio Poitou. Christian Pacher (viool en zang), Julien Padovani (chromatische accordeon, kick en zang) en Alban Pacher (viool en zang) brengen met passie en enthousiasme de muziek uit hun thuisstreek. De deunen zijn vrolijk, energiek en inventief, en zullen een mix zijn tussen het bekende Balfolk-repertoire en de bijzondere dansen uit Poitou.

Aurélien Claranbaux is één van de bekendste artiesten uit de balfolk. Zo speelt hij o.a. accordeon in ZEF, Duo Absynthe en FeO, maar ook solo staat hij zeker zijn mannetje met een kick en wat effecten voor wat extra power. Op het podium speelt hij een mix van traditionals, eigen composities (waarvan velen nu traditionals aan het worden zijn) en improvisatie. Hij haal zijn inspiratie uit een breed scala aan genres zoals traditionele Franse folk, jazz, rock, rap en wereldmuziek. Het ene moment laat hij je grooven en swingen op een traditionele melodie en het andere moment zweef je over de dansvloer tijdens een subtiele en intieme deun.

Er is een workshop voor het bal: Dansen uit Poitou De workshop is onderhand uitverkocht.
Programma
Let op: Bal en workshop beginnen later dan gebruikelijk!

14:00 - Begin workshop
16:00 - Einde workshop
16:00 - Inloop voor het bal
16:30 - Bal met Aurélien Claranbaux
18:00 - Potluck
19:00 - Bal met Ciac Boum
20:00 - 2 minuten stilte: Nationale dodenherdenking
21:15 - Eind
Tickets, Tarieven en Voorwaarden
Je kunt een kaartje kopen via de grote knop 'Koop direct een kaartje' bovenaan deze pagina.

Je kan tickets kopen voor alleen het Bal, een Combiticket voor Bal + de Workshop vooraf, of een los ticket voor de Workshop.

Om het bal toegangkelijk te houden zijn er meerdere tarieven: Korting voor dansers die het krap henben, Normaal voor het gangbare ticket, en Fair-Trade voor dansers die willen bijdragen aan eerlijke vergoedingen voor docenten en muzikanten.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade




Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



Bij het doen van een bestelling moet je akkoord gaan met het privacybeleid en de verkoopvoorwaarden.

Let op! Als je van tevoren geen kaartje hebt besteld, betaal je contant of per QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) aan de kassa bij de deur. Later in de avond verplaatst de kassa naar de bar. Bij ons kun je helaas niet pinnen.
Fair Trade
Vind jij het belangrijk dat docenten en muzikanten eerlijk betaald worden? Wil je dat Balfolk Utrecht kwaliteit levert? Neem dan Fair Trade! Want, goede docenten en muzikanten verdienen meer dan basic theebiscuits bij hun koffie. Verleid ze naar onze events met galettes. Daarom Fair Trade. :)
Eten en Drinken
We hebben een garderobe waar je je spullen kunt achterlaten. Laat je spullen niet op de banken in de zaal liggen.

Er is een Potluck na de eerste band: we zetten een aantal tafels in het midden van de zaal met labetjes: vegetarisch, vegan, vis en niet-vis vlees. Hier onstaat dan een buffet van al het lekkere eten dat door deelnemers is meegenomen - wat neem jij mee? Aangezien er balfolkies zijn met allergieën (noten, gluten, lactose, garnalen etc.) is het fijn als je een ingrediëntenlijstje bij je eten wil zetten.

Vergeet niet je eigen bord, bestek en opscheplepels mee te nemen, die zijn namelijk niet aanwezig in de Moira. En het is lief als je na de potluck je eigen afval opruimt en/of weggooit; we zorgen voor een aantal vuilnisbakken.

De Moira heeft een bar waar je drankjes kunt bestellen.
Richtlijnen
Wij willen graag dat iedereen bij Balfolk zich vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. We vinden het daarom belangrijk dat iedereen die naar onze bals komt op de hoogte is van een aantal richtlijnen waar we ons aan houden. Zo maken we de community voor iedereen zo veilig en fijn mogelijk. De richtlijnen voor onze bals: Dansrichtlijnen.
Alle balfolkevenementen die je op balfolk.nl kunt vinden, moeten zich in principe aan deze algemene richtlijnen houden.
Locatie
Het bal vindt plaats in de Moira, een fijne zaal in het centrum van Utrecht. Het adres is Wolvenstraat 10 (aan het einde van de Plompetorengracht). Je moet de blauwe deur hebben aan de rechterkant. Dan kom je via de trap naar beneden in de zaal.



** English **



You can order your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

Ciac Boum are well-known ambassadors of the French region of Poitou in the folk world. Christian Pacher (violin and vocals), Julien Padovani (chromatic accordion, kick and vocals) and Alban Pacher (violin and vocals) will perform the music from their home region with passion and enthusiasm. The tunes are joyful, energetic and inventive, and will be a mix between the well-known Balfolk repertoire and the special dances from Poitou.

Aurélien Claranbaux is one of the best-known balfolk artists. Among others, he plays accordion in ZEF, Duo Absynthe and FeO, but also solo he certainly stands his ground with a kick and some effects for some extra power. On stage, he plays a mix of traditionals, his own compositions (many of which are now becoming traditionals) and improvisation. He draws his inspiration from a wide range of genres such as traditional French folk, jazz, rock, rap and world music. One moment he will have you grooving and swinging to a traditional melody and the next you will be floating across the dance floor during a subtle and intimate tune.

There is a workshop before the ball: Dances from Poitou The workshop is sold-out.
Programme
Please Note: The ball and workshop start later than usual.

14:00 - Begin workshop
16:00 - End of workshop
16:00 - Doors open for het bal
16:30 - Ball with Aurélien Claranbaux
18:00 - Potluck
19:00 - Ball with Ciac Boum
20:00 - 2 minutes of silence: National commemoration of the dead
21:15 - Ball ends

 
Tickets, Prices and Conditions
You can order your tickets via the big button labelled 'Koop direct een kaartje' at the top of this page.

You can order tickets for just the Ball, a Combination ticket for the Ball + the Workshop before the ball, or a ticket for just the Workshop.

To keep the ball accessible, we have multiple price options: Korting (Discount) for dancers that are tight on money, Normaal for the regular ticket, and Fair-Trade for dancers that want to contribute to fair compenstaion for teachers and musicians.




Korting
Normaal
Fair-Trade


Bal
€15
€20
€25


Bal + Workshop
€30
€38
€45


Workshop
€20
€23
€25



To order a ticket you must agree to our privacy policy and registration conditions.

NB! If you have not gotten a ticket in advanced, you can pay for one by cash or by QR code (iDeal, Bancontact) at the door. Later in the evening, we will move the cash register to the bar. If you do not have cash with you, there is an ATM at Albert Heijn on Voorstraat. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to pay by pin.
Fair Trade
Do you think it is important that teachers and musicians are paid fairly?Do you want Balfolk Utrecht to deliver quality? Then payFair Trade! Because, good teachers and musicians deserve more than basic tea biscuits with their coffee. Seduce them to come to our events with galettes. Choose Fair Trade :)
Food and Drinks
We have a cloakroom where you can leave your belogings. Please do not leave them on the couches near the dancing floor.

There will be a potlock in the evening: we will put a number of tabels in the middle of the room labelled vegetarion, vegan, fish and non-fish meat. Here we'll make a buffet of all sorts of delicious food brought by participants - what are you bringing? Since there are balfolkies with allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, lactose, shrimp, etcetera), we would appreciate it if you could list the ingredients of your dish.

Please make sure to bring your own plate, cutlery and serving spoon, as we don't have any of those at the Moira. Afterwards, it would be nice if you could clean up and / or throw out your own waste after the potluck.

The Moira has a bar where you can order drinks.
Guidelines
We want everyone at Balfolk to feel free to be themselves and feel safe to express their needs. We therefore think it is important that everyone who comes to our balls is aware of a number of guidelines that we adhere to. In this way we make the community as safe and pleasant as possible for everyone. The guidelines for our balls: Guidelines.
In principle, all balfolk events that you can find on balfolk.nl must adhere to these general guidelines.
Location
The ball takes place in the Moira, a nice hall in the center of Utrecht. The address is Wolvenstraat 10 (at the end of Plompetorengracht). Take the blue door on the right and go down the stairs into the hall."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-utrecht-bal-met-ciac-boum-en-aurelien-claranbaux/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-moira-dansen-uit-poitou/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T21:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aurélien Claranbaux", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€15-€45"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Airboxes  Zwei Akkordeons – Doppel-Power!  Airboxes hauchen der Szene auf ihren Akkordeons buchstäblich neues Leben ein. Der eine mit verspielten Verzierungen auf seinem chromatischen Modell, der andere mit den warmen Bordunklängen seines diatonischen Akkordeons. Bekannt für ihre einzigartige hypnotisierende Mischung aus traditionellen und modernen Stilen weben sie komplizierte Melodien und Harmonien, die einen in das Herz des Bal-Folk-Genres entführen.  Ihre Auftritte sind energiegeladen und schaffen eine lebendige Atmosphäre, die perfekt zum Tanzen ist. Egal, ob ihr langjährige Fans seid oder neu in diesem Genre: Airboxes werden mit ihren dynamischen Auftritten und ihrem zeitlosen und zugleich modernen Sound einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen!  Verpasst nicht die Gelegenheit, den fesselnden Klang von Airboxes zu erleben – taucht noch heute in die energetische und atmosphärische Welt der Bal Folk Musik ein!  Bert Leemans: Chromatisches Akkordeon  Guus Herremans: Diatonisches Akkordeon  https://www.airboxes.be/  Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,- (incl. Tanzworkshop)"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-05-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boeuf Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2170080150056414/2170080166723079", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2783"]
start = "2025-05-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-04T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. 

Caller: Jill Delaney
Musicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin
Cost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20
Mask optional
Potluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!
As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!
Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.
Singles welcome!
Location is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).
There is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.

This dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "West Windsor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Jill Delaney"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Capital English Country Dancers"
details = """
Monthly English country dances, first Sunday of the month October–May. Live music, all dances taught; beginners, singles, and couples are welcome. Beginner workshop at 1:30 PM, dance at 2 PM.  
Regular Dances: $15, $12 CECD Members (Membership: $15) Ice Cream Sunday: $17, $14 CECD Members (includes ice cream sundaes), Season Ticket: $88"""
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/series/capital-english-country-dancers/", "https://cdss.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-2/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Albany"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Capital English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Just For Fun - Country Dance Kalamazoo"
details = """
It’s an afternoon dance party and a workshop in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a variety of dances: contra, English, squares, waltzes, etc. New callers can work through a dance, dancers can learn a new form of dance. Or. We just … dance!   
Suggested admission between $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/just-for-fun-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Concord English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English Country dances by the NH English Country Dance Society
Introduction to English dance basics at 2:30
Dance to live music from 3 to 6"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/nhecds/", "https://cdss.org/event/concord-nh-1st-sunday-english-country-dance-series/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Concord"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "New Hampshire English Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk dance and jam session"
details = """
Please join us for another Pioneer Valley Balfolk on May 4th to celebrate La Fête du Muguet—Lily of the Valley Day! 

Becky Tracy will instruct and call the dances.  
Live music with Danse Café: Cynthia Thomas—fiddle, Doug Feeney—guitar, and Tom Gajewski—clarinet. 
Balfolk jam session from 2:45-3:45
Balfolk dance from 4:00-6:00

$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/balfolk-dance-and-jam-session/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-04T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "South Deerfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Danse Café"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Danse Café"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dance in Colorado Springs, CO with live music. 
Beginner’s lesson at start of session. 
$10 adults; $5 students; children under 13 free with a paying adult."""
links = ["https://www.pptdcontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-5/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T13:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-04T16:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Pikes Peak Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "1st Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-1st-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-04T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roseville English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-04T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Roseville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "May the 4th Be With You Dance Party"
details = """
Join our stellar performer, caller Lindsay Verbil, with Stepwise (Liam Lewis, Olivia Breidenthal, and James Yoshizawa) in an out-of-this-world dance experience. Our playful program will focus on the connective forces that surround us on the dance floor, bind us together, and bring out the best in ourselves and those around us. Surely this IS the dance you are looking for. 
For details and registration, click here 
Beginners welcome!
No partner needed!
Costumes are not required!"""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/may-the-4th-be-with-you-dance-party/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-04T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "South Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stepwise"]
callers = ["Lindsay Verbil"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-04T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-04T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T15:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-04T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-04T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-05-04/"]
start = "2025-05-04T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-04T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["George Ehrenberg"]
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-05T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-2/"]
start = "2025-05-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Soirée"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2775"]
start = "2025-05-05T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-05-05/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-05T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-05-05/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-05T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-05T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759763356308/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-06T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Freier Tanzabend"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-06T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-06/"]
start = "2025-05-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. 
There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. 
We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Venue is Englewood Christian Church, 57 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Sliding scale, generally $5-$20. However, if you do not have enough money, ask for assistance."""
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-contra-dance/2025-05-06/"]
start = "2025-05-06T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-06T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Indy Contra"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-05-06/"]
start = "2025-05-06T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-06T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-05-06/"]
start = "2025-05-06T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-06T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-05-06/"]
start = "2025-05-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-06T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-08/"]
start = "2025-05-06T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Daniel Steinberg, Paul Kotapish & Rodney Miller"]
callers = ["Charlie Fenton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570538349259/"]
start = "2025-05-07T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Final Ball"
details = "aah, weer een eindbal als afsluiting van de lessen. Alleen open voor leerlingen en oud-leerlingen. Ben je oudleerling, maar heb je geen uitnodiging met wachtwoord gekregen, mail ons."
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/eindbal-lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2025", "https://www.plug.events/event/eindbal-lessen-balfolk-voorjaar-2025"]
start = "2025-05-07T18:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7778/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=07-05-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236702628893/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Begonners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2673"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Poelbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1404654357617804/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2782"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Poelbalorkest"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Poelband"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.

Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Geleen in Zuid-Limburg.

Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten.
Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
't Volkshoes heeft een grote zaal met goede houten vloer. Drankjes verkrijgbaar (koelkast/penning). Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.

Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom.
Hieraan zijn geen kosten verbonden. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen.

Je mag ook komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten.

Meer info per mail of aanmelden voor de berichten via willvdbool@musac.eu
Telefonische info via Hans 06 - 1265 1903

Alvast kijken en luisteren naar Musac: Musac op Youtube"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-20/"]
start = "2025-05-07T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre Club Night"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-05-07T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6152285", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-07/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-07T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake Eden Arts Festival - Spring"
links = ["https://theleaf.org/"]
start_date = "2025-05-08"
end_date = "2025-05-11"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Black Mountain"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Nancy and Kelly will teach the next six-week series from April 2 to May 7. They will teach Vossarull from Norway, as well as dances from Sweden, primarily polskas that are in Skandia’s repertoire.
 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-07T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-07T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Caprarola Balla"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/559858103053450/", "https://caprarolaballa.com/"]
start = "2025-05-08T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Caprarola"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "DuOblique", "Gatti 'n' Folk", "Parapente700", "I Fratelli Tarzanelli", "Ensemble Invisibile"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Benedetta Bruzziches"
source = "events/italy/caprarola.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 337- Portugese dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 8 mei  is het socialles nr 337. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Portugese dansen (oa Repasseado/Mat’aranha) en deze wordt gegeven door René.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-337-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-05-08T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk Before Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1028735512057641/"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kapela Po Drodze"]
price = "40 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/krakow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-08T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tobotorsdag"
links = ["https://esitobo.org/evenemang/tobotorsdag/"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Uppsala"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "50 SEK"
organisation = "Eric Sahlström Institutet"
source = "events/sweden/uppsala.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122416839004"]
start = "2025-05-08T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-05-08T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-05-08/"]
start = "2025-05-08T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-08T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-05-08/"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-251/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-08/"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Chuck Abell"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-08/"]
start = "2025-05-08T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-08T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210615"]
start = "2025-05-09T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-09T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Camp"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/contra-camp-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093639598821854/"]
start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons", "Heather McAslan"]
price = "£225-£390"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalMostFolk"
details = """
Serdecznie zapraszamy na trzecią edycję BalMostFolk w Krakowie!\r
📅 𝟵-𝟭𝟭.𝟬𝟱.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📅\r
✅GŁÓWNY FORMULARZ REJESTRACYJNY:✅\r
https://forms.gle/BJBvoNUxNtsca7UD8"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/601025612353788/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balmostfolk"]
start = "2025-05-09T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-12T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le P'tit bal de Camille", "Valentin Barray", "Stefano Baldan", "Augustas Černiauskas", "Lucas Thébaut", "Le Driadi", "Kapela Odloty", "Oraj", "La Grosse Réveilleuse"]
price = "450 PLN"
organisation = "Balfolks"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Ceilidh Tanzabend für Alle"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/henriettekultur/photos/dance-with-us-1x-im-monat-laden-julia-marianne-zum-scottish-ceilidh1930-22-uhrfr/1086408606617512/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Julia Sayer", "Marianne Sayer"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Kulturcafé Henriette"
source = "events/austria/vienna-henriette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/bal-duo-clercx-&-duo-decombel-van-mierlo-mechelen/1166/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/601374199516377/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2526"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo"]
price = "€15-€24"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Holmfirth Festival of Folk"
links = ["https://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/dance"]
start = "2025-05-09T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Les Habitués", "Metheglin", "Moonraker Ceilidh Band", "Wanton String Band"]
callers = ["John Brown", "Jill Bond"]
price = "£11-£20"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish cèilidh"
details = """
11 Dom\r
Powstańców Śląskich 58d\r
Wrocław\r
\r
liczba miejsc ograniczona\r
zapisy przez sms lub e-mail"""
links = ["https://taniec.info.pl/zajecia/taniec-wroclaw/ceilidih/"]
start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Wrocław"
styles = ["balfolk", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "30 PLN"
organisation = "11 Dom"
source = "events/poland/wroclaw.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester"
details = """
Join us for another friendly evening in Dorchester, a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances.\r
As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new tunebook link in the discussion), novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop, or just come for the Bal.\r
Kitchen facilities and hot drinks are available, but bring your own drinks and nibbles. There are a pub and a convenience shop opposite."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/976929287607280/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Dorchester"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alastair Braidwood"]
price = "£4-£6"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Magic"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/47", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1166629048367528/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2653"]
start = "2025-05-09T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-09T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
cancelled = true
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Unicorn Ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk/uc05prog.html"]
start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-09T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Baldock"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Pigeon Swing"]
callers = ["Jane Bird"]
price = "£7-£13"
organisation = "Unicorn Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/unicorn_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-9-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-09T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start = "2025-05-09T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Playing with Fyre", "Atlanta Folk Orchestra", "Ed Howe & Friends", "Buzz Band"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
price = "$170-$260"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Apple Blossom Bliss"
details = """
Join us in Ann Arbor for a new contra dance weekend! Branded last year as the NexGen Contra Dance Weekend, we are back with a new name and great talent. 
Bands:
River Road (Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristen Planeaux, & Jesse Ball)
The Jig Lords (Brad Battey & Kendall Rogers) 
Gender-Free Callers:
Lisa Greenleaf
Maeve Devlin 
For more information, visit our website."""
links = ["https://aactmad.org/appleblossombliss", "https://cdss.org/event/apple-blossom-bliss/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T13:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Jig Lords"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Maeve Devlin"]
price = "$100-$120"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spring Thaw"
details = """
We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to once again welcome dancers from all over to Toronto for our annual Spring Thaw contra dance weekend. 
Shake off the winter chill and join us for Spring Thaw, Toronto’s high-energy contra dance weekend! Held in the heart of the city, this lively event brings together dancers from near and far for a weekend of unforgettable music, joyful movement, and community spirit. 
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary Will Mentor, bringing his signature clear calling and infectious enthusiasm to the dance floor. Providing the pulse and drive, Stomp Rocket will keep your feet flying with their dynamic, high-energy tunes that blend tradition with an irresistible groove. 
But wait, there’s more. We also have Rick Szumski calling with Toronto favorites Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray. Rick is known for his warm and welcoming style, clear teaching, and smooth-flowing dances that keep everyone engaged.  
Come celebrate spring with friends old and new—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just getting started, Spring Thaw promises a weekend of warmth, rhythm, and pure contra dance joy! 
Put some spring in your step—come dance with us!"""
links = ["https://www.tcdance.org/thaw2025.php", "https://cdss.org/event/spring-thaw-2025-toronto-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Jon Cannon & Adam Iredale-Gray"]
callers = ["Rick Szumski", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$95-$115"
organisation = "Toronto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vinland Barn Dance and Community Potluck Dinner"
details = """
Join us for a Contra Dance and Potluck Dinner at the Vinland Fairgrounds Barn in Baldwin City, Kansas.
Bring a covered dish to share at 6:00.
Beginner’s lesson at 7:00pm. The dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00.
Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience. A free lesson will start at 7:00, so please be prompt if you want to attend the lesson. All ages welcome. 
Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? No problem!
All dances are taught and prompted, and feature live music.
You’ll hear our callers use gender-free terms like Larks and Robins. Larks dance on the left side of a pair of dancers; Robins dance on the right side.
Contra dancing is fun and vigorous! Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes or boots. 
Flexible admission rates for in-person dances:
Adult admission pay what you can between $8 to $15+ to help support our dances.
Adults just listening (not dancing) $5
Students $5
Children under 16 free 
Don’t miss another dance opportunity! Sign up on our email list to get twice a month reminders of all upcoming events. 
Band: Fiddler’s Dream
Allice Boyle
Robert Rosenburg
Derek Doty
Melissa and Bob Atchison 
What do you get when three of Manhattan’s finest fiddlers unite? Fiddler’s Dream! This eclectic band with nearly 200 years of combined experience plays a variety of contemporary, old-time, French Canadian, Ozark, Irish, and more. Whether it’s high-energy reels or sweet waltzes, Fiddler’s Dream is sure to delight!"""
links = ["https://lawrencecontra.wordpress.com/calendar/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1558990844776281/", "https://cdss.org/event/vinland-barn-dance-and-community-potluck-dinner/"]
start = "2025-05-09T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Baldwin City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddler's Dream"]
callers = ["Jill Allen"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lawrence Barn Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance"
details = """
The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall.  
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Usual Suspects"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lambertville Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance called by Val Medve. Music by Ginger Jam: Jane McCarty, Michael Bell, Robert Mills, and Janet Mills."
links = ["https://lambertvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lambertville-country-dancers-english-country-dance-in-princeton-nj/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ginger Jam"]
callers = ["Val Medve"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Lambertville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tallahassee Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a fun community contra dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months! See tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for band and caller details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. 
Admission cost: $10 for adults, $9 seniors over 50, $6 for students, free for kids under 12. Admission is payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"""
links = ["http://www.tallydancer.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-contra-dance-2/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Tallahassee"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$10"
organisation = "Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover New England Traditional Dance"
details = """
A mix of contras, couple dances, triplets and square dances to live music. At least one “chestnut” is done each month. 
No experience nor partner necessary. Dances are taught before the music and prompted while dancing. The experienced dancers are happy to help the new dancers because they are the future. 
Although you may choose your role, the traditional terms ladies and gents will be used. Updated vaccinations are strongly encouraged; masks are welcome but not required. 
$10; students $5"""
links = ["https://manylives-oneworld.com/dave-bateman/dover-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-nh-2nd-friday-new-england-traditional-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Dave Bateman"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Second Friday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us at our monthly Second Friday English Country Dance.  
Live music by Toad in the Hole. Callers: Carol Kopp, Steve Otlowski, & Elizabeth Estep 
Wood Floor. 
Suggested Donation $10 (Pay what you can)"""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-second-friday-english-country-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Toad in the Hole"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Elizabeth Estep", "Steve Otlowski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "English Country Dance Cleveland"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-09T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.kunstacademiedeinze.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2744"]
start_date = "2025-05-10"
end_date = "2025-05-10"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Deinze"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folkband Kade", "Loogaroo"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly ECD held October–May. All dances taught. Live and some recorded music. 
$5-$10 donations appreciated."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/english-country-dancing", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-09T21:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6099", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-09/"]
start = "2025-05-09T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-09T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lindsey Dono"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, een chillhoek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zaterdag 10 mei 2025
TICKETS
<<Koop hier je tickets>>

Kinderen tot en met 12 jaar
- Kinderen mogen gratis mee (begeleiding door een volwassene is verplicht)

Jongeren tot en met 21 jaar
- Festibal jongerenticket voorverkoop: € 20,00
- Festibal jongerenticket aan de deur: € 25,00
- Festibal jongerenticket met workshop: € 30,00

Volwassenen
- Festibal vroege vogel 1: € 27,50 (Uitverkocht)
- Festibal vroege vogel 2: € 30,00 (t/m 28 april)
- Festibal ticket voorverkoop normaal: € 32,50
- Festibal ticket aan de deur: € 37,50
- Festibal ticket met workshop: € 42,50
FOTOGRAFIE
Op Festibal kunnen foto's en video's worden gemaakt door bezoekers en de organisatie. Met het kopen van het tickets ga je akkoord met het maken en publiceren van dit beeldmateriaal. Indien je niet op beeld wilt kun je dat kenbaar maken bij de organisatie of fotograaf.
PROGRAMMA
12:45 Deur open
13:00 Betaalde Balfolk Bourrée Workshop (Beginner/Intermediate) with Sara & Paulo
14:00 Gratis beginnersworkshop door Balfolk Amsterdam
15:00 Bal met Wouter en de Draak Trio
17:00 Giveaway/Potluck/Picknick
18:00 Bal met Bouton
20:00 Bal met Balbuzar
22:00 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Lucas Kooijman)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop - van 14:00 tot 15:00

Voor iedereen die nieuw is in Balkfolk hebben we vooraf aan het bal een gratis dansworkshop voor beginners. Tijdens de workshop leer je de passen van de belangrijkste Balfolkdansen. Zo kan je direct uit de voeten op het bal.

De workshop wordt verzorgd door Balfolk Amsterdam. Wouter Kuyper begeleidt de workshop met live muziek.

★ Betaalde workshop Balfolk Bourrée (Beginner/Intermediate) with Sara & Paulo – from 13:00 till 15:00

Discover the joy of the bourrée in this friendly and accessible workshop designed for beginner to intermediate dancers. You'll learn the fundamentals of both 2-time and 3-time bourrées, focusing on rhythm, posture, and connection. Sara and Paulo's clear, playful approach makes it easy to follow, with plenty of room for exploration and personal expression. Perfect for those new to bourrée or looking to refine their basics and build confidence on the dance floor!

Workshop in English.
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

In de straten rondom CanDance Studios is het gratis parkeren in het weekend en doordeweeks na 19:00. De locatie is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV.

 \tLopen vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk doe je in +/-15 minuten.
 \tPak de bus, die vertrekt iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station.
 \tDe metro naar eindhalte Isolatorweg vertrekt overdag elke 5 minuten vanaf station Sloterdijk. Vanaf deze halte is het 3 minuten lopen (260 meter).

NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/

Fotocredit headerfoto: Johan Wijchen"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-10-mei", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-2/", "https://www.plug.events/event/festibal-een-balfolk-happening"]
start = "2025-05-10T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar", "Bouton", "Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€20-€42.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Portuguese Dances"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/portuguese-dances-mechelen/1206/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2716"]
start = "2025-05-10T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T13:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtic Rivers Festival"
details = """
Celtic Rivers Festival is the festive follow-up to the successful Ceìlidh events that Maggies Wedding has been organizing for years in the Gelderlandfabriek. With an entire afternoon and evening in Celtic atmosphere through a wide range of music, workshops and dance. In the Culemborg Gelderlandfabriek right next to the train station.\r
The line-up is already in! The Lasses, Tobermore, Ies Muller & Jiroh Matulessy, Celtann (Annemarie de Bie) and of course our very own Maggies Wedding.\r
Saturate your senses with the sights, sounds and tastes of the Celtic heritage. Discover the magic and become addicted just like us.\r
During the Celtic Rivers Festival there is something for everyone. For young and old.\r
\r
Dans de cèilidh, proef haggis en luister naar woeste verhalen tijdens het Celtic Rivers Festival.\r
Liefhebbers van Ierse, Schotse en Engelse tradities kunnen zich 10 mei een dag lang onderdompelen tijdens het Celtic Rivers Festival in de Gelderlandfabriek in Culemborg. Er kan niet enkel worden geluisterd en geproefd, wie de cèilidh wil dansen komt zeker aan zijn trekken."""
links = ["https://www.degelderlandfabriek.nl/agenda/archief/celtic-rivers-festival/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1166313868001669"]
start = "2025-05-10T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Culemborg"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Maggies Wedding", "The Lasses", "Tobermore", "Ies Mueller"]
callers = ["Carieke Pol"]
price = "€30"
organisation = "De Gelderlandfabriek"
source = "events/netherlands/culemborg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz zum Frühlingsfest"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2505-fruehlingsfest"]
start = "2025-05-10T15:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["I Pizzicati", "Kördeböf"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Quartiersmanagement Auguste-Viktoria-Allee und SmArt GbR"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand bal de Lausanne"
details = "Geert piano solo (Be) + Zéphyr Combo (Be-CH)"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7359/grands-bals-de-lausanne?jour=10-05-2025"]
start = "2025-05-10T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Geert solo piano", "Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "25-35 CHF"
organisation = "Les Grands bals de Lausanne"
source = "events/switzerland/vevey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh evening"
details = "The Scottish Country Dancers of Hamburg are looking forward to a Ceilidh evening of Scottish dancing with many guests from near and far."
links = ["https://www.scd-hamburg.de/scd-h/ceilidh25_reg.html"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hamburg"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bluebell"]
price = "€20-€22"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers Hamburg"
source = "events/germany/hamburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Second Saturdays English Dance in Pittsburgh. (3rd Saturday this March.)"
links = ["https://cdssp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-in-pittsburgh/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSSP"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ kitkat"
links = ["https://www.instagram.com/balfolk.tangorouge"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T05:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes"]
price = "€25-€30"
organisation = "Tango Rouge"
source = "events/germany/berlin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus"
details = "Ballkanesen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/922561132"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2721", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9014814548628929/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2728"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Knesselare"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Samenspel Folk Academie Aalter", "Duo Mackie-Hendrix"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "100%Folkoren"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bowidl extended"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in der TanzEtage"
details = "Filippo Gambetta"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/912322674"]
start = "2025-05-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Gomaringen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Filippo Gambetta"]
organisation = "Silvia Fuchs"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shivelight"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live and Local"
links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=9001"]
start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lincoln"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cri du Canard"]
price = "£12.50"
organisation = "Cri du Canard"
source = "events/uk/lincoln.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1298208587922046/"]
start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Indy Family Folk Dance"
details = "Special one-off family folk dance for the Colonial Days event at Daughters of the American Revolution. English country dancing and reenactments of colonial life will be on display."
links = ["https://www.indycontra.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/indy-family-folk-dance-3/"]
start = "2025-05-10T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Indianapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dover Monthly English Country Dance"
details = """
Monthly English country dance with live music.  Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. 
Dress is casual (“regular” clothes) except for special events (Spring and Holiday dances), when attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. 
Annual membership for the January – December season is $10. Membership admission for regular monthly dances is $7. 
Regular monthly dance admission for non-members is $10. 
Admission price may change for special dances. 
Times and locations may be subject to change. 
Location: Ehinger Hall, Dover DE
Ehinger Hall (#14 Kings Highway) is located directly at the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street / Route 8 For those using GPS, the intersection of Kent Avenue and Division Street works best. Best parking will likely be found on Kent Avenue."""
links = ["http://www.doverdancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/dover-english-country-dancers-monthly-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "DE"
city = "Dover"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$10"
organisation = "Dover Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Dance instruction at 7:00 PM
No partner or experience needed!
The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.
Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.
Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.
Sliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.
Special Pricing for Double Dances"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midway Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Who can come: You, your friends, and family — anyone age 3 and up who wants to have fun and dance! You do not need a partner or any dance experience. 
 What: Community Contra Dance – with live music by Doxatunes and calling by Carrie Dayton-Madsen! It is a fun way to connect with others and friends and get to know people in your community. You can also come and just listen to the music. 
 Times: 

5:00–6:00 PM: Community Dance for Kids (ages 3–12)
6:00–6:30 PM: Beginner’s Workshop (ages 8+)
6:30–9:30 PM: Contra Dance for adults and ages 8+

 Cost: $7 Adults | $5 Kids under 12 | $5 for Non-dancers 
 Babes in arms welcome in carriers. No experience or partner needed — if you can walk, you can dance! 
 More info: Contact Carrie at (435) 671-2674 or sleepysunstudios1969@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.midwaycommunitydance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/midway-community-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-05-10T17:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Midway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Doxatunes"]
callers = ["Carrie Dayton-Madsen"]
price = "$5-$7"
organisation = "Carrie Dayton-Madsen"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Floyd Contra Dance"
details = "A small, local dance in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re on the Crooked Road Trail, which highlights Appalachian music and heritage. Beginners lessons start at 7, dance starts at 7:30."
links = ["https://www.floydcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/floyd-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Floyd"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
details = """
Our second Saturday contra dance on the Space Coast of FL featuring live bands, awesome callers, and a friendly crowd. All are welcome. No partner needed. For more information, visit our website. We’d love to have you join us! 
$15; $5 for 25 and under."""
links = ["https://spacecoastcontra.org/calendar-upcoming-contra-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/space-coast-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Cocoa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Space Coast Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance every 2nd Saturday (except November and December), 7:30-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Worcester Contra Dance"
details = """
Live Music & Contra Dancing 2nd Saturdays Sept to June, Sponsored by the Worcester Contra Dance 

When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [learn the ropes 7:15 pm]
This is so wicked fun! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We switch partners after every dance, so there is no need to bring a partner, and there is no need to know how to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Wesley U.M. Church gymnasium. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning left into the parking area)."""
links = ["https://www.worcesterdance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Worcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wild Notes"]
callers = ["Steve Holland"]
price = "$6-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Norwich Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. 

We offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.
Our caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.
Please bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!
Masks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.

Sliding Scale Admission: 

$20 Dance Supporters
$12 General Admission
$8 Students
Under 16 free"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/636423582603053/", "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Muskeg Music"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in Williamstown"
details = """
The dance will start at 7:30 and be held in the community hall of the First Congregational Church (the iconic white church on Main Street). Everyone is welcome! Come alone, with a partner, or with your whole family! 
Admission: pay-as-you-can, $12–$20 suggested. 
Peter Stix will call to music by Joy Factor."""
links = ["https://northberkshiredance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-williamstown-ma/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Williamstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Joy Factor"]
callers = ["Peter Stix"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "North Berkshire Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TopHill Music Contradance Party"
details = """
Please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: There will be a newcomers workshop at 7:45pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome! 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale 

High-level masks are mandated for this dance.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Up-to-date vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!

See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Alice Kenney"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance with live music every 2nd Saturday."
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/2nd-saturday-english-country-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Dallas"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-10T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contratopia"]
callers = ["Lisa Leedham"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Zesty Contra Dance"
details = """
Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the
2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-zesty-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$12-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Talib Huff"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance"
details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30."
links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-10T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Second Saturday Contra"
details = """
Join us for our Second Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-contra/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Mesa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandinavian Monthly Dance"
details = "Social Scandinavian dancing, mostly to live music. The evening is a blend of gammaldans (waltz, hambo, schottis….) and bygdedans (polskas and springars). Requests are honored if at all possible. Partners are not necessary, but we strongly recommend wearing hard-soled shoes, as it makes the dances both easier and more fun. There is no dance during the summer months, June, July, and August."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/scandinavian-monthly-dance-2022-08-13-2023-06-10/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T20:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boulder Scandinavian Dancers"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "2nd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! 
For more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"]
start = "2025-05-10T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-10T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Lent"
details = """
Hej, var med på dansen! Hoi, dans mee! Ticket verkoop onderaan dit bericht!

Zondag 11 mei gaan de deuren van De Kleine Wiel weer open voor dansers van alle niveaus voor Workshop en Live bal…met Nubia! 

Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op DADGAD gitaar.

Maar we gaan niet alleen dansen, er is ook ruimte om nieuwe dansen te leren! In de workshop ‘Lol op z’n Zweeds’ gaan we met Nubia aan de slag met de Polska, Slangpolska en Schottis. De workshop heeft een aparte entreeprijs, meld je aan via: balfolkinlent@gmail.com.

Tijden: 13:00-15:00 Workshop 'Lol op z'n Zweeds' (VOL)
16:00-18:30 Band incl pauze

Entree: Bal €20 (€17, voor ieder met minder financiële draagkracht) alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Koop je ticket hieronder.

Locatie: De Kleine Wiel, Karl Marxstraat 101, Lent
De bar is open voor een drankje.

Voor verdere vragen; balfolkinlent@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-in-lent-met-nubia-workshop-bal/"]
start = "2025-05-11T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T18:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
price = "€17-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-05-11T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1284715109211246/"]
start = "2025-05-11T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/05/11/duo-mackiehendrix-pantonim", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2794", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1327429261928437/"]
start = "2025-05-11T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mackie-Hendrix", "Pantonim"]
price = "€15-€18"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://balbuzar.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2616"]
start = "2025-05-11T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-11T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-05-11T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra at Avonworth"
details = """
Dance with us outdoors at the beautiful Avonworth Pavilion with a fabulous wooden floor. You can see the pavilion from the parking lot.  

Live music by the Contra Rebels. 
Caller: Bob Devaty.

Schedule: 

12pm-1:30: Waltz
1:30 to 2:00 Beginner contra lesson
2:00 to 4:30 Contra
5:00 to 6:55 412 Step
7:00 to 9:30 p.m. West Coast swing

$15 (suggested donation)"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-at-avonworth/", "https://pittsburghcontra.org/"]
start = "2025-05-11T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T16:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Contra Rebels"]
callers = ["Bob Devaty"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance"
details = "Join us in Richmond, VA for a Sunday afternoon contra dance, hosted by TADAMS, at the beautiful historic Ginter Hall. Beginner lesson at 1:45pm, dance from 2:30-5:30pm. Please see our full website calendar for band and caller details. Admission is $15 non-members, $10 members & students, children under 13 are free."
links = ["https://tadamsva.org/dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-2nd-sunday-afternoon-contra-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T13:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Brian Hamshar"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Live and Local"
links = ["https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk/event/?id=9005"]
start = "2025-05-11T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-11T20:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Grantham"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cri du Canard"]
price = "£10-£16"
organisation = "Cri du Canard"
source = "events/uk/grantham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "All-Ages Community Barn Dance"
details = "The Fox Valley Folklore Society presents an afternoon of dancing, starting with easy, all-ages material, and progressing to squares and contras, all done to live music."
links = ["https://fvfs.org/WordPress/events/barn-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/all-ages-community-barn-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Glen Ellyn"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://www.meetup.com/english-county-dance-colorado-springs/events/307409895/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-11T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nashville English Country Dance"
details = """
Live music and lovely folk gather at the Friends Meeting House in Nashville from 4pm to 6pm on the second Sunday of each month from September to May.   
Sliding scale admission."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-english-country-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T16:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-11T18:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Culver City ECD"
details = """
English Country Dance with live musicians in the afternoon on the Westside of Los Angeles. No partner required. Masks optional. Preregistration requested. 
$20 (sliding scale)"""
links = ["https://culvercityecd.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/culver-city-ecd/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T14:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-11T17:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Culver City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Culver City English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-11T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-11T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra dancing in Portland, ME every second Sunday. For details, visit our website. 
$15 suggested donation."""
links = ["https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/common-floor-contra-dance/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-11T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Common Floor Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-11T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
callers = ["Midge Olsen"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-11/"]
start = "2025-05-11T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-11T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-12T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Spring Contra"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/american-spring-contra-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2506928416163040/"]
start = "2025-05-12T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Maandag 12 mei
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/615129464885058/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-3/"]
start = "2025-05-12T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verona Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
Join Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance at the Verona Community Center for our monthly Monday Night Contra. No experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know – and you don’t need to bring a partner (but if you want to bring a crew of people – the more the merrier!). 
A brief beginner workshop will be held at 6:45 pm and then we’ll dance from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please check our website and/or Facebook for more details about each month’s dance. 
To protect the floor at VCC, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes. 
Admission: Pay-what-you-will (we recommend ~$10 to help pay for the room rental and to compensate our band and caller for their time and skill) 
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and safety of the community, please stay home if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or have been recently exposed to someone who tested positive for an infectious disease."""
links = ["https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/monday-night-contra.html", "https://cdss.org/event/verona-va-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Verona"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-05-12/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-12T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-05-12/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-12T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-12T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-12T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759766689641/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-13T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Balkantänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-13T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1199/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2710", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629124628358/"]
start = "2025-05-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-13T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Park Avenue Contra"
details = "Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website)."
links = ["https://parkavenuecontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/park-avenue-contra-swarthmore-pa/2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Swarthmore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Donna Hunt", "Jeremy Steinberg"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Jenny Beer"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Saint Louis Queer Contra"
details = """
Come on out to Saint Louis Queer Contra 
Second Tuesdays 7-9 pm (Lesson 6:45) at Focal Point – 2720 Sutton, Maplewood, MO
One of the most wholesome, friendly, and affirming things to do in St. Louis! 
All dances taught, non-gendered calling, live music – no partner or experience needed."""
links = ["https://www.shedances.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/saint-louis-queer-contra/2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-13T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Maplewood"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "SheDances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-13T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-05-13/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-13T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-13T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bruce Hamilton"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570545015925/"]
start = "2025-05-14T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943254260781"]
start = "2025-05-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846614160286/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:00:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Woensdag 14 mei
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-14-5-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-woensdag-14-mei/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1376208903586843/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2669"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Danslessen Folk Limburg - Beginners"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2674"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diepenbeek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€90"
organisation = "Folk In Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = """
Tim is in het land, dus zijn we heel blij dat hij en Kris komen spelen in Eindhoven: Nubia op het podium! Wat kunnen we verwachten? Veel Zweeds :-)

Dansen, plezier, muziek, gezelligheid, dromen, wolken, dat is waar Nubia voor staat. Met roots in Nederland en met Scandinavische invloeden maakt dit duo muziek om op te dansen, of om bij weg te dromen terwijl je luistert. Nubia bestaat uit Kris van 't Klooster op mandoline en Tim Hofmeester op gitaar."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-nubia-nl-se/"]
start = "2025-05-14T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1149/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2544", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559137742869/"]
start = "2025-05-14T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/628636959877721/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Solent Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2098003330651196/"]
start = "2025-05-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shawford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Solent Contra Dances"
source = "events/uk/solent_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6152291", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Anna Rain"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-14T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-05-14/"]
start = "2025-05-14T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-14T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 338 — Ceilidh"
details = """
Deze donderdag 15 mei  is het socialles nr 338. We gaan ons deze avond bezig houden met Ceilidh-dansen onder leiding van René en Isobel.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-338-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-05-15T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-11"]
start = "2025-05-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-15T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-05-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-15T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-15T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-15T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gentle English"
details = "English Country Dancing for those who enjoy relaxed tempos and familiar figures. Jenny Beer leading, music by laptop."
links = ["https://parkavenuecontra.org/GentleEnglish", "https://cdss.org/event/gentle-english-swarthmore-pa-2/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-15T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-15T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Swarthmore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Jenny Beer"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Jenny Beer"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-252/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-15T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Nancy Spero"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-15/"]
start = "2025-05-15T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-15T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Trad i Malung"
links = ["http://www.tradimalung.se/"]
start_date = "2025-05-16"
end_date = "2025-05-17"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Malung"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Malung Folkhögskola"
source = "events/sweden/malung.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210616"]
start = "2025-05-16T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-16T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop mit Fine und Anna
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk – 1. Duo FA, 2. Javallon
Eintritt: 19 Euro regulär, 12 Euro ermäßigt *
Duo FA
Duo FA – Foto: Robin Glöckner
FA – das sind Anna und Fine, sie sind keine Newcomerinnen, denn beide rocken schon seit einigen Jahren Sessions und Bühnen der Balfolk-Szene. Fine bei Maracu und den Tooth Pickers, Anna hat mit Lunesk musiziert. Aber neu ist, dass sie gemeinsam spielen und damit ihre große Liebe zur Balfolkmusik gemeinsam erlebbar machen. FA ist nicht nur ein Ton, sondern bei den beiden Musikerinnen ein Gefühl und eine ausgewogene Mischung aus feinen Melodien.
Javallon
Javallon – Foto: Amin Mohammadi
Wenn Javallon zum Tanz aufspielt, kann sich kaum jemand der ansteckenden Spielfreude der drei Musiker:innen entziehen. Sie nehmen das Publikum mit auf eine musikalische Reise durch Frankreich:
Auf eine temperamentvolle Bourrée aus der Auvergne folgt ein gemütlicher Schottisch aus dem Berry, ein Rondeau aus der Gascogne erzählt die Geschichte einer heimlichen Liebschaft, ein sehnsuchtsvoller Pariser Walzer lädt zum Träumen ein, bevor ein baskischer Fandango den Tänzern in die Beine fährt.
Jeannette:  Drehleier, Gesang
Dirk: Geige
Herman: Akkordeon
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-05"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo FA", "Javallon"]
price = "€12-€19"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MuwiFolxTanz Vol. 30"
details = "Open folk dancing evening at the large auditorium of Vienna University Department of Musicology. Music provided in open session style."
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-05-16-190000-to-2025-05-16-230000/muwifolxtanz", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1164986861688685"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "MuwiFolxTanz"
source = "events/austria/vienna-muwifolxtanz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)
Het eerstvolgende bal is:

Exqueezit bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 16 mei 2025
Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur
Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.

ExqueezitExqueezit is het duo Bert Leemans (chromatische knop-accordeon) en Erik de Jong (piano-accordeon).Bert (bekend van o.a. EmBRUN, Elanor en Airboxes) en Erik (bekend van o.a. The Assasenachs, Itchy Fingers en de Gonnagles) leerden elkaar in 2006 kennen op de muziekstage Vliers op Texel, waar Bert aan Erik de fijne kneepjes van het Balfolk spelen liet zien.Toen in 2018, Bert vaker in Noord Nederland te vinden was, kwam hij Erik weer tegen in Irish Pub O'Ceallaigh in Groningen. Al gauw was duidelijk dat de mannen genoten van samenspelen. Hier ontstond dan ook het idee voor een optreden als duo op het 15-jarig jubileum van Balfolk in Café Wilhelmina in Eindhoven. Een half jaar later herhaalde dat zich nog een keer op de Elf Fantasy Fair Haarzuilens 2019 en zo is Exqueezit ontstaan.Met een wederzijds respect voor elkaars muziekachtergrond en speelstijl (Erik meer Iers/Schots en Bert meer Balfolk), brengen Bert en Erik heerlijke Balfolk met zowel Frans/Vlaamse als Keltische invloeden. Of je nu danst of luistert, het is sowieso genieten.

Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.

De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-exqueezit/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Exqueezit"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2723", "https://www.facebook.com/events/694885826529945/"]
start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Academie Herentals Met Jeroen Knapen"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Call Me Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1045907033611435/", "https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/lost-horizon/fri-16-may-call-me-ceilidh-may-day-special-edition-115721#e115721"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£17.25-£20"
organisation = "Call Me Ceilidh"
source = "events/uk/bristol.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/578687945115957/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bruce Rosen & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Charlie Turner will be calling with music from Box of Frogs.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "French Dance Evening"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/650620714313771/"]
start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Letchworth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2025-05-16T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Narthen"]
callers = ["Fi Fraser", "Jo Freya"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing-2/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Luray"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Orlando Contra Dance"
details = """
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! 
We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"""
links = ["https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Winter Park"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Orlando Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
details = """
Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.
Sliding scale admission: recommend $20"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Crozet"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Rivanna Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hot Springs Contradance"
details = """
Monthly 3rd Friday dance in Hot Springs North Carolina, a mere 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail! 
Find us on Facebook: Friends of Hot Springs Contradance"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/3rd-friday-hot-springs-nc-contradance/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Charley Harvey"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Senior Moment with caller Sue Gola. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-9/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Senior Moment"]
callers = ["Sue Gola"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Elixir"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2776"]
start_date = "2025-05-17"
end_date = "2025-05-17"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Galyme"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = "Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All Dances taught. No experience necessary. Always Live music. New England and Colorado style contra Dances  This dance is 7 pm lesson dance from 7:30-10:30 pm in The Avalon ballroom."
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-16/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Prairie Dog Picnic"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mad Robin Ball"
details = """
Save the date for the 2025 Mad Robin Ball and full dance weekend, May 16th, 17th, and 18th. 
This year’s dance leader is Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, with music provided by Charlie Hancock, Shira Kammen, and Jim Oakden for the Ball. 
The weekend will begin on Friday, May 16th, with an evening dance led by Kalia Kliban. There will be a Saturday afternoon workshop and a Sunday brunch, followed by an afternoon dance. 
All events are held at Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma, California. Registration will begin in early February. The link will be here."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/mrb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/mad-robin-ball/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Petaluma"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$125"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6100", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-16/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Laura Hatch"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<u></u><p>Lisa and Elaine Mathies will teach Telespringar and Telegangar, from the Telemark region of Norway. Telegangar has a walking step that is easy to learn. These fun dances have lots of partner interaction. The hardingfele music for these dances is hypnotic and mysterious.</p><p>Telegangar: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a475dBw5qa0" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/<u></u>watch?v=a475dBw5qa0</a></p><p>Telespringar: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16XtK4y9khI" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/<u></u>watch?v=16XtK4y9khI</a></p><p>Enjoy a new group, Fat Fiddles, made up of <span>four musicians—three fiddlers (Elise, Mira, John Parejko) and one guitarist (Patrick Gunning).</span>Following this will be a Hardanger fiddle set (Mira Dickey and Elise Snoey) that will pair perfectly with the dances taught.  This evening should not be missed!</p><br><b>S</b><span><b>kandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-16T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kleve"
details = """
It's time to dance to live acoustic music by Nubia. Tim Hofmeester and Kris van 't Klooster play original compositions on mandolin and guitar inspired by clouds, dreams and the joy of live. Their music is both influenced by French balfolk and Scandinavian folk music. In 2023 Nubia released their second full album Vogelvrij, from which many tunes will be played. Is balfolk completely new to you? Do not worry, as there will be a dance instruction.    \r
\r
14:15-15:15 - Instructions for beginning dancers\r
15:30-17:30 - ball with live music by Nubia\r
\r
Price: donation based (suggestion: €15,-)\r
Location: Versöhnungskirche Kleve, Hagsche Straße 91, Eingang Feldmannstege, 47533 Kleve\r
\r
Contact: tho.brueckner@gmx.net"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616099147866184/", "https://www.krisvantklooster.nl/#agenda"]
start = "2025-05-17T14:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-17T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Thomas Brueckner"
source = "events/germany/kleve.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2725"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Warmoes", "Wouter en de Draak"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pop Music Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2011772685975620/", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Kyle Reeves", "Jen Werfelman"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "39th Annual Washington Spring Ball"
details = """
Come join us for a fabulous time! Doors open at 7:00 pm, dancing starts at 7:30. 
The Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. 
Afternoon practice session from 2:00–5:00 pm on the day of the ball, at the Civic Building, which is included in the admission fee. The practice session will be called by Melissa Running with music by Liz Donaldson on piano and Elke Baker on fiddle. 
Music for the ball will be provided by Hijinks featuring Miranda Weinberg on violin, Carrie Rose on flute, and Kathy Talvitie on keyboard. 
Various admission prices (see event on FSGW website)."""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/39th-annual-washington-spring-ball/"]
start = "2025-05-17T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Silver Spring"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hijinks"]
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$25-$60"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-17T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Climax Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["KettleHawk"]
callers = ["Alison Rowley"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-17-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance"
details = """
Our monthly dance is “Blue Zone” living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. 
$5 or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/southern-illinois-community-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T17:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Carbondale"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at the break."
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-third-saturday-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.nttds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-2/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Carrollton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar on the Roof"]
callers = ["David Kirchner"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;
FREE! for children 12 & under"""
links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Forgery"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! 
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."""
links = ["https://www.contradancenc.org/", "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Grass Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-05-18T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Potluckbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/potluck-bal-met-jaro-de-roose-and-rokkende-vrouwen", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2800", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1280908116487768/"]
start = "2025-05-18T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jaro De Roose", "Rokkende Vrouwen"]
price = "€10-€19"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quatre Quart"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://contretempsetmarees.wixsite.com/contretempsetmarees/journal-de-bord", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2784"]
start = "2025-05-18T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Wavre"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-05-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Warmoes en PFM!.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners, begeleid door PFM!
17:30 Bal met PFM!
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met Warmoes21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \tWarmoes



Warmoes is een opkomende instrumentale folkband met wortels in het pittoreske Gooik. In 2021 werd de kiem gelegd voor Milans eerste folkmelodie, die hij en zijn bandleden uitbouwden tot een jonge en talentvolle band. Ze kruiden hun muziek met invloeden uit jazz, pop en funk, met de piano als hoofdingrediënt in hun specifieke smaak. Bereid je voor op een breed scala aan dansmuziek, variërend van zoete mazurka's en walsen tot gepeperde/pittige bourrées. De muziek is doordrongen van een energie die zelfs de meest stugge kamerplant aan het dansen krijgt.

Milan Robberechts (piano)
Laris D’hose (basgitaar)
Marieke D’hose (accordeon)
Laurens Maris (percussie)`
Arno Molenschot (tenorsaxofoon)



 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-warmoes-en-pfm/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-warmoes-en-pfm"]
start = "2025-05-18T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Warmoes"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fête de la Bretagne Fest Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/Balfolk.live/posts/pfbid02LP17ZGgmiQMtswUxPWXScmyYAYWQg11DjYaQGgYQSYzh1R22icihWVGhCjVFYSzul", "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fete-de-la-bretagne-brittany-day-fest-noz-tickets-1322329576359"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Ireland"
city = "Dublin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ampouailh", "Balfolk Ensemble"]
price = "€17.07-€20"
organisation = "BreizhEire"
source = "events/ireland/balfolk_dublin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi dance workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1069282178407723/"]
start = "2025-05-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Central Illinois English Country Dance"
details = "An English country dance held by the Central Illinois English Country Dancers. We have live music provided by the Flatland Consort and the dances are lead by several local callers. Admission is $5."
links = ["http://www.centralillinoisecd.org/#sched", "https://cdss.org/event/central-illinois-english-country-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Mansfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Flatland Consort"]
price = "$5"
organisation = "Central Illinois English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-3rd-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information."
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Lise Dyckman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance"
details = """
English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. 
The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org 
Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
6-6:40 intro session/beginner’s session
6:45-9 bal (minimal teaching) 
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Don’t be intimidated by the “minimal teaching” label…. come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can’t make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and figure it out during the bal! At these dances in France, people just kind of look around and see what other people are doing and if they can’t figure it out, they make it up! We’re all there to have a good time! Please join us! 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion 
Eloise & Co. on Bandcamp 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Share our videos with friends to whet their appetite! 
Brattleboro Balfolk with Eloise & Co. 
Bottle This Stuff  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 
June 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion
4:30-5:45 Jam
5:45-6:30 Bring your own picnic
6:30-9 Dance 
August 24 @Scott Farm 
Watch the calendar for specific times and locations"""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-p3rd4-cf6ap-e88an-g7sdc", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-intro-session-dance-party/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Special Surprise Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Mary Kay Schladweiler"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 1:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-19T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Workshop"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances part 1"
details = """
Over de workshop

Tijdens deze minireeks gaan we aan de slag met verschillende Zweedse dansen. Op het programma staan de Schottis, Slängpolska en een introductie tot Halling. De workshop is geschikt voor mensen die de scottish onder de knie hebben.

Over de docent

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Tarieven

Standaard €30

Korting €25

Fairtrade €35

We hanteren drie verschillende tarieven. Als de standaardprijs voor jou een reden zou zijn om niet te komen, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief. Als je de organisatie graag wilt en kunt steunen, kun je ervoor kiezen om het fairtrade tarief te betalen. Je kunt bij ons alleen contant betalen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-schottis-halling-en-slangpolska/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-6/"]
start = "2025-05-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-05-19/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Plener Noz"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1389026398812392/"]
start = "2025-05-20T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Kraków"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Bal Folk Kraków"
source = "events/poland/poland.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562824398035/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759770022974/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Balkantänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-20/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-05-20/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-20T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-05-20/"]
start = "2025-05-20T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Peninsula English Country Dance"
details = """
Peninsula English Country Dance meets 1st/3rd/5th Tuesdays, September to June. 
Members $15, Non-members $20"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/peninsula/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-peninsula-english-country-dance-6/2025-05-20/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-20T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley Contra Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-20T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570535015926/"]
start = "2025-05-21T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-21T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Woensdag 21 mei
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-21-5-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-woensdag-21-mei/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1132630751967515/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2669", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2670"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK English Country Dance"
details = """
First-timers welcome. Live music from Thorn Among the Roses and called by our local English caller group. Wonderful English dances from Elizabethan to Jane Austen to Modern. 
7:30 – 9:30 at the Oshtemo Grange Hall, 3234 N 3rd St., Kalamazoo MI 
Choose your admission price – suggested $5 – $20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-country-dance-kalamazoo/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thorn Among the Roses"]
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6152294", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Gillespie"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 339 — ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 22 mei  is het socialles nr 339. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leo en we gaan hierin bezig met de ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-339-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-05-22T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122423505670"]
start = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-05-22T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-22T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grange Hall Contra Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by The Vineyard Preservation Trust 
Community & Public Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of the Grange Hall as part of the fundraising campaign to restore/rejuvenate the historic Hall. No partner or need to know how!"""
links = ["https://vineyardtrust.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/grange-hall-contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-05-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "West Tisbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Flying Elbows"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Vineyard Preservation Trust"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-253/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sommerfolkball"
details = "Lys, Aerokorda, In der Waldorfschule Kirchheim unter Teck"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/988687079"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-23"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "Lys, Felix Denzinger und Sonja Günther"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Bears Dance Camp"
details = "The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus)."
links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Wasilla"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings", "River Road"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "The Dancing Bears"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp"
details = """
Bands and Music Workshops: 

Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) 
Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)
Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)
more local musicians announced soon

Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby 
Singing Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha"""
links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/", "https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Socorro"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$90-$185"
organisation = "FolkMADS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"]
start = "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ceili", "irish-set", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower", "Hoik!", "Bruce Rosen", "Pair of Shears", "Double Dichotomy", "Sawney White Bird", "Momentum", "Bluejay", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Crowdy-Kit", "Definitely Contraband", "Vic Smith & Friends", "Audrey Jaber", "Ali Messer", "Portmanteau", "Hinny & Joe Wass"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen", "Brooke Friendly", "Andrew Swaine", "Charlie Turner", "Bob Morgan", "Mark Elvins", "Emily Bidgood", "Bernie Culkin", "Rhi Davies", "Frances Oates", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Geoff Cubitt", "John Stewart", "Susannah Diamond"]
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210617"]
start = "2025-05-23T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-23T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://lacompagniedelhydre.yapsody.com/event/index/837487/bal-folk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2785"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä"]
price = "€13-€16"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
details = "Le GRAND BAL est un événement musical bruxellois qui rassemble différentes cultures autour des pratiques de danses en rond. Cette 2ème édition mettra à l'honneur l'Irak, la Bretagne, la Roumanie et la région Centre-france ! Samedi 24 Mai rdv dès 14h pour une initiation aux danses et à 18h le GRAND BAL commence dans une ambiance conviviale et inclusive !  La veille est prévue une soirée d'expérimentations sonores autour des instruments traditionnels. Prix solidaires, buvette et repas sur place. Le grand bal, c'est de la balle !"
links = ["https://forum.zonneklopper.net/pub/grandbal2025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/536165375897167/536165385897166/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ludu Du", "Perrine Bourel", "Actyln", "Ay b2b Nadir", "Le Soleil ni Même la Lune", "Kenitervezed Guennoc", "Bruxelles Balkan Orchestra", "Babylon Trio"]
price = "€12-€22"
organisation = "Zonneklopper"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk College"
details = "Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/", "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"]
start = "2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Huntingdon"
styles = ["contra", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$250-$300"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-05-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-23-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-23T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Camp Sturtevant"
links = ["https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"]
start = "2025-05-23T13:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-26T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Arcadia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Uncle Farmer"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$425"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Butterfly Whirl"
details = "Contra Dance weekend starring Stomp Rocket & Thunderwing with Jacqui Grennan & Seth Tepfer"
links = ["https://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/butterfly-whirl/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Dance Rhapsody"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flint Hills Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance in Manhattan, Kansas. Open to everyone!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/flint-hills-contra-dance/2025-05-23/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1063583835928638/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/672736038838756/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KS"
city = "Manhattan"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Steam!"]
callers = ["Lisa Harris-Frydman"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Flint Hills Contradance and Music Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contras"
details = """
Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Gus LaCasse and Pepin Mittelhauser, with Alyssa Adkins calling. 
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Payment accepted by cash or check. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks optional but welcome."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-may-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Milford Contra Dance"
details = """
The Milford contra dance happens every 4th Friday, unless the 4th Friday happens on Thanksgiving weekend or a Christmas weekend. Music is provided by a large 15+ member band, which allows anyone to sit in for just a single dance or the whole evening. Callers are usually local callers. The dance is usually large, with 100 or more in attendance. The dance is located in the Milford NH town hall, in the center  of town. Entry is on either side of the building, but not the big front steps. 
Under 10 free; students/seniors $5; adults $12"""
links = ["https://www.milfordnhcontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/milford-nh-contra-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Milford"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Toppish with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-10/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toppish"]
callers = ["Cindy Harris"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Experienced Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The dances in this series are open to all but will be geared toward experienced dancers. “Experienced” means: 

You know how to do a roll away, California twirl, pass through to a wave, contra corners, and basic moves without teaching
You know where to be at the start of each dance phrase and how to recover from a lapse
You assist your partner and neighbor to the next move
You execute flourishes safely and on time without disturbing others
You respond to confusion and missteps by others with grace, encouragement and good humor

Admission: $12-20 
Please help us make this a scent-free and substance-free event. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy. 
Questions: Steve Zakon-Anderson or Katie Olmstead."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fourth-friday-experienced-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Northwoods"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Steve Zakon-Anderson"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-23T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meet Me In St Louis"
details = """
Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! 
Register online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org"""
links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mound City Slickers", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Emily Rush"]
price = "$55-$110"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6101", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal de Chidlow"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1381234356635276/"]
start = "2025-05-24T17:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-05-24T21:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Chidlow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VotivFolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1266793018789199/"]
start = "2025-05-24T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Michaela Perkic"
source = "events/austria/vienna-michaela.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk & Hoffest mit Biskaya"
details = """
Balfolk festival on the farm Dorfgeist in Tegerfelden. \r
\r
\r
\r
16 -17.30h Workshop for Beginners (also Kids) with Ursina Kappenberger\r
\r
17.30h\tBar, Grill, Crêpes and more... \r
\r
19h Start Concert & Dance with Biskaya\r
\r
Zelt aufstellen möglich Fr. 15.-  pro Erwachsener - Anmeldung erwünscht\r
Verpflegungsmöglichkeit am Morgen aus dem hofeigenen Laden."""
links = ["https://dorfgeist.ch/events/"]
start = "2025-05-24T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Baden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Hof Dorfgeist"
source = "events/switzerland/baden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Maintenant"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.festivalmaintenant.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2786"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Louvain-la-Neuve"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["J'en Rafolk"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Noz in der Neuen Schmiede"
details = "Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andreas Neumann & Markus Krinner"]
price = "€15.30-€18.60"
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
cancelled = true
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gmünd Folk tanzt"
details = "BalFolk im Neuen Augustinus, Schwäbisch Gmünd mit Havok (Ulli Alles & Thomas Raisch) und als Host: Katrin Sabath-Härlin & Richard Buchner"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://gmuendfolk.de/250524_BalFolk_2025_Plakat.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/988623261"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Schwäbisch Gmünd"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Havok"]
organisation = "Gmünd Folk e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20250524-queimada-ea-shillelagh/?lang=en", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1216/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2778", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1216259376008246"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Contrabanda", "Eä", "Shillelagh"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Krakenbal: Balfolk in Knoflook"
details = """
KRAKENBAL
🎶 Balfolk at Knoflook – Den Bosch’s most defiant squatted venue 🖤
On Saturday May 24th, something special is brewing: Drakenbal and Knoflook join forces to bring you a unique folk dance night in one of the most vibrant grassroots spaces of Den Bosch.

🧄 Knoflook is not your average venue — it's a collectively run squat known for its activist spirit and warm-hearted community. This time, its graffiti-covered walls will echo with the joyful sounds of DUO BAFTIG, who’ll bring their energetic and playful folk music to a whole new crowd.

💃 Never danced Balfolk before?
No worries! There’ll be a beginner-friendly dance initiation at 20:00, so everyone can join the ball when it kicks off at 21:00. The session starts around 22:30.

💸 Entry is donation-based, to support the musicians and dance teachers (suggested: around €10) All donations are for them. Important: CASH ONLY!

🎟️ Space is limited, so make sure to register for a TICKET here.


🌀 TICKET info:  Please only book if you actually intend to come, otherwise you will deprive someone else of the chance to book. If you can't make it, please send a message.
This evening brings together two worlds: people from Knoflook who want to discover balfolk, and experienced balfolkers. So we can help each other get started on the dance floor - sharing, learning and enjoying the music together! 💃🧄🕺. To keep the balance between experienced and inexperienced dancing, we have created 2 types of tickets, nice if you select the right category when reserving your ticket!

Come dance, meet new folks, and help us grow the balfolk community in unexpected places 🌱"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/krakenbal-balfolk-in-knoflook/", "https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/krakenbal-balfolk-in-knoflook-tickets-1360554056809"]
start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2226"]
start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Marasc"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de Clôture"
links = ["https://snarreschiff.fr/#Agenda"]
start = "2025-05-24T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Strasbourg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy", "Entre Chien et Loup"]
price = "€8-€12"
organisation = "S'Narreschiff"
source = "events/france/strasbourg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. Give what you can. The suggested donation is $10 per dancer. If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Dance instruction at 7:00 PM
No partner or experience needed!
The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.
Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.
Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.
Sliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.
Special Pricing for Double Dances"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
details = """
Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). 
Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. 
Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  
Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!"""
links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Caspar"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Take a Dance"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail Contra Dance"
details = "Scissortail Contra Dance in Oklahoma City, second and fourth Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-contra-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = """
HATDS hosts contra dances on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months. We dance to live music. All skill levels are welcome and all dances are called. Bring water and clean shoes! 
The admission price for contra dances is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Cash, checks, credit cards, and digital wallets are currently accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted."""
links = ["https://hatds.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dancing-in-houston-tx/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free 
“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flour City Doughboys"]
callers = ["Don Gatheridge"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Magic Reelism"]
callers = ["Celia Ramsay"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Anaheim Contra Dance"
details = """
Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST. 
Always live music! 
Family-friendly, no partner required. 
Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm.

Free parking."""
links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Anaheim"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$12-$18"
organisation = "The Living Tradition"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance at the MARC (111 E. 100 N.) in Moab, UT Saturday, May 24th, with music by the Moab Community Dance Band and calling by Sam Smith from Boulder, CO. $10 suggested donation. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts at 8pm."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/693533506397823/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sacramento Contra Dance"
details = """
Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. 
Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door."""
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-25T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-25T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meiboomplanting"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2746", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2637158803342510/"]
start = "2025-05-25T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Vilvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bal & Gambettes"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1207/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2741", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2742", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9334280323292191"]
start = "2025-05-25T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernnachmittag im Stollwerck"
details = "Lernnachmittag im Bürgerhaus Stollwerck"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanznachmittag-stollwerck"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 25.05.2025  15-17 Uhr
DURRbanda
Folkmusik aus ungarischen u. rumänischen Dörfern
eine Art ungarischer Rock ‘n Roll  
DURRbanda – Foto: privat
In ungarischen und rumänischen Dörfern trifft man sich traditionell zum Tanzen im tanchaz (Tanzhaus). Gespielt wird eine Art ungarischer Rock‘n Roll auf Geige, dreiseitigem Bass und Kontramusik mit eigentümlichem Rhythmus.
Wer sich auskennt, hört schon bei den ersten Takten den Herkunftsort heraus und ob nun Rund-, „Männer -“ oder Paartanz angesagt ist.
Alle anderen lernen beim Machen, also Tanzen, und für alle ist es ein Riesenspaß…
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei

 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2505-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["DURRbanda"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Het is al een tijdje sinds het vorige Junushoff bal, maar we zijn er weer met 2 geweldige acts. Kom dansen op Duo Brotto Milleret en op Groove Factory! Beide supergave en zeer bekende bands uit de franse balfolkscene.
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!
Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Duo Brotto Milleret
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Groove Factory
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-18/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret", "Groove Factory"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kettingbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tsmiske.be/programma/kettingbal-ragaeri", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2780", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3593730910924253"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Asse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ragaerí"]
price = "€8"
organisation = "'t Smiske"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://eledanse.be/event/bal-gabriel-lenoir-2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2OrnR6mggtd33z8uo_L-hLM_xM724lq7ojW7GoQKP_aq3PfDS9nh0Xfnk_aem_powHozBLUtO8Fmx9N3SFKQ", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2787"]
start = "2025-05-25T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Rixensart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gabriel Lenoir"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-25T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-25T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hayward Contra Dance"
details = """
We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 
For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. 
Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: 
Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. 
As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. 
Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. 
Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. 
These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. 
Details at our website. 
We also have a Facebook group."""
links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-25T19:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Hayward"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Anytime English Players"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-26T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances part 2"
details = """
Over de workshop

Dit is deel twee van de minireeks Zweedse dansen met Amber Wever. Deel 1 vindt plaats op 19 mei.

Tijdens deze minireeks gaan we aan de slag met verschillende Zweedse dansen. Op het programma staan de Schottis, Slängpolska en een introductie tot Halling. De workshop is geschikt voor mensen die de scottish onder de knie hebben.

Over de docent

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Tarieven

Standaard €30

Korting €25

Fairtrade €35

We hanteren drie verschillende tarieven. Als de standaardprijs voor jou een reden zou zijn om niet te komen, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief. Als je de organisatie graag wilt en kunt steunen, kun je ervoor kiezen om het fairtrade tarief te betalen. Je kunt bij ons alleen contant betalen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-deel-2-schottis-halling-slangpolska/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Open bal Lochem"
details = """
Dans met ons mee, kom balfolkdansen :)\r
Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al.\r
\r
Als onderdeel van de lessenreeks hebben we een avond live muziek en nodigen graag alle dansers in de regio uit!"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-25"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Lochem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["De Speelgroep"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Minibal"
details = """
LA BONNE SOUPE !
Duo Fiorini – Brunel






Eintritt: Wir stellen einen großen Hut für die beiden auf."""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/minibal-mit-la-bonne-soupe/"]
start = "2025-05-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Bonne Soupe"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Vooral gezellig samen dansen!

Kaartje kopen"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-4-2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Knoxville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Contra Dance"
details = "What better way to start the week? Only $5! It’s Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday."
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/contra-dances/the-nelson-monday-night-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-contra-dance-in-nelson-nh/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Nelson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monadnock Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavian dance classes"
details = "NO CLASS TONIGHT!"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562827731368/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759773356307/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Walzer- und andere -mixer"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1200/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2711", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629127961691/"]
start = "2025-05-27T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Park Avenue Contra"
details = "Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website)."
links = ["https://parkavenuecontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/park-avenue-contra-swarthmore-pa-2/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Swarthmore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box & String"]
callers = ["Alex Burka", "Rick Mohr"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Jenny Beer"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz und Verbindung"
links = ["https://dckn.de/co-kreative-projekte/tanz-und-verbindung/"]
start_date = "2025-05-28"
end_date = "2025-06-01"
country = "Germany"
city = "Waldheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lunesk", "Pabameto Quartett", "Balafenn", "Wings & Tales", "Duo FA", "Le Driadi", "Balsam", "Rokkende Vrouwen", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "€110-€175"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/chemnitz.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-27T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Berkeley English Dance"
details = """
BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at 
Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. 
Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. 
English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. 
Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. 
In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. 
Details at our website. 
We also have Facebook groups: 

Berkeley Contra Dance
Berkeley English Country Dance"""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-05-29/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570525015927/"]
start = "2025-05-28T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-28T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943257594114"]
start = "2025-05-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Woensdag 28 mei
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-28-5-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-woensdag-28-mei/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/4214543678766005/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/50", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2768", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1476999570115728/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Driftwood", "Duo Mobilette"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2796"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-46/"]
start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1156/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2549", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858059382964/"]
start = "2025-05-28T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/606342125739812/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bloomington Contra Dance"
details = """
Please see our home page for the latest information. 
Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  
Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. 
Membership: Membership is optional. Both members and non-members pay a sliding scale entrance fee; see above.  
Volunteers are always welcome! Sign up with a dance coordinator for set-up or clean-up if you’d like! Many of us also go out for drinks and munchies after each Wednesday night dance."""
links = ["https://bloomingtoncontra.org/wednesday-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/bloomington-contra-dance/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3-$20"
organisation = "Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6152298", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "San Francisco Contra Dance"
details = """
2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! 
Role names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” 
Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 
Check our website for details. 
$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hovrastämman"
links = ["https://www.hovrastamman.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093650378608798/"]
start = "2025-05-29T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-31T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Korskrogen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Hovrastämman"
source = "events/sweden/korskrogen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Balilas"
links = ["https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/927348069048018/"]
start = "2025-05-29T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T04:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Janzé"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accordzéâm", "Cocanha", "La Bachule", "Zef", "Clica Drona", "L'Équipe", "Le Grand Barouf", "Eris", "Ducasse", "Skavidra", "Masca Son", "Arquèthi", "Mamouette", "L'air Inconnu", "Escarteen Sisters"]
organisation = "Les Vies Dansent"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2505-lietzensee"]
start = "2025-05-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-29T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Magistal"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-05-29/"]
start = "2025-05-29T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-29T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14384-topette-2025"]
start = "2025-05-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£10-£18"
organisation = "EFDSS"
source = "events/uk/efdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-05-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-05-29/"]
start = "2025-05-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-254/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-29/"]
start = "2025-05-29T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 

7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-29/"]
start = "2025-05-29T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-29T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musik- und Tanzfest"
details = "Drei Tage Tanz, Musik und Workshops unter Buchen und in der alten Scheune, auf der Wiese und auf dem Tanzboden, unter der Sonne und unter den Sternen im wunderschönen Krebsow in Vorpommern."
links = ["https://boddenfolk.de/das-musik-und-tanzfest-findet-vom-30-5-bis-1-6-25-in-krebsow-statt/"]
start = "2025-05-30T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krebsow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "BoddenFolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/krebsow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dafodil"
links = ["https://dafodil.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3994842034167258/"]
start = "2025-05-30T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diest"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus", "Aïe Mon Pied!", "Tralala Lovers", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Zéphyr Combo", "Feather and Fox", "Thalas", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Akleja", "Rudemà", "Naragonia"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballinsé Festival"
details = "balfolk, pizzica, tarantella, balcanic dances, DJ sets"
links = ["https://www.ballinse.com"]
start = "2025-05-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-02T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Termoli"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord", "Carlo Massarelli", "Diego Comi Gonzales", "DJ Blef", "Figli di Puglia", "Julien Boheme", "Lorenzo Vaira", "Paranza Peppino di Febbraio", "Sckattacore", "TRADplus", "Voci del Sud", "Maria Türme DJ"]
organisation = "Rione Popolare"
source = "events/italy/panni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Playford Assembly"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1623540088260088/"]
start = "2025-05-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Purcell's Polyphonic Party"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/427145560330533/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£8-£20"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-30-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-30T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chain Reaction"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"]
start = "2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Surry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$80-$120"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-30T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Family Contra Dance"
details = "A contra dance for children of all ages.  All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers.  Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. There will be a short break with refreshments, half-way through the dance."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-family-contra-dance-2/"]
start = "2025-05-30T17:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. 
$5 – $25, pay what you can."""
links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$25"
organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-30/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/453921381112091/", "https://events.humanitix.com/folk-dance-classes"]
start = "2025-05-31T10:00:00+08:00"
end = "2025-05-31T14:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$90-$120"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6102", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Tanzworkshop"
details = """
workshop weekend with live music\r
teaching: Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker"""
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-05-31-100000-to-2025-06-01-170000/bal-folk-tanz-workshop"]
start = "2025-05-31T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€100-€210"
organisation = "Leben & Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-05-31T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tu się tańczy - Balfolk!"
details = "Impreza ma charakter balfolku - swobodnej potańcówki przy tradycyjnych tańcach z różnych stron Europy. Będzie można zatańczyć tańce bretońskie, gaskońskie, z centralnej Francji, z Poitou, portugalskie, polskie, włoskie czy rumuńskie. Większość z nich jest prosta i wiele z nich przynajmniej trochę będziemy tłumaczyć Jedyne co musicie umieć, żeby zacząć się z nami bawić to policzyć do czterech i odróżniać prawą nogę od lewej... chociaż to drugie nie koniecznie - dla opornych mamy kolorowe wstążeczki."
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/tu-sie-tanczy-balfolk", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1394158554834606/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Łódź"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk Łódź"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = '''
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 
Midden in de lente komt de draak van Den Bosch uit zijn hol voor een feestelijke avond boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid. Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij om de geweldig opzwepende gypsy balfolkband Zéphyr Combo (CH, B) te mogen verwelkomen. Zoiets heb je nog nooit gehoord; het wordt een geweldig feest! Ze spelen voor deze editie op de bovenste verdieping van het café dus ruimte genoeg!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 	19:00 Welkom
 	19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop
 	20:30-21:00 Happy Half Hour bal met Geert Dedapper
 	21:00-23:00 Bal met Zéphyr Combo
 	23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie

DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30

Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.

HAPPY HALF HOUR 20:30-21:00

Geert Dedapper speelt een half uur zijn eigen repertoire: dansbare muziek op de piano!

BAL MET ZÉPHYR COMBO 21:00-23:00

Zéphyr Combo komt uit Zwitserland en België en mengt chanson met zigeunerklanken, handorgelrock, bijtende satire, gekke drinkliederen en mijmeringen. Ze begeleiden zichzelf op accordeon, viool, draailier, piano, gitaar en drums. "Het klinkt een beetje als Brel, een beetje als Bregovic, maar vooral als - Zéphyr Combo." Zie website en video's

SAMENSPEELSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er ruimte voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie. De dansers kunnen dan nog even heerlijk door blijven dansen. Iedereen is welkom – ongeacht je ervaring. Pak je instrument en speel mee!

💡 We beginnen met een paar stukken uit het Drakenbal-sessierepertoire, zodat iedereen makkelijk kan aanhaken. Deze zijn hier te bekijken en beluisteren: Sessiemuziek 31 mei

🎵 Heb je een verzoek of wil je iets inbrengen? Laat het ons weten! Daarna laten we de muziek ontstaan — spontaan en samen.

Ook als je niet bij het dansen was: je bent van harte welkom om aan te schuiven bij de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks.

ENTREE: 15 / 20 : naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Regular €15
Fair €20
Support >€20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - boven in café
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis!
Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-6/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2083572328823701/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Geert Dedapper", "Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Galna Humlor"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/daveshepherdannapack-0c1219.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1129412272136772/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey.

Contrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/973681191602556/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pirlouette"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-31-5-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowout Bal"
details = "Part of the Blowout - The Bagpipe Society's annual festival"
links = ["https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/"]
start = "2025-05-31T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Tamworth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Bagpipe Society"
source = "events/uk/tamworth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Skermish"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Jean Gorrindo"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intiem bal"
details = """
Op zondag 1 juni 2025 organiseert Balfolk Zeeland het eerste intieme bal in Goes, Zeeland! We hebben een prachtige locatie in hartje Goes, twee optredens en extra faciliteiten geregeld.

Het programma
13:00 zaal open
13:30 dansinitiatie
14:00 - 15:15 Wouter Kuyper
pauze
16:00 - 17:45 Duo De Schepper - Sanczuk


Het heet niet voor niets een intiem bal, we hebben een beperkte hoeveelheid kaarten zodat de danszaal niet te vol raakt.



Naast de danszaal met podium, spiegelwand en bar is er een tweede, kleinere zaal direct naast de hoofdzaal, waar we tafels en stoelen in zullen plaatsen voor eigen bordspellen en rustig bijkletsen. Bij de bar kun je je drinken zoals frisdrank, koffie of een speciaalbiertje halen, zelf iets te eten meenemen voor tussendoor is toegestaan. Ook is er een garderobe voor jassen en tassen.

De dansinitiatie zal gegeven worden door Linda de Zwart met assistentie van Arjan de Groot.
Daarna geven we de vloer over aan de dansers, waar je kunt genieten van Wouter Kuyper (trekharmonica), bekend uit Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Androneda en Laroux. Wouter neemt je mee in gevoelige, bekende en opzwepende composities en melodieën!

Na de pauze spelen Anouk Sanczuk (viool) en Florian de Schepper (gitaar) als Duo De Schepper - Sanczuk, bekend van o.a. Bamako Express en Broes voor ons! Dit jaar 10 jaar als duo, spelen zij eigen nummers met invloeden van verschillende muziekstromingen, integer, uitbundig of improvisatie, maar toch altijd energieke, creatieve folk.



Tickets:
Early bird -- €15,-
Regulier tarief -- €18,-
Fair tarief -- €20,-

Koop je kaartje(s) hier:


Balfolk Zeeland organiseert het bal op vrijwillige basis. Ons doel is om met de verkochte tickets de begroting rond te krijgen zonder dat de zaal te vol wordt. Mocht er geld overblijven, gaat dit naar de muzikanten!
De early bird kaarten zijn gelimiteerd, en beschikbaar tot 26 mei of tot ze op zijn.

Het adres is Jacob Valckeplein 4, 4461KV Goes,  er is parkeergelegenheid in de wijk en station Goes ligt op loopafstand.

Voor  updates of vragen kun je de facebook van Balfolk Zeeland volgen of ons een mail sturen!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/intiem-bal-in-goes/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/682587817517726/"]
start = "2025-06-01T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Goes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Afternoon of Dance"
links = ["https://friendsofenglishdance.org.uk/events/fed-afternoon-of-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly"]
price = "£13-£15"
organisation = "Friends of English dance"
source = "events/uk/egham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Jam"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2170080150056414/2170080156723080", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2788"]
start = "2025-06-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€2"
organisation = "Les Boeufs Folk Bruxellois"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-3/"]
start = "2025-06-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642442"]
start = "2025-06-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£19.80"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-02T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562831064701/"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759833356301/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Russische Tänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Laura"
details = '''
Je kunt een plek reserveren kopen via de knop 'meer info' bovenaan deze pagina of later in deze tekst.



"Lieve dansers,

Mijn verjaardag komt er weer aan en dat vier ik graag met jullie. Daarom heb ik Wouter Kuyper uitgenodigd om op dinsdag 3 juni te komen spelen bij Balfolk Zeist. Zie ik jullie op de dansvloer?"

Groetjes, Laura



Reserveer nu
Wij, de organisatie van Balfolk Zeist, hebben veel zin in deze dansavond, maar willen ons ook goed voorbereiden op eventuele drukte. Daarom vragen wij je of je een plek wil reserveren via deze link.

Zo kunnen wij als organisatie de drukte goed inschatten en indien nodig ook de deur dicht doen voor meer bezoekers i.v.m. veiligheid. Dit zullen wij op de avond zelf tijdig laten weten via Facebook & Discord. Als je na 20:30 uur verwacht aan te komen, zouden we dit graag van je horen via Discord, Facebook of privé naar een van onze balfolk-vrijwilligers. Doe je dit niet en ben je er om 20:30 uur niet, dan vervalt je reservering.



Praktische info: 

 	Dinsdag 3 juni
 	Zaal open: 19:30 uur
 	Dansuitleg: 19:30 - 20:00 uur
 	Parkgebouw ’t Vijverkwartier, Thorbeckelaan 5, Zeist
 	Deelname €5,- per persoon, donateurs van stichting Spel en Dans gratis
 	Reserveren via https://forms.gle/MGWdVdUJzNFAHYC59
 	Koffie en thee gratis, alcohol is niet toegestaan en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen
 	Praat mee op onze Discord'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-03/"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642445"]
start = "2025-06-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Newcastle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£19.80"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570528349260/"]
start = "2025-06-04T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-06-04T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7779/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=04-06-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"]
start = "2025-06-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236699295560/"]
start = "2025-06-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-04T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.
Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg. 
Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer en koelkast met drankjes (muntautomaat in de gang).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.
Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. 
Je mag ook gewoon komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-22/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-met-musac43"]
start = "2025-06-04T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-04T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Musac"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://wegottickets.com/event/642447"]
start = "2025-06-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£19.80"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-06-04T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-04T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-04T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ransätersstämman"
links = ["https://ransatersstamman.se/"]
start = "2025-06-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Karlstad"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Ransätersstämman"
source = "events/sweden/karlstad.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 340 — Branle Noirmoutier"
details = """
Deze donderdag 5 juni  is het socialles nr 340. Het onderwerp van de workshop is de Branle Noirmoutier en we gaan hiermee aan de slag onder leiding van Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-340-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-05T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend Bretonic workout"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-12"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823078244965/"]
start = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-05T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1404289?"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-05T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9-£20"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-07"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Potent Brew"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico", "Northwoods"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Chris Ricciotti"]
price = "$150-$400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Taste of Haven"
links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Syracuse"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bobcat Opposum"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Dwayne Johnson"]
price = "$90-$110"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mit-Tanzen"
details = """
Mit-Tanzen.....ist, wenn die Schwerkraft Freizeit hat! Ob Geigenbögen oder Tanzschuhe, alles bewegt sich im Klang und wenn Augenpaare ihre Lachfalten zeigen, haben wir alles richtig gemacht.\r
\r
Musik\r
Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Irma-Maria Troy, Matthias Härtel\r
und alle, die ihr Instrument mitbringen\r
\r
Tanzend voran Aleksandra Vohl, Arndt Rössler\r
\r
Organisation Natalie Begle"""
links = ["https://bewegungsmelder.in/"]
start = "2025-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-06T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Satteins"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["bewegungsmelder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "bewegungsmelder"
source = "events/austria/satteins.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Trad'Yvresses"
links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"]
start = "2025-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Adamada"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal-Curious"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1124753052647663/"]
start = "2025-06-06T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Burneside"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal-Curious Folk"
source = "events/uk/burneside.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2752"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Oostmalle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-06T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "RenoFolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/rff-home-english/"]
start = "2025-06-06T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-09T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Karamaus", "Ududu", "Le Mange Bal", "Jam.PT", "Matrioske", "Terroir Collapse", "Nasyikat", "Musicanti d'la Bása", "Tref", "Duo Vargoz", "Baìa Trio", "Ormuz"]
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moulin d'Andé Weekend"
details = """
A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. 
Prices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. 
Transportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. 
If you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"]
start_date = "2025-06-07"
end_date = "2025-06-09"
country = "France"
city = "Val-de-Reuil"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Jeremy Kuhn"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Trance"
details = "Dance Trance 2025 Contra Dance Weekend – June 6-8, 2025 – featuring Toss the Possum and callers Darlene Underwood and Terry Doyle. Come join us in June in Lexington, Kentucky in the beautiful bluegrass region.  The weekend offers contra dances, English country dance, flatfooting, blues dance, musicians’ jam, and more!"
links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance/"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$50-$105"
organisation = "Lexington Traditional Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = 'HarryKhamis and Pat Pi will teach a slow, beautiful dance called Åtabakspolska. Itcomes from Föllinge, a small town in Jämtland, Sweden. This is one of the mostpopular dances at Skandia.<br> See <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOuwd0828hY" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />DOuwd0828hY</a>. <br>Thedelightful Metrognomes will grace the stage for our First Friday dance in June.Armed with their miniature gnomes at the front of the stage, the group willhelp us join together in dancing with lively little and big feet. Get in themood for joy.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["MetroGnomes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Bridgerton* Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1704520773478329/", "https://events.humanitix.com/the-bridgerton-ball"]
start = "2025-06-07T18:30:00+08:00"
end = "2025-06-07T22:00:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$32.41-$48.07"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sloterbal"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN

Een echte danslocatie, fijne houten vloeren en heerlijke muziek van Kelten zonder Grenzen en Wim te Groen. Alle ingrediënten zijn er voor een fijn bal. Kom zaterdag 7 juni genieten en dansen bij CanDance Studios, op loopafstand van Station Sloterdijk.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansinstructie voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je de belangrijkste dansjes al gelijk meedoen tijdens het bal.

 
DATUM
Zaterdag 7 juni 2025
TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 19,50 (t/m 24-05-2025)
- Voorverkoop regulier € 23,50
- Aan de deur € 25,00

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
PROGRAMMA
14:30 Deuren open
15:00 Dansinstructie door Balfolk Amsterdam
16:00 Bal met Kelten zonder Grenzen
18:00 Picknick/Potluck
19:00 Bal met Wim te Groen
21:00 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Ton Tersteeg)
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/sloterbal-met-kelten-zonder-grenzen-en-wim-te-groen", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sloterbal-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1358418748764757/"]
start = "2025-06-07T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-07T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kelten zonder Grenzen", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€19.50-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk In 't Kasteel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.schoten.be/academie/agenda/folkbal-3", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2301"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-07T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkorkest Academie Schoten", "Griff Trio"]
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimborne Folk Festival"
details = "Part of the all-weekend Wimborne Folk Festival. Ceilidh on Saturday evening at the Allendale and balfolk on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church on King Street. Entry by donation - workshop with Steve Earwicker, and a bal."
links = ["https://www.wmff.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268025964512356/"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Wimborne Minster"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Tom Gregory"]
organisation = "Wimborne Minster Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/wimborne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/bal-topette-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/442762102150303/"]
start = "2025-06-07T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£7.50-£15"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1275784600319353/"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-06-07T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Edinburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hoik"]
callers = ["Heather McAslan"]
price = "£10-£20"
organisation = "Edinburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/edinburgh_contra_dance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-06-08T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baleynbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/06/08/limbrant", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2789", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9183521388369563/"]
start = "2025-06-08T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Limbrant"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-06-08T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-06-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-06-08T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zomerbal"
details = """
Op zondag 8 juni kunnen we weer de dansvloer op in Leiden, in de Q-Bus, onze vaste stek voor fijne balfolkavonden. Dit zomerbal komen Duo E=m(T2) en Duo Clercx voor ons optreden. 

Duo Clercx

De eerste band van de avond is het vlaamse Duo Clercx. Dit is een balfolk groep opgericht door de broers Clercx. Met een arsenaal aan instrumenten brengen Hendrik (diatonische accordeon en viool) en Gert-Jan (viool, tin whistles, doedelzak en bratch) een unieke mix aan balfolk muziek. Sinds hun oprichting in de zomer van 2022 hebben ze snel naam gemaakt in de balfolk scene. Hun zelfgeschreven nummers zijn perfect voor een avond vol energie en plezier op de dansvloer. Naast muzikanten zijn ze zelf ook dansers dus weten ze wat dansers nodig hebben. Ze brengen folk met sensuele mazurka's, spicy tovercirkels, stevige bourrees. Met hun enthousiasme en rijke achtergrond aan diverse folk stijlen zetten ze je direct aan tot dansen!

Duo E=m(T2)

Het andere duo van de avond is Duo E=m(T2). Deze band bestaat uit Niek van Uden-Luteijn en Sander van der Schaaf. Niek is de laatste jaren onderdeel van Two Catch a Raindrop, maar daarvoor was hij een van de leden van de legendarische band Té, net als Sander. Zij tweeën hebben elkaar weer gevonden in dit toffe nieuwe duo. 

Programma

Het programma van de avond is als volgt: 

17.30: Deuren open
18.00 - 19.00: : Dansuitleg
19.00 - 20.30: Duo Clercx
21.00 - 22.30: E=m(T2)
23.00: Deuren sluiten

En ja: het is een bal op zondag, maar maandag is het Tweede Pinksterdag en dan kunnen de meeste mensen toch nog even uitslapen en bijkomen van dit feestje. 

Dansuitleg
Tevoren zal er uiteraard weer een dansuitleg zijn voor degenen die nog niet eerder balfolk hebben gedanst of toch graag nog even een opfrisser willen. Deze zal een uurtje duren, waarbij de meest voorkomende balfolk dansen aan bod komen.

Toegang
Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald of met behulp van een QR-code. Er kan niet van tevoren worden betaald. 

Locatie
Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomerbal-2025-in-leiden/"]
start = "2025-06-08T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leiden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "e = m(T²)"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Skavidra  Bratsche Supertalent trifft Akkordeon Altmeister  Martin Coudroys feine klare zurückhaltende und gleichzeitig originelle, perfekte, abwechslungsreiche und unglaublich tänzerische Art Akkordeon zu spielen, ist unübertroffen. Und Coline Genet ist ein Supertalent an der Bratsche – von klassisch bis bretonisch – von knackig rhythmisch bis zartschmelzend ist in ihrem einfühlsamen Spiel alles drin.  Dass das Duo noch ganz frisch ist, merkt man an der Konzentration, dem Zuhören, der Spielfreude der beiden. Nicht nur die Tanzenden haben Freude  an dem, was da gerade passiert!"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-06-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Coudroy Genet", "Skavidra"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/jam-jar/sun-8-jun-topette-2025-tour-bristol-120092#e120092"]
start = "2025-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9.90-£19.80"
organisation = "Topette"
source = "events/uk/topette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Novio Magica"
details = """
Novio Magica is een fantasy festival in Nijmegen. Op verschillende locaties in Nijmegen worden activiteiten georganiseerd (literatuur, spellen, films, cosplay, muziek) allemaal met een magisch tintje. En wat is er nu magischer dan dansen op balfolk?  Het bal vind plaats op het Mariënburgplein, tegenover het terras van de Lux. Niet alleen deelnemers aan het festival, maar alle voorbijgangers kunnen aanhaken. Daarom bieden we 2x een dansuitleg aan, dus neem iedereen mee die balfolk nog niet kent.

De planning is:
13:00 -13:45 dansuitleg met begeleiding
13:45 - 14:30 bal met Naragonia
14:30 - 15:00 pauze
15:00 - 15:45 dansuitleg met begeleiding
15:45 - 17:00 bal met Naragonia
(tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/novio-magica-met-naragonia/"]
start = "2025-06-09T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-09T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "free"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: schau ma mal"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-6/"]
start = "2025-06-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-09T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562834398034/"]
start = "2025-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759836689634/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-10/"]
start = "2025-06-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica at the Pianofabriek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-at-de-pianofabriek/1201/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2712", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488971458394126/1626629121295025/"]
start = "2025-06-10T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943264260780"]
start = "2025-06-11T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Woensdag 11 juni
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-11-6-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-woensdag-11-juni/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1193005768898351/"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["JB"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Italiaanse balfolk in Eindhoven: Le Dríadi komt spelen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-le-driadi-it/"]
start = "2025-06-11T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkjam Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-jam-mechelen/1150/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2545", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1460800437852073/1528559131076203/"]
start = "2025-06-11T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1368001551290910/"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-11T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 341 — Nederlandse dansen (ijswals, bravade)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 juni  is het socialles nr 341. We gaan onder leiding van Wim en Leora bezig met Nederlandse dansen zoals de ijswals en de bravade.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-341-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/nl/evenement/bal-met-trio-baftig", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2490", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1095601771769374/"]
start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Baftig"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823011578305/"]
start = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Welwyn Garden FDC 75th Anniversary"
links = ["https://wgcfolkdanceclub.weebly.com/special-dances.html"]
start = "2025-06-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Welwyn Garden City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£5"
organisation = "Welwyn Garden City Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/knebworth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Soiree"
links = ["https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling"
details = "Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$150"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-06-13T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk ((1. Duo Cardamom, 2. Duo l’Hêtre Heureux)
Eintritt: 22 Euro regulär, 14 Euro ermäßigt *
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux – Foto: Christophe Stagnetto
L’Hêtre Heureux (Olivier Valence et Léo Proulx), ein glühender Verfechter des Neotrad.
Ihr musikalisches Universum harmonisiert die beruhigende, ungezügelte Folkgitarre und die sanfte, verrückte Klarinette in Instrumentalstücken und Liedern mit Texten.
Mit ihren Kompositionen entwickeln sie ein heiteres und poetisches Universum, das sowohl Anfänger:innen als auch erfahrene Tänzer:innen auf dem Parkett zusammenbringt.
Video
Website
 
Duo Cardamon
Duo Cardamom – Foto: privat
Das Duo Cardamon (Olga Kuldina, Pavel Galushko) spielt traditionelle und immer neue Melodien aus Zentralfrankreich, Skandinavien und darüber hinaus. Ein vielle-cornemuse-Duo, mit gelegentlicher Violine oder anderen Gastinstrumenten. Ein akustisches Summen und Dröhnen für Bourree-Liebhabende und Walzer-Drehende.
Facebooklink
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-06"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Cardamon", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2729"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkensemble Van De Genkse Academie", "Naragonia Quartet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Ceilidh Tanzabend für Alle"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/henriettekultur/photos/dance-with-us-1x-im-monat-laden-julia-marianne-zum-scottish-ceilidh1930-22-uhrfr/1086408606617512/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Julia Sayer", "Marianne Sayer"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Kulturcafé Henriette"
source = "events/austria/vienna-henriette.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-2025-06-13-73/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2507"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2747", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9095403777243202/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T00:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi Duo", "Loogaroo Quartet"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée In 2: Flow"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/48", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1145004843750459/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2654"]
start = "2025-06-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/441843112110419/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh"
links = ["https://www.ceilidhsoc.org/ceilidhs/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sheffield"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£3-£5"
organisation = "Sheffield CeilidhSoc"
source = "events/uk/sheffield_ceilidh.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/llondon-ceilidh-club-13-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in the Berkshires"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/berkshirefolkarts/home"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-15T11:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "North Adams"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Berkshire Folk Arts"
source = "events/usa/north_adams.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Across the Lake"
details = "Joseph Pimentel calls to music by Bare Necessities (Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab). Friday night welcome dance, Saturday afternoon workshops (likely to include a challenging/advanced session for experienced dancers plus a review session for all for the evening gala), and Saturday night dress-up gala. Pre-registration required; registration opens mid-February 2025. You can register to pay for the entire weekend or for individual sessions."
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/", "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Colchester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joseph Pimentel"]
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance to honor Pat McMonagle"
details = "Pleasecome and dance Patrick's favorite dances, including zweifacher, French bourée,Danish mixers, Rørospols, hambo, and many others. The bands will be Allspice,Chris Wright and friends, and Skandia Kapell. The dance is free. Bring tips forthe bands and a donation for the Swedish Club, if you like. You are welcome tobring snacks (commercially prepared are preferred) to make it more festive. Thebar at the Swedish Club will be open until 10 p.m. You do not need to be amember of Skandia nor the Swedish Club to attend this event, which isco-sponsored by Skandia Folkdance Society and the Swedish Club."
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-13T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Allspice", "Chris Wright & Friends", "Skandia Kapell"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/mazurka-variations/1219/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2779", "https://www.facebook.com/events/656370357279431"]
start = "2025-06-14T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€30"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756618"]
start = "2025-06-14T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-06-14T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-14T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

De draak van Den Bosch laaft zich tijdens dit bijna-zomerbal aan de zalige betoverende klanken van de Italiaanse band Le Driadi! Hoewel het bal in de kelder van Station Zuid zal zijn, brengen zij de zuidelijke zomerzon met zich mee. Er wacht je een avondvullend programma vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:00 Welkom
 \t19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop
 \t20:30-20:45 Kwartier van Plezier: nog vrij!
 \t20:45-22:45 Bal met Le Driadi
 \t22:45-1:00 Sessie o.l.v. David Cornelissen

ENTREE: 15/20/+ naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Regular €15
Fair €20
Support >€20

DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30

Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 20:30-20:45

Wil je een paar deuntjes spelen? Je bent van harte welkom! Stuur een berichtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com.

BAL MET LE DRIADI 21:00-23:00

‘Le Driadi’ is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn.

Website: https://ledriadi.bandcamp.com/album/dentro-lo-specchio

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks.

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - in kelder
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis!
Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/389837704215705/"]
start = "2025-06-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-15T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Viadeyra"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = """
Het eindbal van de lessenreeks. Voor iedereen toegankelijk! Kom lekker gezamenlijk dansen op de fijne houten vloer van theater De Bres met de mooie muziek van Paracetamol!

Voor meer info en het kopen van een kaartje klik je op de Meer info link hierboven."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-met-paracetamol/", "https://www.plug.events/event/bal-met-paracetamol"]
start = "2025-06-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€12.50-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de La Réveilleuse"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-flume-production/evenements/bal-de-la-reveilleuse-4", "https://www.facebook.com/events/629461836400640/"]
start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Rennes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Réveilleuse", "Duo Gédouin-Leclere"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "La Flume Production"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2724", "https://www.facebook.com/events/560872577031336/"]
start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Valentin Barray"]
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-06-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-14T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eelgrinders"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1993827621106842/"]
start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Elke Baker"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"]
start = "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-06-14T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Batons"
links = ["https://www.lesbatons.org/#dates"]
start = "2025-06-15T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-15T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hollingbourne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oscina"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Les Batons"
source = "events/uk/les_batons.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bay Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/610528041964304"]
start = "2025-06-15T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-15T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helianthus"]
price = "£5-£7"
organisation = "Lancaster Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/lancaster_eurodance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
details = "A Eurobal Wessex event - bal with Confluence Duo"
links = ["https://buytickets.at/eurobalwessex/1658033", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1680524709231876/"]
start = "2025-06-15T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-15T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ringwood"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£8-£12"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Le Driadi Trio en Duo Baftig.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners, begeleid door Duo Baftig
17:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met Le Driadi Trio21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \tLe Driadi Trio



Le Driadi is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn.



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-le-driadi-trio-en-duo-baftig/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-le-driadi-trio-en-duo-baftig"]
start = "2025-06-15T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Le Driadi"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Lietzensee"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2506-lietzensee"]
start = "2025-06-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Jormsons Kapell"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pavilion Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-06-15T17:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-15T20:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guildford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Hey Days"
details = """
Hey Days is the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week. 
We offer classes in English country dance, ritual/display dance, song, and a music track. We promise a program that will challenge and delight both new and experienced participants, complete with campers’ night, parties, and a daily gathering for campers and staff to share hidden talents. 
Staff includes Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Andrew Swaine, Rachel Pusey, Jan Elliot, Daisy Black, and Chris Bracken. Music by Shira Kammen, Lisa Scott, Chip Prince, McKinley James, Michelle Masek, Jim Oakden, and Rebecca King."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"]
start = "2025-06-15T15:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-22T10:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Los Garos"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Rachel Pusey"]
price = "$475-$1380"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger/"]
start = "2025-06-16T08:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-16T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-16T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-16T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562811064703/"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759776689640/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Borculo Closing Ball"
details = '''
Balfolk dansen is springlevend. En je wordt er zo vrolijk van. Het is een heel sociale dansvorm. Je danst samen met alle mensen op het bal op "Folk-muziek". Dans met ons mee, kom balfolkdansen :)

Geen danspartner? Geen probleem, die zijn er al. Alsook Bon Voyage die de live muziek zal verzorgen!

 

Entree is op basis van vrije gift.

 

Het bal wordt georganiseerd als afsluiting van de korte cursus Balfolk dansen: https://www.plug.events/event/korte-cursus-balfok-in-borculo-254'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo/", "https://www.plug.events/event/openbaar-afsluitend-bal-borculo2"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Borculo"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "FitArt"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-17/"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
details = "Festival outside, small village and mill, camping, dormitory, swimming"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk"]
start = "2025-06-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Apolda"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846607493620/"]
start = "2025-06-18T19:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-18T21:00:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Discoavond"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN


De discoavonden van Balfolk Amsterdam zijn de ideale manier om op een laagdrempelige en ontspannen manier Balfolk te oefenen. Het is altijd super gezellig, dus kom ook langs!


DATUM
Woensdag 18 juni
TICKETS
Een losse discoavond kost 7,50 euro. Betalen kan online of via een QR-code aan de deur.

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
TIJDEN
19:00 Deur open
22:00 Einde
LOCATIE
AVC-Terpsichoré, Ellermanstraat 16Q 1114 AK Amsterdam

De zaal van de volksdansvereniging AVC Terpsichoré heeft een gezellige bar waar onze leerlingen voor en na de lessen graag nog iets drinken.

In de zaal mogen geen straatschoenen. Makkelijke zachte schoenen uitsluitend voor binnengebruik worden aanbevolen. Veel mensen dansen op sokken of blote voeten.

We zijn makkelijk bereikbaar via metrostation van der Madeweg. Gratis parkeren ‘s avonds."""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/disco-avond-18-6-2025", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/discoavond-woensdag-18-juni/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1188965259386372/"]
start = "2025-06-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-18T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival: Midsummer Night"
details = "Marzysz o Nocy Świętojańskiej na średniowiecznym zamku? O tańcu w rzece w ciepłą czerwcową noc? Chcesz zatańczyć na trawie do muzyki na żywo w blasku pochodni, skoczyć przez ogień, a potem na zamkowej baszcie doświadczyć tańca w całkowitej ciemności? Posłuchać opowieści o magii, która ogarnia świat w najkrótszą noc w roku, poszukać kwiatu paproci? Pragniesz spędzić 4 dni wakacji pełnych najlepszej tanecznej muzyki balfolkowej?  To wszystko znajdziesz na Numinosum Festival 2025"
links = ["https://festival.numinosum.pl/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1559522284765327/", "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-2025-midsummer-night"]
start = "2025-06-19T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Liw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 342 — Fijner samen dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 19 juni  is het socialles nr 342.

Fijner samen dansen.

Wow, wat is dansen toch heerlijk! En de pasjes ken je inmiddels wel van buiten … Toch is het niet altijd makkelijk om een jig door te komen zonder bijna een elleboog in je gezicht te krijgen. Wat kun je doen om je beweging mooi vloeiend te maken? En waarom danst het eigenlijk met de één wel makkelijk en met de ander niet?
In deze les delen we kleine tips om fijner samen te dansen en oefenen we samen om te merken wat het verschil is. Minder botsingen, minder vermoeidheid - meer plezier!
Eline danst met veel plezier balfolk sinds 2012 en geeft nu voor het eerst dansinstructie. Ze wordt geassisteerd door Henri Karrenbeld.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-342-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round club night"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/events", "https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2-£4"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Aarschots Folk & Bluegrass Festival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.hetgasthuis.be/voorstelling/4261/rootstown-cc-het-gasthuis", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2799", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1664083141152163"]
start = "2025-06-20T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-21T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aarschot"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sagas", "Hamareel", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Rootstown"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)
Het eerstvolgende bal is:
Wouter en de draak bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 20 juni 2025
Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.
Wouter en de draakEen nieuw duo van Wouter Kuyper en Joris Alblas. Balfolk, met een grotere rol voor de gitaar, een tintje Iers en een voorliefde voor Bretons. Luister naar ze op soundcloud: https://www.facebook.com/.../a.14933.../1493372584242823/...
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WouterendeDraak

Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.
De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-wouter-en-de-draak/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Met Initiatie & Gastmuzikanten Hombeek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-hombeek/1164/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2596", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1306640440462223/1306640447128889/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3D", "Jovial Crew", "Larry Unger & Elke Baker", "Warleggan Village Band", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Amy Burton", "Gene Murrow", "Geoff Cubitt", "Georgia Delve", "Hilary Herbert", "Lynne Render", "Mark Burton", "Maureen Knight"]
price = "£100"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Louise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
links = ["http://www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk/programme.html"]
start = "2025-06-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Panjandrum"]
callers = ["Pete Coe"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "Knees Up Cecil Sharp"
source = "events/uk/kucs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-06-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-20T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midzomer Fair"
details = "Zoals we ieder jaar de Midwinter Fair organiseren met meerdere bands, waaronder ook altijd meerdere Balfolk bands en workshops, zullen we dit jaar ook een Midzomer Fair organiseren. Dit zal plaatsvinden op 21 en 22 juni. Meer informatie over bands zal nog volgen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomer-fair/"]
start_date = "2025-06-21"
end_date = "2025-06-22"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Playford ball"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start_date = "2025-06-21"
end_date = "2025-06-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<u></u>LisaBrooks and Elaine Mathies will teach all things even! What can you do to evenmusic, with a rhythm that goes 1-2, 1-2? They will teach polka and Busserull,which is similar to Rørospols but in 2/4 time. See Busserull: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRjVMgAEQLE" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />yRjVMgAEQLE</a>and polka: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLw7iprQQk" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=_<wbr />MLw7iprQQk</a>. <br> <br>Led by Kris Johansson and always a favorite, Skandia Kapell will keep the hallfilled with their captivating sound and great tunes. No one can sit on thesidelines when Skandia Kapell plays for the evening. Join in!<br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skandia Kapell"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Practice"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-06-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-21T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-21-6-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-06-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk & Dance at Schäfersee"
details = """
Tanznachmittag mit Live-Musik
So 22.06.2025 15-17 Uhr
Bourrée Party Crackers
Bourrée Party Crackers – Foto: Christina Glanz
 
Ort: M5 am Franz-Neumann-Platz, Markstraße 5, 13409 Berlin
Der Eintritt ist frei
 Eine Veranstaltung der NaturFreunde Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit Spreefolk e.V."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/2506-tanz-m5"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bourrée Party Crackers"]
price = "free"
organisation = "NaturFreunde Berlin"
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cam-French final celebration"
links = ["https://www.camfrench.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2613173408881074/"]
start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portmanteau"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Cam-French"
source = "events/uk/camfrench.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://ultratagada.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2617"]
start = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ultra Tagada"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance"
details = "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
links = ["https://acadiatradfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Bar Harbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake June Week"
details = """
On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond.  There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. 
A unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops.  Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. 
Staff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free).  Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping.  And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850.  Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available."""
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Fiddle Hellions", "Root System"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Lindsey Dono", "Luke Donforth"]
price = "$750-$1050"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-5/"]
start = "2025-06-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "74th National Square Dance Convention"
details = """
At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. This year’s convention is in Shreveport, LA June 25-28, 2025. 
The Contra Hall will feature hours of contra dancing, special workshops, and evenings with live music. As of May 1, 2025, the rates for the entire convention will be $85 per adult, $42.50 for youth. Contra schedule will be posted on the Contralab Facebook page."""
links = ["https://www.74nsdc.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-hall-at-the-74th-national-square-dance-convention/", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0SwUKGDAEvaTpJ6u4sRcYDc3yFFS7ZCiWBTfqgJgrcwGuTewCHHPD8sVGTJvt45Yal&id=61571314815350"]
start_date = "2025-06-24"
end_date = "2025-06-28"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Shreveport"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$42.50-$85"
organisation = "Contralab"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562814398036/"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759736689644/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-24/"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Express Closing Bal"
details = """
Eindbal met Duo Thézéa
Op dinsdag 24 juni sluit Balfolk Express het seizoen af met een feestelijk eindbal! Kom meedansen met onze kersvers afgestudeerde leerlingen en maak er samen met ons een geweldige avond van. Dit keer worden we muzikaal vergezeld door Duo Thézéa.

Koop direct je ticket >>
Over de artiest
Duo Thézéa is een levendig Frans folkduo met Théo op accordeon en Lizéa op fluit en zang. In hun geëngageerde en originele composities spelen thema’s zoals consent, genderidentiteit en rouw een belangrijke rol. Hun inclusieve en betekenisvolle muziek nodigt daarmee uit tot reflectie, maar ook tot gezamenlijke viering. Met de unieke energie van twee muzikanten uit genderminderheden brengen ze een frisse kijk op de traditionele balfolkscene, waarbij ze invloeden uit de Franse traditionele balfolk en moderne muziek – zoals techno – combineren met een vleugje vocale improvisatie. Ze bieden ook fusiondansworkshops aan voor balfolk, waarbij ze expressie, creativiteit uit verschillende koppeldansen en rolfluïditeit verkennen.

Alvast een voorproefje? Luister hun muziek op hun website en YouTube.
Praktische informatie
Tickets
Koop je ticket hier om zeker te zijn van een plek.
Prijs: €12,50
Kun je geen kaartje krijgen of heb je vragen? Mail naar lessen@balfolkexpress.nl.

Tijden
Deuren open - 20:15
Start band - 20:30
Einde/sluiten zaal - 22:45

Adres
Café Tropical
Verlengde Hooggravenseweg 203, Utrecht

Bereikbaarheid
Er zijn een aantal parkeerplekken vrij op het terrein voor auto’s. Is het vol, dan kan je buiten het terrein ook parkeren. De locatie is goed bereikbaar met het ov of met de fiets.
Over Balfolk Express
Balfolk Express organiseert danslessen, workshops en bals in Utrecht. Met onze lessen willen we jou een toolbox geven die je op de dansvloer kunt gebruiken. Zodat je dans meer diepgang krijgt, je kunt blijven doorgroeien en steeds meer plezier beleeft aan het dansen. In september, na het eindbal en de zomerstop, gaat ons nieuwe seizoen van start voor zowel beginners als (half)gevorderden. Meer informatie op onze website!"""
links = ["https://balfolkexpress.nl/afsluitend-bal", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/afsluitend-bal-bij-balfolk-express-met-duo-thezea/"]
start = "2025-06-24T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Thézéa"]
price = "€12.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at YMCA"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1335943224260784/1335943267594113"]
start = "2025-06-25T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Brno"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Ton Simple"
source = "events/czechia/brno.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-47/"]
start = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-25T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-25T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-mechelen/1157/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2550", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1120858039382966/1120858062716297/"]
start = "2025-06-25T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093877625834952/"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July Fourth"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-26"
end_date = "2025-06-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 343 — Bouwdoos"
details = '''
Deze donderdag 26 juni  is het socialles nr 343.

Bouwdoos

Heb je wel eens dat je folkmuziek hoort, en denkt: "Oh! Daar wil ik wel op dansen!" en je probeert een scottish en dan blijkt het nummer niet in 8 tellen maar in 10 tellen te zijn?
We gaan proberen, door 1 of 2 zeer bekende dansen te ontleden in blokjes, een verzameling van danselementen te maken die we dan kunnen samenstellen in een geheel nieuwe dans die past bij de muziek, zowel qua telling maar ook qua sfeer.
Henri danst (fanatiek) balfolk sinds 2012 en heeft in 2016 en 2017 al een aantal avonden voor beginners en begonners begeleid bij Balfolk Zuid-Holland. Deze keer heeft hij de stoute dansschoenen aangetrokken en gaat proberen een meer gevorderd concept te behandelen. Hij zal worden geassisteerd door Eline Boon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-343-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-26T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-26T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round May Week Ceilidh"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start = "2025-06-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-26T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stämmoveckan"
links = ["https://stammoveckan.se/"]
start_date = "2025-06-27"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Rättvik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Stämmoveckan"
source = "events/sweden/rattvik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2025?lang=en"]
start = "2025-06-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-30T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Datum en plek zijn zeker, maar de precieze tijden en zo komen later. 
Reserveer deze avond alvast in je agenda!

Grove inschatting:

19u30 Dansinitiatie door Sietske van der Sluis
20u15 Bal met Wouter en de Draak
21u15 pauze
21u30 tweede set
22u15 einde bal"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-wouter-en-de-draak-in-sneek/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-27T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Sneek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals et Roses"
links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"]
start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florenville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "The Crew", "Oraj", "Solia", "Stoemp", "La Voivrelle", "La Vielha", "Topette", "Boulas Rio Quartet", "Emily & The Simons", "Noiranomis", "Threo", "Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€50-€70"
organisation = "Bals et Roses"
source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Barn Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1160047731753958/", "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonbarndance/1392955/r/fbe"]
start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Northampton Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/weedon_bec.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-27-6-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.archeosite.be/celtival-daubechies/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2790"]
start_date = "2025-06-28"
end_date = "2025-06-28"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aubechies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "€17-€21"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DenneFeest"
details = """
Een super tof balfolk feestje in het bos!

De kaartverkoop is begonnen.

Het workshop programma:

Wil je tips en tricks leren hoe je in de koppeldansen scottish en mazurka goed kunt improviseren met draaien?
Dan is deze workshop voor jou!
Louise gaat je in 1,5 uur meenemen hoe je jouw koppeldansen nog leuker kunt maken.
Om mee te doen verwachten we dat je de basis van de scottish en mazurka goed onder de knie hebt.


https://hoessenbosch.stager.co/web/tickets"""
links = ["https://www.hoessenbosch.nl/programma/~235_dennefeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-6/", "https://www.plug.events/event/dennefeest95"]
start = "2025-06-28T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Berghem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swinco", "e = m(T²)", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Bamako Express", "Warmoes", "Vandiekomsa"]
price = "€38.50-€58.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-28T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-28T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-06-28T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Edentia", "Matthieu"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Balfolk Stuttgart im Alten Feuerwehrhaus Süd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/585162471"]
start = "2025-06-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi", "Rokkende Vrouwen"]
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Louise Siddons.

Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?

Louise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up  surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of  the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we  should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance  to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming  atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary  Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society  (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021,  she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of  her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free,  positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is  starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-06/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Exeter Ceilidh"
links = ["https://exeterceilidhs.net/"]
start = "2025-06-28T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Crowdy-Kit"]
price = "£4-£15"
organisation = "Exeter Ceilidhs"
source = "events/uk/exeter_ceilidhs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Celtival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.archeosite.be/celtival-daubechies/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2791"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-06-29"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aubechies"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Macke-Bornauw"]
price = "€15-€18"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lissa & Friends", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cumberland Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Pleasantville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$675-$1075"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-06-29T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-06-29T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-06-29T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-29T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra"
links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-30"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Frost and Fire"]
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Kat Dutton"]
price = "$345-$467"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger-2/"]
start = "2025-06-30T08:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-30T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562817731369/"]
start = "2025-07-01T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-01/"]
start = "2025-07-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236712628892/"]
start = "2025-07-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-02T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.
Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg. 
Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer en koelkast met drankjes (muntautomaat in de gang).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.
Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. 
Je mag ook gewoon komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-23/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-met-musac4"]
start = "2025-07-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-02T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Musac"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-07-02T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-02T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Hooke"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roanoke Railroader"
links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"]
start_date = "2025-07-03"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards", "Rushfest"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$95-$160"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 344 — Bretonse dansen (Tour, Rond de Loudéac)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 3 juli  is het socialles nr 344. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bretonse dansen. Dit keer gaan we bezig met de Tour en de Rond de Loudéac. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-344-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-03T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gooikoorts"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.gooikoorts.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2572", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2719", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2720"]
start_date = "2025-07-04"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Embrun", "Warmoes", "Sons Of Sirius"]
organisation = "Gooikoorts Folkfestival"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + 4th of July celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-07-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1697234160875967/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Louise Siddons"]
price = "£50-£65"
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Pop-Up"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/chris.shaw.969952/posts/pfbid02QXZ2QZ29dhGKgW8EjJeip7pbBuSHHq5be1t38CYuaX6gj8iAr8vJ5LrWSTcGNFR2l"]
start = "2025-07-04T19:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Deux Sans Frontières", "Duo Mistral"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
links = ["https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/", "https://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/programme.html"]
start = "2025-07-04T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-04T22:15:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£2"
organisation = "Cambridge Contra Dance"
source = "events/uk/cambridge_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/july-4th-weekend-kingfisher/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-06T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Crossover"]
callers = ["Luke Donforth", "Bob Isaacs"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-07-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-07-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: TBC
Musicians: TBC"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/323906443504326/"]
start = "2025-07-05T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-05T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-7-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-07-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag: ungerade Tänze"
details = "Salzstadel Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210987"]
start = "2025-07-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-06T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance summer school @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/1177/", "https://akdt.be/en/stages/2025/folk-dance/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2687", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9617711031601006"]
start = "2025-07-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandvoir"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€315"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2025-07-07"
end_date = "2205-07-12"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set", "italian", "ecd", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-07T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-07T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social Country Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"]
start = "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance on the Kanonenplatz"
details = """
am Montag dem 7.7. wollen wir auf dem Kanonenplatz tanzen!Beginn ist idealerweise 19:30 Uhr, auf jeden Fall aber ab dem Eintreffen (und Loslegen) der ersten Musikis.Es ist offene Bühne: Wer spielen will, arrangiert sich und spielt.



Die passende Straßenbahnhaltestelle ist Oberlinden.Bringt unbedingt eine gut gefüllte Trinkflasche mit!Und Schuhe, die kleine, spitze Steinchen und Staub vertragen.Und Instrumente, wenn ihr spielen wollt!"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/kanonenplatz/"]
start = "2025-07-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-08T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562837731367/"]
start = "2025-07-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-08/"]
start = "2025-07-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 345 — grabbelles"
details = """
Deze donderdag 10 juli  is het socialles nr 345. Dit is een grabbelles: kies jij maar!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-345-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-10T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/07/10/shillelagh", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2801"]
start = "2025-07-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-7-25-grand-junction-paddington/"]
start = "2025-07-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Zaanfolk Festival"
details = """
Chillen in het park, fijne muziek, drankje erbij en dansen. Dat is balfolk op Zaanfolk Festival! Geniet van dit leuke festival en kom dansen op live muziek.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Er zijn gratis dansworkshops. Na deze workshops kan je direct meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshops wisselen we door.

ENTREE
De toegang tot Zaanfolk is gratis.

PROGRAMMA
13:00 Workshop balfolk door Balfolk Amsterdam, begeleid door PFM!
13:45 PFM! speelt
15:15 Pauze
15:45 Workshop balfolk door Balfolk Amsterdam, begeleid door Trio Baftig
16:30 Trio Baftig speelt
18:00 Einde

MEER INFROMATIE
De workshops zijn geschikt voor beginners. Er zijn twee verschillende workshops, als je de eerste volgt, kan je gerust ook de tweede volgen. Het is niet nodig om de eerste workshop te volgen als je de tweede wilt volgen.

Beide workshops zijn met live begeleiding van de bands.

https://www.zaanfolk.nl

Fotocredit: Zaanfolk"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zaanfolk-festival-2025/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-op-zaanfolk-festival-2025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/668846652587651/"]
start = "2025-07-12T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-12T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wormerveer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irischer Tanznachmittag"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/947756650"]
start = "2025-07-12T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-12T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Frickingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season Closing with Open Stage"
details = """
We sluiten het seizoen in Rotterdam af met de seizoenssluiting, mét open podium en sessie
voor muzikanten.

De band en het exacte programma wordt later nog bekend gemaakt.

15 minutes of fame
Deze editie is er ook het open podium, dus pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na
het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw
(balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer.
Dus, ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met
spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere
muzikant? Het kan allemaal! Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden
gemaakt. Dat kan door een mailtje te sturen naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com met jouw
naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen.

Sessie
Liever niet op het open podium, maar wil je wel graag spelen? Dat kan ook gewoon tijdens
de sessie achteraf, dus neem je (muzikanten)vrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee.

Toegangsprijs
Toegang tot de seizoenssluiting is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren
wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-2025-rotterdam/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-zomer-2025-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-12T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bastille Bal"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-12T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1631837837471114/"]
start = "2025-07-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-07-13T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-13T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Metzingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211522"]
start = "2025-07-13T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-13T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Metzingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1718619838973025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-13T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-07-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-07-13T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Barrie Bullimore"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashokan Northern Week"
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"]
price = "$585-$1035"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monstagstanzen im Stadtgarten"
details = "Bis einschließlich 18. August tanzen wir jeden Montag ab 20 Uhr im Stadtgarten."
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-10/"]
start = "2025-07-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562854398032/"]
start = "2025-07-15T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-15/"]
start = "2025-07-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vertanzt - Fusion Edition"
details = "Festival zum Mittanzen - Festival pour danser"
links = ["https://www.vertanzt.ch/", "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"]
start = "2025-07-17T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "Bern"
city = "Röthenbach im Emmental"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "205-250 CHF"
organisation = "Verein Vertanzt"
source = "events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend Bretonic workout"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-13"]
start = "2025-07-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-07-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-07-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mixed Dance - English & American"
details = "Woodborough Village Hall, NG14 6DX"
links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-07-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shane & Julia Day"]
callers = ["Steve Moore"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"]
start = "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Jet Bridge"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-19-7-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-07-19T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.pasdlayau.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2685"]
start_date = "2025-07-20"
end_date = "2025-07-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hollain"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Galyme"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-21T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-21T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.boombal.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2715"]
start = "2025-07-21T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi", "Le Mange Bal"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562857731365/"]
start = "2025-07-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = """
19:00 dansinitiatie\r
20:00 bal"""
links = ["https://www.boombal.be/"]
start = "2025-07-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sanseveria"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/gent.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-22/"]
start = "2025-07-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-07-23T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-23T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Korröfestivalen"
links = ["https://www.korrofestivalen.se/"]
start_date = "2025-07-24"
end_date = "2025-07-27"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Korrö"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Föreningen Korröfestivalen"
source = "events/sweden/korro.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Warwick Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-27T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£147-£155"
organisation = "Warwick Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/warwick.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Aire"
links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"]
start_date = "2025-07-25"
end_date = "2025-07-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Sue Gola", "Kenny Greer", "Amanda Setili", "Rob Setili", "Stephanie Marie", "Elijah Jaime", "Katie Zanders"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Falcon Ridge Folk Festival"
details = "A Three Day Community of Folk Music and Dance in the Litchfield Hills of CT."
links = ["http://falconridgefolk.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/falcon-ridge-folk-festival/"]
start = "2025-07-25T09:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-27T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CT"
city = "Goshen"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"]
organisation = "Falcon Ridge Folk Festival"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-7-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-07-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2618"]
start_date = "2025-07-26"
end_date = "2025-07-26"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Nivelles"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Balbelutte"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Song & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2025-07-26"
end_date = "2025-08-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-26T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-26T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-07-27T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-07-27T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562841064700/"]
start = "2025-07-29T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-29/"]
start = "2025-07-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/07/31/cecilia-mda-trio", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2805"]
start = "2025-07-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cecilia", "MD&A Trio"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lark Camp"
details = """
Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California 
Family Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping 
Full Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa"""
links = ["https://www.larkcamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Fort Bragg"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lark Traditional Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber", "Box of Frogs", "Confluence", "Contrasaurus", "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman", "Oscina", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Louise Siddons", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£320-£495"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-08-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Dranouter"
details = "Van 1 tot 3 augustus wordt Dranouter opnieuw het decor voor een sfeervol muziekfestival voor alle leeftijden, met dit jaar extra aandacht voor de Catalaanse folktraditie onder het thema ‘Focus Catalonië’.  Elke festivaldag eindigt feestelijk op folkpodium De Koer, waar Muziekcentrum Dranouter uitpakt met een bal op live muziek van balfolkbands Bargainatt, Marie Paulette en Bamako Express. Festival Dranouter belooft een zomerse mix van muziek, sfeer, foodtrucks!"
links = ["https://www.festivaldranouter.be/nl", "https://www.plug.events/event/bamako-express-marie-paulette-en-bargainatt-op-fes"]
start = "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Dranouter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Bargainatt", "Marie Paulette"]
organisation = "Festival Dranouter"
source = "events/belgium/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-08-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-2-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-08-02T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-04T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-04T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562844398033/"]
start = "2025-08-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-05/"]
start = "2025-08-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236705962226/"]
start = "2025-08-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-06T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Kom gezellig dansen op live muziek door de Limburgse folkband Musac.
Musac organiseert maandelijks (meestal op de eerste woensdag van de maand) een eigen dansavond in Zuid-Limburg. 
Musac bestaat ruim 30 jaar en speelt op accordeon, doedelzak, draailier, nickelharpa en fluiten. Dansen zijn o.a. bourrée, scottish, jigue, andro, tovercirkel, wals, dubbele klappolka en nog veel meer.
De dansavonden zijn bedoeld voor zowel beginners als gevorderden. Er wordt tussen de dansen door korte dans-instructie verzorgd. De sfeer is ontspannen en samen plezier hebben staat voorop.
De kosten zijn € 5,= per avond, ter plaatse in de pauze te voldoen.
't Volkshoes heeft een zaal met goede houten vloer en koelkast met drankjes (muntautomaat in de gang).
Schuin ertegenover ligt een ruime gratis parkeerplaats.
Voorafgaand aan de maandelijkse dansavond is er vanaf 19 uur een klein uurtje samen musiceren voor de liefhebbers. Alle instrumenten zijn welkom. Evt. bladmuziek vooraf opvragen. 
Je mag ook gewoon komen luisteren en van de muziek genieten."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-musac-24/"]
start = "2025-08-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-06T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Geleen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Musac"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "Musac"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-08-06T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-06T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Michael Cade-Stewart"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/07/laouen", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2807"]
start = "2025-08-07T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-08"
end_date = "2025-08-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£176-£357"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-08-08T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Benenwerk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.benenwerk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2672"]
start_date = "2025-08-09"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Klandestina"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/951715423565579/"]
start = "2025-08-09T21:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-10T05:44:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Gianmarco Armellin"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Day of Dance"
details = """
Callers: Liam Binley & Bernie Culkin.\r
Musicians: Audrey Jaber & Alex Cumming"""
links = ["https://friendsofenglishdance.org.uk/events/fed-day-of-dance/"]
start = "2025-08-10T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oakham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Liam Binley", "Bernie Culkin"]
organisation = "Friends of English dance"
source = "events/uk/oakham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Family Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"]
start_date = "2025-08-11"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"]
start = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562847731366/"]
start = "2025-08-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-12/"]
start = "2025-08-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Focus"
links = ["https://balfolk.cz/en/bal-focus/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/698267269324283/"]
start = "2025-08-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-17T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Šumperk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "2900-3700 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FESTI'FOLK"
links = ["https://openagenda.com/en/cofals/events/festifolk-6251195"]
start = "2025-08-14T16:35:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-16T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lambesc"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coriandre", "La Talvera", "Castanha e Vinovel", "Tchachao", "Folk You", "Bodegam bal", "Sors le mains d'tes poches"]
price = "free"
organisation = "COFALS"
source = "events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk Baleynbalt"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/14/bansk-baleynbalt", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2809"]
start = "2025-08-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bansk"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mentone"
links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-15"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Mentone"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "The Yellow Dandies"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Chet Gray"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Good Life Gallop"
links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NE"
city = "Omaha"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balance the Bay"
details = """
Hot dancing in the cool summer ocean breeze! Featuring The Latter Day Lizards and River Road, with gender-neutral calling by Will Mentor and Alex Deis-Lauby. Registration opens May 11. 
For more information, email balancethebay@gmail.com."""
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/balance-the-bay-san-francisco/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-17T18:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Francisco"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Latter Day Lizards"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£280-£360"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Campers' Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-08-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-17T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-18T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-18T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday-2025/"]
start = "2025-08-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£400-£640"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562851064699/"]
start = "2025-08-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-19/"]
start = "2025-08-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Ptibals"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1311203883411726/", "https://ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-bol-d-air-11220/evenements/les-ptibals-festival-folk-lagrasse"]
start = "2025-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2205-08-24T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lagrasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Soubirane", "Diatocello", "Saraï", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Lyr Trio", "Ciac Boum", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Trio Loubelya", "Tralala Lovers", "3 Pas d’Ici", "Petit Piment", "Lucas Thébaut"]
price = "€58-€62"
organisation = "Bol d'Air"
source = "events/france/lagrasse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://www.boombalfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201113417822360/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2745"]
start = "2025-08-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Topette"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/21/the-silly-endings", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2811"]
start = "2025-08-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Silly Endings"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"]
start_date = "2025-08-22"
end_date = "2025-08-24"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Demon Barbers", "Emily & The Simons", "Frog on a Bike", "GloryStrokes", "Hoik", "Lasair", "Naragonia Quartet", "National Youth Folk Ensemble", "Oysterband", "PolkaWorks", "Queer Folk", "Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "£199.24-£246.85"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Found Festival"
links = ["https://www.foundfestival.uk/line-up/dance"]
start = "2025-08-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand", "Tautas Roks", "Banter", "Kettlehawk"]
price = "£195-£215"
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TradMaD"
links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"]
start_date = "2025-08-23"
end_date = "2025-08-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-23T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-23T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562864398031/"]
start = "2025-08-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-26/"]
start = "2025-08-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-08-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-27T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/28/mandolinman", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2813"]
start = "2025-08-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend"
links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Camp North"
details = """
The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr 
Dance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers.  It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.  There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. 
Excellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility."""
links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-01"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Fairbanks"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
organisation = "Contra Borealis Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Regency Assembley"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-halsway-regency-assembly-2025/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-31T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Georgia Delve"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-29-8-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-08-29T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-with-howe-company/"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-31T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Howe And Company"]
callers = ["Kenny Greer"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Passage"
details = """
English Country Dance for experienced dancers, featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more! 
Callers: Brooke Friendly and Jenny Beer 
Bands: 

Roguery (Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden)
Idlewild (Clara Byom, Jacob Chen, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco)"""
links = ["https://nwpdancecamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/northwest-passage-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Rhododendron"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Idlewild", "Roguery"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly", "Jenny Beer"]
organisation = "Northwest Passage Dance Camp (Portland Country Dance Community)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-08-31T14:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-08-31T15:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "VAN HIER Festival"
details = '''
De tweede editie van het VAN HIER Festival in Westelbeers kent weer een dansvloer en meerdere balfolkoptredens. Dit kleinschalige evenement in de "achtertuin" van de Cultuurboerderij in Westelbeers heeft in totaal drie podia waarvan er één met enkel balfolk. De volgende bands zullen daar elk een set gaan spelen:

 	Kabál (BE/NL)
 	Paracetamol (NL)
 	Momiro (NL)
 	Folie du Nord (NL/BE)

Entree:

 	€20 voorverkoop
 	€25 aan de kassa'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/van-hier-festival-2025/"]
start = "2025-08-31T11:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-31T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Westelbeers"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Folie du Nord", "Kabál", "Momiro", "Paracetamol"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-01T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-01T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562861064698/"]
start = "2025-09-02T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-02/"]
start = "2025-09-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236695962227/"]
start = "2025-09-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-09-03T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"]
start = "2025-09-04T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-07T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "CLARABAL", "Gribouille", "Indigo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Le Driadi Duo", "Muckenpensel", "No&Mi", "Viadeyra"]
price = "€99-€150"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Folk Festival"
details = "Balfolk Freitag und Samstagabend"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/924464593"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "Germany"
city = "Balingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bordun e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Banna Damhsa"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Emily Faulkner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Contra Dance Weekend"
details = """
Get ready to contra dance, sing, swim, canoe, and play music at the 2025 Bear Hug Mountain Festival weekend on the shores of Montana’s Flathead Lake! The bands, Countercurrent and Banna Damhsa, will be providing music to the calling of Michael Karcher and Emily Faulkner. 
Singles, couples, families, and all ages are welcome! Entertainment, meals, and lodging (shared cabins, or tent and RV camping) are included. Registration fees are on a sliding scale from $250-$305, all-inclusive for the weekend. We also offer a Student rate."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/bear-hug-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Banna Damhsa", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Emily Faulkner", "Michael Karcher"]
price = "$250-$305"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-09-05T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mit-Tanzen"
details = """
Mit-Tanzen.....ist, wenn die Schwerkraft Freizeit hat! Ob Geigenbögen oder Tanzschuhe, alles bewegt sich im Klang und wenn Augenpaare ihre Lachfalten zeigen, haben wir alles richtig gemacht.\r
\r
Musik\r
Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Irma-Maria Troy, Matthias Härtel\r
und alle, die ihr Instrument mitbringen\r
\r
Tanzend voran Aleksandra Vohl, Arndt Rössler\r
\r
Organisation Natalie Begle"""
links = ["https://bewegungsmelder.in/"]
start = "2025-09-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Dornbirn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["bewegungsmelder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "bewegungsmelder"
source = "events/austria/dornbirn.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-5-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-09-05T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-05T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-09-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-6-9-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-09-06T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start = "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "The Gigmeisters", "Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Will Mentor", "Rick Mohr"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562867731364/"]
start = "2025-09-09T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-09/"]
start = "2025-09-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Folkbal Wilhelmina - A cat&#039;s Tale (BE), De Belgische formatie A cat's Tale speelt ten bal op het eerste folkbalavond na de zomer. Met natuurlijk dansuitleg door Bo en Paul vooraf."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-a-cats-tale-be/"]
start = "2025-09-10T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Cat's Tale"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/special-events/echo-summit-dance-camp-2025"]
start_date = "2025-09-12"
end_date = "2025-09-14"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacremento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Butterfly Twirl"
details = "An exciting weekend dance, in Cleveland, with two wonderful bands: George Paul and Playing with Fire, & Tom Cunningham and Hot Coffee Breakdown. Two wonderful callers: Gaye Fifer and Darlene Underwood. Sound by Hanno. We’d love you and your friends to join us for a dance weekend of smiling faces, joyous laughter, wonderful music, hands four, friendship and community."
links = ["https://www.clevelandbutterflytwirl.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-butterfly-twirl/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1279189076745356/"]
start_date = "2025-09-12"
end_date = "2025-09-14"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Chagrin Falls"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Carol Kopp", "Darlene Underwood", "Gaye Fifer", "Michael Hamilton"]
price = "$130"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "32e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB", "https://www.facebook.com/events/459129973798620/"]
start = "2025-09-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
links = ["https://fienta.com/grand-bal-with-naragonia"]
start = "2025-09-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia"]
price = "£13-£18"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1950151225396356/"]
start = "2025-09-12T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-12T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Dave, Fran & Phil"]
callers = ["Liam Binley"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-12-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-09-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-09-13T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-13T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-09-13T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Verspielt"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-09-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-13T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-09-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["King Kontra String Band"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-09-14T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-14T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/955050696437091/"]
start = "2025-09-14T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-14T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-09-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-09-14T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-15T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-15T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562874398030/"]
start = "2025-09-16T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-16/"]
start = "2025-09-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2748"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-19"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kabál", "Duo Gambetta-Sanczuk"]
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feet Retreat"
links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Ellerbe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend"
links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Wiggle"
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5ème Festival des Bals Combiers"
links = ["https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Les Bals Combiers"
source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango! 2025"
details = "English Country Dance weekend with Susan Kevra and Alchemy (Eric Martin, violin; Rachel Bell, accordion; Karen Axelrod, piano)"
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/fandango/2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/fandango-2025/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-21T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp"
details = "Join us at Hatzic Lake for the Chehalis contra dance camp. We feed you and give you a bed; all you have to do is dance, play music, and visit with friends. This year we have callers Jeremy Korr and Koren Wake; and bands Joyride and The Free Raisins."
links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-21T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$300-$450"
organisation = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-09-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spanish Dance Workshop and Bal Hoorn"
details = """
Start 12:15
Eind 15:15
Thema: Fandango, Arin Arin en andere spaanse dansen

15:30 - 16:30 - Dance instructie
16:45 - 18:45 - Band 1
18:45 - 19:45 - Potluck picnic
20:00 - 22:00 - Band 2
22:00 - 23:30 - Sessie / Afterparty

Meer info volgt"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-spaanse-dansen/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-hoorn/"]
start = "2025-09-20T12:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BAL Des 40 Ans De RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2508"]
start = "2025-09-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar", "Tref"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le P'tit Bal du Harby"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://pasdlayau.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2465", "https://lolfolk.e-monsite.com/agenda/assemblees-generales/bal-folk-a-quevaucamps-belg.html"]
start = "2025-09-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Quevaucamps"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lol Folk"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-09-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["3Sticks"]
callers = ["Chris Jewell"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-20-9-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-09-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag Tübingen (Salzstadel)"
details = "Anja von Richthofen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026324454"]
start = "2025-09-21T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-september-2025/"]
start = "2025-09-21T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Emily and the Simons  Ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zärtlichkeit und Verspieltheit.  Das anglo-belgisches Balfolk-Trio spielt mit Konzertgitarre, Akkordeon und Geige nicht nur in einer für Bal Folk einmaligen Besetzung. Es ist vielmehr so, als hätten die Instrumente ein Eigenleben: Die verschiedenen Stimmen und Klangfarben umwerben und nähern sich vorsichtig, immer darauf achtend sich zu unterstützen und Raum zu geben. Und manchmal treffen sie sich zu einer großen Party.  Ihr Stil ist ausdrucksstark und improvisatorisch, voller Leidenschaft, Zartheit und Verspieltheit. Oft geben Emilys Kompositionen die Themen vor, inspiriert von Begegnungen des Lebens und der Energie des Tanzbodens. Daraus ergibt sich ein weitreichendes Repertoire – von exquisiten, sinnlichen Mazurkas bis hin zu fröhlichen, treibenden Bourrées.  Emily Bowden: Geige  Simon Dumpleton: chromatisches Akkordeon  Simon Laffineur: Konzertgitarre  Zum Nachhören: https://emilyandthesimons.bandcamp.com/album/firelight  Webseite: http://emilyandthesimons.com"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-09-21T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562877731363/"]
start = "2025-09-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-23/"]
start = "2025-09-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start = "2025-09-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-24T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-september/"]
start = "2025-09-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-24T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-09-24T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras-on-the-river/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anadama", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Isaac Banner", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
details = "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/", "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Lighthouse", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Infinitumbal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2357412704635133/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-2025"]
start = "2025-09-26T12:00:00+03:00"
end = "2025-09-28T23:55:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Rahu the Fool", "Monsieur Fruits", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Kola Camoma", "Gediminas Plėšnys", "Mikas Dominas", "SuLa"]
price = "€100-€140"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend-2/"]
start = "2025-09-26T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-28T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Frances Oates", "Barrie Bullimore", "Laura Hodges"]
organisation = "Halsway Harvest"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = "Weitere Informationen folgen…"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-09"]
start = "2025-09-26T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Emily & The Simons", "Duo Wolff-Moschcau"]
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-26-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-09-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Tänze aus Frankreich"
details = "Deula Kirchheim"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211545"]
start_date = "2025-09-27"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Unique"
details = "1 day balfolk festival in Switzerland."
links = ["https://balunique.ch/"]
start = "2025-09-27T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-28T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Vevey"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Le Mange Bal"]
price = "28-65 CHF"
organisation = "Les Grands bals de Lausanne"
source = "events/switzerland/vevey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-27T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = "LAG Tanz BW"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211553"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Bearded Dragons with calling from Sarah Trop.

From fire and darkness rise the mighty Bearded Dragons. Blending traditional and electronic styles, they are pioneers of Techno Contra, Techno Playford, and Electro Folk in general, at the very cutting edge of folk dance music. They are fiddle playing behemoth Benjamin Rowe (also found rampaging in Contrasaurus); and bellows, keys and synths monster Vic Smith (known also in Double Dichotomy and Ceilidh Experiment). Using both traditional instruments and sounds, with live hardware synthesisers, Bearded Dragons weave a musical experience that is entirely unique.

Sarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-09/"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Sarah Trop"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sunset in Provence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-27-9-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-09-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-09-28T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-09-28T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach"
details = "Ultra Tagada, La bonne suope"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7800/balfolk-am-bodensee?jour=28-09-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859391792"]
start = "2025-09-28T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-28T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["La Bonne Soupe", "Ultra Tagada"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Vyšehrad"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/943562807731370/943562871064697/"]
start = "2025-09-30T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-30/"]
start = "2025-09-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236692628894/"]
start = "2025-10-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-01T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-10-01T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-01T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Kerry Fletcher"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Quartet", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Diane Silver"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Dog Paw"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "William Watson"]
price = "$235-$395"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-03T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVIII Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1407479210247988/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-05T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mit-Tanzen"
details = """
Mit-Tanzen.....ist, wenn die Schwerkraft Freizeit hat! Ob Geigenbögen oder Tanzschuhe, alles bewegt sich im Klang und wenn Augenpaare ihre Lachfalten zeigen, haben wir alles richtig gemacht.\r
Mit-Tanzen findet im Rahmen \"Pforte für Alle!\" statt in Kooperation mit der Stella Musikhochschule\r
\r
Musik\r
Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Irma-Maria Troy, Matthias Härtel\r
und alle, die ihr Instrument mitbringen\r
\r
Tanzend voran Aleksandra Vohl, Arndt Rössler\r
\r
Organisation Natalie Begle"""
links = ["https://bewegungsmelder.in/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Feldkirch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["bewegungsmelder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "bewegungsmelder"
source = "events/austria/feldkirch.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1737620977135950/", "https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/25th-festival-des-panards/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-05T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["War-sav", "Trio Roblin-Evain-Badeau", "Naragonia", "Oscina"]
price = "£35-£69"
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-3-10-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-10-03T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/alexandra-deis-lauby-and-free-raisins/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-10-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zondag 5 oktober 2025
TICKETS
Info volgt
PROGRAMMA
Info volgt

(Geluidstechniek door ....)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop 

Info volgt

★ Betaalde workshop

Info volgt
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-3/"]
start = "2025-10-05T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-05T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-06T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-06T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-07/"]
start = "2025-10-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = """
Na de vuurdoop op het VAN HIER Festival deze zomer komt de band Kabál ook in ons eigen Wilhelmina spelen!

Vooraf dansuitleg door Bo en Paul."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-kabal-be-nl/"]
start = "2025-10-08T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-08T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kabál"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"]
start_date = "2025-10-09"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Carol Sersland"]
price = "$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Anna Rain"]
price = "$95-$195"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mountain Madness"
links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Jonesborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1358828715118214/", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/"]
start = "2025-10-10T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Sorrento"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkfest Hohnstein"
details = "Tanzfest auf Burg Hohnstein in der Sächsischen Schweiz"
links = ["https://www.folkfest-hohnstein.de/"]
start = "2025-10-10T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hohnstein"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/553957054174543/"]
start = "2025-10-10T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vertical Expression"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-10-10-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-10-10T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-10-11T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-11T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Swedish und Bal Folk in der TanzEtage"
details = "20:30 Bal mit YanYana und Sigmar Gothe,Lucas und Elke Workshop 16:00-20:00 Swedish mit Sture Göranson, Susanne und Sigmar Gothe"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/912322855"]
start = "2025-10-11T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Gomaringen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sigmar Gothe", "YanYana"]
organisation = "Silvia Fuchs"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2509"]
start = "2025-10-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Manäcken", "Fublène"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-10-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-11T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-11-10-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-10-11T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-10-12"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-10-12T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-12T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Kom dansen op ons najaars-zondagbal!
In ieder geval komen de huisbands Madlot en de Houtzagerij ten dans spelen.
We nodigen ook elke keer een gastgroep uit. Meer informatie hierover volgt nog.

En: we hebben een open podium. Dus wil je graag eens een kort setje ten dans spelen, dan ben je welkom! Graag even van te voren melden, zodat we een mooi programma kunnen maken.

Omdat het een bal op zondag is, hebben we halverwege het bal een potluck. Leuk als je iets te eten meeneemt om samen met anderen te delen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-6/"]
start = "2025-10-12T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/viorelband/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2619"]
start = "2025-10-12T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-10-12T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-10-12T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-14/"]
start = "2025-10-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbus English Country Dance Weekend"
details = "English country dance weekend in Columbus, Ohio with music by Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea, Earl Gaddis, and Dan Beerbohm and calling by Beverly Francis and Dan Blim. (More details coming.)"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/columbus-english-country-dance-weekend/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/507713561953486/"]
start_date = "2025-10-17"
end_date = "2025-10-19"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Colombus"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Beverly Francis", "Dan Blim"]
organisation = "English Country Dancers of Columbus"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-17"
end_date = "2025-10-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkirrika Festival"
details = "Balfolk & Basque dances festival in the Basque Country"
links = ["https://folkirrika.eus/"]
start = "2025-10-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Kuartango"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkirrika"
source = "events/spain/kuartango.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-17-10-25-grand-junction-paddington/"]
start = "2025-10-17T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by 

The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)
Topspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon)

with calling by 

Gaye Fifer and

Will Mentor

Watch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. 
$120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$75-$140"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-10-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2758", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1845286526222851/"]
start = "2025-10-18T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Tübingen"
details = "Balkan-Balfolk mit den Ballkanesen (Anja von Richthofen)"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026321271"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harrogate Contra"
links = ["http://harrogatecontra.org.uk/events.html"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harrogate"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda & Philip"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£10"
organisation = "Harrogate Contra"
source = "events/uk/harrogate_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["WillPower"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Definitely Contraband with calling from Jack Kanutin.

Storming onto the festival scene in 2024, Definitely Contraband supply addictive dance music through the fiery fiddling force of Martin Clarke and Nicky McConkey, laced with heady beats from Ben Filmer-Sankey on guitar and banjo, and Tom Evans on bass. Their high-energy dance grooves and boundless enthusiasm make for an intoxicating evening!

Jack has grown up dancing at folk festivals and started calling whilst at Bristol University. With over five years of calling ceilidh and contra dances under his belt, he brings energy, clarity, and a deep love for traditional dance to every event."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-10/"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Definitely Contraband"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-18-10-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-10-18T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-10-19T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-10-19T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag in Lautenbach"
details = "Naragonia und Duo L'Hetre hereux"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7801/balfolk-am-bodensee?jour=19-10-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/859394453"]
start = "2025-10-19T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-oktober-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-19T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-10-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-20T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-20T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-21/"]
start = "2025-10-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-oktober/"]
start = "2025-10-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-22T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-10-22T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-22T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1548949209828868/"]
start = "2025-10-23T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-26T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"]
start_date = "2025-10-24"
end_date = "2025-10-26"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-24-10-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-10-24T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra NYC"
links = ["https://www.contradance.nyc/"]
start = "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Kingfisher", "Some Assembly Required"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-10-25T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-25T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen"
details = "mit L‘Equipe, Workshop 16-18 Uhr"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/251025_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841368028"]
start = "2025-10-25T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-26T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'Équipe"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Fall Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-saturday-october-25-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-25T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-10-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Peut Qu'Manquer"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Sehr besonders. https://gabrielchiapello.fr/en/duo-nello1"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-10-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-26T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Nello"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-28/"]
start = "2025-10-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2025-10-31"
end_date = "2025-11-01"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Foggy Moon Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://montereycontradance.org/foggy-moon.html"]
start_date = "2025-10-31"
end_date = "2025-11-02"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Stringrays"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + Halloween celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-31T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = "Weitere Informationen folgen…"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-10"]
start = "2025-10-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Fever"
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "River Road"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "On Bouge Pop-Up"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/chris.shaw.969952/posts/pfbid02QXZ2QZ29dhGKgW8EjJeip7pbBuSHHq5be1t38CYuaX6gj8iAr8vJ5LrWSTcGNFR2l"]
start_date = "2025-11-01"
end_date = "2025-11-01"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Duo Mistral"]
organisation = "On Bouge"
source = "events/uk/on_bouge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lancaster Contra"
details = """
Behind the mic: Rhodri Davies
Musicians: Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon, and Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"""
links = ["http://lancastercontra.org.uk/events/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3356256961340365/"]
start = "2025-11-01T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-01T16:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ben Farmer, Chris Dixon & Arthur Capelier-Mourguy"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£10-£15"
organisation = "Lancaster Contra"
source = "events/uk/lancaster.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2510"]
start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-1-11-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-11-01T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-01T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-03T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-03T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-04/"]
start = "2025-11-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236685962228/"]
start = "2025-11-05T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-11-05T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-05T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Gallica"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend: Contra Fantasia"
details = "Calling all Dancing Pirates, Magicians, Mermaids, Vampires, Elves, Ogres, Fairy Princesses, and Sorcerer’s Apprentices… Step into a world of rhythm and revelry November 7–9, 2025 starring the Dam Beavers and River Road, with Alex Deis Lauby and Cis Hinkle. Fanciful costumes on Saturday night encouraged; joy all weekend guaranteed!"
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/atlanta-dance-weekend-2025-contra-fantasia/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kunkletown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["https://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1119730636555625/"]
start = "2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£23-£53"
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "11e Nuit Trad'Actuelle"
links = ["https://folkafon.com/nos-evenements/11e-nuit-tradactuelle-carte-blanche-tiennet-simonnin", "https://www.facebook.com/events/8778999902217391/"]
start = "2025-11-07T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Troyes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Folkafon"
source = "events/france/troyes.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Alcester Contra"
links = ["https://davidfolk7.wixsite.com/alcestercontras", "https://www.facebook.com/events/972124688266966/"]
start = "2025-11-07T19:45:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-07T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Alcester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£4-£10"
organisation = "Alcester Contra"
source = "events/uk/alcester_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-7-11-25-cecil-sharp-house/"]
start = "2025-11-07T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-07T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"]
start = "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Koren Wake", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-11-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-11-08T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Neil Stuart"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ceilidh Club"
links = ["https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-8-11-25-queens-gate-house/"]
start = "2025-11-08T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["s-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£19-£25"
organisation = "London Ceilidh Club"
source = "events/uk/ceilidh_club.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-11-09T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2794042134106337/"]
start = "2025-11-09T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-11-09T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Lynne Render"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-11/"]
start = "2025-11-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Deze maand speelt een internationaal duo in ons café: Diaton bestaat uit Simon Gielen en Johannes Uhlmann. Beiden meesters op de diatonische accordeon."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-diaton-b-de/"]
start = "2025-11-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DiaTon"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catalina Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Catalina Island"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fleur de Lis Fling"
details = """
Dance weekend featuring music from Kingfisher & Meadowhawk, calling from Alex Deis-Lauby & Seth Tepher, sound from Ed Howe. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday. 
$80-165 sliding scale"""
links = ["https://register.louisvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Meadowhawk"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$80-$165"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = "Join us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We’ll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org"
links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwoods"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk weekend Intensive 2025"
details = """
Multiple day intensive for experienced (balfolk) dancers.\r
\r
Workshops will be in Dutch, if you like to participate in the English version or organise this in your dance community, send a message to: dancingbodies.workshops@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"]
start = "2025-11-14T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-17T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€275-€350"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2749"]
start = "2025-11-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel", "Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in der Neuen Schmiede"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"]
start_date = "2025-11-15"
end_date = "2025-11-15"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Frolick"
details = "Join us for two days and nights of English dancing, music making, and workshops aplenty, now beginning with dinner on Friday night."
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/fallwk2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-14T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-16T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag balfolk in Lautenbach"
details = "Airboxes Trio, Thalas und Folkschwestern Biese"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7802/bafolk-am-bodensee?jour=15-11-2025", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/721227433"]
start = "2025-11-15T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Folkschwestern Biese", "Thalas"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalNoz im Fichtehaus Tübingen"
details = "mit Markus Krimmer und Andreas Neumann (Anja von Richthofen)"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026323860"]
start = "2025-11-15T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Markus Krimmer & Andreas Neumann"]
organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkArena"
details = "BalFolk-Tanzabend"
links = ["https://folkarena.wordpress.com/termine/"]
start = "2025-11-15T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Jena"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Budweis"]
organisation = "FolkArena"
source = "events/germany/jena.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cenizas Residency"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizas/the-residency", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1933457220788830/"]
start = "2025-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€260-€550"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2733"]
start = "2025-11-15T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2025-11-15T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-15T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Cat's Claw"]
callers = ["Mic Spenceley", "Ned Clamp"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Ehningen"
details = "Airboxes und Thalas"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/908493880"]
start_date = "2025-11-16"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ehningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Airboxes", "Thalas"]
organisation = "Danzamol"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag Salzstadel Tübingen"
details = "Anja von Richthofen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1026324471"]
start = "2025-11-16T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-16T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk-Orga-Kalender"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-november-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-16T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2620"]
start = "2025-11-16T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-16T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume Duo"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-18/"]
start = "2025-11-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterdans Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2501"]
start = "2025-11-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-20T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Feather and Fox", "Nisia Trio"]
organisation = "Kasteel D'Ursel"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fénix Festival"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/fenixfest"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhizottome"]
price = "€150"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH
Wat zijn we blij dat ze er weer zijn! 1,5 jaar geleden verwelkomden we ze deze geweldige muzikanten als Guus en Ward, nu zijn ze Thalas! Ze spelen boven in het café van Station Zuid dus extra veel plek om te dansen!AVONDPROGRAMMA




19:30 Deuren open: welkom!
20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop
21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier (nog vrij)
21:20-23:00 Bal met Thalas
23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie


DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00
Meer info volgt.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15
Wil je ook op Drakenbal spelen? Stuur een mailtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com.

BAL met THALAS 21:20-23:00
Jarenlang hebben Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore zo nu en dan samen gespeeld, soms als een duo en soms in projecten van elkaars bands. Elke keer voelden ze dan een grote energie en die hun vriendschap meer voedde. Dus hebben ze besloten om hun eigen duo te starten met eigen composities en verhalen.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thalasmusic


 SESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00
Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie; de dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. Iedereen met elk niveau van ervaring is welkom dus pak je instrument en speel mee! We delen van tevoren bladmuziek van liedjes die sowieso langskomen. Heb je een wens of voorstel? Laat het ons weten. Verder komt wat komt! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

ENTREE
Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20


VERSNAPERINGEN
In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar.


LOCATIE Café Station Zuid – CAFÉ (boven!)Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch


ROUTE
Openbaar vervoer:
Drakenbal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 of 306.
Auto:
Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!Je kan wel vrij parkeren aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel.
Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-thalas/"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thalas"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = "Weitere Informationen folgen…"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-11"]
start = "2025-11-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Herbstfest"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2025-11-22"
end_date = "2025-11-22"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara & Fine"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-25/"]
start = "2025-11-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-november/"]
start = "2025-11-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-11-26T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-26T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winterdans Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2502"]
start = "2025-11-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-27T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bornem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Accords Perdus", "Bamako Express"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods", "Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Qwill Duvall", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-29T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Adam Hughes.

[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty
things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of
experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.

Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-11/"]
start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Leeds Contra"
links = ["http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"]
start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Leeds"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Portland Drive"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Leeds Contra"
source = "events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ça Ribote"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-11-30"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "MiniBal at Toitū"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-11-30T14:00:00+13:00"
end = "2025-11-30T15:30:00+13:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Welkom terug! Laat je verwarmen door een nieuw Junushoff bal en kom gezellig dansen!
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!
Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 TBA
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 TBA
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-19/"]
start = "2025-11-30T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-30T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Fetter BalFolk Sound aus Belgien  EmBrun  EmBrun steht für modernen fetten BalFolk-Sound. Sie können blowzabellalike den Saal zum Kochen bringen und danach mit einer romantischen leisen Mazurka fast zärtlich die Gemüter in innige fast zeitlupenartige Bewegungen versezten. Ihre Kompositionen klingen neu und erfrischend – sind jedoch auch so tanzbar, als ob sie 100 Jahre in einem verstecken französischen Dörflein gereift wären.  EmBrun ist eine der bekanntesten Bands der Szene, dynamisch und abwechslungsreich.  Bert Leemans (Akkordeon)  Ludo Stichelmeyer (Percussion/Schlagzeug)  Jonas Scheys (Bass)  Harald Baeweraerts (Drehleier)  Pieterjan Van Kerckhoven (Dudelsack)  Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,-   Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  s.a: http://www.embrun.be/  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmePAhuh7Q"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-11-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-01T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-01T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-02/"]
start = "2025-12-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Tanzabend"
details = "Eintritt frei - <b>Unkostenbeitrag erbeten</b>"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-burghausen.de", "https://www.facebook.com/events/538236682628895/538236689295561/"]
start = "2025-12-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-03T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Burghausen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Burghausen"
source = "events/germany/burghausen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2025-12-03T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-03T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["BOF!"]
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-12-05T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mit-Tanzen"
details = """
Mit-Tanzen.....ist, wenn die Schwerkraft Freizeit hat! Ob Geigenbögen oder Tanzschuhe, alles bewegt sich im Klang und wenn Augenpaare ihre Lachfalten zeigen, haben wir alles richtig gemacht.\r
\r
Musik\r
Evelyn Fink-Mennel, Irma-Maria Troy, Matthias Härtel\r
und alle, die ihr Instrument mitbringen\r
\r
Tanzend voran Aleksandra Vohl, Arndt Rössler\r
\r
Organisation Natalie Begle"""
links = ["https://bewegungsmelder.in/"]
start = "2025-12-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-05T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Au"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["bewegungsmelder"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "bewegungsmelder"
source = "events/austria/au.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Fair"
details = "Nog geen bands bekend, maar er zullen weer genoeg balfolk bands en workshops worden georganiseerd."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-2/"]
start_date = "2025-12-06"
end_date = "2025-12-07"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/event/thunderwing-derick-kalish/"]
start = "2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Thunderwing", "Frenzy"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish", "Janine Smith"]
price = "$15-$30"
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-12-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-12-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-12-06T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya", "Sol Do"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-09/"]
start = "2025-12-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Met de verhuizing van Tim naar Zweden was het voor Andoorn moeilijk om als groep op de been te blijven. De mannen Kris, Wouter en Jasper bleven achter EN samen muziek maken, onder de naam Momiro. Oftewel: doedels en snaren!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-momiro-nl/"]
start = "2025-12-10T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Momiro"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2511"]
start = "2025-12-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-13T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Clume"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = "Weitere Informationen folgen…"
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-12"]
start = "2025-12-12T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-12T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Vendredi Danse"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1035775671909454&set=pb.100064310937147.-2207520000"]
start = "2025-12-13T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T16:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Holmfirth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Le Vendredi Danse"
source = "events/uk/le_vendredi_danse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2750", "https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-14T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€22-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Mechelen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2818"]
start = "2025-12-13T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-13T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw-asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "d'Accord"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876/posts/1813811482356480/"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T22:45:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Exeter"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£10"
organisation = "d'Accord"
source = "events/uk/daccord.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "London Barndance"
links = ["https://www.barndance.org/programme.html"]
start = "2025-12-13T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
price = "£5-£15"
organisation = "London Barndance Company"
source = "events/uk/london_barndance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-12-14T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-14T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Englefield Green contra dance"
links = ["https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"]
start = "2025-12-14T14:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-14T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Egham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Linda Game Band"]
callers = ["Nicola Scott"]
organisation = "Ashford Folk Dancers"
source = "events/uk/ashford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-12-14T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-14T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-15T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-15T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-16/"]
start = "2025-12-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekbal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2759", "https://www.facebook.com/events/681371704264138/"]
start = "2025-12-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-12-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-12-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-12-20T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-20T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Weihnachtliches Tanzen"
details = "mit No&Mi und Duo Anna&Frank"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-in-dresden/"]
start = "2025-12-20T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-20T23:59:59+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Anna & Frank"]
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Special"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstspecial-december-2025/"]
start = "2025-12-21T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.remigeffroy.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2621"]
start = "2025-12-21T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-21T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Welche Band? HavoK. Und mehr. Wir werden sehen."
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-12-21T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Havok"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"]
start = "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Pound & Linda Game"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£420-£645"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-23/"]
start = "2025-12-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2025-12-26"
end_date = "2025-12-31"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Morgantown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2734"]
start = "2025-12-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-27T01:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Le Bal-en-Rouge"
links = ["http://www.frenchdance.co.uk/dates.htm"]
start = "2025-12-27T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ockbrook"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Ockbrook French Music and Dancing"
source = "events/uk/ockbrook.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal de Noel"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-12-27T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T22:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-30/"]
start = "2025-12-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zondag 31 december 2025
TICKETS
Info volgt
PROGRAMMA
Info volgt

(Geluidstechniek door ....)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop 

Info volgt

★ Betaalde workshop

Info volgt
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-4/"]
start = "2025-12-31T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2735"]
start = "2025-12-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-01T03:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-12-31T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-01T00:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-01-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-06/"]
start = "2026-01-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pied à Terre"
links = ["https://piedaterre.me.uk/events"]
start = "2026-01-07T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-07T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Norwich"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Pied à Terre"
source = "events/uk/pat_norwich.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "What the Trad?! - Weekender"
details = """
Folk music for Balfolk dancers and musicians. A weekend full of musicality!\r
\r
This weekend wil be organiserd as part of the 'Beyond the steps' series. by Dancing Bodies. More info will follow; would you like to keep posted and give some input? Fill the form down below."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/what-the-trad-weekend"]
start = "2026-01-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-12T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalVolk"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Bal Folk ab 18 Uhr 
Tanzkurse für Einsteiger ab 13 Uhr, für Fortgeschrittene ab 15:30 Uhr.

Mitbringbuffet.
Getränke gibt es günstig vor Ort.

Eintritt siehe Homepage"""
links = ["http://www.danzamol.de/balfolkstanzfest", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/968967151"]
start = "2026-01-11T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-11T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ehningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
organisation = "Danzamol e.v."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-13/"]
start = "2026-01-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start_date = "2026-01-16"
end_date = "2026-01-18"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Topspin", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Jean Gorrindo", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. 
A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added."""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"]
start = "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-01-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-01-17T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-01-17T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Oxford NAGS"]
callers = ["Aidan Hansell"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Vier het begin van een nieuw jaar met een geweldig bal en kom dansen in de Junushoff!
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!
Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 TBA
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 TBA
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-20/"]
start = "2026-01-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Warmer"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/winter-warmer-2026/"]
start = "2026-01-19T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2026-01-23T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Madeleine Smith", "Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"]
price = "£240-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-20/"]
start = "2026-01-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wintergreen"
links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2026/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Bozeman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wake Up Robin", "Hypergolic"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Christa Torrens"]
price = "$145-$185"
organisation = "Bozeman Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-27/"]
start = "2026-01-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-december/"]
start = "2026-01-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-28T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Prague Balfolk Weekend"
links = ["https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235669361448752/"]
start = "2026-01-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra/"]
start = "2026-01-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1009088734"]
start = "2026-01-31T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2736"]
start = "2026-01-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-31T22:45:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-03/"]
start = "2026-02-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-06"
end_date = "2026-02-07"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Root System", "The Faux Paws"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-02-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-02-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2760", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1471834534190503/"]
start = "2026-02-07T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-10/"]
start = "2026-02-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-17/"]
start = "2026-02-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-20"
end_date = "2026-02-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit L'air inconnu und Grand Balthazar ab 17:30h Workshop"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008282698"]
start = "2026-02-20T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-20T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-02-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-02-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-02-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-02-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz und Begegnung"
details = "Balfolk mit L'air inconnu und Grand Balthasar"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008165645"]
start = "2026-02-22T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-24/"]
start = "2026-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddling Frog Dance Festival"
links = ["https://www.sccdc.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Frannie Marr", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lava Meltdown"
links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Lava Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Contraforce"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "JJ Luxe"]
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Festival"
links = ["https://www.balhallafestival.be/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2082785725544099/"]
start = "2026-02-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/balhalla.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-februari-2026/"]
start = "2026-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-28T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-03/"]
start = "2026-03-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-03-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-03-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk in der TanzEtage"
details = "Bal Folk mit Danzvogel, Tübingerstraße 58, 72810 Gomaringen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1113785053"]
start = "2026-03-07T20:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-07T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Gomaringen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Danzvogel"]
organisation = "Silvia Fuchs"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-10/"]
start = "2026-03-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld"
details = """
Ons voorjaarsbal in de Wilde Wereld in Wageningen.

In ieder geval komen de huisbands Madlot en de Houtzagerij ten dans spelen.
We nodigen ook elke keer een gastgroep uit. Meer informatie hierover volgt nog.

En: we hebben een open podium. Dus wil je graag eens een kort setje ten dans spelen, dan ben je welkom! Graag even van te voren melden, zodat we een mooi programma kunnen maken."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld/"]
start = "2026-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-14T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-17/"]
start = "2026-03-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-03-20"
end_date = "2026-03-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
details = "Contra Dance Weekend sponsored by Charlotte Contra Dancers. Held at Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, SC"
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"]
start = "2026-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2026-03-22T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Charlotte Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/charlotte.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-03-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-03-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2761", "https://www.facebook.com/events/648374848193137/"]
start = "2026-03-21T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-03-21T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-03-21T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Green/Matthews"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag am Bodensee"
details = "Remi Geffreoy und???"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044672758"]
start = "2026-03-22T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-24/"]
start = "2026-03-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-maart-2026/"]
start = "2026-03-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-25T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pigtown Fling"
links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinatti"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2025/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Liz Nelson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-31/"]
start = "2026-03-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-03-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-04-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-04-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-07/"]
start = "2026-04-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Irish set dance"
details = "Irisches Wochenende"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044673201"]
start = "2026-04-10T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-12T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Balingen"
styles = ["irish-set"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-14/"]
start = "2026-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-april-2026/"]
start = "2026-04-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-15T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee,  en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-vrijdag/"]
start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-17T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2737"]
start = "2026-04-17T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-17T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-04-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit N.N. und Workshop ab 17:30h"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283024"]
start = "2026-04-18T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-zaterdag/"]
start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffContra"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-21/"]
start = "2026-04-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-04-24"
end_date = "2026-04-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-28/"]
start = "2026-04-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-05-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-05-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-05/"]
start = "2026-05-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2026-05-08"
end_date = "2026-05-10"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-12/"]
start = "2026-05-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-05-15"
end_date = "2026-05-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-05-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-05-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ruffCeilidh"
links = ["https://ruffceilidhs.org/"]
start = "2026-05-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-05-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cardiff"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Diatonics"]
price = "£5-£12"
organisation = "ruffCeilidhs"
source = "events/uk/cardiff.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-19/"]
start = "2026-05-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-26/"]
start = "2026-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-mei-2026/"]
start = "2026-05-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-27T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-11/"]
start = "2026-05-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-05-29T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2738"]
start = "2026-05-30T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-30T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blowout Bal"
details = "Part of the Blowout - The Bagpipe Society's annual festival"
links = ["https://www.bagpipesociety.org.uk/blowout/"]
start = "2026-05-30T21:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-05-31T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Tamworth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "The Bagpipe Society"
source = "events/uk/tamworth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-02/"]
start = "2026-06-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekbal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2762", "https://www.facebook.com/events/982257914067087/"]
start = "2026-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-09/"]
start = "2026-06-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008238796"]
start = "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-16/"]
start = "2026-06-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-23/"]
start = "2026-06-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-juni-2026/"]
start = "2026-06-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-24T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-06-26"
end_date = "2026-06-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-30/"]
start = "2026-06-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-07/"]
start = "2026-07-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-14/"]
start = "2026-07-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-21/"]
start = "2026-07-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-28/"]
start = "2026-07-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-12/"]
start = "2026-07-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-07-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-04/"]
start = "2026-08-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-11/"]
start = "2026-08-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-18/"]
start = "2026-08-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-25/"]
start = "2026-08-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-01/"]
start = "2026-09-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-08/"]
start = "2026-09-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-15/"]
start = "2026-09-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-22/"]
start = "2026-09-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit Hartwin Dhoore Trio und Workshop ab 17:30h"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283069"]
start = "2026-09-26T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-26T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-29/"]
start = "2026-09-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-06/"]
start = "2026-10-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
links = ["https://electricfolkdance.party/"]
start_date = "2026-10-09"
end_date = "2026-10-11"
country = "UK"
city = "Hope"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Apolkalypse", "Bearded Dragons", "Portmanteau"]
organisation = "Electric Folk Dance Party"
source = "events/uk/hathersage.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-13/"]
start = "2026-10-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stuttgart"
details = "Altes Feuerwehrhaus Süd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008238843"]
start = "2026-10-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Stuttgart"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Holger & Moritz & Vera"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-20/"]
start = "2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gmünd Folk Tanzt"
details = "Großer BalFolk im Neuen Augustinus, Schwäbisch Gmünd"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1116202222"]
start = "2026-10-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Schwäbisch Gmünd"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Gmünd Folk e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-27/"]
start = "2026-10-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-10-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-13/"]
start = "2026-10-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-10-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-03/"]
start = "2026-11-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-10/"]
start = "2026-11-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk trifft Balkan"
details = "Tanztag am Bodensee, mit den Ballkanesen aus Tübingen und??"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1044673315"]
start = "2026-11-14T11:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-14T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Großschönach"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Ballkanesen"]
organisation = "Sönke"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-17/"]
start = "2026-11-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit N.N."
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008285137"]
start = "2026-11-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-22T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-24/"]
start = "2026-11-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2026-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-11-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-01/"]
start = "2026-12-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-08/"]
start = "2026-12-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-15/"]
start = "2026-12-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-22/"]
start = "2026-12-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-29/"]
start = "2026-12-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee,  en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-bij-de-muziekstage-2027-2/"]
start = "2027-04-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2027-04-16T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-bij-de-muziekstage-2027/"]
start = "2027-04-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2027-04-17T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"