[[events]] name = "Aftershock" links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/post-faultline-petaluma-contra/"] start = "2022-06-19T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T21:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Petaluma" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$10-$17" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/", "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"] start = "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00" end = "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Joyride"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-10-28/"] start = "2023-10-28T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-10-28T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"] start = "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-12/"] start = "2023-11-12T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-12T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"] start = "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-23/"] start = "2023-11-23T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-23T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-11-25/"] start = "2023-11-25T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-25T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"] start = "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance-2/2023-11-26/", "https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76893451;instance=20231126160000"] start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "Hayward Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"] start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"] start = "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"] callers = ["Celia Ramsay"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76909377;instance=20231210153000", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-10/"] start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-10T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr & Daniel Steinberg"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$20-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-14/"] start = "2023-12-14T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-14T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Jon Berger, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"] start = "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2023-12-23/"] start = "2023-12-23T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-23T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] callers = ["Dan Kozloff"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-24/"] start = "2023-12-24T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-24T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-28/"] start = "2023-12-28T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-28T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["David Mostardi, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"] start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-11/"] start = "2024-01-11T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-11T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Charlie Hancock, Thomas Dewey, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Tom Roby"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"] start = "2024-01-14T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-14T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"] start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Third Sunday English Regency Dancing" details = """ Time:  2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., seated tea at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Caller:  Laura Beraha Music:  Recorded Music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Traditional Tunes Food: Light refreshments provided; donations of snacks gratefully accepted Water: Please bring your own Partner: Don’t need one – you’ll always get one in these social mixer dances Costumes: Admired but never required Cost:  $15:  PREFERRED Prepaid on PayPal (Friend) or Zelle or email us for an address to send a check. Parking: Plenty in lot and street.  Dance entrance = PARKING LOT IN REAR Covid Protocol: Observing current Los Angeles County guidelines – Masks Optional""" links = ["https://www.valleyareaenglishregencysociety.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/third-sunday-english-regency-dancing-in-van-nuys/"] start = "2024-01-21T14:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-21T17:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Van Nuys" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Laura Beraha"] price = "$15" organisation = "Valley Area English Regency Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-25/"] start = "2024-01-25T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-25T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-01-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-01-27/"] start = "2024-01-27T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-27T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] callers = ["Lise Dyckman"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"] start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"] callers = ["Susie Kendig"] price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"] start = "2024-01-28T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-28T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"] start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Ric Goldman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-08/"] start = "2024-02-08T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-08T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Betsy St. Aubin, Patti Cobb, Michelle Masek"] callers = ["Bruce Herbold"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"] start = "2024-02-11T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-11T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"] start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Charlie Fenton"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! This new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"] start = "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The String Bean Serenaders"] callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-02-18/"] start = "2024-02-18T13:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-02-18/"] start = "2024-02-18T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-18T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"] start = "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-02-24/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Dane Wallinga"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"] start = "2024-02-25T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"] start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Leap Frogs"] callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance" details = """ March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-03/"] start = "2024-03-03T17:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-03T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"] start = "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-09/"] start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"] start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-14/"] start = "2024-03-14T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-14T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"] start = "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-03-17/"] start = "2024-03-17T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-03-17/"] start = "2024-03-17T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-17T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"] start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Corn Likkers"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-03-23/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-24/"] start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-24T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-28/"] start = "2024-03-27T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"] start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-04-07/"] start = "2024-04-07T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["David Newitt"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-07/"] start = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-11/"] start = "2024-04-11T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-14/"] start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"] start = "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"] start = "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-04-21/"] start = "2024-04-21T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-04-21/"] start = "2024-04-21T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-21T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-25/"] start = "2024-04-25T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Mendocino English Country Dance" details = """ Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). Live music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. Dances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  Fun and friendly dancers welcome newcomers in an inclusive and enjoyable environment. Everyone gets to dance!""" links = ["https://www.mendoecd.org/event/monthly-2022-05-28-2022-06-25-2022-07-23-2022-08-27-2022-09-24-2022-10-22-2022-11-26-2022-12-24-2023-05-27-2023-06-24-2023-12-23-2024-04-27/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Caspar" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Take a Dance"] price = "$15" organisation = "Mendocino English Country Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Lifetime Contribution Award Celebration" details = """ You are cordially invited to a special celebration honoring Sharon Green, our 2024 Lifetime Contribution Award recipient. During the event, there will be time to socialize. A few people will speak about Sharon’s impact on them and the larger dance community. CDSS will present the Lifetime Contribution Award. And then we dance! Space is limited at the event hall. Please RSVP sooner rather than later to ensure a spot. If space is full when you RSVP, we’ll let you know that you are on the waitlist.  RSVP for the in-person event For guests unable to attend in person, CDSS and the local organizing team are pleased to offer an online broadcast of Sharon’s celebration. Register for the Zoom event COVID-related protocols will be determined and communicated to registrants closer to the event. We hope to see you there! If you have questions about registering, please call Katy German at 413-203-5467 x100. Image: Sharon Green, 2024 LCA recipient. Photo by Stewart Dean.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/cdss-lifetime-contribution-award-celebration-honoring-sharon-green/"] start = "2024-04-28T13:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-28T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Albany" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "free" organisation = "Country Dance & Song Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/419238437381766/"] start = "2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-28T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"] start = "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T21:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T01:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Roseville English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/roseville-ca-first-sunday-english-country-dance/2024-05-05/"] start = "2024-05-05T14:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Roseville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-05/"] start = "2024-05-05T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-09/"] start = "2024-05-09T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-09T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"] start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-12T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-16/"] start = "2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"] start = "2024-05-18T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-18T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento English Country Dance" details = "English Country Dance at the Young Ladies’ Institute, 1400 27th St., Sacramento! Check our website for the most current information." links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-english-country-dance-third-sunday/2024-05-19/"] start = "2024-05-19T13:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Quite Carried Away"] callers = ["Gary Sandler"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sebastopol 1st and 3rd Sunday English Dance" details = """ English country dancing runs the gamut from sublime to silly, from elegant to energetic, and the dance repertoire draws from over 350 years of material. Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay Area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. If you’ve ever done contra or square dancing, much of our dance vocabulary will be familiar to you since both of those styles evolved from English country dancing. The dance is held the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 2-4:30 pm, to live music, all levels of experience welcome; and occasional 5th Sundays for Advanced dancers. Admission is $15 for members of NBCDS and its affiliates, $8 for young adults ages 19-30, and $3 for youth ages 6-18. Call 707-829-3478 for more information or contact kalia@nbcds.org Note: We sometimes need to make a venue or time change to accommodate special events. Please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm.""" links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-1st-and-3rd-sunday-english-dance/2024-05-19/"] start = "2024-05-19T17:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-19T19:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sebastopol" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$3-$15" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-23/"] start = "2024-05-23T19:15:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-25T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-25/"] start = "2024-05-25T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-25T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Magic Reelism"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"