[[events]] name = "Winter CDH" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh", "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/"] start_date = "2022-12-26" end_date = "2023-01-01" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Kingsport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Buzz Band"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Warren Doyle"] price = "$370-$770" organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Spring CDH" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start_date = "2023-05-12" end_date = "2023-05-19" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Kingsport" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" cancelled = true source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Summer CDH" details = "Affordable, flexible dance week" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst"] start = "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Trail"] callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs"] price = "$160-$250" organisation = "Appalachian Folk School" source = "events/usa/cdh.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabin Fever" links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule"] start_date = "2024-02-09" end_date = "2024-02-11" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Hot Coffee Breakdown", "Baba Yaga's Stew"] callers = ["Timothy Klein"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-02-16/"] start = "2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Midwinter Day of English Dance" details = """ After seeing our plans foiled in June for the Midwinter Day of English, we have regrouped and are thrilled to announce that the dance is on again, on Sat, Feb 24. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop with Emma Rushton 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Potluck supper 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dance with Cathy Hollister Music by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin).  Cost: Sliding scale, $10-$25/session. These events are open to experienced and beginning dancers. We especially welcome contra dancers wanting to try English Country Dance. Learn more on Facebook.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/nashvilles-midwinter-day-of-english-dance/"] start = "2024-02-24T14:00:00-06:00" end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The English Muffins"] price = "$10-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-01/"] start = "2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00" end = "2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jonesborough Contra" details = """ Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at 7:30pm Friends, families, and children welcome Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.""" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"] start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Johnson City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Wabi Sabi"] callers = ["Timothy Klein"] price = "$8-$12" organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-15/"] start = "2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Nashville Playford Ball" details = """ Nashville Country Dancers’ 41st Playford Ball Brooke Friendly calling, with music by Shira Kammen and Karen Axelrod Registration is now open! $65 to $165 sliding scale.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/playford-ball", "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-playford-ball/"] start = "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-24T13:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Shira Kammen & Karen Axelrod"] callers = ["Brooke Friendly"] price = "$65-$165" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jonesborough Contra" details = """ Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at 7:30pm Friends, families, and children welcome Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.""" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"] start = "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Johnson City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Marbelous Daves"] callers = ["Earl McGill"] price = "$8-$12" organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-29/"] start = "2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-05/"] start = "2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jonesborough Contra" details = """ Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at 7:30pm Friends, families, and children welcome Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.""" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/"] start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Jonesborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["George Paul"] callers = ["Claire Takemori"] price = "$8-$12" organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-19/"] start = "2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater" details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-22/"] start = "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jonesborough Contra" details = """ Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at 7:30pm Friends, families, and children welcome Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.""" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"] start = "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Jonesborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker"] callers = ["Charley Harvey"] price = "$8-$12" organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater" details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-29/"] start = "2024-04-29T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-29T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Friday Contra Dance" details = """ All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $5 – $25, pay what you can.""" links = ["https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-05-03/"] start = "2024-05-03T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-05-03T22:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$25" organisation = "Nashville Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater" details = "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds." links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-05-06/"] start = "2024-05-06T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-06T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Knoxville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Knoxville Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday" links = ["https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"] start = "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Mountain City" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Drive Train", "Buzz Band", "George Paul", "DJ TacoShel"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Jonesborough Contra" details = """ Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families Cash or Venmo Donations to help cover expenses appreciated Come as you are, no partner needed Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm Dance starts at 7:30pm Friends, families, and children welcome Follow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music.""" links = ["https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events", "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-5/"] start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-05-11T22:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Jonesborough" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Diane Silver"] price = "$8-$12" organisation = "Historic Jonesborough Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cumberland Dance Week" links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"] start_date = "2024-06-30" end_date = "2024-07-05" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Pleasantville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Wendy Graham Settle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Music City Masquerade" links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"] start_date = "2024-10-25" end_date = "2024-10-27" country = "USA" state = "TN" city = "Nashville" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Cis Hinkle"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"