[[events]]
name = "Wednesday Night Contra Dance BFMS"
details = """
Ben Sela and Rebecca Anger call to music by Charlie Pilzer (piano) and Zachary Mills (fiddle) 
Beginners and families welcome! New dancer workshops at 7:30. BFMS and FSGW members $10, non-members $15. Under 21 and students dance for free. Online payment link and more information at bfms.org"""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/wednesday-night-contra-dance-bfms/"]
start = "2024-06-19T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Charlie Pilzer & Zachary Mills"]
callers = ["Ben Sela", "Rebecca Anger"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lake City Contra Dance"
details = """
Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm 
Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm 
Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can 
The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! 
For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."""
links = ["https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/", "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Lake City Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Thursday Contra Dance"
details = """
Weekly Contra Dance – See our website for this week’s band and caller(s).
Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 
7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing 
$5 to $20 sliding scale 
Our role terms are Larks and Robins 
Masks are required on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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/2024-06-20/"]
start = "2024-06-20T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The New Vintage Revelers"]
callers = ["Erik Hoffman"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraATL Weekly Dance"
details = "Atlanta’s weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January."
links = ["https://contradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-atl-weekly-dance/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” 
Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. 
Cost: $10 or barter equivalent 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Back Row Band"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Joe Blumenthal"
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/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-05:00"
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 = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-06-21/"]
start = "2024-06-21T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-06-21T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Lake Murray Contra Hall"
details = "Contra dance to live music by Lagomorph Trio with Gretchen Caldwell calling. Newcomers workshop is at 6:30pm. The first contra is at 7:00pm."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-lake-murray-contra-hall/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Batesburg-Leesville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Trio"]
callers = ["Gretchen Caldwell"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
We meet in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church (corner of Airport & Whitesburg), on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Park along Airport because we enter the gym on that side.   
You need to be there by 6:30pm for the Newcomers Workshop. Dance is 7-10pm. 
You will need soft-soled shoes (sneakers are okay). We don’t want to hurt the gym floor. Clothing—be prepared to sweat. You do not need a partner. Bring a resealable container of water. 
$15 non-members."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-nacds-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[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 = ["http://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T17:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T21:30:00-07:00"
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/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dane Wallinga"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "4th Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. 
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. 


7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends

Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5441", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-06-22/"]
start = "2024-06-22T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2024-06-22T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Introduction to Contra Dancing"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lisaheywood/1194450/r/fbg"]
start = "2024-06-23T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-23T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bradfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Matt Quinn"]
callers = ["Lisa Heywood"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Folk Dance with Lisa"
source = "events/uk/bradfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance"
details = """
CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month.
7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer
require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required."""
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/community-contra-dance-2020-12-04-2022-03-18/2024-07-05/"]
start = "2024-07-05T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2024-07-05T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-07-06T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-08-03T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-08-03T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-09-07T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-07T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£3"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start_date = "2024-10-20"
end_date = "2024-10-20"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1940775709692052"]
start = "2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ice Cream Truckers", "Stove Dragon", "Millserati"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Alex Deis-Lauby", "Ben Sachs Hamilton"]
price = "$25-$35"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Joint Christmas Twmp"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/calendar/"]
start = "2024-12-20T19:00:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-20T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Aberystwyth"
styles = ["irish-set", "balfolk", "ecd", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Hywel Jones", "Nigel Hardy", "Keith Ffloyd", "Ian Hughes", "John Blanchfield"]
price = "£2"
organisation = "AberACED"
source = "events/uk/aberystwyth.yaml"