[[events]]
name = "English Country Dancing"
details = """
We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. 
Tom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. 
Health issues: If you feel sick, stay home."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing-2/2025-06-20/"]
start = "2025-06-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Luray"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Tom Mack"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-06-20/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "The Round Playford ball"
links = ["https://round.soc.srcf.net/diary"]
start_date = "2025-06-21"
end_date = "2025-06-21"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Contrary Faeries"]
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6105", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-06-20/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Full Circle"]
callers = ["Nan Evans"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "York Region English Country Dancers"
details = "English Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join us on the first, third, and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. (Please check the website for possible last-minute changes.)"
links = ["http://www.yrecd.ca/", "https://cdss.org/event/york-region-english-country-dancers/2025-06-21/"]
start = "2025-06-21T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Newmarket"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "York Region English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scissortail English Country Dance"
details = "Scissortail English Country Dance in Oklahoma City, first and third Saturdays.  Check our Facebook or our website for more details!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/scissortail-english-country-dance-in-oklahoma-city/2025-06-21/"]
start = "2025-06-21T13:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-21T15:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Annapolis English Country Dance"
details = """
English Country Dance to delightful live music 

Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. 
Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!
Face masks are optional.
Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.
Please bring own water.
Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.
No experience or partner required.
$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. 
Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/517192678047030/", "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-06-21/"]
start = "2025-06-21T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Some Assembly"]
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bridgerton-Inspired Ball"
details = """
Step into Regency-era elegance at the Bridgerton-Inspired Ball on Saturday, June 21, 2025! Enjoy a night filled with glamour, grace, and unforgettable moments as we dance the night away and crown the “Diamond of the Ball.” 
What to Expect: 

Delicious food and refreshments
English country dancing
Photo opportunities with Queen Charlotte herself
A special edition Lady Whistledown paper
…and much more fun fit for royalty!

More details to come soon, including ticket information! Be sure to stay tuned to this page for all the latest updates and exciting announcements. Don’t forget to share with your friends—this is one event you won’t want to miss!"""
links = ["https://riversidewc.wixsite.com/bridgerton", "https://cdss.org/event/bridgerton-inspired-ball/"]
start = "2025-06-21T17:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Riverside"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Bob Vega"]
price = "$55.20-$75"
organisation = "Riverside Woman's Club"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-06-22/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
All are welcome to join us for another very fine afternoon of English Country Dance. Spread the word and bring all your friends, family and neighbors! 

3:30pm-4:00pm, Newcomers’ Session
4:00pm-6:15-ish pm, Dance
Leader: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Bring a snack to share during the break-out in the parlor.
Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes.

We are deeply grateful to be a part of our community dance organization, The Old Farmers Ball, and for their promotion and support of area traditional dance and music. 
Free of charge. 
For schedule updates, visit the Old Farmers Ball website."""
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/asheville-sunday-afternoon-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-22/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-22T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "Twice-monthly English Country Dance session in Colorado Springs, CO. Each dance will be taught and then practiced. Great social atmosphere and fun!"
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/2025-06-22/"]
start = "2025-06-22T13:45:00-06:00"
end = "2025-06-22T15:45:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Colorado Springs"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-06-22/"]
start = "2025-06-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-22T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Barbara Rice"]
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-23/"]
start = "2025-06-23T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-23T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-23/"]
start = "2025-06-23T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-23/"]
start = "2025-06-23T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-23T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-06-24/"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-24T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-06-24/"]
start = "2025-06-24T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Class"
details = """
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new. We dance on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of the month. 
Pay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! 
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask."""
links = ["https://historicalteaanddance.org/#Tuesdaydances", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-classes-in-pasadena/2025-06-24/"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-24T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Pasadena"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Historical Tea & Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-06-25/"]
start = "2025-06-25T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-25T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Join us in Greenfield for an evening of English Country Dancing. Lively, elegant, and fun: English country dances from 1650 to today, with a rotating cast of stellar musicians and callers. 
 
Cost: $10-$20, sliding scale. 
See venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/second-fourth-wednesday-english-country-dance-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-06-25/"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Graham Christian"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-25/"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6187695", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-06-25/"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-25T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-06-26/"]
start = "2025-06-26T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-26T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$3"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
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://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-06-26/"]
start = "2025-06-26T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-26T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TECDA Friday Evening Dance"
details = """
Come and join us every Friday for an evening of dance with our talented callers: 
Dave Berman, Cathy Campbell, Alan Rosenthal, Walter Zagorski. 
Masks are optional. Please bring your dancing shoes, water bottle and come and enjoy an evening of English Country Dancing. 
email: info@tecda.ca"""
links = ["https://www.tecda.ca/weekly_dances.html", "https://cdss.org/event/tecda-friday-evening-dance/2025-06-27/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-27T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Toronto"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Alan Rosenthal", "Cathy Campbell", "Dave Berman", "Walter Zagorski"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Toronto English Country Dance Assembly (TECDA)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Childgrove English Country Dance"
details = "The regular dance generally starts out with simpler dances early in the evening, progressing to dances with more difficulty later on, depending on the experience level of the crowd."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/childgrove-english-country-dance/2025-06-27/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-27T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
links = ["https://monroviaecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-06-27/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-27T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monrovia"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Monrovia English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night English Dance"
details = """
For details about venue, callers, or musicians, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org 
Sliding scale: $7 – $20."""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=6106", "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2025-06-27/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-27T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Brooke Friendly"]
price = "$7-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Country Dancers of Rochester Pride Dance"
details = """
This will be a whole day full of dancing, connections and celebrating Pride! Two contras, a twisted English country dance and a late-night fusion dance! 
There will be snacks, a craft station, ways to learn more about Rochester Pride and local queer-owned and supported businesses, as much more! A portion of the proceeds from the dance will be donated to Trillium Health, a long-time local non-profit organization that has been a big support of the LGBTQIA+ community. 
And did we mention how lucky we are with the amazing musicians and callers we will have that day?! Music by Lake Effect, Matthew Sloboda, Chuck Abell, Cat Sloboda, Quicksilver, Catherine McCallen Sloboda, Alex Fortier and special guest Eileen Kalfass – with our evening dance being a MEGA band composed of everyone! What fun that will be! And we will have Sunny Lawrence and Carmen Giunta calling the dances throughout the day and are so excited to see what they will have in store for us. 
All are welcome at this dance and we encourage beginners to attend, even if they have never danced before! There is gender-neutral dance calling. 
Come solo or with a friend, and please plan to wear your most colorful, creative outfits!"""
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/pride-day-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/country-dancers-of-rochester-pride-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-28T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Lake Effect", "Quicksilver"]
callers = ["Carmen Giunta", "Sunny Lawrence"]
price = "$40"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Syracuse Country Dancers ECD"
details = "English country dance every 2nd and 4th Saturday."
links = ["https://syracusecountrydancers.org/upcoming-dances/", "https://cdss.org/event/syracuse-country-dancers-ecd/2025-06-28/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Manlius"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Syracuse Country Dancers"
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/events/", "https://cdss.org/event/mendocino-english-country-dance/2025-06-28/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
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 = "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
details = "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-06-28/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance Atlanta"
details = """
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday afternoons 
$9, cash or check"""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-and-5th-sunday-afternoons/2025-06-29/"]
start = "2025-06-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-29T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$9"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville English Country Dance"
details = "Louisville English Country Dance meets on the 2nd and last Sundays of most months. Please check our website for details."
links = ["https://www.louisvilleecd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-english-country-dance/2025-06-29/"]
start = "2025-06-29T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-29T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "Louisville English Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5th Sunday English Country Dance"
details = "HATDS ECD meets most 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. All levels are welcomed at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 5th Sunday dances are usually, but not always, for experienced dancers. The schedule sometimes changes, so check our event calendar before coming."
links = ["https://hatds.org/ecd#hatds", "https://cdss.org/event/houston-area-traditional-dance-society-5th-sunday-english-country-dance/2025-06-29/"]
start = "2025-06-29T14:45:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-29T17:20:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Houston"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Houston Area Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance"
details = """
The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. 
Note: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2025-06-29/"]
start = "2025-06-29T14:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-29T16:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sebastopol"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Sunday 
Small Studio
7:00 – 9:00 pm 







2nd Sunday of the Month
Live Music with Anytime English Players | 6:30 – 9:00 pm 
​Cost:
​Recorded Music:  $12 General Admission | $9 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free
Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 – Free

​“Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) – Newcomers especially encouraged to attend! 







English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or spritely, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” with partners facing in lines down the hall. After a walk-through, the easy-to-learn figures are called throughout the dance as you interact with other couples in your set and then move on to the next and repeat.
​
You can come by yourself and be assured of dancing throughout the evening, since our tradition is to welcome and teach beginners and change partners for each dance. Anyone can invite anyone else to dance, regardless of gender or experience.  English country dance will satisfy your wish for pleasurable exercise, a warm social community, mental stimulation, or even transcendent aesthetic experiences. We invite you to join us!"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/english-country-dance", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center-3/2025-06-29/"]
start = "2025-06-29T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-06-29T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Daniel Beal"]
price = "$4-$12"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-30/"]
start = "2025-06-30T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-30T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gainesville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hoggetowne Fancy"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Gainesville English Country Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Evening English Country Dance"
details = "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-06-30/"]
start = "2025-06-30T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-30T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashland Country Dancers"
details = "The Ashland Branch of the Heather and the Rose Country Dancers hosts a weekly English dance (with some Scottish). Since formation in 1980, all dances are taught with positional/global language. We use recorded music most evenings."
links = ["http://www.heatherandrose.org/activities/ongoing.shtml", "https://cdss.org/event/ashland-country-dancers-english-country-dance/2025-06-30/"]
start = "2025-06-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-30T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Ashland"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$5"
organisation = "The Heather and the Rose Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tuesday English Country Dance"
details = "We dance to live music from our wonderful local musicians. All dances taught and prompted. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slippy shoes to change into. Pay what you can; $8 donation helps cover the hall, band, and callers. Masks are welcome at the dance."
links = ["https://aactmad.org/english-country", "https://cdss.org/event/ann-arbor-tuesday-english-country-dance/2025-07-01/"]
start = "2025-07-01T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-01T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Ann Arbor"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$8"
organisation = "AACTMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance"
details = "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
links = ["https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-07-01/"]
start = "2025-07-01T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Williamsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
organisation = "Williamsburg Heritage Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = "English Country Dance. All levels welcome, newcomers through advanced dancers. Skills session at 6:40 pm. Occasional live music. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes and a sunny disposition. All dances taught using mostly positional language."
links = ["https://oldfarmersball.com/english-country-dance/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-asheville-nc-3/2025-07-02/"]
start = "2025-07-02T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-02T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Richmond English Country Dance"
details = "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
links = ["https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-07-02/"]
start = "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-02T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Colonial Dance Club of Richmond"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FSGW English Country Dance"
details = """
In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  
With live music! 
You may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. 
If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. 
COVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info 
The dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. 
If you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. 
General information on our English Country Dance web page 
Member (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 
Non-member – $17.00 
Students and Limited income – $8.00"""
links = ["https://fsgw.org/event-6223649", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-07-02/"]
start = "2025-07-02T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-02T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Melissa Running"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cleveland Thursday English Country Dance"
details = """
Come join us every Thursday afternoon for English Country Dancing. 
Combination of live and recorded music, in an air-conditioned hall."""
links = ["https://englishcountryorg.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cleveland-thursday-english-country-dance/2025-07-03/"]
start = "2025-07-03T13:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-03T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cleveland Heights"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$2"
organisation = "Cleveland English Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mixed Dance - English & American"
details = "Woodborough Village Hall, NG14 6DX"
links = ["https://nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-07-19T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-19T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Shane & Julia Day"]
callers = ["Steve Moore"]
price = "£12"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Day of Dance"
details = """
Callers: Liam Binley & Bernie Culkin.\r
Musicians: Audrey Jaber & Alex Cumming"""
links = ["https://friendsofenglishdance.org.uk/events/fed-day-of-dance/"]
start = "2025-08-10T10:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-10T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oakham"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Liam Binley", "Bernie Culkin"]
organisation = "Friends of English dance"
source = "events/uk/oakham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nottingham Mixed Dance"
links = ["https://www.nfdg.org.uk/club_dances.php"]
start = "2025-11-08T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-08T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Chris & Julie Dewhurst"]
callers = ["Neil Stuart"]
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-22T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-22T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/p/dance-diary-experiment.html"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-13T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Folk Saturday Special"
links = ["https://fridayfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2026-11-25T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2026-11-25T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "St Albans"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "£12"
organisation = "Friday Folk"
source = "events/uk/st_albans_friday_folk.yaml"