[[events]]
name = "ECD Atlanta Regular Dance"
details = """
How do I love ECD? Let me count the ways….
There is something for everyone!
Some people love ECD for the music—we dance to beautiful tunes taken from classical arrangements, old ballads, and the modern era. Others love ECD for its uncomplicated moves that are chained together to form intricate, lyrical patterns. And almost everyone loves ECD for the communal dance experience, which can be energizing, mesmerizing, and just plain fun! 
No dance partner necessary!
Don’t have a dance partner to bring with you? No problem! Just come alone. ECDA culture is that couples change partners at the end of every dance and no one sits out unless they want to. 
No experience necessary!
Never tried this before? No problem! Unlike in the movies, every ECDA dance starts with a walkthrough, during which the caller teaches the dancers what to do, and then continues to “Call” (give instruction and prompt the moves) throughout the entire dance. And, like other new skills, the terminology and moves used in ECD get easier with time and practice. Regular ECDA dances are beginner friendly and the atmosphere is supportive of new dancers. 
No fancy uniforms!
You may have seen ECD on TV before but English Country Dance in the 21st century is not all Regency Balls and period costumes (although there is certainly a time and a place for that—check out these suggestions for the Saturday night Ball at each year’s Fandango! dance weekend). No special clothing is needed for our regular ECDA dances other than clean, soft-soled shoes that won’t scruff up the dance floor. 
See for yourself. Here are clips of a group of ECDA dancers practicing in advance for the Saturday night Ball to be held during Fandango! 2015. Clips show the “walk through” and then the dance itself with calling by Everett Lunsford and music by ‘Round Robbin: Robbin Marcus (piano), Dave Marcus (concertina), and Meredith Doster (flute)."""
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/ecd-atlanta-regular-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-atlanta-2nd-4th-5th-sundays/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T14:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "$8"
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-2/2024-04-28/"]
start = "2024-04-28T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-28T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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 = "AberACED"
links = ["https://aberaced.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2024-05-04T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-05-04T16:30:00+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 = "2024-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-06-01T16:30:00+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 = "2024-07-06T14:30:00+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 = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2024-09-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2024-09-28T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer"]
callers = ["Mike Courthold"]
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 = "2024-11-09T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-11-09T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Nottingham"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Colin Hume"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Nottingham Folk Dance Group"
source = "events/uk/nfdg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sytchampton Saturday dance"
links = ["https://www.sytchamptondanceclub.org.uk/dance_diary.html"]
start = "2024-12-14T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2024-12-14T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Sytchampton"
styles = ["ecd", "contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["The Falconers"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£8"
organisation = "Sytchampton Folk Dance Club"
source = "events/uk/sytchampton.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"