[[events]]
name = "Trad i Malung"
links = ["http://www.tradimalung.se/"]
start_date = "2025-05-16"
end_date = "2025-05-17"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Malung"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Malung Folkhögskola"
source = "events/sweden/malung.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mad Robin Ball"
details = """
Save the date for the 2025 Mad Robin Ball and full dance weekend, May 16th, 17th, and 18th. 
This year’s dance leader is Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, with music provided by Charlie Hancock, Shira Kammen, and Jim Oakden for the Ball. 
The weekend will begin on Friday, May 16th, with an evening dance led by Kalia Kliban. There will be a Saturday afternoon workshop and a Sunday brunch, followed by an afternoon dance. 
All events are held at Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma, California. Registration will begin in early February. The link will be here."""
links = ["https://nbcds.org/mrb2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/mad-robin-ball/"]
start = "2025-05-16T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Petaluma"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Kalia Kliban"]
price = "$125"
organisation = "North Bay Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in Kleve"
details = """
It's time to dance to live acoustic music by Nubia. Tim Hofmeester and Kris van 't Klooster play original compositions on mandolin and guitar inspired by clouds, dreams and the joy of live. Their music is both influenced by French balfolk and Scandinavian folk music. In 2023 Nubia released their second full album Vogelvrij, from which many tunes will be played. Is balfolk completely new to you? Do not worry, as there will be a dance instruction.    \r
\r
14:15-15:15 - Instructions for beginning dancers\r
15:30-17:30 - ball with live music by Nubia\r
\r
Price: donation based (suggestion: €15,-)\r
Location: Versöhnungskirche Kleve, Hagsche Straße 91, Eingang Feldmannstege, 47533 Kleve\r
\r
Contact: tho.brueckner@gmx.net"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616099147866184/", "https://www.krisvantklooster.nl/#agenda"]
start = "2025-05-17T14:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-17T17:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kleve"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Nubia"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "Thomas Brueckner"
source = "events/germany/kleve.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2725"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Malle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Vandenabeele-Knapen", "Warmoes", "Wouter en de Draak"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashford ceilidh"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashford"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Climax Ceilidh Band"]
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£10-£12"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.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://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Annapolis"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Annapolis Traditional Dance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Florida Contradance"
details = """
Enjoying contra dance
You’ll be smiling and laughing.
No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.
Age range 10-100
Dances are called.
Put the phone down and destress your life."""
links = ["https://southfloridacontradance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Boca Raton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
details = """
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. 
Our full calendar 
Useful Information:

Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.
We no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.
All dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.
We are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.
Our dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.
We welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.
Wear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.
We are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!

$15 adults/$5 students"""
links = ["https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/", "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Chatham"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Swingin' Tern Dances"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
details = "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
links = ["https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Blacksburg"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Blacksburg Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lenox Contra Dance"
details = """
Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. 
Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers – 2nd dance free! 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.  Details at LenoxContraDance.org."""
links = ["https://lenoxcontradance.org/sched.php", "https://cdss.org/event/lenox-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Lenox"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Lenox Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturday Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 3rd Saturday from September through May. See our website for this month’s band and caller. 
We use gender neutral role terms at all dances. 
Proud Associate member of PATMAD and CDSS. 
Payment is on a sliding scale."""
links = ["https://3rdsaturday.thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. 
Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. 
Calling terms: Gender-neutral terms (larks and robins) are used at the 3rd Saturday dance. 
There is no preregistration or verified dancer list for the 3rd Sat. dance. There is also no attendance cap. 
See venue website for this month’s details. 
Masks are welcome but optional. Ventilation will be provided to the extent possible, depending on temperature, humidity, and number of dancers. If you are experiencing any symptoms, have tested positive for Covid in the last 10 days, or have a household member with Covid, please stay home and join us a future month."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/third-saturday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Moving Violations"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Van Kaynor"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Third-Saturday Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s monthly third-Saturday contra dance. Check our website for details on bands and callers. Don’t miss the free lesson at 7:30pm. First-time attendees dance free! Waltzing and snacks at the break."
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-third-saturday-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$15"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"""
links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friends of Traditional Dance Contra"
details = """
Contra Dance every 1st and 3rd Saturday 
We dance at the fabulous Masonic Ballroom, with its gorgeous sprung wood dance floor."""
links = ["https://fotd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/friends-of-traditional-dance-contra/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:15:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Fort Collins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "Friends of Traditional Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
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)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-17T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sugar on the Roof"]
callers = ["David Kirchner"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Contra Dance"
details = """
We Dance every Third Saturday of the Month!
Beginner’s session starts at 7:00 pm
Dance starts at 7:30 pm
General admission $10
Sliding Scale (financial hardship) $8
Youth $5"""
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/wasatch-contras-third-saturday-monthly-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tucson Contra Dance"
details = "Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/tucson-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Tucson"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Missoula Folklore Society Contra Dance"
details = """
Monthly contra dances are held October–May on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 
First half hour is newcomer session. 
Details about bands and callers can be found on our website."""
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/dance-schedule-vizne", "https://cdss.org/event/missoula-folklore-society-contra-dance-2/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Missoula"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Missoula Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monterey Contra Dance"
details = """
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! 

First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM
Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.

​Prices: 

$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission
$10-$25, 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/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:40:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Monterey"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Forgery"]
callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"]
price = "$5-$30"
organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "3rd Saturdays Contra Dance"
details = """
Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:45pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! 
Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check KVMR Arts Calendar up to 2 weeks in advance for band & caller info."""
links = ["https://www.contradancenc.org/", "https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/third-saturdays-contra-dance-nevada-county/", "https://cdss.org/event/3rd-saturdays-contra-dance-grass-valley-ca/2025-05-17/"]
start = "2025-05-17T18:45:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-17T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Grass Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Potluckbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/en/event/potluck-bal-met-jaro-de-roose-and-rokkende-vrouwen", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2800", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1280908116487768/"]
start = "2025-05-18T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Jaro De Roose", "Rokkende Vrouwen"]
price = "€10-€19"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Quatre Quart"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://contretempsetmarees.wixsite.com/contretempsetmarees/journal-de-bord", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2784"]
start = "2025-05-18T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Wavre"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contretemps et Marées"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-05-18T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Warmoes en PFM!.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners, begeleid door PFM!
17:30 Bal met PFM!
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met Warmoes21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \tWarmoes



Warmoes is een opkomende instrumentale folkband met wortels in het pittoreske Gooik. In 2021 werd de kiem gelegd voor Milans eerste folkmelodie, die hij en zijn bandleden uitbouwden tot een jonge en talentvolle band. Ze kruiden hun muziek met invloeden uit jazz, pop en funk, met de piano als hoofdingrediënt in hun specifieke smaak. Bereid je voor op een breed scala aan dansmuziek, variërend van zoete mazurka's en walsen tot gepeperde/pittige bourrées. De muziek is doordrongen van een energie die zelfs de meest stugge kamerplant aan het dansen krijgt.

Milan Robberechts (piano)
Laris D’hose (basgitaar)
Marieke D’hose (accordeon)
Laurens Maris (percussie)`
Arno Molenschot (tenorsaxofoon)



 \tPFM!

PFM! is een energieke balfolkband uit het westen van het land. De band is in 2020 ontstaan en bestaat uit Frans op klarinet, Maurits op viool en Pieter op gitaar. Er worden voornamelijk eigen composities gespeeld.
Het trio speelt onder andere rechttoe-rechtaan cercle’s, swingende scottishes en hoekige hanterdro’s, maar ook zachte smeuïge mazurka’s en een verstilde gavotte de ‘l Aven. Er wordt geconcentreerd op de meest gangbare balfolkdansen zodat alle balfolkies het hele optreden op de dansvloer kunnen blijven.

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-warmoes-en-pfm/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-warmoes-en-pfm"]
start = "2025-05-18T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Warmoes"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol French Session"
details = "Balfolk Tunes and Dancing"
links = ["https://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bath & Bristol French Sessions"
source = "events/uk/bristol_bath_french_session.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scandi dance workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1069282178407723/"]
start = "2025-05-18T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-18T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5-£10"
organisation = "The Round"
source = "events/uk/the_round.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/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T13:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T17:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacramento"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Quite Carried Away"]
callers = ["Lise Dyckman"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
6-6:40 intro session/beginner’s session
6:45-9 bal (minimal teaching) 
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Don’t be intimidated by the “minimal teaching” label…. come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can’t make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and figure it out during the bal! At these dances in France, people just kind of look around and see what other people are doing and if they can’t figure it out, they make it up! We’re all there to have a good time! Please join us! 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion 
Eloise & Co. on Bandcamp 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Share our videos with friends to whet their appetite! 
Brattleboro Balfolk with Eloise & Co. 
Bottle This Stuff  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 
June 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion
4:30-5:45 Jam
5:45-6:30 Bring your own picnic
6:30-9 Dance 
August 24 @Scott Farm 
Watch the calendar for specific times and locations"""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-p3rd4-cf6ap-e88an-g7sdc", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-intro-session-dance-party/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-18/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Las Vegas Contra Dance"
details = "Monthly Contra Dance with live music and positional calling. Introductory lesson at 1:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.lasvegascontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/las-vegas-contra-dance-4/"]
start = "2025-05-18T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-18T21:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NV"
city = "Las Vegas"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["112 and Then Some"]
callers = ["Ric Goldman"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-19T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Workshop"
links = ["https://www.helloasso.com/associations/american-contra-dance-in-paris/evenements/contra-atelier-may"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Paris"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€5"
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances part 1"
details = """
Over de workshop

Tijdens deze minireeks gaan we aan de slag met verschillende Zweedse dansen. Op het programma staan de Schottis, Slängpolska en een introductie tot Halling. De workshop is geschikt voor mensen die de scottish onder de knie hebben.

Over de docent

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Tarieven

Standaard €30

Korting €25

Fairtrade €35

We hanteren drie verschillende tarieven. Als de standaardprijs voor jou een reden zou zijn om niet te komen, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief. Als je de organisatie graag wilt en kunt steunen, kun je ervoor kiezen om het fairtrade tarief te betalen. Je kunt bij ons alleen contant betalen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-schottis-halling-en-slangpolska/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-6/"]
start = "2025-05-19T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.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/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T20:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Night Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are open to the public, with no costume, partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and should arrive early in the evening, when the dances are usually easier and taught more completely. Lesson is at 6:30. 
We usually dance in the 4th floor ballroom. 
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing."""
links = ["https://www.chicagobarndance.org/calendar/", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-square-dance/2025-05-19/", "https://cdss.org/event/chicago-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "IL"
city = "Chicago"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Chicago Barn Dance Company"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-19/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This isnear the UW.  There is plenty ofparking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flatheels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-19T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-19T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759770022974/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Balkantänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-20/"]
start = "2025-05-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.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/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-20T20:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Berkeley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cain Raisers"]
callers = ["Doe Taryn"]
price = "$6-$25"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570535015926/"]
start = "2025-05-21T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-21T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk @ KU Leuven"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://www.kuleuven.be/sport/eng/offer/sessions/dance/balfolk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2659", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2661", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2662", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2663", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2664", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2665", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2666", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2667", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2668", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2669", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2670"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Heart To Feet"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.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-3/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance"
details = """
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. 

Gender-free calling
No partner? No problem.
New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm
Live music from local, regional, and national bands

Admission 

$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)
$15 for non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!

The Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. 
See our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. 
Please see our Behavior Policy."""
links = ["https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Baltimore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
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-6152294", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Dan Gillespie"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
links = ["https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-21/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-21T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-21T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 339 — ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 22 mei  is het socialles nr 339. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leo en we gaan hierin bezig met de ronde de Quercy en andere ronde dansen.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-339-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-05-22T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Rhythms"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/595122413505671/595122423505670"]
start = "2025-05-22T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-05-22T23:00:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.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/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:00:00-04:00"
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 = "Rochester Thursday Night Contras"
details = "We are a welcoming contra group, dancing every week to live music. Please come! Check our website in case of last minute changes, and check out our videos on our Country Dancers of Rochester YouTube channel!"
links = ["https://cdrochester.org/events/thursday-night-contra-253/", "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-thursday-night-contras/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Rochester"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Evan De Smitt"]
price = "$12"
organisation = "Country Dancers of Rochester"
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
Masks are no longer required but are welcomed.
Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20.
Our role terms are Larks and Robins."""
links = ["https://thursdaycontra.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/thursday-contra-dance-in-philadelphia/2025-05-22/"]
start = "2025-05-22T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-22T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "PATMAD"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Bears Dance Camp"
details = "The Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will be May 23-26, 2025 with calling by Will Mentor and Lindsey Dono and music by River Road (Jesse Ball, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristin Planeaux) and Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings (Rhys Jones, Nogosee Fields, Mandy King, Brian DeMarcus)."
links = ["https://www.thedancingbears.org/dance-camp-1", "https://cdss.org/event/dancing-bears-dance-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Wasilla"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhys Jones and the Imaginary Beings", "River Road"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "The Dancing Bears"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkMADness Music & Dance Camp"
details = """
Bands and Music Workshops: 

Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers) 
Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)
Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)
more local musicians announced soon

Calling and Dance workshops led by: Gaye Fifer and Alexandra Deis-Lauby 
Singing Workshops led by Deirdre Murtha"""
links = ["http://folkmads.org/events/camps/folkmadness/", "https://cdss.org/event/30th-annual-folkmadness-music-song-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-05-23"
end_date = "2025-05-26"
country = "USA"
state = "NM"
city = "Socorro"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$90-$185"
organisation = "FolkMADS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/437908798839317/"]
start = "2025-05-23T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-26T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Chippenham"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh", "ceili", "irish-set", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["WillPower", "Hoik!", "Bruce Rosen", "Pair of Shears", "Double Dichotomy", "Sawney White Bird", "Momentum", "Bluejay", "Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson", "Crowdy-Kit", "Definitely Contraband", "Vic Smith & Friends", "Audrey Jaber", "Ali Messer", "Portmanteau", "Hinny & Joe Wass"]
callers = ["Sue Rosen", "Brooke Friendly", "Andrew Swaine", "Charlie Turner", "Bob Morgan", "Mark Elvins", "Emily Bidgood", "Bernie Culkin", "Rhi Davies", "Frances Oates", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Geoff Cubitt", "John Stewart", "Susannah Diamond"]
organisation = "Chippenham Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/chippenham.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210617"]
start = "2025-05-23T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-23T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://lacompagniedelhydre.yapsody.com/event/index/837487/bal-folk", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2785"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä"]
price = "€13-€16"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Grand Bal"
details = "Le GRAND BAL est un événement musical bruxellois qui rassemble différentes cultures autour des pratiques de danses en rond. Cette 2ème édition mettra à l'honneur l'Irak, la Bretagne, la Roumanie et la région Centre-france ! Samedi 24 Mai rdv dès 14h pour une initiation aux danses et à 18h le GRAND BAL commence dans une ambiance conviviale et inclusive !  La veille est prévue une soirée d'expérimentations sonores autour des instruments traditionnels. Prix solidaires, buvette et repas sur place. Le grand bal, c'est de la balle !"
links = ["https://forum.zonneklopper.net/pub/grandbal2025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/536165375897167/536165385897166/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ludu Du", "Perrine Bourel", "Actyln", "Ay b2b Nadir", "Le Soleil ni Même la Lune", "Kenitervezed Guennoc", "Bruxelles Balkan Orchestra", "Babylon Trio"]
price = "€12-€22"
organisation = "Zonneklopper"
source = "events/belgium/brussels.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk College"
details = "Join us for an action-packed music adventure complete with a ceilidh dance, a contradance, 7 concerts, over 20 workshops, and endless jamming. Make memories, form friendships, and take your playing to the next level during a fun and friendly weekend at Juniata College. Early Bird Registration ends April 15, 2025."
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/folk-college/", "https://cdss.org/event/folk-college-contradance/"]
start = "2025-05-23T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Huntingdon"
styles = ["contra", "s-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Bob Nicholson"]
price = "$250-$300"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Butterfly Whirl"
details = "Contra Dance weekend starring Stomp Rocket & Thunderwing with Jacqui Grennan & Seth Tepfer"
links = ["https://www.dancerhapsody.com/special-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/butterfly-whirl/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stomp Rocket", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Dance Rhapsody"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queen City Contras"
details = """
Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Gus LaCasse and Pepin Mittelhauser, with Alyssa Adkins calling. 
All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Payment accepted by cash or check. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks optional but welcome."""
links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-may-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Shelburne"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins"]
price = "$5-$12"
organisation = "Queen City Contras"
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/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo"
details = "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
links = ["https://www.fridaynightdance.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "Friday Night Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
details = """
Come dance to live music by Toppish with caller Cindy Harris. Our free beginner lesson begins at 7:30pm. Complete beginners are welcome! As always, we will offer a couple waltzes during breaks.  
$15 suggested donation"""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-contra-dance-10/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toppish"]
callers = ["Cindy Harris"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Meet Me In St Louis"
details = """
Join us for 4 days of music, dance, and more, with music from Supertrad & The Mound City Slickers and calling by Emily Rush and you! 
Register online at MMISL_Registration@childgrove.org"""
links = ["https://childgrove.org/stl-dance-weekends/meetmeinstlouis", "https://cdss.org/event/meet-me-in-st-louis-2025/"]
start = "2025-05-23T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-26T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mound City Slickers", "Supertrad"]
callers = ["Emily Rush"]
price = "$55-$110"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Phoenix 4th Friday Contra Dance"
details = """
Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location.  
$10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger"""
links = ["https://phxtmd.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/phoenix-4th-friday-contra-dance/2025-05-23/"]
start = "2025-05-23T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-23T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Phoenix"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk & Hoffest mit Biskaya"
details = """
Balfolk festival on the farm Dorfgeist in Tegerfelden. \r
\r
\r
\r
16 -17.30h Workshop for Beginners (also Kids) with Ursina Kappenberger\r
\r
17.30h\tBar, Grill, Crêpes and more... \r
\r
19h Start Concert & Dance with Biskaya\r
\r
Zelt aufstellen möglich Fr. 15.-  pro Erwachsener - Anmeldung erwünscht\r
Verpflegungsmöglichkeit am Morgen aus dem hofeigenen Laden."""
links = ["https://dorfgeist.ch/events/"]
start = "2025-05-24T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Baden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya"]
price = "30 CHF"
organisation = "Hof Dorfgeist"
source = "events/switzerland/baden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Noz in der Neuen Schmiede"
details = "Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Andreas Neumann & Markus Krinner"]
price = "€15.30-€18.60"
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
cancelled = true
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Queimada"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://muziekpublique.be/concerts/20250524-queimada-ea-shillelagh/?lang=en", "https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/queimada/1216/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2778", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1216259376008246"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Contrabanda", "Eä", "Shillelagh"]
price = "€11-€19"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Krakenbal: Balfolk in Knoflook"
details = """
KRAKENBAL
🎶 Balfolk at Knoflook – Den Bosch’s most defiant squatted venue 🖤
On Saturday May 24th, something special is brewing: Drakenbal and Knoflook join forces to bring you a unique folk dance night in one of the most vibrant grassroots spaces of Den Bosch.

🧄 Knoflook is not your average venue — it's a collectively run squat known for its activist spirit and warm-hearted community. This time, its graffiti-covered walls will echo with the joyful sounds of DUO BAFTIG, who’ll bring their energetic and playful folk music to a whole new crowd.

💃 Never danced Balfolk before?
No worries! There’ll be a beginner-friendly dance initiation at 20:00, so everyone can join the ball when it kicks off at 21:00. The session starts around 22:30.

💸 Entry is donation-based, to support the musicians and dance teachers (suggested: around €10) All donations are for them. Important: CASH ONLY!

🎟️ Space is limited, so make sure to register for a TICKET here.


🌀 TICKET info:  Please only book if you actually intend to come, otherwise you will deprive someone else of the chance to book. If you can't make it, please send a message.
This evening brings together two worlds: people from Knoflook who want to discover balfolk, and experienced balfolkers. So we can help each other get started on the dance floor - sharing, learning and enjoying the music together! 💃🧄🕺. To keep the balance between experienced and inexperienced dancing, we have created 2 types of tickets, nice if you select the right category when reserving your ticket!

Come dance, meet new folks, and help us grow the balfolk community in unexpected places 🌱"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/krakenbal-balfolk-in-knoflook/", "https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/krakenbal-balfolk-in-knoflook-tickets-1360554056809"]
start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://boombal.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2226"]
start = "2025-05-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bamako Express", "Marasc"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Columbia Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance to live music. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop & socializing is at 6:30pm, and the first contra is at 7:00pm. Give what you can. The suggested donation is $10 per dancer. If using Venmo to @contracola-sc, add 50 cents. No donation expected for kids 12 & under, and they must be supervised by a parent."
links = ["https://www.contracola.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/columbia-contra-dance-at-arsenal-hill-park/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Columbia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Columbia Traditional Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CDK Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Contra & Square Dance – Beginning Workshop 7pm, Dancing 7:30-10:30pm 
Suggested donation $5-$20"""
links = ["https://www.countrydancinginkalamazoo.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/cdk-contra-square-dance-2/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Kalamazoo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$20"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Valley Contra Dance"
details = """
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Dance instruction at 7:00 PM
No partner or experience needed!
The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.
Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.
Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation). Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.
Sliding scale—pay what you wish. Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter). Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE.
Special Pricing for Double Dances"""
links = ["https://valleycontradance.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/valley-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Bethlehem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$8-$20"
organisation = "Valley Contra Dance Society"
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/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
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/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NJ"
city = "Princeton"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NACDS Contra Dance"
details = """
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday starting 2024.
Contra Dance in the gym at Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL.
Newcomers at 6:30pm; dance 7 pm Central time.
Check Facebook for updated info under North Alabama Country Dance Society.
Wear soft-soled shoes and bring your own resealable water container.
Members $10;  non-members $15."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/north-alabama-country-dance-society-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Huntsville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center"
details = """
Every Saturday
LARGE STUDIO








7:30 – 8:00 pm  Lesson
8:00 – 11:00 pm  Dance
 
Cost:
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)
Recorded Music:  $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) 
What is Contra Dance?
In a Contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing except the figures are usually danced in a line, with leaders and followers facing each other. 
​These dances are lively, social, easy to learn, and aerobic. Although you will dance with a partner, it isn’t necessary to come with one. All dances are taught and are usually done in “long-ways sets” (partners facing in long lines down the hall).  Many of the regular Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra bands play old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music at any given Saturday night Contra may reflect a range of music traditions, such as New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions. 
How does Contra Dance Work?
“A contra dance can be thought of as a triangle of energy with the three vertices being the musicians, the dancers and the caller. Magical evenings occur when all three come together, feeding off of each others’ energy to raise and sustain an atmosphere of fun and joy. The caller’s role in this is paramount. Good music and dancers without a good caller may not be magical. Poor teaching, lack of rapport or inappropriately selected dances can lead to frustration. But a good caller can make even new dancers feel like they are good, and by working with the musicians to match music to dances, set the right tempo, and feed off the energy of everyone in the hall, the caller can help make magic.”
by Beau Farmer, Tapestry Folkdance Center Contra Caller"""
links = ["https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/contra", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-at-tapestry-folkdance-center/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-24T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MN"
city = "Minneapolis"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Flour City Doughboys"]
callers = ["Don Gatheridge"]
price = "$4-$15"
organisation = "Tapestry Folkdance Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Magic Reelism"]
callers = ["Celia Ramsay"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.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/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T21:30:00-07:00"
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 = "Contra Dance"
details = "Contra dance at the MARC (111 E. 100 N.) in Moab, UT Saturday, May 24th, with music by the Moab Community Dance Band and calling by Sam Smith from Boulder, CO. $10 suggested donation. Beginners workshop at 7:30, and the dance starts at 8pm."
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/693533506397823/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Moab"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Moab Community Dance Band"]
callers = ["Sam Smith"]
price = "$10"
organisation = "Moab Community Dance Band"
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/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:00:00-07:00"
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 = "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. 


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

Sliding scale $6-$20. 
Some dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"""
links = ["https://portlandcountrydance.org/upcoming/", "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2025-05-24/"]
start = "2025-05-24T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-24T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Portland"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$6-$20"
organisation = "Portland Country Dance Community"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Dance for Beginners - Level 1"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/folk-dance-for-beginners-level-1/1207/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2741", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2742", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9334280323292191"]
start = "2025-05-25T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T19:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Brussels"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€20-€55"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernnachmittag im Stollwerck"
details = "Lernnachmittag im Bürgerhaus Stollwerck"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanznachmittag-stollwerck"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wageningen Junushoff"
details = """
Het is al een tijdje sinds het vorige Junushoff bal, maar we zijn er weer met 2 geweldige acts. Kom dansen op Duo Brotto Milleret en op Groove Factory! Beide supergave en zeer bekende bands uit de franse balfolkscene.
Ben je een nieuwe danser? Om 15:00 beginnen wij met een uurtje dansuitleg!
Entree: Regulier €20, korting €15. Betalen kan contant of via een QR-code. Reserveren is niet nodig, er zijn altijd genoeg kaartjes beschikbaar.





Tijdens het bal is er een picknick. Neem hiervoor vooral wat lekkers mee, dan delen we dat met z'n allen. Vergeet je bordje, bestek en opscheplepels niet. Een waterflesje om de dorst te lessen tijdens het bal is ook aangeraden. Neem zelf geen andere dingen mee, de bar verkoopt genoeg lekkere drankjes!
Planning:
15:00 Dansinitiatie
16:00 Duo Brotto Milleret
18:00 Potluck diner
19:00 Groove Factory
21:00 Einde"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/wageningen-junushoff-18/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-25T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Brotto Milleret", "Groove Factory"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.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-2/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T15:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-25T18:15:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Scottish Country Dance"
details = "Social dance of Scotland. Does not require a partner"
links = ["https://scdcolorado.org/Weekly_Classes.html", "https://boulderdance.org/event/boulder-scottish-country-dance/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T16:30:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-25T18:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["scd"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$5"
organisation = "Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance in St Louis"
details = "Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling."
links = ["https://www.childgrove.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-st-louis/2025-05-25/"]
start = "2025-05-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2025-05-25T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MO"
city = "Webster Groves"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10"
organisation = "Childgrove Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/dunedin"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-26T20:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Dunedin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10"
organisation = "Balfolk Dunedin"
source = "events/new_zealand/dunedin.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Swedish Dances part 2"
details = """
Over de workshop

Dit is deel twee van de minireeks Zweedse dansen met Amber Wever. Deel 1 vindt plaats op 19 mei.

Tijdens deze minireeks gaan we aan de slag met verschillende Zweedse dansen. Op het programma staan de Schottis, Slängpolska en een introductie tot Halling. De workshop is geschikt voor mensen die de scottish onder de knie hebben.

Over de docent

Amber danst al sinds 2001; van klassiek ballet tot street dance, ballroom tot balfolk en West-Europees tot Scandinavisch. Amber heeft een jaar lang in Zweden gestudeerd aan het Eric Sahlström Institutet voor volksdans en muziek en neemt graag iedereen mee op reis via de dansen en de muziek uit Zweden.

Tarieven

Standaard €30

Korting €25

Fairtrade €35

We hanteren drie verschillende tarieven. Als de standaardprijs voor jou een reden zou zijn om niet te komen, kun je gebruik maken van het kortingstarief. Als je de organisatie graag wilt en kunt steunen, kun je ervoor kiezen om het fairtrade tarief te betalen. Je kunt bij ons alleen contant betalen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/zweedse-dansen-deel-2-schottis-halling-slangpolska/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:45:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Utrecht"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€25-€35"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.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/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T18:10:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T20:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance"
details = """
New Location, Times, & Admission 
The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
(On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) 

Lesson: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dance: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
$0 – $50 Sliding Scale; $12 Suggested
Check our Facebook page for caller and musician info

The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance, every Monday. Dancing to a live band and caller! Contra dancing is fun and energetic. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect evening for beginners as well as seasoned contra dancers. 
Beginners are welcome, lesson 7:00pm–7:30pm. Contra dancing from 7:30pm–10:00pm. A waltz ends the night! 
Safe dance for all! Families welcome. All ages, races & ethnicities, LGBTQIA+ welcome. No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated. Volunteers earn a free dance. 
Bring a water bottle. Bring comfortable, smooth soled shoes to dance in. No partner required. No experience needed for the beginners’ lesson."""
links = ["https://themondaynightdance.wixsite.com/home/about", "https://cdss.org/event/the-asheville-monday-night-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$0-$50"
organisation = "Meredith RosemanYager"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Knoxville Monday Night Contra"
details = "Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome."
links = ["https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/knoxville-monday-night-contra/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
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 = "Monday Cincinnati Contra Dance"
details = "Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm."
links = ["https://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/schedule.htm", "https://cdss.org/event/monday-cincinnati-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Wyoming"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$2-$5"
organisation = "Cincinnati Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Louisville Contra Dance"
details = "Louisville, Kentucky’s weekly Monday night contra dance, always featuring live music from the Monday Night All Stars open band! Dancing is 8:00-10:30pm with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Waltzing and snacks available at the break. Check out our website for details on the caller and special performances. Open calling on 5th Mondays!"
links = ["https://www.louisvillecountrydancers.org/dance-with-us-1", "https://cdss.org/event/louisville-contra-dance/2025-05-26/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Monday Night All Stars"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavian dance classes"
details = "NO CLASS TONIGHT!"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-26T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-26T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759773356307/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Walzer- und andere -mixer"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-27T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Park Avenue Contra"
details = "Joyful community contra dancing on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Sit-in musicians welcome on 2nd Tuesdays for our By-Ear Open Band (tunes + other details on our website)."
links = ["https://parkavenuecontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/park-avenue-contra-swarthmore-pa-2/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-27T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Swarthmore"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box & String"]
callers = ["Alex Burka", "Rick Mohr"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Jenny Beer"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanz und Verbindung"
links = ["https://dckn.de/co-kreative-projekte/tanz-und-verbindung/"]
start_date = "2025-05-28"
end_date = "2025-06-01"
country = "Germany"
city = "Waldheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lunesk", "Pabameto Quartett", "Balafenn", "Wings & Tales", "Duo FA", "Le Driadi", "Balsam", "Rokkende Vrouwen", "Hilde van Belle"]
price = "€110-€175"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/chemnitz.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/2025-05-27/"]
start = "2025-05-27T19:15:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-27T21:30:00-07:00"
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 = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570525015927/"]
start = "2025-05-28T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-05-28T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Van Morgen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/50", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2768", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1476999570115728/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Driftwood", "Duo Mobilette"]
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2796"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:45:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gooik"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-46/"]
start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/606342125739812/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.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-3/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T18:40:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Luanne Stiles"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "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-6152298", "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-28/"]
start = "2025-05-28T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-05-28T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrea Nettleton"]
price = "$8-$17"
organisation = "Folklore Society of Greater Washington"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-05-28T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-28T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hovrastämman"
links = ["https://www.hovrastamman.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093650378608798/"]
start = "2025-05-29T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-31T12:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Korskrogen"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Hovrastämman"
source = "events/sweden/korskrogen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival Balilas"
links = ["https://balilas.lesviesdansent.bzh/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/927348069048018/"]
start = "2025-05-29T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T04:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Janzé"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Accordzéâm", "Cocanha", "La Bachule", "Zef", "Clica Drona", "L'Équipe", "Le Grand Barouf", "Eris", "Ducasse", "Skavidra", "Masca Son", "Arquèthi", "Mamouette", "L'air Inconnu", "Escarteen Sisters"]
organisation = "Les Vies Dansent"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Musik- und Tanzfest"
details = "Drei Tage Tanz, Musik und Workshops unter Buchen und in der alten Scheune, auf der Wiese und auf dem Tanzboden, unter der Sonne und unter den Sternen im wunderschönen Krebsow in Vorpommern."
links = ["https://boddenfolk.de/das-musik-und-tanzfest-findet-vom-30-5-bis-1-6-25-in-krebsow-statt/"]
start = "2025-05-30T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Krebsow"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Aérokorda"]
organisation = "BoddenFolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/krebsow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dafodil"
links = ["https://dafodil.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3994842034167258/"]
start = "2025-05-30T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Diest"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fyndus", "Aïe Mon Pied!", "Tralala Lovers", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Zéphyr Combo", "Feather and Fox", "Thalas", "Maarten Decombel & Toon Van Mierlo", "Akleja", "Rudemà", "Naragonia"]
organisation = "Folk in Limburg"
source = "events/belgium/dafodil.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ballinsé Festival"
details = "balfolk, pizzica, tarantella, balcanic dances, DJ sets"
links = ["https://www.ballinse.com"]
start = "2025-05-30T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-02T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Termoli"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joachim Montbord", "Carlo Massarelli", "Diego Comi Gonzales", "DJ Blef", "Figli di Puglia", "Julien Boheme", "Lorenzo Vaira", "Paranza Peppino di Febbraio", "Sckattacore", "TRADplus", "Voci del Sud", "Maria Türme DJ"]
organisation = "Rione Popolare"
source = "events/italy/panni.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Playford Assembly"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-playford-assembly-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1623540088260088/"]
start = "2025-05-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Purcell's Polyphonic Party"]
callers = ["Andrew Swaine"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chain Reaction"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chainreactiondance/1462651"]
start = "2025-05-30T18:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-01T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Surry"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Drive Train", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Alyssa Adkins", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$80-$120"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-9/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/cfootmad-boulder-community-contra-dance-friday-april-18th-1st-and-3rd-fridays-each-month/2025-05-30/", "https://boulderdance.org/event/colorado-friends-of-old-time-music-and-dance-dance-community-contra-dance/2025-05-30/"]
start = "2025-05-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-05-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Dance Workshop"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/453921381112091/", "https://events.humanitix.com/folk-dance-classes"]
start = "2025-05-31T10:00:00+08:00"
end = "2025-05-31T14:30:00+08:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "WA"
city = "Perth"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$90-$120"
organisation = "Bal Folk Perth"
source = "events/australia/chidlow.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk Tanzworkshop"
details = """
workshop weekend with live music\r
teaching: Wanda Leben and Anton Hacker"""
links = ["https://tradivarium.at/event/2025-05-31-100000-to-2025-06-01-170000/bal-folk-tanz-workshop"]
start = "2025-05-31T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
bands = ["Lauge Dideriksen"]
price = "€100-€210"
organisation = "Leben & Hacker"
source = "events/austria/vienna.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-05-31T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = '''
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 
Midden in de lente komt de draak van Den Bosch uit zijn hol voor een feestelijke avond boordevol muziek, dans en gezelligheid. Voor dit bal zijn we heel blij om de geweldig opzwepende gypsy balfolkband Zéphyr Combo (CH, B) te mogen verwelkomen. Zoiets heb je nog nooit gehoord; het wordt een geweldig feest! Ze spelen voor deze editie op de bovenste verdieping van het café dus ruimte genoeg!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 	19:00 Welkom
 	19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop
 	20:30-21:00 Happy Half Hour bal met Geert Dedapper
 	21:00-23:00 Bal met Zéphyr Combo
 	23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie

DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30

Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.

HAPPY HALF HOUR 20:30-21:00

Geert Dedapper speelt een half uur zijn eigen repertoire: dansbare muziek op de piano!

BAL MET ZÉPHYR COMBO 21:00-23:00

Zéphyr Combo komt uit Zwitserland en België en mengt chanson met zigeunerklanken, handorgelrock, bijtende satire, gekke drinkliederen en mijmeringen. Ze begeleiden zichzelf op accordeon, viool, draailier, piano, gitaar en drums. "Het klinkt een beetje als Brel, een beetje als Bregovic, maar vooral als - Zéphyr Combo." Zie website en video's

SAMENSPEELSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er ruimte voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie. De dansers kunnen dan nog even heerlijk door blijven dansen. Iedereen is welkom – ongeacht je ervaring. Pak je instrument en speel mee!

💡 We beginnen met een paar stukken uit het Drakenbal-sessierepertoire, zodat iedereen makkelijk kan aanhaken. Deze zijn hier te bekijken en beluisteren: Sessiemuziek 31 mei

🎵 Heb je een verzoek of wil je iets inbrengen? Laat het ons weten! Daarna laten we de muziek ontstaan — spontaan en samen.

Ook als je niet bij het dansen was: je bent van harte welkom om aan te schuiven bij de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks.

ENTREE: 15 / 20 : naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Regular €15
Fair €20
Support >€20

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - boven in café
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis!
Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-6/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2083572328823701/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Geert Dedapper", "Zéphyr Combo"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
links = ["https://tanzhaus-innsbruck.jimdofree.com/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Innsbruck"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Galna Humlor"]
price = "€10-€20"
organisation = "Tanzhaus Innsbruck"
source = "events/austria/innsbruck.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Stroud"
links = ["https://balfolkstroud.uk/cps/gigs/daveshepherdannapack-0c1219.php", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1129412272136772/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Stroud"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack"]
price = "£15"
organisation = "Balfolk dans les Cinq Vallées - Stroud"
source = "events/uk/balfolk_stroud.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Contrasaurus with calling from Rob Humphrey.

Contrasaurus (Benjamin Rowe — fiddle, Alan Brunier — accordion, Adam Rich-Griffin — guitar, David Ledsam — double bass) play an exciting range of energetic and dino-soaring tunes for American contra dancing. They enjoy playing fresh and exciting tunes for contra dances, workshops, folk clubs and festivals throughout England. Not technically dinosaurs.

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-05/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/973681191602556/"]
start = "2025-05-31T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Rob Humphrey"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-05-31T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Pirlouette"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-05-31T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-05-31T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Little Big Band"]
callers = ["Jean Gorrindo"]
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Intiem bal"
details = """
Op zondag 1 juni 2025 organiseert Balfolk Zeeland het eerste intieme bal in Goes, Zeeland! We hebben een prachtige locatie in hartje Goes, twee optredens en extra faciliteiten geregeld.

Het programma
13:00 zaal open
13:30 dansinitiatie
14:00 - 15:15 Wouter Kuyper
pauze
16:00 - 17:45 Duo De Schepper - Sanczuk


Het heet niet voor niets een intiem bal, we hebben een beperkte hoeveelheid kaarten zodat de danszaal niet te vol raakt.



Naast de danszaal met podium, spiegelwand en bar is er een tweede, kleinere zaal direct naast de hoofdzaal, waar we tafels en stoelen in zullen plaatsen voor eigen bordspellen en rustig bijkletsen. Bij de bar kun je je drinken zoals frisdrank, koffie of een speciaalbiertje halen, zelf iets te eten meenemen voor tussendoor is toegestaan. Ook is er een garderobe voor jassen en tassen.

De dansinitiatie zal gegeven worden door Linda de Zwart met assistentie van Arjan de Groot.
Daarna geven we de vloer over aan de dansers, waar je kunt genieten van Wouter Kuyper (trekharmonica), bekend uit Lirio, Wouter en de Draak, BmB, Androneda en Laroux. Wouter neemt je mee in gevoelige, bekende en opzwepende composities en melodieën!

Na de pauze spelen Anouk Sanczuk (viool) en Florian de Schepper (gitaar) als Duo De Schepper - Sanczuk, bekend van o.a. Bamako Express en Broes voor ons! Dit jaar 10 jaar als duo, spelen zij eigen nummers met invloeden van verschillende muziekstromingen, integer, uitbundig of improvisatie, maar toch altijd energieke, creatieve folk.



Tickets:
Early bird -- €15,-
Regulier tarief -- €18,-
Fair tarief -- €20,-

Koop je kaartje(s) hier:


Balfolk Zeeland organiseert het bal op vrijwillige basis. Ons doel is om met de verkochte tickets de begroting rond te krijgen zonder dat de zaal te vol wordt. Mocht er geld overblijven, gaat dit naar de muzikanten!
De early bird kaarten zijn gelimiteerd, en beschikbaar tot 26 mei of tot ze op zijn.

Het adres is Jacob Valckeplein 4, 4461KV Goes,  er is parkeergelegenheid in de wijk en station Goes ligt op loopafstand.

Voor  updates of vragen kun je de facebook van Balfolk Zeeland volgen of ons een mail sturen!"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/intiem-bal-in-goes/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/682587817517726/"]
start = "2025-06-01T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-01T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Goes"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-06-01T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-01T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-02T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-02T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-anfaenger-3/"]
start = "2025-06-02T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-02T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-02T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759833356301/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gugelhupf: Tanzabend"
details = "Einführungsstunde: Russische Tänze"
links = ["https://www.gugelhupf-dresden.de/tanz-am-dienstag/"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T23:59:59+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Dresden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Verjaardagsbal Laura"
details = '''
Je kunt een plek reserveren kopen via de knop 'meer info' bovenaan deze pagina of later in deze tekst.



"Lieve dansers,

Mijn verjaardag komt er weer aan en dat vier ik graag met jullie. Daarom heb ik Wouter Kuyper uitgenodigd om op dinsdag 3 juni te komen spelen bij Balfolk Zeist. Zie ik jullie op de dansvloer?"

Groetjes, Laura



Reserveer nu
Wij, de organisatie van Balfolk Zeist, hebben veel zin in deze dansavond, maar willen ons ook goed voorbereiden op eventuele drukte. Daarom vragen wij je of je een plek wil reserveren via deze link.

Zo kunnen wij als organisatie de drukte goed inschatten en indien nodig ook de deur dicht doen voor meer bezoekers i.v.m. veiligheid. Dit zullen wij op de avond zelf tijdig laten weten via Facebook & Discord. Als je na 20:30 uur verwacht aan te komen, zouden we dit graag van je horen via Discord, Facebook of privé naar een van onze balfolk-vrijwilligers. Doe je dit niet en ben je er om 20:30 uur niet, dan vervalt je reservering.



Praktische info: 

 	Dinsdag 3 juni
 	Zaal open: 19:30 uur
 	Dansuitleg: 19:30 - 20:00 uur
 	Parkgebouw ’t Vijverkwartier, Thorbeckelaan 5, Zeist
 	Deelname €5,- per persoon, donateurs van stichting Spel en Dans gratis
 	Reserveren via https://forms.gle/MGWdVdUJzNFAHYC59
 	Koffie en thee gratis, alcohol is niet toegestaan en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen
 	Praat mee op onze Discord'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-03/"]
start = "2025-06-03T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter Kuyper"]
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Class"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.co.nz/wellington", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1260570518349261/1260570528349260/"]
start = "2025-06-04T18:00:00+12:00"
end = "2025-06-04T19:30:00+12:00"
country = "New Zealand"
city = "Wellington"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$15"
organisation = "Balfolk Wellington"
source = "events/new_zealand/wellington.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FolkCrash!"
links = ["https://danseinfo.ch/agenda/7779/folkcrash-balfolk-entdecken?jour=04-06-2025", "https://www.balefolk.ch/en/folkcrash"]
start = "2025-06-04T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Basel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Bâle Folk"
source = "events/switzerland/basel.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-04T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-04T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ransätersstämman"
links = ["https://ransatersstamman.se/"]
start = "2025-06-05T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T15:00:00+02:00"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Karlstad"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Ransätersstämman"
source = "events/sweden/karlstad.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 340 — Branle Noirmoutier"
details = """
Deze donderdag 5 juni  is het socialles nr 340. Het onderwerp van de workshop is de Branle Noirmoutier en we gaan hiermee aan de slag onder leiding van Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-340-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-05T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend Bretonic workout"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-12"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823078244965/"]
start = "2025-06-05T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-05T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
links = ["https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfolkceilidhs/1404289?"]
start = "2025-06-05T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-05T21:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Topette"]
price = "£9-£20"
organisation = "Oxfolk"
source = "events/uk/oxfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-07"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Potent Brew"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gender-Free Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.lcfd.org/spring-camp-2025.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Calico", "Northwoods"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Chris Ricciotti"]
price = "$150-$400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Taste of Haven"
links = ["https://www.contracorners.net/event-type/dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-06-06"
end_date = "2025-06-08"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Syracuse"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Bobcat Opposum"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Dwayne Johnson"]
price = "$90-$110"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Trad'Yvresses"
links = ["https://balayvre.wixsite.com/balayvre"]
start = "2025-06-06T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Le Mans"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Adamada"
source = "events/france/france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal-Curious"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1124753052647663/"]
start = "2025-06-06T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Burneside"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bal-Curious Folk"
source = "events/uk/burneside.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2752"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Oostmalle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "RenoFolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.renofolkfestival.it/en/rff-home-english/"]
start = "2025-06-06T21:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-09T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Bologna"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Karamaus", "Ududu", "Le Mange Bal", "Jam.PT", "Matrioske", "Terroir Collapse", "Nasyikat", "Musicanti d'la Bása", "Tref", "Duo Vargoz", "Baìa Trio", "Ormuz"]
organisation = "RenoFolk"
source = "events/italy/renofolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moulin d'Andé Weekend"
details = """
A contra dance weekend in Normandy with Kappy Laning & Janine Smith (callers) and Nozzy (musicians, from UK). Lodging and all meals provided in a beautiful and historic venue, the 13th century restored Moulin d’Andé. 
Prices in euros for those who haven’t yet attended a Paris Contra Dance: 520 in a single room, 420 euros in a double or triple room, 320 in a dormitory (6-8 in a room). 100 euros discount for previous attendees. 
Transportation via train (1:30) from Gare St Lazare in Paris and then (20 minutes) by bus or taxi from Gare Val de Reuil. 
If you are interested or if you have questions, send me a message."""
links = ["https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"]
start_date = "2025-06-07"
end_date = "2025-06-09"
country = "France"
city = "Val-de-Reuil"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larry Unger & Karina Wilson"]
callers = ["Charlie Turner", "Jeremy Kuhn"]
organisation = "Paris Contra Dance"
source = "events/france/paris_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Trance"
details = "Dance Trance 2025 Contra Dance Weekend – June 6-8, 2025 – featuring Toss the Possum and callers Darlene Underwood and Terry Doyle. Come join us in June in Lexington, Kentucky in the beautiful bluegrass region.  The weekend offers contra dances, English country dance, flatfooting, blues dance, musicians’ jam, and more!"
links = ["https://www.dancetrance.ltda.us/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-trance/"]
start = "2025-06-06T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-08T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood", "Terry Doyle"]
price = "$50-$105"
organisation = "Lexington Traditional Dance Association"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = 'HarryKhamis and Pat Pi will teach a slow, beautiful dance called Åtabakspolska. Itcomes from Föllinge, a small town in Jämtland, Sweden. This is one of the mostpopular dances at Skandia.<br> See <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOuwd0828hY" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />DOuwd0828hY</a>. <br>Thedelightful Metrognomes will grace the stage for our First Friday dance in June.Armed with their miniature gnomes at the front of the stage, the group willhelp us join together in dancing with lively little and big feet. Get in themood for joy.<br><span><b> </b></span><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span><br><br><br><u></u><br><u></u><u></u>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-06T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-06T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["MetroGnomes"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sloterbal"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN

Een echte danslocatie, fijne houten vloeren en heerlijke muziek van Kelten zonder Grenzen en Wim te Groen. Alle ingrediënten zijn er voor een fijn bal. Kom zaterdag 7 juni genieten en dansen bij CanDance Studios, op loopafstand van Station Sloterdijk.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Vooraf is er een gratis dansinstructie voor beginners. Na deze workshop kan je de belangrijkste dansjes al gelijk meedoen tijdens het bal.

 
DATUM
Zaterdag 7 juni 2025
TICKETS
- Voorverkoop vroege vogel € 19,50 (t/m 24-05-2025)
- Voorverkoop regulier € 23,50
- Aan de deur € 25,00

<<Koop hier je tickets>>
 
PROGRAMMA
14:30 Deuren open
15:00 Dansinstructie door Balfolk Amsterdam
16:00 Bal met Kelten zonder Grenzen
18:00 Picknick/Potluck
19:00 Bal met Wim te Groen
21:00 Einde

(Geluidstechniek door Ton Tersteeg)
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://balfolkamsterdam.nl/sloterbal-met-kelten-zonder-grenzen-en-wim-te-groen", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/sloterbal-2/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1358418748764757/"]
start = "2025-06-07T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-07T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kelten zonder Grenzen", "Wim te Groen"]
price = "€19.50-€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk In 't Kasteel"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.schoten.be/academie/agenda/folkbal-3", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2301"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-07T22:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkorkest Academie Schoten", "Griff Trio"]
organisation = "Academie Schoten"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wimborne Folk Festival"
details = "Part of the all-weekend Wimborne Folk Festival. Ceilidh on Saturday evening at the Allendale and balfolk on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church on King Street. Entry by donation - workshop with Steve Earwicker, and a bal."
links = ["https://www.wmff.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1268025964512356/"]
start = "2025-06-07T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T16:45:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Wimborne Minster"
styles = ["balfolk", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence", "Jigfoot"]
callers = ["Tom Gregory"]
organisation = "Wimborne Minster Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/wimborne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-06-08T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-06-08T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zomerbal"
details = """
Op zondag 8 juni kunnen we weer de dansvloer op in Leiden, in de Q-Bus, onze vaste stek voor fijne balfolkavonden. Dit zomerbal komen Duo E=m(T2) en Duo Clercx voor ons optreden. 

Duo Clercx

De eerste band van de avond is het vlaamse Duo Clercx. Dit is een balfolk groep opgericht door de broers Clercx. Met een arsenaal aan instrumenten brengen Hendrik (diatonische accordeon en viool) en Gert-Jan (viool, tin whistles, doedelzak en bratch) een unieke mix aan balfolk muziek. Sinds hun oprichting in de zomer van 2022 hebben ze snel naam gemaakt in de balfolk scene. Hun zelfgeschreven nummers zijn perfect voor een avond vol energie en plezier op de dansvloer. Naast muzikanten zijn ze zelf ook dansers dus weten ze wat dansers nodig hebben. Ze brengen folk met sensuele mazurka's, spicy tovercirkels, stevige bourrees. Met hun enthousiasme en rijke achtergrond aan diverse folk stijlen zetten ze je direct aan tot dansen!

Duo E=m(T2)

Het andere duo van de avond is Duo E=m(T2). Deze band bestaat uit Niek van Uden-Luteijn en Sander van der Schaaf. Niek is de laatste jaren onderdeel van Two Catch a Raindrop, maar daarvoor was hij een van de leden van de legendarische band Té, net als Sander. Zij tweeën hebben elkaar weer gevonden in dit toffe nieuwe duo. 

Programma

Het programma van de avond is als volgt: 

17.30: Deuren open
18.00 - 19.00: : Dansuitleg
19.00 - 20.30: Duo Clercx
21.00 - 22.30: E=m(T2)
23.00: Deuren sluiten

En ja: het is een bal op zondag, maar maandag is het Tweede Pinksterdag en dan kunnen de meeste mensen toch nog even uitslapen en bijkomen van dit feestje. 

Dansuitleg
Tevoren zal er uiteraard weer een dansuitleg zijn voor degenen die nog niet eerder balfolk hebben gedanst of toch graag nog even een opfrisser willen. Deze zal een uurtje duren, waarbij de meest voorkomende balfolk dansen aan bod komen.

Toegang
Toegang tot het bal kost 25 euro per persoon. Dit kan alleen cash aan de deur worden betaald of met behulp van een QR-code. Er kan niet van tevoren worden betaald. 

Locatie
Q-Bus is gevestigd in Leiden. Vlakbij kan geparkeerd worden in een parkeergarage. Check voor de routes met OV en met auto je favoriete routeplanner."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomerbal-2025-in-leiden/"]
start = "2025-06-08T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leiden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Clercx", "e = m(T²)"]
price = "€25"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Skavidra  Bratsche Supertalent trifft Akkordeon Altmeister  Martin Coudroys feine klare zurückhaltende und gleichzeitig originelle, perfekte, abwechslungsreiche und unglaublich tänzerische Art Akkordeon zu spielen, ist unübertroffen. Und Coline Genet ist ein Supertalent an der Bratsche – von klassisch bis bretonisch – von knackig rhythmisch bis zartschmelzend ist in ihrem einfühlsamen Spiel alles drin.  Dass das Duo noch ganz frisch ist, merkt man an der Konzentration, dem Zuhören, der Spielfreude der beiden. Nicht nur die Tanzenden haben Freude  an dem, was da gerade passiert!"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-06-08T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Coudroy Genet", "Skavidra"]
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-06-08T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-08T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: schau ma mal"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-6/"]
start = "2025-06-09T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Beginner Scandinavia dance classes near UW"
details = 'Room 209 (top floor, north side). This is near the UW.  There is plenty of parking by the building.  <i>Free!</i><p>Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. If you don’t have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. No need to pre-register. Vaccines are strongly encouraged, and masks are encouraged, but not required. Send any questions to <font><u><a href="mailto:lisa@hambo.us" target="_blank">lisa@hambo.us</a></u></font>or (206) 258-2580.</p>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-09T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-09T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "free"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759836689634/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-10T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-10/"]
start = "2025-06-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Italiaanse balfolk in Eindhoven: Le Dríadi komt spelen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-le-driadi-it/"]
start = "2025-06-11T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1368001551290910/"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-11T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-11T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 341 — Nederlandse dansen (ijswals, bravade)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 12 juni  is het socialles nr 341. We gaan onder leiding van Wim en Leora bezig met Nederlandse dansen zoals de ijswals en de bravade.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-341-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-12T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.balhalla.be/nl/evenement/bal-met-trio-baftig", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2490", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1095601771769374/"]
start = "2025-06-12T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trio Baftig"]
price = "€10-€16"
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk and Trad Dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/970823008244972/970823011578305/"]
start = "2025-06-12T20:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-12T23:30:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€12"
organisation = "Rhythmic Connections"
cancelled = true
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Summer Soiree"
links = ["https://www.ashevillecontra.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Asheville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Mean Lids", "Kingfisher"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Flamingo Fling"
details = "Flamingo Fling is Oklahoma City’s annual Contra Dance weekend! This year will feature Alex Deis-Lauby calling and music from River Road!"
links = ["https://scissortail.org/special-events/flamingo-fling/", "https://cdss.org/event/flamingo-fling-contra-weekend-in-oklahoma-city/"]
start_date = "2025-06-13"
end_date = "2025-06-15"
country = "USA"
state = "OK"
city = "Oklahoma City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
price = "$150"
organisation = "Scissortail Traditional Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-06-13T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TANZhaus WABE"
details = """
19:00 Uhr – Tanzeinführungsworkshop
20:00 Uhr – BalFolk ((1. Duo Cardamom, 2. Duo l’Hêtre Heureux)
Eintritt: 22 Euro regulär, 14 Euro ermäßigt *
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux
Duo l’Hêtre Heureux – Foto: Christophe Stagnetto
L’Hêtre Heureux (Olivier Valence et Léo Proulx), ein glühender Verfechter des Neotrad.
Ihr musikalisches Universum harmonisiert die beruhigende, ungezügelte Folkgitarre und die sanfte, verrückte Klarinette in Instrumentalstücken und Liedern mit Texten.
Mit ihren Kompositionen entwickeln sie ein heiteres und poetisches Universum, das sowohl Anfänger:innen als auch erfahrene Tänzer:innen auf dem Parkett zusammenbringt.
Video
Website
 
Duo Cardamon
Duo Cardamom – Foto: privat
Das Duo Cardamon (Olga Kuldina, Pavel Galushko) spielt traditionelle und immer neue Melodien aus Zentralfrankreich, Skandinavien und darüber hinaus. Ein vielle-cornemuse-Duo, mit gelegentlicher Violine oder anderen Gastinstrumenten. Ein akustisches Summen und Dröhnen für Bourree-Liebhabende und Walzer-Drehende.
Facebooklink
—
*Ermäßigung mit Nachweis: SchülerInnen, StudentInnen, Auszubildende, Bürgergeldempfänger:innen, Schwerbeschädigte ab 50 %
Im Vorverkauf haben wir ein erweitertes Preiskonzept, bitte schaut Euch das gerne mal an. Einige Preisstufen sind nur im Vorverkauf verfügbar."""
links = ["https://spreefolk.de/events/wabe2025-06"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Berlin"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Cardamon", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux"]
price = "€14-€22"
organisation = "Spreefolk e.V."
source = "events/germany/spreefolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2729"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Herk-de-Stad"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Folkensemble Van De Genkse Academie", "Naragonia Quartet"]
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.rzf.be/en_US/event/bal-folk-2025-06-13-73/register", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2507"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T01:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bargainatt"]
price = "€7-€15"
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2747", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9095403777243202/"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T00:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Le Driadi Duo", "Loogaroo Quartet"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bourrée In 2: Flow"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://stanistil.be/event/48", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1145004843750459/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2654"]
start = "2025-06-13T20:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-13T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Leuven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Stanistil"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in the Berkshires"
links = ["https://sites.google.com/view/berkshirefolkarts/home"]
start = "2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-15T11:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "North Adams"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Berkshire Folk Arts"
source = "events/usa/north_adams.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Across the Lake"
details = "Joseph Pimentel calls to music by Bare Necessities (Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab). Friday night welcome dance, Saturday afternoon workshops (likely to include a challenging/advanced session for experienced dancers plus a review session for all for the evening gala), and Saturday night dress-up gala. Pre-registration required; registration opens mid-February 2025. You can register to pay for the entire weekend or for individual sessions."
links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/", "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-06-13T20:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Colchester"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bare Necessities"]
callers = ["Joseph Pimentel"]
organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mazurka Variations"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/mazurka-variations/1219/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2779", "https://www.facebook.com/events/656370357279431"]
start = "2025-06-14T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€30"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH 

De draak van Den Bosch laaft zich tijdens dit bijna-zomerbal aan de zalige betoverende klanken van de Italiaanse band Le Driadi! Hoewel het bal in de kelder van Station Zuid zal zijn, brengen zij de zuidelijke zomerzon met zich mee. Er wacht je een avondvullend programma vol muziek, dans en gezelligheid!

AVONDPROGRAMMA

 \t19:00 Welkom
 \t19:30-20:30 Dansworkshop
 \t20:30-20:45 Kwartier van Plezier: nog vrij!
 \t20:45-22:45 Bal met Le Driadi
 \t22:45-1:00 Sessie o.l.v. David Cornelissen

ENTREE: 15/20/+ naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef gul want alles gaat naar de muzikanten!
Regular €15
Fair €20
Support >€20

DANSWORKSHOP 19:30-20:30

Bo en Paul van Balfolksync verzorgen met veel passie, plezier en humor de dansworkshop deze avond. Ze zullen meerdere dansen uitleggen, dus heb je nog nooit eerder balfolk gedanst of ben je juist al ervaren? Iedereen is welkom en het is altijd leuk en leerzaam om mee te doen.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 20:30-20:45

Wil je een paar deuntjes spelen? Je bent van harte welkom! Stuur een berichtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com.

BAL MET LE DRIADI 21:00-23:00

‘Le Driadi’ is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn.

Website: https://ledriadi.bandcamp.com/album/dentro-lo-specchio

JAMSESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00

Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie onder leiding van David Cornelissen. De dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. We dragen de folkmuziek een warm hart toe en het is onze wens dat de muziekscene in Den Bosch steeds groter en actiever wordt. Schroom dus niet om je instrument te pakken en mee te spelen, iedereen is welkom! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je gratis welkom voor de sessie!

VERSNAPERINGEN

In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks.

LOCATIE
Café Station Zuid - in kelder
Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch

ROUTE

Openbaar vervoer:

Het Bal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 (en 306).

Auto:

Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. De 1e twee uur parkeer je gratis!
Je kan vrij parkeren op de parkeerplaats van de Lucaskerk na 18u (240m), aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel. Er kan ook vrij geparkeerd worden op de Jacob van Mearlantstraat vanaf nummer 191 en oplopend (de andere kant op niet!). Aan de overkant bij de bedrijven mag vanaf 19u ook geparkeerd worden, mits er ruimte is. Vanaf hier is het 2 minuten lopen.

Carpoolen:  zie de Folkpool discordgroep: https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/389837704215705/"]
start = "2025-06-14T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-15T01:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["David Cornelissen", "Viadeyra"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
cancelled = true
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal"
details = """
Het eindbal van de lessenreeks. Voor iedereen toegankelijk! Kom lekker gezamenlijk dansen op de fijne houten vloer van theater De Bres met de mooie muziek van Paracetamol!

Voor meer info en het kopen van een kaartje klik je op de Meer info link hierboven."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-met-paracetamol/", "https://www.plug.events/event/bal-met-paracetamol"]
start = "2025-06-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Leeuwarden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Paracetamol"]
price = "€12.50-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkpractica"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2724", "https://www.facebook.com/events/560872577031336/"]
start = "2025-06-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bouwel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Valentin Barray"]
organisation = "Netefolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance, Music & Spice"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"]
start = "2025-06-14T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-21T12:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MI"
city = "Lexington"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Susan Kevra"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-06-14T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-14T22:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$20"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bay Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/610528041964304"]
start = "2025-06-15T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-15T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lancaster"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Helianthus"]
price = "£5-£7"
organisation = "Lancaster Eurodance"
source = "events/uk/lancaster_eurodance.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Forest Eurobal"
details = "A Eurobal Wessex event - bal with Confluence Duo"
links = ["https://buytickets.at/eurobalwessex/1658033", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1680524709231876/"]
start = "2025-06-15T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-15T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ringwood"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Confluence"]
price = "£8-£12"
organisation = "EuroBal Wessex"
source = "events/uk/eurobal_wessex.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van Le Driadi Trio en Duo Baftig.

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners, begeleid door Duo Baftig
17:30 Bal met Duo Baftig
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met Le Driadi Trio21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \tLe Driadi Trio



Le Driadi is een Italiaanse band die eind 2023 werd opgericht en die, net als bosnimfen, ongekende volksmuziek verweeft met Italiaanse songwriting-invloeden. Balfolk in neo-trad-stijl vormt de kern van het project, met Franse dansen van romantische mazurka’s tot energieke Bretonse ketens. Samen creëren ze een klankbos waarin elke noot een betovering is, waardoor luisteraars worden uitgenodigd om zich te verliezen in een wereld waar muziek, dans en magie met elkaar verweven zijn.



 \tDuo Baftig

Wat begon als een muzikaal experiment in de zomer van 2022 is nu officieel tot een balfolk muzikanten duo uitgegroeid.

Duo Baftig speelt zeer dansbare tunes op akkoestische gitaar en viool. Manon en Robin delen een passie voor balfolk dans en folk muziek en besloten van hieruit hun krachten te bundelen. Het duo speelt verassende mix tussen Ierse/Scandinavische tunes, maar ook eigen explosieve composities. Van melancholisch tot krachtig, voor alles geldt: zolang het maar Baftig is!

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-social-met-le-driadi-trio-en-duo-baftig/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-social-met-le-driadi-trio-en-duo-baftig"]
start = "2025-06-15T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-15T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Duo Baftig", "Le Driadi"]
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BACDS Hey Days"
details = """
Hey Days is the annual BACDS English Country Dance and Music Week. 
We offer classes in English country dance, ritual/display dance, song, and a music track. We promise a program that will challenge and delight both new and experienced participants, complete with campers’ night, parties, and a daily gathering for campers and staff to share hidden talents. 
Staff includes Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Andrew Swaine, Rachel Pusey, Jan Elliot, Daisy Black, and Chris Bracken. Music by Shira Kammen, Lisa Scott, Chip Prince, McKinley James, Michelle Masek, Jim Oakden, and Rebecca King."""
links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/eweek2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/bacds-hey-days-english-dance-and-music-week/"]
start = "2025-06-15T15:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-22T10:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Los Garos"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Andrew Swaine", "Joanna Reiner Wilkinson", "Rachel Pusey"]
price = "$475-$1380"
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger/"]
start = "2025-06-16T08:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-16T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-06-16T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-06-16T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759776689640/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-17/"]
start = "2025-06-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-17T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk Weekend Mattstedt"
details = "Festival outside, small village and mill, camping, dormitory, swimming"
links = ["https://www.muehlenhofmattstedt.de/folk"]
start = "2025-06-18T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Apolda"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Mühlenhof Mattstedt"
source = "events/germany/mattstedt.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/616846600826954/616846607493620/"]
start = "2025-06-18T19:30:00+03:00"
end = "2025-06-18T21:00:00+03:00"
country = "Bulgaria"
city = "Sofia"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolkariya"
source = "events/bulgaria/sofia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Nordic dance class"
details = """
Lisa Brooks and  Elaine Mathies will teach the series from May 14 through June 18. They will focus on reviewing the dances taught at Springdans Northwest 2025. 

 
 The cost is $45 for Skandia members and $55 for non-members for the 6-week series ($10/ $12 per one-class drop-in). Bring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. 
 
Show up any time (not necessarily at the beginning of the series); there’s no need to pre-register. Info: lisa@hambo.us or (206)258-2580."""
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-18T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-18T21:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "$10-$12"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Numinosum Festival: Midsummer Night"
details = "Marzysz o Nocy Świętojańskiej na średniowiecznym zamku? O tańcu w rzece w ciepłą czerwcową noc? Chcesz zatańczyć na trawie do muzyki na żywo w blasku pochodni, skoczyć przez ogień, a potem na zamkowej baszcie doświadczyć tańca w całkowitej ciemności? Posłuchać opowieści o magii, która ogarnia świat w najkrótszą noc w roku, poszukać kwiatu paproci? Pragniesz spędzić 4 dni wakacji pełnych najlepszej tanecznej muzyki balfolkowej?  To wszystko znajdziesz na Numinosum Festival 2025"
links = ["https://festival.numinosum.pl/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1559522284765327/", "https://www.plug.events/event/numinosum-festival-2025-midsummer-night"]
start = "2025-06-19T12:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Poland"
city = "Liw"
styles = ["balfolk", "polish"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Numinosum"
source = "events/poland/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 342 — Fijner samen dansen"
details = """
Deze donderdag 19 juni  is het socialles nr 342.

Fijner samen dansen.

Wow, wat is dansen toch heerlijk! En de pasjes ken je inmiddels wel van buiten … Toch is het niet altijd makkelijk om een jig door te komen zonder bijna een elleboog in je gezicht te krijgen. Wat kun je doen om je beweging mooi vloeiend te maken? En waarom danst het eigenlijk met de één wel makkelijk en met de ander niet?
In deze les delen we kleine tips om fijner samen te dansen en oefenen we samen om te merken wat het verschil is. Minder botsingen, minder vermoeidheid - meer plezier!
Eline danst met veel plezier balfolk sinds 2012 en geeft nu voor het eerst dansinstructie. Ze wordt geassisteerd door Henri Karrenbeld.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-342-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-19T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Aarschots Folk & Bluegrass Festival"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.hetgasthuis.be/voorstelling/4261/rootstown-cc-het-gasthuis", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2799", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1664083141152163"]
start = "2025-06-20T13:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-21T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Aarschot"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sagas", "Hamareel", "Snaarmaarwaar"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "Rootstown"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolkcafe Groningen"
details = """
Elke maand een bal in de kapel van het oude RKZ! (Emmastraat 15, Groningen)
Het eerstvolgende bal is:
Wouter en de draak bij Balfolk Groningen op vrijdag 20 juni 2025
Aanvang: 19:30Entree: Vrijwillige bijdrage, geef gul voor de band! Bijvoorbeeld €15 per persoonLocatie: Theater De Kapel in het Oude Rooms Katholiek Ziekenhuis (ORKZ),Emmastraat 15, 9722 EW GroningenInstructies: Ja, om 19.30 uur

Balfolk Groningen is dansen op live folkmuziek en natuurlijk sessie na afloop: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!Entree: vrijwillige donatie, zoals bijvoorbeeld € 15,- Geef ruim, want alles gaat 100% naar muzikanten.

Globaal tijdschema:19:30 dansworkshop20:30 Bal22:30 sessie23:00 einde programma(Tijden onder voorbehoud)

DansuitlegIn deze dansuitleg komen de basisprincipes van balfolk aan bod zodat iedereen mee kan doen. In de tweede helft van de dansuitleg gaan ze dieper op één dans in.
Wouter en de draakEen nieuw duo van Wouter Kuyper en Joris Alblas. Balfolk, met een grotere rol voor de gitaar, een tintje Iers en een voorliefde voor Bretons. Luister naar ze op soundcloud: https://www.facebook.com/.../a.14933.../1493372584242823/...
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WouterendeDraak

Wat is Balfolk?Balfolk is misschien een beetje te vergelijken met een tango- of salsa-avond, maar dan met de muziek en dansen van hier: de dansen en muziek die traditioneel in West-Europa voorkomen. En er is altijd live muziek! En we starten altijd met een dansuitleg. Iedereen kan meedoen.
De KapelDe kapel is te vinden als je naar het Oude RKZ (ORKZ) komt in de Emmastraat 15 in Groningen. Wanneer je binnenkomt loop je naar de bar, en rechts van de bar bevindt zich de deur naar de kapel."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolkcafe-groningen-met-wouter-en-de-draak/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Groningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
price = "€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Practica Met Initiatie & Gastmuzikanten Hombeek"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/practica-with-initiation-&-guest-musicians-hombeek/1164/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2596", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1306640440462223/1306640447128889/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Mechelen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["3D", "Jovial Crew", "Larry Unger & Elke Baker", "Warleggan Village Band", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Amy Burton", "Gene Murrow", "Geoff Cubitt", "Georgia Delve", "Hilary Herbert", "Lynne Render", "Mark Burton", "Maureen Knight"]
price = "£100"
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
details = """
Bristol Contra Dance is a communal-style folk dance very similar to a Ceilidh. No partner or experience is necessary. A caller leads the dancers through a series of moves. All calling is gender free.

Louise Siddons will be calling with music from Fiddlechicks.

We are in the Faith Space Chapel. It's nice and close to Temple Meads and comes with free parking. Check the new Bristol Clean Air Zone information carefully, as this may effect you.

We have cheese in the break, along with tea, coffee and cordial. You are welcome to bring your own things. Please don't bring alcohol, as this is the venue rule.

Bristol Contra is committed to not having the cost of a dance be a hindrance to anyone attending, and have a sliding pay scale.

Suggested prices available on the door:
Unwaged £6
Waged £10
Supporters Ticket £15.
The new supporters ticket is a fair representation of what the event costs to run, and supports fair fees for the Band and Caller. It is entirely voluntary.

So bring your smiles and your joy and come join us for amazing social dancing. Absolutely all welcome of any level of experience for great dancing to some amazing gender-free calling and brilliant music!"""
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/865675028962690/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:45:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Fiddlechicks"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£6-£15"
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midzomer Fair"
details = "Zoals we ieder jaar de Midwinter Fair organiseren met meerdere bands, waaronder ook altijd meerdere Balfolk bands en workshops, zullen we dit jaar ook een Midzomer Fair organiseren. Dit zal plaatsvinden op 21 en 22 juni. Meer informatie over bands zal nog volgen!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midzomer-fair/"]
start_date = "2025-06-21"
end_date = "2025-06-22"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = '<u></u>LisaBrooks and Elaine Mathies will teach all things even! What can you do to evenmusic, with a rhythm that goes 1-2, 1-2? They will teach polka and Busserull,which is similar to Rørospols but in 2/4 time. See Busserull: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRjVMgAEQLE" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=<wbr />yRjVMgAEQLE</a>and polka: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLw7iprQQk" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=_<wbr />MLw7iprQQk</a>. <br> <br>Led by Kris Johansson and always a favorite, Skandia Kapell will keep the hallfilled with their captivating sound and great tunes. No one can sit on thesidelines when Skandia Kapell plays for the evening. Join in!<br><br><span><b>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</b></span>'
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-06-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Skandia Kapell"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/groups/670540084748885/posts/994104959059061/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-22T20:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hay-on-Wye"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£7"
organisation = "Black Mountain Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/hay_on_wye.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://ultratagada.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2617"]
start = "2025-06-22T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-22T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ultra Tagada"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance"
details = "A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance."
links = ["https://acadiatradfestival.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/acadia-festival-of-traditional-music-dance/"]
start = "2025-06-22T14:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-06-28T09:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Bar Harbor"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake June Week"
details = """
On the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, fifty miles from Spokane, WA, is a week long adventure full of dance, music, and song shared with a welcoming community from all over the West and beyond.  There’s time to hike, canoe and just hang out on the beach or porches. 
A unique blend of contras and English country featuring three daily contra dance workshops, two daily English country dance workshops, two callers workshops (contras and English), three different band workshops (including English) and two different singing workshops.  Plus evening dances that include contra and English dances run concurrently. 
Staff include three callers: Gaye Fifer, Lindsey Dono, and Luke Donforth and three bands: Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber & Scotty Leach), Fiddle Hellions (Betsy Branch, George Penk, & Sue Songer) and Root System (Audrey Jaber, Anna Patton & Amy Englesberg). Wonderful food with four different choices (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free).  Cedar cabins and nearby meadows for camping.  And a sliding scale of fees starting at $750 with breakeven at $850.  Transportation to and from the Spokane Airport to camp is available."""
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/june-week/", "https://cdss.org/event/lady-of-the-lake-music-and-dance-week/"]
start = "2025-06-22T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-06-28T11:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Fiddle Hellions", "Root System"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Lindsey Dono", "Luke Donforth"]
price = "$750-$1050"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Advanced"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Fortgeschrittene
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-5/"]
start = "2025-06-23T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "74th National Square Dance Convention"
details = """
At the National Square Dance Convention each year, you can enjoy 3 days of contra dancing in addition to modern western square dancing, round dancing, and clogging. This year’s convention is in Shreveport, LA June 25-28, 2025. 
The Contra Hall will feature hours of contra dancing, special workshops, and evenings with live music. As of May 1, 2025, the rates for the entire convention will be $85 per adult, $42.50 for youth. Contra schedule will be posted on the Contralab Facebook page."""
links = ["https://www.74nsdc.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-hall-at-the-74th-national-square-dance-convention/", "https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0SwUKGDAEvaTpJ6u4sRcYDc3yFFS7ZCiWBTfqgJgrcwGuTewCHHPD8sVGTJvt45Yal&id=61571314815350"]
start_date = "2025-06-24"
end_date = "2025-06-28"
country = "USA"
state = "LA"
city = "Shreveport"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$42.50-$85"
organisation = "Contralab"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cours De Danse Folk EléDanse"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://eledanse.be/cours/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1441999606398991/1505759736689644/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2688"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Genval"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "EléDanse ASBL"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-06-24/"]
start = "2025-06-24T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-24T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
23:00 Sessie!
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-47/"]
start = "2025-06-25T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-25T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1093877625834952/"]
start = "2025-06-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "July Fourth"
links = ["https://cds-boston-j4weekend.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-06-26"
end_date = "2025-06-30"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 343 — Bouwdoos"
details = '''
Deze donderdag 26 juni  is het socialles nr 343.

Bouwdoos

Heb je wel eens dat je folkmuziek hoort, en denkt: "Oh! Daar wil ik wel op dansen!" en je probeert een scottish en dan blijkt het nummer niet in 8 tellen maar in 10 tellen te zijn?
We gaan proberen, door 1 of 2 zeer bekende dansen te ontleden in blokjes, een verzameling van danselementen te maken die we dan kunnen samenstellen in een geheel nieuwe dans die past bij de muziek, zowel qua telling maar ook qua sfeer.
Henri danst (fanatiek) balfolk sinds 2012 en heeft in 2016 en 2017 al een aantal avonden voor beginners en begonners begeleid bij Balfolk Zuid-Holland. Deze keer heeft hij de stoute dansschoenen aangetrokken en gaat proberen een meer gevorderd concept te behandelen. Hij zal worden geassisteerd door Eline Boon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk.'''
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-343-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-06-26T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-26T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk-Abendkurs Sommersemester"
details = """
Wann? — März bis Juni, donnerstags, 19:00 bis 20:30\r
Wo? — 8., Lange Gasse 8/2\r
\r
Teilnahmebeitrag: 120€ / reduziert: 80€\r
Schnuppertag und Anmeldeschluss: 6.3.\r
Anmeldungen bitte per E-Mail an roman@folktanz.at.\r
\r
Foto: Ivan Pomé (https://ivanpome.com/) am Prague Balfolk Weekend 2025"""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-abendkurs"]
start = "2025-06-26T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-26T20:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Vienna"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Roman Zimmermann"
source = "events/austria/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stämmoveckan"
links = ["https://stammoveckan.se/"]
start_date = "2025-06-27"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "Sweden"
city = "Rättvik"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Stämmoveckan"
source = "events/sweden/rattvik.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dañserlà"
links = ["https://eveeno.com/danserla2025?lang=en"]
start = "2025-06-27T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-30T16:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Erlangen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Kulturverein Erlangen"
source = "events/germany/erlangen.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Datum en plek zijn zeker, maar de precieze tijden en zo komen later. 
Reserveer deze avond alvast in je agenda!

Grove inschatting:

19u30 Dansinitiatie door Sietske van der Sluis
20u15 Bal met Wouter en de Draak
21u15 pauze
21u30 tweede set
22u15 einde bal"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-met-wouter-en-de-draak-in-sneek/"]
start = "2025-06-27T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-27T22:15:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Sneek"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wouter en de Draak"]
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bals et Roses"
links = ["https://www.festivalbalsetroses.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1351353665707748/"]
start = "2025-06-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-29T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Florenville"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio", "The Crew", "Oraj", "Solia", "Stoemp", "La Voivrelle", "La Vielha", "Topette", "Boulas Rio Quartet", "Emily & The Simons", "Noiranomis", "Threo", "Duo Niepold-Cutting"]
price = "€50-€70"
organisation = "Bals et Roses"
source = "events/belgium/bals_et_roses.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DenneFeest"
details = """
Een super tof balfolk feestje in het bos!

De kaartverkoop is begonnen.

Het workshop programma:

Wil je tips en tricks leren hoe je in de koppeldansen scottish en mazurka goed kunt improviseren met draaien?
Dan is deze workshop voor jou!
Louise gaat je in 1,5 uur meenemen hoe je jouw koppeldansen nog leuker kunt maken.
Om mee te doen verwachten we dat je de basis van de scottish en mazurka goed onder de knie hebt.


https://hoessenbosch.stager.co/web/tickets"""
links = ["https://www.hoessenbosch.nl/programma/~235_dennefeest/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dennefeest-6/", "https://www.plug.events/event/dennefeest95"]
start = "2025-06-28T11:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Berghem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Swinco", "e = m(T²)", "Duo De Schepper-Sanczuk", "Bamako Express", "Warmoes", "Vandiekomsa"]
price = "€38.50-€58.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-06-28T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-28T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-06-28T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-28T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Edentia", "Matthieu"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Box of Frogs with calling from Louise Siddons.

Two of the most exciting players on the Contra dance scene. With creative, colourful accordion player Ali Messer (Blue Mountain, Alterations, Fat Harry, Fiddle Chicks) and high energy fiddling from Linda Game (ECDB, Token Women) expect an evening of fabulous dance music. Box the gnat and swat the flea, but can you spot the frog?

Louise Siddons was born in the UK but moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up  surrounded by folk music and song. Now back in the UK permanently, she is known on both sides of  the Atlantic as a contra, English country dance, and ceilidh caller. Louise believes that we  should invest in the evolution and sustainability of folk traditions and their ongoing relevance  to contemporary culture. As a caller and dance teacher, she strives to create a fun and welcoming  atmosphere with her low-key and light-hearted stage presence. She received the 2016 Mary  Judson/Brad Foster Award for English Dance Teachers from the Country Dance and Song Society  (CDSS), and has been a committee member for the Friends of English Dance (UK) since 2018. In 2021,  she received a diversity grant from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) in support of  her gender-free teaching and calling. In 2022, CDSS published her booklet on gender-free,  positional calling, “Dancing the Whole Dance: Positional Calling for Contra.” This winter, she is  starting Winchester's first-ever queer ceilidh series, WinQeilidh."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-06/"]
start = "2025-06-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Louise Siddons"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "AmWeek"
links = ["https://amweek.camp/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Ben Lomond"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lissa & Friends", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Jacqui Grennan"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cumberland Dance Week"
links = ["https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"]
start_date = "2025-06-29"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Pleasantville"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Cosmic Otters"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$675-$1075"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sunday Afternoon Masterclass"
links = ["http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html#P"]
start = "2025-06-29T14:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-06-29T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Maidstone"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = false
callers = ["John Sweeney"]
price = "£7"
organisation = "Contrafusion"
source = "events/uk/contrafusion.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra"
links = ["https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-esc.html"]
start_date = "2025-06-30"
end_date = "2025-07-04"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd", "scd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Frost and Fire"]
callers = ["Anna Rain", "Ben Sachs-Hamilton", "Kat Dutton"]
price = "$345-$467"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monday Dancing: Beginners"
details = """
20:00 Workshop für Anfänger
21:00 Tanz für Alle"""
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/montagstanz-anfaenger-2/"]
start = "2025-06-30T08:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-06-30T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-01/"]
start = "2025-07-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Roanoke Railroader"
links = ["http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"]
start_date = "2025-07-03"
end_date = "2025-07-06"
country = "USA"
state = "VA"
city = "Salem"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "The Latter Day Lizards", "Rushfest"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Gaye Fifer"]
price = "$95-$160"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 344 — Bretonse dansen (Tour, Rond de Loudéac)"
details = """
Deze donderdag 3 juli  is het socialles nr 344. Het onderwerp van de workshop is Bretonse dansen. Dit keer gaan we bezig met de Tour en de Rond de Loudéac. Deze workshop wordt gegeven door Leon.

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-344-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-03T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-03T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + 4th of July celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-07-04T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-04T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stegastomp"
links = ["https://www.stegastomp.co.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1697234160875967/"]
start = "2025-07-04T18:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-06T16:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Harbury"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Contrasaurus"]
callers = ["Charlotte Rich-Griffin", "Louise Siddons"]
price = "£50-£65"
organisation = "Contrasaurus"
source = "events/uk/harbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-07-04T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-07-04T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanztag: ungerade Tänze"
details = "Salzstadel Tübingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923210987"]
start = "2025-07-06T14:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-06T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Tübingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folk dance summer school @AKDT"
details = "Course"
links = ["https://frissefolk.be/en/event-en/intensive-folk-dance-summer-school-akdt/1177/", "https://akdt.be/en/stages/2025/folk-dance/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2687", "https://www.facebook.com/events/9617711031601006"]
start = "2025-07-06T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-13T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Grandvoir"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€315"
organisation = "Frisse Folk Vzw/asbl"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Gran Bal Trad (Vialfre)"
links = ["https://www.granbaltrad.it/wp/?lang=en"]
start_date = "2025-07-07"
end_date = "2205-07-12"
country = "Italy"
city = "Vialfre"
styles = ["balfolk", "irish-set", "italian", "ecd", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Associazione Culturale GBT"
source = "events/italy/vialfre.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-07T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-07T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Social Country Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/social-country-dancing/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/619816870700560/"]
start = "2025-07-07T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali, Jane & Meg"]
callers = ["Mark Elvins"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-08/"]
start = "2025-07-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Socialles 345 — grabbelles"
details = """
Deze donderdag 10 juli  is het socialles nr 345. Dit is een grabbelles: kies jij maar!

Programma
18.30 Gezamenlijk koken en eten
19.30: Start socialles
20.30: Einde socialles, begin vrij dansen
21.30: Einde

Socialles
Het concept van een socialles is dat er het eerste uur een les of workshop wordt gegeven door een enthousiaste danser of docent over een specifieke dans of thema en dat in de 1,5 uur daarna de tijd is om vrij te dansen op cdmuziek. Uiteraard is er ook volop gelegenheid om te socialisen tijdens het deel vrij dansen.

Gezamenlijk eten
Vooraf mee-eten is ook mogelijk. Vanaf 18.30 uur ben je welkom in de keuken van De Banier, waarop er een warme maaltijd gekookt en gegeten wordt tot om 19.30 uur de socialles begint. Meehelpen met koken mag en kan natuurlijk. Mee-eten kost 3 euro per persoon, per keer, cash te betalen. Vooraf doorgeven dat je mee-eet is wel handig, dat kan het beste via balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com, tot uiterlijk woensdag 17.00 uur. Geef dan ook direct allergieën of intoleranties door, dan houden we daar rekening mee.

Locatie
Je kunt ons vinden bij De Banier, gevestigd op Banierstraat 1, in Rotterdam. Deze locatie is op ongeveer tien minuten lopen vanaf Centraal Station Rotterdam. Als de deur gesloten is, bel dan gewoon aan.

Parkeren in de directe omgeving is betaald tot 23.00 uur ‘s avonds. Verderop in de wijk is ook betaald, wel iets goedkoper maar je moet dan meestal een flink stuk lopen. Check prettigparkeren.nl voor de mogelijkheden.

Prijs
De sociallessen kosten 6 euro per persoon. Dit kan cash betaald worden aan de deur. Er is eveneens de mogelijkheid om een strippenkaart aan te schaffen: dat zijn 5 strippen voor 30 euro, op elke socialles te besteden. Dat scheelt je wekelijks geld meenemen. Pinnen is niet mogelijk."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/socialles-345-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-10T18:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-10T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€6"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/07/10/shillelagh", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2801"]
start = "2025-07-10T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-10T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Shillelagh"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Zaanfolk Festival"
details = """
Chillen in het park, fijne muziek, drankje erbij en dansen. Dat is balfolk op Zaanfolk Festival! Geniet van dit leuke festival en kom dansen op live muziek.

Wil je balfolk leren dansen? Er zijn gratis dansworkshops. Na deze workshops kan je direct meedoen. Je hebt geen eigen danspartner nodig. In de workshops wisselen we door.

ENTREE
De toegang tot Zaanfolk is gratis.

PROGRAMMA
13:00 Workshop balfolk door Balfolk Amsterdam, begeleid door PFM!
13:45 PFM! speelt
15:15 Pauze
15:45 Workshop balfolk door Balfolk Amsterdam, begeleid door Trio Baftig
16:30 Trio Baftig speelt
18:00 Einde

MEER INFROMATIE
De workshops zijn geschikt voor beginners. Er zijn twee verschillende workshops, als je de eerste volgt, kan je gerust ook de tweede volgen. Het is niet nodig om de eerste workshop te volgen als je de tweede wilt volgen.

Beide workshops zijn met live begeleiding van de bands.

https://www.zaanfolk.nl

Fotocredit: Zaanfolk"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zaanfolk-festival-2025/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-op-zaanfolk-festival-2025", "https://www.facebook.com/events/668846652587651/"]
start = "2025-07-12T13:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-12T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wormerveer"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["PFM!", "Trio Baftig"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Amsterdam"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Season Closing with Open Stage"
details = """
We sluiten het seizoen in Rotterdam af met de seizoenssluiting, mét open podium en sessie
voor muzikanten.

De band en het exacte programma wordt later nog bekend gemaakt.

15 minutes of fame
Deze editie is er ook het open podium, dus pak jouw eigen 15 minutes of fame! Voor en na
het optreden van de band deze avond is het podium voor andere muzikanten. Speel jouw
(balfolk)muziek voor de dansers en andere muzikanten op de dansvloer.
Dus, ben jij muzikant? Wil je graag jouw muziek aan anderen laten horen, wil je oefenen met
spelen voor (dansend) publiek of wil je misschien wel eens samenspelen met een andere
muzikant? Het kan allemaal! Aanmelden is handig, dan kan er een planning worden
gemaakt. Dat kan door een mailtje te sturen naar balfolkzuidholland@gmail.com met jouw
naam en welk muziekinstrument jij en je eventuele mede-muzikant(en)spelen.

Sessie
Liever niet op het open podium, maar wil je wel graag spelen? Dat kan ook gewoon tijdens
de sessie achteraf, dus neem je (muzikanten)vrienden en muziekinstrumenten mee.

Toegangsprijs
Toegang tot de seizoenssluiting is 10 euro. Dat is alleen cash te betalen, aan de deur. Reserveren
wordt gewaardeerd, dan weten wij hoe gezellig het wordt."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-2025-rotterdam/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/seizoenssluiting-zomer-2025-rotterdam/"]
start = "2025-07-12T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Rotterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-07-13T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-13T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Balfolk"
details = "VHS Metzingen"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211522"]
start = "2025-07-13T14:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-13T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Metzingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1718619838973025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-13T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Ashokan Northern Week"
links = ["https://ashokancenter.org/product/northern-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-07-13T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-19T14:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Olivebridge"
styles = ["contra", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lighthouse"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Kevra", "John Krumm"]
price = "$585-$1035"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Monstagstanzen im Stadtgarten"
details = "Bis einschließlich 18. August tanzen wir jeden Montag ab 20 Uhr im Stadtgarten."
links = ["https://7schritt.de/kalender/monstagstanzen-fortgeschrittene-10/"]
start = "2025-07-14T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Freiburg i. Br"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Siebenschritt e.V."
source = "events/germany/freiburg_i_br.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-15/"]
start = "2025-07-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Vertanzt - Fusion Edition"
details = "Festival zum Mittanzen - Festival pour danser"
links = ["https://www.vertanzt.ch/", "https://www.facebook.com/Vertanzt"]
start = "2025-07-17T09:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-20T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
state = "Bern"
city = "Röthenbach im Emmental"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "205-250 CHF"
organisation = "Verein Vertanzt"
source = "events/switzerland/rthenbach_im_emmental.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Tanzlernabend Bretonic workout"
details = "Lernabend im Quäker-Nachbarschaftsheim"
links = ["https://www.balfolk-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/tanzlernabend-13"]
start = "2025-07-17T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-17T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Cologne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "donation"
organisation = "Balfolk Köln"
source = "events/germany/cologne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-07-18T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-07-18T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "American Dance & Music Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/american-dance-music-week/"]
start = "2025-07-19T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Jet Bridge"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "http://www.pasdlayau.be", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2685"]
start_date = "2025-07-20"
end_date = "2025-07-20"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Hollain"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Galyme"]
organisation = "Pas d'La Yau"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-07-21T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-07-21T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombal Gentse Feesten"
details = """
19:00 dansinitiatie\r
20:00 bal"""
links = ["https://www.boombal.be/"]
start = "2025-07-22T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sanseveria"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/gent.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-22/"]
start = "2025-07-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Southern Aire"
links = ["https://joyboundliving.com/dawn-dance"]
start_date = "2025-07-25"
end_date = "2025-07-27"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Mountain City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Terry Doyle", "Sue Gola", "Kenny Greer", "Amanda Setili", "Rob Setili", "Stephanie Marie", "Elijah Jaime", "Katie Zanders"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harmony of Song & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/harmony-of-song-dance-at-pinewoods/"]
start_date = "2025-07-26"
end_date = "2025-08-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Adina Gordon"]
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-26T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-26T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-07-29/"]
start = "2025-07-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-07-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-07-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/07/31/cecilia-mda-trio", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2805"]
start = "2025-07-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-07-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Sint-Niklaas"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cecilia", "MD&A Trio"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lark Camp"
details = """
Music, Song & Dance Workshops in the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands of California 
Family Friendly • Dances, Jams & Sessions • Great Food • Camping 
Full Camp for 8 Days, or Half Camp for 4 Days; Learn music, song, and dance traditions from Ireland, British Isles, Greece, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Latin America, North America, Spain, France, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa"""
links = ["https://www.larkcamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/lark-camp/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Fort Bragg"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lark Traditional Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
links = ["https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-01"
end_date = "2025-08-08"
country = "UK"
city = "Sidmouth"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "scd", "balfolk", "scandi", "irish-set", "ceili"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber", "Box of Frogs", "Confluence", "Contrasaurus", "Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman", "Oscina", "WillPower"]
callers = ["Brian Stanton", "Carol Monaghan", "Kevin Monaghan", "Louise Siddons", "Rachel Shapiro-Wallace", "Rhodri Davies"]
price = "£320-£495"
organisation = "Sidmouth Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/sidmouth.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-08-01T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-01T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-08-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-04T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-04T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-05/"]
start = "2025-08-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/07/laouen", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2807"]
start = "2025-08-07T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Laouen"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
links = ["https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-08-08"
end_date = "2025-08-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Broadstairs"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£176-£357"
organisation = "Broadstairs Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/broadstairs.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Benenwerk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://www.benenwerk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2672"]
start_date = "2025-08-09"
end_date = "2025-08-09"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Bruges"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Triple-X"]
price = "free"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.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 = "Family Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/family-week-at-agassiz-village-2/"]
start_date = "2025-08-11"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "ME"
city = "Poland"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$850-$1500"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade of Music & Dance"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"]
start = "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Cascade"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-12/"]
start = "2025-08-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Focus"
links = ["https://balfolk.cz/en/bal-focus/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/698267269324283/"]
start = "2025-08-13T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-17T14:00:00+02:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Šumperk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "2900-3700 CZK"
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "FESTI'FOLK"
links = ["https://openagenda.com/en/cofals/events/festifolk-6251195"]
start = "2025-08-14T16:35:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-16T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lambesc"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Coriandre", "La Talvera", "Castanha e Vinovel", "Tchachao", "Folk You", "Bodegam bal", "Sors le mains d'tes poches"]
price = "free"
organisation = "COFALS"
source = "events/france/lambesc_13410_france.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk Baleynbalt"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/14/bansk-baleynbalt", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2809"]
start = "2025-08-14T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bansk"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Mentone"
links = ["http://www.footmadbirmingham.org/mentone.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-15"
end_date = "2025-08-17"
country = "USA"
state = "AL"
city = "Mentone"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "The Yellow Dandies"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Chet Gray"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Good Life Gallop"
links = ["https://www.thegoodlifegallop.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:00:00-05:00"
end = "2025-08-17T16:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NE"
city = "Omaha"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$30-$75"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-08-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-08-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Whitby Folk Week"
links = ["https://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-22T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Whitby"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "contra", "ecd", "irish-set"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£280-£360"
organisation = "Whitby Folk Week"
source = "events/uk/whitby.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Campers' Week"
links = ["https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/campers-week-at-pinewoods/"]
start = "2025-08-16T15:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$750-$1400"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-08-17T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-17T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-08-18T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-08-18T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Folk Dance Holiday"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-folk-dance-holiday-2025/"]
start = "2025-08-18T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Richard Jones & Chris Jewell"]
callers = ["Ivan Aitken"]
price = "£400-£640"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-19/"]
start = "2025-08-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Les Ptibals"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1311203883411726/", "https://ptibals.wixsite.com/lesptibals", "https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-bol-d-air-11220/evenements/les-ptibals-festival-folk-lagrasse"]
start = "2025-08-20T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2205-08-24T15:00:00+01:00"
country = "France"
city = "Lagrasse"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["La Soubirane", "Diatocello", "Saraï", "Cosmos Chocolat", "Lyr Trio", "Ciac Boum", "Bal O'Gadjo", "Trio Loubelya", "Tralala Lovers", "3 Pas d’Ici", "Petit Piment", "Lucas Thébaut"]
price = "€58-€62"
organisation = "Bol d'Air"
source = "events/france/lagrasse.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Boombalfestival"
links = ["https://www.boombalfestival.be/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1201113417822360/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2745"]
start = "2025-08-20T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-25T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Lovendegem"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Loogaroo", "Topette"]
organisation = "Boombal"
source = "events/belgium/boombal.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/21/the-silly-endings", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2811"]
start = "2025-08-21T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Silly Endings"]
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Sugar Hill Dance Weekend"
links = ["http://bloomingtoncontra.org/sugar-hill/"]
start_date = "2025-08-22"
end_date = "2025-08-24"
country = "USA"
state = "IN"
city = "Bloomington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
links = ["https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/line-up/dance/"]
start = "2025-08-22T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-25T18:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Shrewsbury"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Demon Barbers", "Emily & The Simons", "Frog on a Bike", "GloryStrokes", "Hoik", "Lasair", "Naragonia Quartet", "National Youth Folk Ensemble", "Oysterband", "PolkaWorks", "Queer Folk", "Ross Grant & Hartwin Dhoore"]
price = "£199.24-£246.85"
organisation = "Shrewsbury Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/shrewsbury.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Found Festival"
links = ["https://www.foundfestival.uk/line-up/dance"]
start = "2025-08-22T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-24T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Middle Claydon"
styles = ["e-ceilidh"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Out of Hand", "Tautas Roks", "Banter", "Kettlehawk"]
price = "£195-£215"
organisation = "Towersey Festival"
source = "events/uk/towersey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TradMaD"
links = ["http://minstrelrecords.com/tradmad/"]
start_date = "2025-08-23"
end_date = "2025-08-29"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-23T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-23T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-08-26/"]
start = "2025-08-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-08-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Teyrrasfolk"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://tey.be/programma/2025/08/28/mandolinman", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2813"]
start = "2025-08-28T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-08-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Belsele"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Muziekclub 't Ey"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pinewoods Labor Day Weekend"
links = ["https://facone.org/labor-day-weekend/labor-day-weekend.html"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-02"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Plymouth"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance Camp North"
details = """
The Dam Beavers with caller Jeremy Korr 
Dance Camp North is the signature weekend event of the Contra Borealis Dancers.  It takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.  There is a dance in Fairbanks Friday evening followed by a dance weekend at the Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp about 60 minutes south of Fairbanks. 
Excellent food, cabins or tent accommodations and bathrooms provided, but you bring your own bedding, up to 110 people enjoy the rural settings with a dance hall, workshop rooms, swimming or boating on Lost Lake, and nice fall hiking with great views of the Tanana River basin. Aurora viewing is a definite possibility."""
links = ["https://contraborealis.org/dance-camp-north/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-camp-north-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-08-29"
end_date = "2025-09-01"
country = "USA"
state = "AK"
city = "Fairbanks"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr"]
organisation = "Contra Borealis Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Regency Assembley"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-halsway-regency-assembly-2025/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-08-31T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Warleggan Village Band"]
callers = ["Georgia Delve"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Northwest Passage"
details = """
English Country Dance for experienced dancers, featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more! 
Callers: Brooke Friendly and Jenny Beer 
Bands: 

Roguery (Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Shira Kammen, Jim Oakden)
Idlewild (Clara Byom, Jacob Chen, Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco)"""
links = ["https://nwpdancecamp.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/northwest-passage-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-08-29T16:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Rhododendron"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Idlewild", "Roguery"]
callers = ["Brooke Friendly", "Jenny Beer"]
organisation = "Northwest Passage Dance Camp (Portland Country Dance Community)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Rocky Mountain Rendezvous"
links = ["https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous"]
start = "2025-08-29T18:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-09-01T13:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stove Dragon", "Spintuition"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-01T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-01T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-02/"]
start = "2025-09-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Simmelfolk"
links = ["https://dckn.de/simmelfolk-festival/"]
start = "2025-09-04T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-07T02:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Simmelsdorf"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Akleja", "CLARABAL", "Gribouille", "Indigo", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Le Driadi Duo", "Muckenpensel", "No&Mi", "Viadeyra"]
price = "€99-€150"
organisation = "Das co-kreative Netzwerk"
source = "events/germany/simmelfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "South Folk Festival"
details = "Balfolk Freitag und Samstagabend"
links = ["https://bordun.de/kurse/south-folk-festival/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/924464593"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "Germany"
city = "Balingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bordun e.V."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bear Hug Dance Camp"
links = ["https://www.missoulafolk.org/bearhug"]
start_date = "2025-09-05"
end_date = "2025-09-07"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Rollins"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Banna Damhsa"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Emily Faulkner"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-09-05T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-05T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-09-05T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-05T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraStock"
links = ["https://fsgw.org/contrastock"]
start = "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MD"
city = "Glen Echo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "The Gigmeisters", "Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Will Mentor", "Rick Mohr"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-09/"]
start = "2025-09-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Folkbal Wilhelmina - A cat&#039;s Tale (BE), De Belgische formatie A cat's Tale speelt ten bal op het eerste folkbalavond na de zomer. Met natuurlijk dansuitleg door Bo en Paul vooraf."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-a-cats-tale-be/"]
start = "2025-09-10T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-10T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["A Cat's Tale"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at Jamboree"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Echo Summit"
links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/special-events/echo-summit-dance-camp-2025"]
start_date = "2025-09-12"
end_date = "2025-09-14"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Sacremento"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent", "Thunderwing"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "32e Folk Festival Marsinne"
links = ["https://www.folkfestivalmarsinne.be/en_GB", "https://www.facebook.com/events/459129973798620/"]
start = "2025-09-12T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-14T23:45:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Marsinne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Musiques et Traditions"
source = "events/belgium/marsinne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-09-13T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-13T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Verspielt"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-09-14T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-14T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/955050696437091/"]
start = "2025-09-14T14:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-14T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-09-15T19:15:00+10:00"
end = "2025-09-15T21:30:00+10:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-16/"]
start = "2025-09-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Feet Retreat"
links = ["https://www.feetretreat.com/feet-retreat-2025/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Ellerbe"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad", "River Road"]
callers = ["Will Mentor", "Cis Hinkle", "Emily Rush", "Gaye Fifer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Squirrel Moon Contra Dance weekend"
links = ["http://www.squirrelmoon.org/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "WI"
city = "Dodgeville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lift Ticket"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wasatch Wiggle"
links = ["https://wasatchcontras.org/ww/"]
start_date = "2025-09-19"
end_date = "2025-09-21"
country = "USA"
state = "UT"
city = "Salt Lake City"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "5ème Festival des Bals Combiers"
links = ["https://www.lesbalscombiers.ch"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T18:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lausanne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Les Bals Combiers"
source = "events/switzerland/lesbalscombiers.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fandango! 2025"
details = "English Country Dance weekend with Susan Kevra and Alchemy (Eric Martin, violin; Rachel Bell, accordion; Karen Axelrod, piano)"
links = ["https://ecdatlanta.org/fandango/2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/fandango-2025/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-09-21T13:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Decatur"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Alchemy"]
callers = ["Susan Kevra"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp"
details = "Join us at Hatzic Lake for the Chehalis contra dance camp. We feed you and give you a bed; all you have to do is dance, play music, and visit with friends. This year we have callers Jeremy Korr and Koren Wake; and bands Joyride and The Free Raisins."
links = ["https://chehalisdancecamp.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/chehalis-contra-dance-camp/"]
start = "2025-09-19T18:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-21T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "BC"
city = "Vancouver"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Joyride", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Jeremy Korr", "Koren Wake"]
price = "$300-$450"
organisation = "Chehalis Contra Dance Camp (Vancouver Contra Dance)"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-09-19T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-09-19T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Spanish Dance Workshop and Bal Hoorn"
details = """
Start 12:15
Eind 15:15
Thema: Fandango, Arin Arin en andere spaanse dansen

15:30 - 16:30 - Dance instructie
16:45 - 18:45 - Band 1
18:45 - 19:45 - Potluck picnic
20:00 - 22:00 - Band 2
22:00 - 23:30 - Sessie / Afterparty

Meer info volgt"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/workshop-spaanse-dansen/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/bal-hoorn/"]
start = "2025-09-20T12:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-20T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Hoorn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BAL Des 40 Ans De RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2508"]
start = "2025-09-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Balbuzar", "Tref"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-september-2025/"]
start = "2025-09-21T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-21T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-23/"]
start = "2025-09-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-september/"]
start = "2025-09-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-24T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Étoile at the Gipsy Queen"
links = ["https://londonbalfolk.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "London"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "London Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/london_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cascade Contras"
links = ["https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras-on-the-river/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "OR"
city = "Springfield"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Anadama", "Countercurrent"]
callers = ["Isaac Banner", "Adina Gordon"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
details = "A weekend of Contra, English Country and Balfolk dancing, tucked into the Adirondack Mountains on the shores of Lake George. Featuring Will Mentor, River Road, Gaye Fifer and more to be announced. Dance, sing, jam, hike, swim, kayak and more."
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/", "https://cdss.org/event/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Lighthouse", "Eloise & Co."]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-09-26"
end_date = "2025-09-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Infinitumbal"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/2357412704635133/", "https://tickets.paysera.com/en/event/infinitumball-2025"]
start = "2025-09-26T12:00:00+03:00"
end = "2025-09-28T23:55:00+03:00"
country = "Lithuania"
city = "Vilnius"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Rahu the Fool", "Monsieur Fruits", "Duo l'Hêtre Heureux", "Kola Camoma", "Gediminas Plėšnys", "Mikas Dominas", "SuLa"]
price = "€100-€140"
organisation = "Šok, mėgaukis ir dalinkis"
source = "events/lithuania/vilnius.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Halsway Harvest Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-harvest-weekend-2/"]
start = "2025-09-26T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-28T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["e-ceilidh", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Frances Oates", "Barrie Bullimore", "Laura Hodges"]
organisation = "Halsway Harvest"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Kurs: Tänze aus Frankreich"
details = "Deula Kirchheim"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/923211545"]
start_date = "2025-09-27"
end_date = "2025-09-28"
country = "Germany"
city = "Kirchheim"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
organisation = "Anja von Richthofen"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Unique"
details = "1 day balfolk festival in Switzerland."
links = ["https://balunique.ch/"]
start = "2025-09-27T10:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-28T03:00:00+02:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Vevey"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["No&Mi", "Snaarmaarwaar", "Le Mange Bal"]
price = "28-65 CHF"
organisation = "Les Grands bals de Lausanne"
source = "events/switzerland/vevey.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-27T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Bearded Dragons with calling from Sarah Trop.

From fire and darkness rise the mighty Bearded Dragons. Blending traditional and electronic styles, they are pioneers of Techno Contra, Techno Playford, and Electro Folk in general, at the very cutting edge of folk dance music. They are fiddle playing behemoth Benjamin Rowe (also found rampaging in Contrasaurus); and bellows, keys and synths monster Vic Smith (known also in Double Dichotomy and Ceilidh Experiment). Using both traditional instruments and sounds, with live hardware synthesisers, Bearded Dragons weave a musical experience that is entirely unique.

Sarah Trop is a lifelong contra dancer and energetic caller based in San Francisco. She is a strong proponent of a safe and inclusive dance floor, and her steady calling will guide everyone through her varied programs with ease."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-09/"]
start = "2025-09-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Bearded Dragons"]
callers = ["Sarah Trop"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-09-27T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-09-27T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sunset in Provence"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-09-30/"]
start = "2025-09-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-09-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Moondance Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Pickens"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Lagomorph Quartet", "Good & Plenty"]
callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Diane Silver"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lady of the Lake Fall Camp"
links = ["http://www.ladyofthelake.org/fallwend/"]
start_date = "2025-10-03"
end_date = "2025-10-05"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Harrison"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Stringrays", "Dog Paw"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick", "William Watson"]
price = "$235-$395"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-03T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-03T21:30:00+02:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "XVIII Bailando Entre Montañas"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1407479210247988/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-05T17:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festival des Panards"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1737620977135950/", "https://frenchdanceleeds.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/25th-festival-des-panards/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-05T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Todmorden"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["War-sav", "Trio Roblin-Evain-Badeau", "Naragonia", "Oscina"]
price = "£35-£69"
organisation = "Les Panards Dansants"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-10-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-10-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zondag 5 oktober 2025
TICKETS
Info volgt
PROGRAMMA
Info volgt

(Geluidstechniek door ....)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop 

Info volgt

★ Betaalde workshop

Info volgt
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-3/"]
start = "2025-10-05T13:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-05T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-06T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-06T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Autumn Contra Dance Week"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-contra-dance-week-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-06T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-10T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Box of Frogs"]
callers = ["Cis Hinkle"]
price = "£255-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-07/"]
start = "2025-10-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = """
Na de vuurdoop op het VAN HIER Festival deze zomer komt de band Kabál ook in ons eigen Wilhelmina spelen!

Vooraf dansuitleg door Bo en Paul."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-kabal-be-nl/"]
start = "2025-10-08T20:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-08T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kabál"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "John C Campbell Fall Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://folkschool.configio.com/pd/3332/fall-dance-weekend-long-weekend"]
start_date = "2025-10-09"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "NC"
city = "Brasstown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Supertrad"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Carol Sersland"]
price = "$235"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Harvest Moon"
links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"]
start_date = "2025-10-10"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Santa Barbara"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Rick Mohr", "Anna Rain"]
price = "$95-$195"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "NAIF Balfolk Festival"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1358828715118214/", "https://www.neapolisbalfolk.it/"]
start = "2025-10-10T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T19:30:00+02:00"
country = "Italy"
city = "Sorrento"
styles = ["balfolk", "italian"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Neapolis Balfolk"
source = "events/italy/naples.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkfest Hohnstein"
details = "Tanzfest auf Burg Hohnstein in der Sächsischen Schweiz"
links = ["https://www.folkfest-hohnstein.de/"]
start = "2025-10-10T17:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T13:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Hohnstein"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folktanz Dresden e.V."
source = "events/germany/dresden.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Workshop Swedish und Bal Folk in der TanzEtage"
details = "20:30 Bal mit YanYana und Sigmar Gothe,Lucas und Elke Workshop 16:00-20:00 Swedish mit Sture Göranson, Susanne und Sigmar Gothe"
links = ["https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/912322855"]
start = "2025-10-11T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-11T23:30:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Gomaringen"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Sigmar Gothe", "YanYana"]
organisation = "Silvia Fuchs"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2509"]
start = "2025-10-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T00:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Manäcken", "Fublène"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-10-12"
end_date = "2025-10-12"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-10-12T12:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-12T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld Wageningen"
details = """
Kom dansen op ons najaars-zondagbal!
In ieder geval komen de huisbands Madlot en de Houtzagerij ten dans spelen.
We nodigen ook elke keer een gastgroep uit. Meer informatie hierover volgt nog.

En: we hebben een open podium. Dus wil je graag eens een kort setje ten dans spelen, dan ben je welkom! Graag even van te voren melden, zodat we een mooi programma kunnen maken.

Omdat het een bal op zondag is, hebben we halverwege het bal een potluck. Leuk als je iets te eten meeneemt om samen met anderen te delen."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld-wageningen-6/"]
start = "2025-10-12T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.facebook.com/viorelband/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2619"]
start = "2025-10-12T16:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-12T21:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-14/"]
start = "2025-10-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-10-17"
end_date = "2025-10-17"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkirrika Festival"
details = "Balfolk & Basque dances festival in the Basque Country"
links = ["https://folkirrika.eus/"]
start = "2025-10-17T18:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T20:00:00+02:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Kuartango"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Folkirrika"
source = "events/spain/kuartango.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend"
details = """
Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17–19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by 

The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)
Topspin (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Emily Troll, Stefan Amidon)

with calling by 

Gaye Fifer and

Will Mentor

Watch this space for more details as they become known. Registration is expected to open by summer. 
$120 early admission, $75 for dancers under 25. After September 30 or at the door: add $20; $75 for financial need."""
links = ["https://pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/", "https://cdss.org/event/pittsburgh-fall-dance-weekend/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-19T15:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Pittsburgh"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Topspin"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Will Mentor"]
price = "$75-$140"
organisation = "Pittsburgh Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-10-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2025-10-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2758", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1845286526222851/"]
start = "2025-10-18T15:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-18T22:30:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Definitely Contraband with calling from Jack Kanutin.

Storming onto the festival scene in 2024, Definitely Contraband supply addictive dance music through the fiery fiddling force of Martin Clarke and Nicky McConkey, laced with heady beats from Ben Filmer-Sankey on guitar and banjo, and Tom Evans on bass. Their high-energy dance grooves and boundless enthusiasm make for an intoxicating evening!

Jack has grown up dancing at folk festivals and started calling whilst at Bristol University. With over five years of calling ceilidh and contra dances under his belt, he brings energy, clarity, and a deep love for traditional dance to every event."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-10/"]
start = "2025-10-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Definitely Contraband"]
callers = ["Jack Kanutin"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



 \t...

Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-oktober-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-19T16:15:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-19T22:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-10-19T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-19T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-10-20T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-10-20T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-21/"]
start = "2025-10-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-oktober/"]
start = "2025-10-22T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-22T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaDansa"
links = ["https://www.cadansa.nl/", "https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/cadansa-balfolkfestival-2025/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1548949209828868/"]
start = "2025-10-23T18:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-26T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Steenwijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "CaDansa"
source = "events/netherlands/cadansa.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Music City Masquerade"
links = ["http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"]
start_date = "2025-10-24"
end_date = "2025-10-26"
country = "USA"
state = "TN"
city = "Nashville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Engine Room"]
callers = ["Darlene Underwood"]
price = "$65-$165"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra NYC"
links = ["https://www.contradance.nyc/"]
start = "2025-10-24T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-26T17:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "New York"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Kingfisher", "Some Assembly Required"]
callers = ["Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-10-25T13:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-25T17:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "BalFolk Rechberghausen"
details = "mit L‘Equipe, Workshop 16-18 Uhr"
links = ["https://gmuendfolk.de/termine.html", "https://www.balhaus.de/251025_BalFolk_Rechberghausen.pdf", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/841368028"]
start = "2025-10-25T16:00:00+02:00"
end = "2025-10-26T00:00:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Göppingen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["L'Équipe"]
organisation = "Marilou und Johann"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Peterbough Fall Ball"
links = ["https://www.monadnockfolk.org/event/%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-%E2%98%BC-peterborough-fall-ball-saturday-october-25-2025/"]
start = "2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-10-25T23:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NH"
city = "Peterborough"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-10-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-25T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Peut Qu'Manquer"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-10-28/"]
start = "2025-10-28T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-28T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dancing Fish"
links = ["https://dancingfish.dance/"]
start_date = "2025-10-31"
end_date = "2025-11-01"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Melrose"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Playing with Fyre"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle"]
organisation = "Dancing Fish"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck + Halloween celebration"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-10-31T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-10-31T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hey Fever"
links = ["http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2025-11-02T15:00:00-05:00"
country = "Canada"
state = "Ontario"
city = "Ottawa"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Good Company", "River Road"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "Ottawa Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-10/"]
start = "2025-10-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2025-10-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2510"]
start = "2025-11-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-02T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eä", "Duo Pilartz-Gielen"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-03T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-03T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-04/"]
start = "2025-11-04T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-04T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Atlanta Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://adw.contradance.org/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "GA"
city = "Atlanta"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "ContraATL"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Head for the Hills"
details = "A getaway weekend of dance, music and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos, with many of your favorite musicians, callers, and workshop leaders. Sponsored by Princeton Country Dancers."
links = ["http://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/about-hfth", "https://cdss.org/event/head-for-the-hills/"]
start_date = "2025-11-07"
end_date = "2025-11-09"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Kunkletown"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$140-$240"
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skint"
links = ["https://www.skintdance.org.uk/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1119730636555625/"]
start = "2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ashover"
styles = ["balfolk", "scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£23-£53"
organisation = "Skint"
source = "events/uk/skint.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dance in the Desert"
details = "A weekend of contra dancing with lots of jamming, featuring music by The Faux Paws and The Free Raisins. Callers are Koren Wake and Steve Zakon-Anderson."
links = ["https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2025/", "https://cdss.org/event/dance-in-the-desert/"]
start = "2025-11-07T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2025-11-09T15:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "AZ"
city = "Oracle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Faux Paws", "The Free Raisins"]
callers = ["Koren Wake", "Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "Tucson Friends of Traditional Music%2C Inc."
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-11-07T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-07T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-11-09T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Miniscule"
links = ["https://balfolkoxford.mmm.page/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2794042134106337/"]
start = "2025-11-09T14:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-09T19:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Oxford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "free"
organisation = "Balfolk Oxford"
source = "events/uk/oxford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-11/"]
start = "2025-11-11T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-11T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Deze maand speelt een internationaal duo in ons café: Diaton bestaat uit Simon Gielen en Johannes Uhlmann. Beiden meesters op de diatonische accordeon."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-diaton-b-de/"]
start = "2025-11-12T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-12T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["DiaTon"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Catalina Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.catalinadanceweekend.com/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Catalina Island"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fleur de Lis Fling"
details = """
Dance weekend featuring music from Kingfisher & Meadowhawk, calling from Alex Deis-Lauby & Seth Tepher, sound from Ed Howe. Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday. 
$80-165 sliding scale"""
links = ["https://register.louisvillecountrydancers.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fleur-de-lis-fling/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "KY"
city = "Louisville"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "Meadowhawk"]
callers = ["Alex Deis-Lauby", "Seth Tepfer"]
price = "$80-$165"
organisation = "Louisville Country Dancers"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fire Ant Frolic"
details = "Join us for a lovely weekend of music, friendship and dancing! Steve Zakon-Anderson will be calling to the music of Northwoods. Featuring Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson. We’ll have workshops, dance parties, Sunday potluck brunch, more! Convenient location, lots of parking and nearby restaurants. For more information, visit fireantfrolic.org"
links = ["http://www.fireantfrolic.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/fire-ant-frolic-contra-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2025-11-14"
end_date = "2025-11-16"
country = "USA"
state = "TX"
city = "Austin"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Northwoods"]
callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"]
organisation = "CDSS"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk weekend Intensive 2025"
details = """
Multiple day intensive for experienced (balfolk) dancers.\r
\r
Workshops will be in Dutch, if you like to participate in the English version or organise this in your dance community, send a message to: dancingbodies.workshops@gmail.com"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-intensive/", "https://www.plug.events/event/balfolk-weekend-intensive-2025"]
start = "2025-11-14T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-17T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "€275-€350"
organisation = "Dancing Bodies"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2749"]
start = "2025-11-14T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-15T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Viorel", "Emily & The Simons"]
price = "€20-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk in der Neuen Schmiede"
links = ["https://www.neue-schmiede.de/unsere-angebote/kultur/kultur-am-abend"]
start_date = "2025-11-15"
end_date = "2025-11-15"
country = "Germany"
city = "Bielefeld"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Freizeit- und Kulturzentrum Neue Schmiede, Bielefeld"
source = "events/germany/bielefeld.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fall Frolick"
details = "Join us for two days and nights of English dancing, music making, and workshops aplenty, now beginning with dinner on Friday night."
links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/fallwk2024/", "https://cdss.org/event/fall-frolick-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-14T16:00:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-16T17:00:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Healdsburg"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Cenizas Residency"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/cenizas/the-residency", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1933457220788830/"]
start = "2025-11-15T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€260-€550"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Social"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

 \t...



Beschrijving volgt



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Beschrijving volgt

Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-op-zondag-november-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-16T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-16T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2620"]
start = "2025-11-16T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-16T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Plume Duo"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-11-17T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-11-17T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-18/"]
start = "2025-11-18T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-18T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Zesty Contra Weekend"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/zesty-contra-weekend-2025/"]
start = "2025-11-21T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ali & Mollie"]
callers = ["Rhodri Davies", "Mark Elvins"]
price = "£200-£330"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fénix Festival"
links = ["https://folquemadrid.wixsite.com/fenixfest"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-23T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Spain"
city = "Cercedilla"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rhizottome"]
price = "€150"
organisation = "Folqué Madrid"
source = "events/spain/folquemadrid.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Drakenbal"
details = """
DRAKENBAL DEN BOSCH
Wat zijn we blij dat ze er weer zijn! 1,5 jaar geleden verwelkomden we ze deze geweldige muzikanten als Guus en Ward, nu zijn ze Thalas! Ze spelen boven in het café van Station Zuid dus extra veel plek om te dansen!AVONDPROGRAMMA




19:30 Deuren open: welkom!
20:00-21:00 Dansworkshop
21:00-21:15 Kwartier van Plezier (nog vrij)
21:20-23:00 Bal met Thalas
23:00-1:00 Samenspeelsessie


DANSWORKSHOP 20:00-21:00
Meer info volgt.

KWARTIER VAN PLEZIER 21:00-21:15
Wil je ook op Drakenbal spelen? Stuur een mailtje naar drakenbaldenbosch@gmail.com.

BAL met THALAS 21:20-23:00
Jarenlang hebben Guus Herremans en Ward Dhoore zo nu en dan samen gespeeld, soms als een duo en soms in projecten van elkaars bands. Elke keer voelden ze dan een grote energie en die hun vriendschap meer voedde. Dus hebben ze besloten om hun eigen duo te starten met eigen composities en verhalen.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thalasmusic


 SESSIE 23:00- uiterlijk 1:00
Na het optreden is er gelegenheid voor muzikanten om samen te spelen in een sessie; de dansers kunnen dan nog lekker door blijven dansen. Iedereen met elk niveau van ervaring is welkom dus pak je instrument en speel mee! We delen van tevoren bladmuziek van liedjes die sowieso langskomen. Heb je een wens of voorstel? Laat het ons weten. Verder komt wat komt! Ook als je niet bij het dansen bent geweest, ben je welkom voor de sessie!

ENTREE
Naar ondersteuningsmogelijkheid. Geef wat je kunt missen, alles gaat naar de muzikanten!* Regular €15* Fair €20* Support >€20


VERSNAPERINGEN
In de bar kun je alles bestellen wat je wilt, probeer zeker eens een Boschgebrouwen Draken speciaalbiertje! Maar er staan ook gratis gezonde snacks klaar.


LOCATIE Café Station Zuid – CAFÉ (boven!)Erasmusstraat 9 ‘s-Hertogenbosch


ROUTE
Openbaar vervoer:
Drakenbal is te bereiken met OV, hiervoor kun je naar ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch Oost komen. Vanaf beide stations is het ongeveer 30 minuten lopen naar de locatie. Je kunt ook de bus nemen die vlak bij Café Station Zuid stopt. Dit is buslijn 1 of 306.
Auto:
Let op het is betaald parkeren in de wijk. Met parkapp: De 1e 2 uur gratis parkeren!Je kan wel vrij parkeren aan de Hildebrandstraat voor de winkels (400m), op de gelijknamige parallelweg van de Gestelseweg (450m), inrit bij kruising Pieter Langendijksingel.
Carpoolen: check de Folkpool discord groep:https://discord.com/invite/WWRBahjhJm"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/drakenbal-met-thalas/"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-22T01:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "'s-Hertogenbosch"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Thalas"]
price = "€15-€20"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Herbstfest"
links = ["https://www.folktanz-halle.de/tanzhal/termine.html"]
start_date = "2025-11-22"
end_date = "2025-11-22"
country = "Germany"
city = "Halle"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Mara & Fine"]
organisation = "Folktanz Halle"
source = "events/germany/halle.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-11-21T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-11-21T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-11-25/"]
start = "2025-11-25T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-25T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-november/"]
start = "2025-11-26T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-26T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "ContraCopia"
links = ["http://www.thursdaycontra.com/contracopia/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "USA"
state = "PA"
city = "Philadelphia"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["River Road", "Northwoods", "Midnight on the Water"]
callers = ["Janine Smith", "Qwill Duvall", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2025-11-28"
end_date = "2025-11-28"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-29T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contrabridge"
details = """
Join us for our contra dance with Trip Hazard with calling from Adam Hughes.

[Trip Hazard](https://triphazardfolk.com/?utm_campaign=contrabridge23&utm_source=contrabridge-site) are Colm (misc hitty
things), James (misc squeezy things), Robin (misc blowy things) and Caro (misc things) — a new and exciting bunch of
experienced dance musicians with altogether too many instruments. They play tunes, but only the good ones.

Adam Hughes has been dancing contra in the UK and US for 25 years, and calling contras across the UK for nearly that long. He calls new and traditional dances from across the world with clarity, enthusiasm and a hint of mischief."""
links = ["https://contrabridge.org/events/2025-11/"]
start = "2025-11-29T19:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Cambridge"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Trip Hazard"]
callers = ["Adam Hughes"]
price = "£7-£15"
organisation = "Contrabridge"
source = "events/uk/contrabridge.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansez Français"
links = ["http://www.dansezfrancais.org.uk/"]
start = "2025-11-29T20:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-11-29T22:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Brighton"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ça Ribote"]
price = "£10"
organisation = "Dansez Français"
source = "events/uk/dansez_francais.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weedon Balfolk"
links = ["https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/"]
start_date = "2025-11-30"
end_date = "2025-11-30"
country = "UK"
city = "Weedon Bec"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£5"
organisation = "Weedon Balfolk"
source = "events/uk/badby_bals.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk"
details = "Fetter BalFolk Sound aus Belgien  EmBrun  EmBrun steht für modernen fetten BalFolk-Sound. Sie können blowzabellalike den Saal zum Kochen bringen und danach mit einer romantischen leisen Mazurka fast zärtlich die Gemüter in innige fast zeitlupenartige Bewegungen versezten. Ihre Kompositionen klingen neu und erfrischend – sind jedoch auch so tanzbar, als ob sie 100 Jahre in einem verstecken französischen Dörflein gereift wären.  EmBrun ist eine der bekanntesten Bands der Szene, dynamisch und abwechslungsreich.  Bert Leemans (Akkordeon)  Ludo Stichelmeyer (Percussion/Schlagzeug)  Jonas Scheys (Bass)  Harald Baeweraerts (Drehleier)  Pieterjan Van Kerckhoven (Dudelsack)  Abendkasse: 17,-; ermäßigt 11,-   Tanzworkshop 19:00 Uhr: Wir zeigen kurz die wichtigsten Tänze und Überlebenstricks für die Tanzfläche. Mit Live-Musik. Es geht auch gut ohne – aber mit Workshop macht es noch mehr Spaß!  s.a: http://www.embrun.be/  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmePAhuh7Q"
links = ["https://folkclub-marburg.de"]
start = "2025-11-30T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-11-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Marburg"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["EmBRUN"]
price = "€11-€17"
organisation = "Folkclub Marburg"
source = "events/germany/marburg.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-01T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-01T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-02/"]
start = "2025-12-02T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-02T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Dance + Potluck"
links = ["https://contradance.at/"]
start = "2025-12-05T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-05T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Austria"
city = "Graz"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Woodcut"]
callers = ["Brian Roberts"]
organisation = "Contra Dance in Graz"
source = "events/austria/graz-contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Midwinter Fair"
details = "Nog geen bands bekend, maar er zullen weer genoeg balfolk bands en workshops worden georganiseerd."
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/midwinter-fair-2/"]
start_date = "2025-12-06"
end_date = "2025-12-07"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Alphen aan den Rijn"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-12-05T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-12-05T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk im Städtli"
links = ["https://balsoleil.ch/balfolk-in-lichtensteig/"]
start = "2025-12-06T17:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-06T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Switzerland"
city = "Lichtensteig"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Biskaya", "Sol Do"]
price = "35 CHF"
organisation = "BalSoleil"
source = "events/switzerland/lichtensteig.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-09/"]
start = "2025-12-09T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-09T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Folkbal Wilhelmina"
details = "Met de verhuizing van Tim naar Zweden was het voor Andoorn moeilijk om als groep op de been te blijven. De mannen Kris, Wouter en Jasper bleven achter EN samen muziek maken, onder de naam Momiro. Oftewel: doedels en snaren!"
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/folkbal-wilhelmina-momiro-nl/"]
start = "2025-12-10T20:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-10T23:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Eindhoven"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Momiro"]
price = "€10"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk RZF"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2511"]
start = "2025-12-12T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-13T00:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Alleur"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Naragonia", "Clume"]
organisation = "Rif Zans L'Fiesse"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "CaBal"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk/posts/pfbid02D2wd2wGjpKQ4ivouoj9UWgeGVdmWjorePSGDBjo4MsbcaGiteuVrPauoA9oY9q4vl", "https://www.cabalfolk.be/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2750", "https://www.facebook.com/cabalfolk"]
start = "2025-12-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-14T00:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Kortrijk"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Cardboard Cabin", "Ciac Boum"]
price = "€22-€25"
organisation = "CaBal"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "DanseHerts"
links = ["http://www.danseherts.co.uk/Events.html", "http://www.danseherts.co.uk/DH_A4_Poster_JAN25-DEC25.pdf"]
start = "2025-12-14T12:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-14T17:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Ickleford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£8"
organisation = "DanseHerts"
source = "events/uk/danseherts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal Crewkerne"
details = "French + Breton dance and live music"
links = ["https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne"]
start = "2025-12-14T18:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-14T21:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Crewkerne"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "£4"
organisation = "Bal Crewkerne"
source = "events/uk/crewkerne.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "TasContra"
links = ["https://folktas.org/dancing/hobartdances/", "https://folktas.org/dancing/monday-night-folk-dances-tascontra/", "https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/432472"]
start = "2025-12-15T19:15:00+11:00"
end = "2025-12-15T21:30:00+11:00"
country = "Australia"
state = "TAS"
city = "New Town"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble"]
price = "$7-$15"
organisation = "Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc"
source = "events/australia/new_town.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-16/"]
start = "2025-12-16T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-16T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekbal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2759", "https://www.facebook.com/events/681371704264138/"]
start = "2025-12-17T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2025-12-19T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2025-12-19T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
links = ["https://hebdenbridgepanards.uk/"]
start = "2025-12-20T13:30:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-20T17:30:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Hebden Bridge"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = false
price = "£3-£7"
organisation = "Hebden Bridge Panards"
source = "events/uk/french_dance_leeds.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas Special"
details = """
Balfolk op zondag
De Mezrab host iedere derde zondag van de maand het leukste Balfolkfeestje van Amsterdam. Bestel hier alvast een ticket en kom dansen op de livemuziek van ... en ....

Ticket
- Voorverkoop: 16 euro
- Aan de deur: 18 euro
Tickets >>>

Programma
16:15 Deuren open16:30 Dansworkshop voor beginners
17:30 Bal met ...
18:00 Pauze (soep en desserttafel)
19:00 Bal met ...21:00 Sessie

Eten en drinken
We organiseren een desserttafel. Het is een potluck zoals je gewend bent, maar enkel met zoetigheden  Voor de hartige maaltijd kan je nog steeds terecht aan de bar van de Mezrab. Ze hebben een heerlijke Iraanse linzensoep. Ook drankjes bestel je aan de bar. Water is gratis verkrijgbaar. Als service aan de dansers zet het personeel kannen water klaar.
Bands

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Locatie
Mezrab draagt Balfolk een warm hart toe en nodigt ons iedere maand uit te komen dansen. Je kunt in de Mezrab op andere dagen vooral terecht voor storytelling. Het café dient als inspiratiebron voor vele theaters, centra, musea en festivals om ook storytelling te programmeren. Mezrab programmeert meerdere keren per week regelmatig vertelavonden. Op de andere avonden wordt storytelling gecombineerd met andere kunstdisciplines (dans, beeldende kunst, poëzie, etc.) en een wereldmuziekprogramma.

Er is plek voor zo'n 100 dansers.

Adres:
Mezrab
Veemkade 576
1019 BL Amsterdam

Fotocredit
Balfolk Amsterdam"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/kerstspecial-december-2025/"]
start = "2025-12-21T16:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-21T22:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€16-€18"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bal De La Cabane Du Bout Du Monde"
details = "Ball"
links = ["http://chti-folkeux.chez-alice.fr/indexB.htm", "https://www.remigeffroy.com/", "https://folkbalbende.be/event/2621"]
start = "2025-12-21T16:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-21T21:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Watermaal-Bosvoorde"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Rémi Geffroy"]
price = "€7-€12"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Christmas House Party"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/christmas-house-party-4/"]
start = "2025-12-23T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2025-12-27T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Will Pound & Linda Game"]
callers = ["Geoff Cubitt"]
price = "£420-£645"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-23/"]
start = "2025-12-23T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-23T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contradancers Delight Holiday"
links = ["http://www.contradancersdelight.com/"]
start_date = "2025-12-26"
end_date = "2025-12-31"
country = "USA"
state = "WV"
city = "Morgantown"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Toss the Possum", "Spintuition", "Buzz Band", "George Paul"]
callers = ["Terry Doyle", "Bob Isaacs", "Devin Pohly", "Warren Doyle"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2025-12-30/"]
start = "2025-12-30T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-30T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Festibal — een balfolk happening"
details = """
WAT KUN JE VERWACHTEN
De sfeer van een meerdaags festival, maar dan in één dag. Dat is festibal. Het is een echte balfolk happening. CanDance Studios heeft een prachtige Grand Ballroom voor 400 dansers en een fijne houten dansvloer, een bar en aparte workshopruimtes.

Kom dansen en geniet van heerlijke muziek, toffe workshops en leuke extra’s.

★ Geen vaste danspartner nodig
★ Je hoeft geen danservaring of speciale kleding te hebben om mee te doen
★ Makkelijk te bereiken en fijne danslocatie
★ Live muziek van de beste Balfolk muzikanten
★ Een muzikale reis met rustige, soms romantische muziek afgewisseld met energieke nummers
★ Overwegend de acht eenvoudig te leren basisdansen: Jig (mixer), Scottish (partnerdans), Mazurka (partnerdans), Tovercirkel (mixer), Andro (groepsdans), Hanterdro (groepsdans), Wals (partnerdans) en Bourrée (rij van paren)
DATUM
Zondag 31 december 2025
TICKETS
Info volgt
PROGRAMMA
Info volgt

(Geluidstechniek door ....)
WORKSHOPS
★ Beginners workshop 

Info volgt

★ Betaalde workshop

Info volgt
LOCATIE
CanDance Studios: Isolatorweg 28, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Je parkeert gratis in de straten rondom de locatie. Het is makkelijk bereikbaar met het OV. Je loopt er vanaf Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk naartoe in +/-15 minuten. Of pakt de bus die iedere 10 minuten vanaf het station vertrekt.
NIEUW IN BALFOLK?
Balfolk is een social dance. Vergelijkbaar met Salsa, Tango of Lindyhop, maar dan op West-Europese volksmuziek. Bij balfolk geen shows of competitie, gewoon lekker dansen zoals ze dat vroeger op dorpsfeesten en bruiloften deden. Met familie en vrienden. Van jong tot oud. Iedereen danst mee. Je hebt geen vaste partner nodig. Je kunt iedereen ten dans vragen. Én je kunt door iedereen ten dans worden gevraagd. Of je stapt zelf in bij een van de groepsdansen.

In Balfolk is iedereen welkom om te komen dansen. Je hoeft geen danservaring te hebben om mee te kunnen doen. Je mag zijn we je bent en je hoeft geen speciale kleding of schoenen te hebben.

We willen graag dat iedereen zich bij ons vrij voelt om zichzelf te zijn en zich veilig voelt om aan te geven wat ze nodig hebben. Daarom vinden we het belangrijk dat iedereen die naar een Balfolk evenement komt op de hoogte is van een aantal dansrichtlijnen.
https://www.balfolk.nl/informatie/dansrichtlijnen/"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/festibal-een-balfolk-happening-4/"]
start = "2025-12-31T13:15:00+01:00"
end = "2025-12-31T22:30:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Amsterdam"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "New Year's Eve Contra Dance"
links = ["https://paloaltocontradance.org/calendar/"]
start = "2025-12-31T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-01T00:15:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Palo Alto"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"]
callers = ["Susan Petrick"]
price = "$25"
organisation = "Palo Alto Contra Dance"
source = "events/usa/palo_alto.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-01-02T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-02T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-06/"]
start = "2026-01-06T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-06T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "What the Trad?! - Weekender"
details = """
Folk music for Balfolk dancers and musicians. A weekend full of musicality!\r
\r
This weekend wil be organiserd as part of the 'Beyond the steps' series. by Dancing Bodies. More info will follow; would you like to keep posted and give some input? Fill the form down below."""
links = ["https://www.plug.events/event/what-the-trad-weekend"]
start = "2026-01-09T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-12T10:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalVolk"
source = "events/netherlands/plug_balfolk.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk"
details = """
Bal Folk ab 18 Uhr 
Tanzkurse für Einsteiger ab 13 Uhr, für Fortgeschrittene ab 15:30 Uhr.

Mitbringbuffet.
Getränke gibt es günstig vor Ort.

Eintritt siehe Homepage"""
links = ["http://www.danzamol.de/balfolkstanzfest", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/968967151"]
start = "2026-01-11T13:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-11T21:30:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Ehningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Parasol"]
organisation = "Danzamol e.v."
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-13/"]
start = "2026-01-13T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-13T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Contra Carnivale"
links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"]
start_date = "2026-01-16"
end_date = "2026-01-18"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "San Luis Obispo"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Red Case Band", "Topspin", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Jacqui Grennan", "Jean Gorrindo", "Michael Karcher"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Stellar Days & Nights"
details = """
You’re invited to the 17th “Annual” Stellar Days & Nights. 
A 4-day, 3-night winter music and dance event in the Rocky Mountains – Buena Vista, CO. Contra, English Country, and Couples Dancing, plus workshops and music jams.  Cozy accommodations. Amazing scenery. Yummy food. 
National Bands and National Callers – To Be Announced for 2026 
Check out the website for information.   
Organized by: Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. 
Put this on your calendar now and plan to attend! Join our email list HERE or email us at Info@RockyMountainRanchDance.com to be added."""
links = ["https://rockymountainranchdance.com", "https://cdss.org/event/stellar-days-nights/"]
start = "2026-01-16T15:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-19T13:00:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Buena Vista"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Arkansas Valley Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-01-16T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-01-16T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Winter Warmer"
links = ["https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/winter-warmer-2026/"]
start = "2026-01-19T16:00:00+00:00"
end = "2026-01-23T10:00:00+00:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Halsway"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Dampier's Round"]
callers = ["Madeleine Smith", "Jane Hunter", "Mark Hunter"]
price = "£240-£460"
organisation = "Halsway Manor"
source = "events/uk/halsway.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-20/"]
start = "2026-01-20T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-20T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Florida Snow Ball"
links = ["http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "FL"
city = "Gulfport"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Turnip the Beet", "Red Case Band"]
callers = ["Michael Karcher", "Lisa Greenleaf"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Wintergreen"
links = ["https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2026/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-25"
country = "USA"
state = "MT"
city = "Bozeman"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Wake Up Robin", "Hypergolic"]
callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Christa Torrens"]
price = "$145-$185"
organisation = "Bozeman Folklore Society"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-01-23"
end_date = "2026-01-23"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-01-27/"]
start = "2026-01-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-december/"]
start = "2026-01-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-01-28T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Prague Balfolk Weekend"
links = ["https://prague-balfolk-weekend.cz/en/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1235669361448752/"]
start = "2026-01-30T16:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-01T16:00:00+01:00"
country = "Czechia"
city = "Prague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balfolk.cz"
source = "events/czechia/prague.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra/"]
start = "2026-01-30T19:00:00-07:00"
end = "2026-01-30T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-03/"]
start = "2026-02-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Supersonic"
links = ["https://www.supersoniccontra.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-06"
end_date = "2026-02-07"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Seattle"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Root System", "The Faux Paws"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-02-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-02-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2760", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1471834534190503/"]
start = "2026-02-07T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-07T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-10/"]
start = "2026-02-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-17/"]
start = "2026-02-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-20"
end_date = "2026-02-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit L'air inconnu und Grand Balthazar ab 17:30h Workshop"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008282698"]
start = "2026-02-20T17:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-20T23:55:00+01:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Grand Balthazar", "L'air Inconnu"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-02-20T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-02-20T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-02-24/"]
start = "2026-02-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lava Meltdown"
links = ["http://www.lavameltdown2025.com/"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "ID"
city = "Lava Hot Springs"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Palmetto Bug Stomp"
links = ["http://charlestonfolk.weebly.com/palmetto-bug-stomp.html"]
start_date = "2026-02-27"
end_date = "2026-03-01"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Charleston"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "Contraforce"]
callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "JJ Luxe"]
organisation = "Charleston Folk"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balhalla Festival"
links = ["https://www.balhallafestival.be/en", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2082785725544099/"]
start = "2026-02-27T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-01T19:30:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Gent"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Balhalla"
source = "events/belgium/balhalla.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-februari-2026/"]
start = "2026-02-28T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-02-28T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-03/"]
start = "2026-03-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-03-06T19:30:00-08:00"
end = "2026-03-06T22:30:00-08:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-10/"]
start = "2026-03-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Wilde Wereld"
details = """
Ons voorjaarsbal in de Wilde Wereld in Wageningen.

In ieder geval komen de huisbands Madlot en de Houtzagerij ten dans spelen.
We nodigen ook elke keer een gastgroep uit. Meer informatie hierover volgt nog.

En: we hebben een open podium. Dus wil je graag eens een kort setje ten dans spelen, dan ben je welkom! Graag even van te voren melden, zodat we een mooi programma kunnen maken."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-wilde-wereld/"]
start = "2026-03-14T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-14T23:45:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Wageningen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["De Houtzagerij", "Madlot"]
price = "€7.50"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-17/"]
start = "2026-03-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-03-20"
end_date = "2026-03-20"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Carolina Meltdown"
details = "Contra Dance Weekend sponsored by Charlotte Contra Dancers. Held at Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, SC"
links = ["https://www.charlottecontradance.org/carolina-meltdown"]
start = "2026-03-20T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2026-03-22T16:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "SC"
city = "Lake Wylie"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The Dam Beavers", "Engine Room"]
callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Cis Hinkle"]
organisation = "Charlotte Contra Dancers"
source = "events/usa/charlotte.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-03-20T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-03-20T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Groot Bal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2761", "https://www.facebook.com/events/648374848193137/"]
start = "2026-03-21T15:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-21T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-24/"]
start = "2026-03-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-maart-2026/"]
start = "2026-03-25T20:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-03-25T23:59:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Pigtown Fling"
links = ["https://www.pigtownfling.com/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "OH"
city = "Cincinatti"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Kingfisher", "The Dam Beavers"]
callers = ["Wendy Graham", "Will Mentor"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Epicenter"
links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2025/"]
start_date = "2026-03-27"
end_date = "2026-03-29"
country = "USA"
state = "CA"
city = "Mill Valley"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Notorious", "The Syncopaths"]
callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Liz Nelson"]
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-03-31/"]
start = "2026-03-31T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-03-31T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-04-03T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-04-03T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-07/"]
start = "2026-04-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-14/"]
start = "2026-04-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-april-2026/"]
start = "2026-04-15T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-15T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee,  en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-vrijdag/"]
start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-17T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-04-17T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-04-17T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit N.N. und Workshop ab 17:30h"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283024"]
start = "2026-04-18T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Avondbal bij de Muziekstage"
details = """
Jaarlijks is er in Sint-Michielsgestel een interessant muziekweekend met workshops over balfolk en dansmuziek. Overdag zijn er cursussen, vanaf 19:30 begint het avondprogramma met concerten, bal en sessie.
Programma
Waarschijnlijk wordt het tijdschema als volgt, wijzigingen onder voorbehoud

19:30  aanvang
19:50 concert
21:00  Bal
23:30 Jam-bal : neem je instrument mee, en speel of dans mee
Foto's van het workshopweekend:
• Foto's van de Workshops 2023
• Foto's van de Avonden 2022
• video's van het weekend"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/avondbal-muziekstage2026-zaterdag/"]
start = "2026-04-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-18T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "St.Michielsgestel"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "donation"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-21/"]
start = "2026-04-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-04-24"
end_date = "2026-04-24"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-04-28/"]
start = "2026-04-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-04-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia First Friday LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><u></u><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br><br>Teaching: 7:30-8:30 p.m. No partner is required. </html-blob><br><html-blob><br><u></u></html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-05-01T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-05-01T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-05/"]
start = "2026-05-05T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-05T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Adirondack Dance Weekend"
links = ["https://www.danceflurry.org/adirondack-dance-weekend/"]
start_date = "2026-05-08"
end_date = "2026-05-10"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Silver Bay"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "DanceFlurry"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-12/"]
start = "2026-05-12T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-12T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-05-15"
end_date = "2026-05-15"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Skandia Third Friday dance LIVE"
details = "<html-blob><br><br>Teaching: 8:10-8:25 p.m. <br><span><strong>Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free  The price of admission includes a free dance class.</strong></span><br>Music TBA</html-blob>"
links = ["https://skandia-folkdance.org/"]
start = "2026-05-15T19:30:00-07:00"
end = "2026-05-15T22:30:00-07:00"
country = "USA"
state = "WA"
city = "Lynnwood"
styles = ["scandi"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Skandia Folkdance Society"
source = "events/usa/skandia.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-19/"]
start = "2026-05-19T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-19T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-05-26/"]
start = "2026-05-26T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-26T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-mei-2026/"]
start = "2026-05-27T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-05-27T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-11/"]
start = "2026-05-29T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-05-29T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-02/"]
start = "2026-06-02T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-02T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Weekbal Antwerpen"
details = "Ball"
links = ["https://folkbalbende.be/event/2762", "https://www.facebook.com/events/982257914067087/"]
start = "2026-06-03T19:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-03T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Belgium"
city = "Antwerp"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "BalAFolk"
source = "events/belgium/folkbalbende.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-09/"]
start = "2026-06-09T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-09T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-16/"]
start = "2026-06-16T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-16T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
links = ["https://www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk/"]
start = "2026-06-19T19:00:00+01:00"
end = "2026-06-21T17:00:00+01:00"
country = "UK"
city = "Lichfield"
styles = ["contra", "ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Lichfield Folk Festival"
source = "events/uk/lichfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-23/"]
start = "2026-06-23T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-23T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk Café Nijmegen"
details = """
Balfolk Cafe is livemuziek, tussendoor fijne balfolkhitjes en natuurlijk sessie: dus neem ook je instrumenten mee!


Entree: € 15,-  (of € 10,- voor mensen die kortingstarief nodig hebben)
Geef ruim, alles gaat 100% naar de muzikanten.

20:00 dans uitleg
21:00 Livemuziek (2 sets)
(Tijden onder voorbehoud)"""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/balfolk-cafe-nijmegen-in-juni-2026/"]
start = "2026-06-24T20:00:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-24T23:59:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Nijmegen"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€10-€15"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Bristol Contra Dance"
links = ["https://bristolcontra.wordpress.com/"]
start_date = "2026-06-26"
end_date = "2026-06-26"
country = "UK"
city = "Bristol"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
organisation = "Bristol Contra"
source = "events/uk/bristol_contra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-06-30/"]
start = "2026-06-30T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-06-30T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-07/"]
start = "2026-07-07T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-07T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-14/"]
start = "2026-07-14T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-14T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-21/"]
start = "2026-07-21T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-21T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-07-28/"]
start = "2026-07-28T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-07-28T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-12/"]
start = "2026-07-31T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-07-31T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-04/"]
start = "2026-08-04T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-04T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-11/"]
start = "2026-08-11T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-11T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-18/"]
start = "2026-08-18T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-18T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-08-25/"]
start = "2026-08-25T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-08-25T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-01/"]
start = "2026-09-01T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-01T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-08/"]
start = "2026-09-08T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-08T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-15/"]
start = "2026-09-15T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-15T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-22/"]
start = "2026-09-22T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-22T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "KA-Balfolk"
details = "Mit Hartwin Dhoore Trio und Workshop ab 17:30h"
links = ["https://ka-balfolk.de/termine-elementor/", "https://kalender.digital/574d155c91900caea879/event/1008283069"]
start = "2026-09-26T17:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-26T23:55:00+02:00"
country = "Germany"
city = "Karlsruhe"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Hartwin Dhoore Trio"]
organisation = "KA-BALFOLK"
source = "events/germany/kalender.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-09-29/"]
start = "2026-09-29T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-09-29T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-06/"]
start = "2026-10-06T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-06T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-13/"]
start = "2026-10-13T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-13T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-20/"]
start = "2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00"
end = "2026-10-20T23:00:00+02:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-10-27/"]
start = "2026-10-27T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-10-27T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Hands Across Contra"
details = "Lesson at 7; Dance at 7:30.  Sliding admission $5 to $15."
links = ["https://boulderdance.org/event/hands-across-contra-13/"]
start = "2026-10-30T19:00:00-06:00"
end = "2026-10-30T22:30:00-06:00"
country = "USA"
state = "CO"
city = "Boulder"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "$5-$15"
organisation = "Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance"
source = "events/usa/boulder.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-03/"]
start = "2026-11-03T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-03T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-10/"]
start = "2026-11-10T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-10T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-17/"]
start = "2026-11-17T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-17T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-11-24/"]
start = "2026-11-24T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-11-24T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-01/"]
start = "2026-12-01T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-01T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-08/"]
start = "2026-12-08T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-08T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-15/"]
start = "2026-12-15T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-15T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-22/"]
start = "2026-12-22T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-22T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Dansavond"
details = """
Elke dinsdag gaan we gezellig dansen. Met een verzameling van meer dan 2000 nummers en handige software waardoor iedereen gemakkelijk een dans naar keuze kan kiezen is elke avond anders maar altijd gezellig.

Koffie en thee zijn gratis en iedereen is welkom om iets lekkers uit te delen. Alcohol is niet toegestaan.

Tussen 19:30 en 20:00 nemen we de tijd om beginners wat basispassen te leren of technische vragen over dansen te beantwoorden.

Praat ook mee op onze discord https://discord.gg/wMuHDEH8Ua ."""
links = ["https://www.balfolk.nl/agenda/dansavond-2026-12-29/"]
start = "2026-12-29T19:30:00+01:00"
end = "2026-12-29T23:00:00+01:00"
country = "Netherlands"
city = "Zeist"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
price = "€5"
organisation = "balfolk.nl"
source = "events/netherlands/balfolk_nl.yaml"