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events:
  - name: Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend
    details: "Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. \nSpots fill up fast, so register today! \nNovember 3-5, 2023\nMusic by Elixir and The Free Raisins\nCalling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono\nat the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA \n\nDance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA\nThe YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey.\nHealthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out\nThe details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather\nWork scholarships available!\nMore information available on our website"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - The Free Raisins
    callers:
      - Lindsey Dono
      - Nils Fredland
    organisation: Monterey Contra Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Contra Carnivale
    links:
      - "https://contracarnivale.org/"
    start_date: 2024-01-12
    end_date: 2024-01-14
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Luis Obispo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - The Syncopaths
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Nils Fredland
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Susan Petrick
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Pigtown Fling
    details: "Happy news!\nPigtown Fling is back! We are so thrilled and hope you will be able to join us for this awesome contra dance weekend!\nOnline registration is open—register early and make sure you get a spot! \nFriday: music by Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood.\nSaturday and Sunday: music by Elixir with caller Nils Fredland.\nPlease join us for great music, great people, and great dancing! \nEarly Bird $110 until Jan. 22nd; $130 after Jan 22nd."
    links:
      - "http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/pigtown.htm"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pigtown-fling-2/"
    start: "2024-03-22T18:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Cincinnati
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - Trillium
    callers:
      - Darlene Underwood
      - Nils Fredland
    price: $110-$130
    organisation: Cincinnati Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
  - name: Dandelion Romp
    links:
      - "https://advance.oberlin.edu/events/2024/04/19/dandelion-romp-2024"
    start: "2024-04-19T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: OH
    city: Oberlin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - Engine Room
    callers:
      - Adina Gordon
      - Nils Fredland
    price: $30-$65
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Hey Fever
    details: "Contra Dance Weekend in Canada’s capital city. Save the date, talent to be announced soon."
    links:
      - "http://www.ottawacontra.ca/heyFever/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/hey-fever-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2024-11-01T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-11-03T15:00:00-05:00"
    country: Canada
    state: Ontario
    city: Ottawa
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - Peach Jam
    callers:
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
      - Nils Fredland
    organisation: Ottawa Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
  - name: Florida Snow Ball
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
    start_date: 2025-01-24
    end_date: 2025-01-26
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
      - Playing with Fyre
    callers:
      - Nils Fredland
      - Beth Molaro
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Contra at Guiding Star Grange
    details: "Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. \nOther musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous “Back Row Band.” \nSchedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. \nCost: $10 or barter equivalent \nSee venue website for this month’s details and Covid policy."
    links:
      - "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/third-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2025-05-16/"
    start: "2025-05-16T19:45:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-16T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Greenfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Elixir
    price: $15-$30
    organisation: Joe Blumenthal
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml