--- events: - name: "New Year's Eve Party" links: - "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html" start: "2022-12-31T20:00:00-05:00" end: "2023-01-01T00:30:00-05:00" country: USA state: MA city: Greenfield styles: - balfolk - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nova callers: - Steve Zakon-Anderson price: $15-$25 organisation: Guiding Star Grange source: events/usa/greenfield.yaml - name: Spring Dance Romance links: - "https://tcdancers.org/sdr" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/548500273810151/" start: "2023-04-28T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-04-30T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: NC city: Chapel Hill styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Engine Room - Nova callers: - Will Mentor - Eileen Thorsos price: $120 organisation: Triangle Country Dancers source: events/usa/chapel_hill.yaml - name: Balance the Bay links: - "https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/" start: "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00" end: "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00" country: USA state: CA city: San Francisco styles: - contra workshop: false social: true bands: - Nova - The Gaslight Tinkers callers: - Lisa Greenleaf - Michael Karcher price: $30-$180 organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society source: events/usa/california.yaml - name: Snow Ball Dance Weekend details: "We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. \nRegistration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135." links: - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/" - "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: FL city: Gulfport styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Kingfisher - Nova callers: - Janine Smith - Will Mentor price: $120-$135 organisation: Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend details: "A full weekend of dancing, workshops, and social events featuring music by Nova and calling by Emily Rush! Our dance venue is the beautifully restored 1930s Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri.  \nFeatured band and caller: A well-known and loved band, Nova is a neo-trad trio hailing from New England and featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. Nova draws from both traditional repertoire and original compositions to create high-energy music for concerts and dancing. Emily Rush is one of the most sought-after callers in the business, calling with energy and skill: “Contra dancing has always been about connection, inclusivity, joy, and play; as a caller I make that my goal for each gig.” \nTickets: Early Bird pricing available through March 1! Weekend passes good for all weekend events are $105, and $115 after March 1. Register online at Eventbrite or at our website for a la carte pricing for individual dances and workshops, and discounts for students. Registration forms can be printed from the website and returned by mail. Registration is also available at the door. \nCOVID policy: All attendees are required to present a negative COVID test for admittance upon arrival for the weekend. See website or Eventbrite for details.  \nFinancial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs." links: - "https://mmtd.wordpress.com/dance-weekend-2024/" - "https://cdss.org/event/spring-breakdown-dance-weekend/" start: "2024-03-15T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-03-17T15:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: MO city: Columbia styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nova callers: - Emily Rush price: $105-$115 organisation: Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: TopHill Music Spring Special details: "We are pleased to bring these TWO wonderful bands together for you at one dance party!  \nPlease welcome River Road: Sarah Hadley-Yakir on fiddle, Jesse Ball on mandolin and feet, and Kristen Planeaux on keys, accordion and flute \nand \nwelcome back Nova: Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. \nThese two delightful bands offer nonstop talent and fun for this THM Contradance Party! \nBut wait—There’s more good news: \nCalling the evening program for you will be Lisa Greenleaf \nPlease join us for this double dance!\nThere will be a newcomers workshop at 7:00pm. Please come early to help our new dancing friends! All are welcome. Let’s gooooooooooooo! \nAdmission: $25-30\nMasks are recommended but not mandated for this dance.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. \n**If you are not feeling well please do not attend, but rather care for yourself and others and join us next time!\nMore info: Alice Kenney, 413-575-9721, alicekenneypt@gmail.com" links: - "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html" - "https://cdss.org/event/tophill-musics-spring-special-contradance-party/" - "https://cdss.org/event/second-saturday-tophill-music-contradance-party-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-11/" start: "2024-05-11T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-11T23:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: MA city: Greenfield styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nova - River Road callers: - Lisa Greenleaf price: $25-$30 organisation: TopHill Music source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Rocky Mountain Rendezvous links: - "https://cfootmad.org/rendezvous" - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-4/" - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-6/" - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-open-dance/" - "https://boulderdance.org/event/rocky-mountain-rendezvous-contra-dance-weekend-7/" start: "2024-08-30T18:00:00-06:00" end: "2024-09-02T13:30:00-06:00" country: USA state: CO city: Boulder styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Nova - The Dam Beavers callers: - Gaye Fifer - Jacqui Grennan - Will Mentor organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml