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events:
  - name: "Dance, Music & Spice"
    details: "Immerse yourself in a week of inspiration and connection at Camp Cavell on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron! Dance, Music & Spice is an intentionally curated gathering designed for anyone who loves dancing, music, singing, art, and nature—all led by incredible instructors. Whether you come to the week to refine your skills, discover new ones, or simply soak in the magic of a shared passion, this experience offers something unforgettable for everyone. \nFrom serene sunrise moments to late-night campfires, every day is designed to create joy, creativity, and connection. Expect to be inspired by the talent and kindness of both staff and fellow campers, who together create a welcoming space for all.  \nThis year, our theme is Parallel Play: building joy and connections through shared discovery and community. It will be a celebration of fun while learning in a shared space. Dive into English and contra dance programming, engage in heartfelt singing, and explore a variety of other music, crafts, and types of dancing. Our community-focused camp invites you to expand your horizons, deepen friendships, and create new ones in a setting that balances reflection and growth."
    links:
      - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/dance-music-spice-at-cavell/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/dance-music-spice-at-camp-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: Country Dance & Song Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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. \nA 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. \nStaff 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
  - 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
  - name: Wintergreen
    details: "Music by Wake Up Robin and Hypergolic, calling by Lindsey Dono and Christa Torrens. Great food, friendly dancers. Workshops for dancers, callers, and musicians. Homestays and workshares available. \nSliding scale"
    links:
      - "https://bozemanfolklore.org/wintergreen-2026/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/wintergreen-contra-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2026-01-23T18:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2026-01-25T13:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: MT
    city: Bozeman
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hypergolic
      - Wake Up Robin
    callers:
      - Christa Torrens
      - Lindsey Dono
    price: $145-$185
    organisation: Bozeman Folklore Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml