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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. \n\n \n 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. \n \nShow 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
  - name: Lake City Contra Dance
    details: "Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."
    links:
      - "https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-06-19/"
    start: "2025-06-19T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-19T22:00:00-04:00"
    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
  - name: Lake City Contra Dance
    details: "Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm \nDances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm \nAdmission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can \nThe hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! \nFor more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email."
    links:
      - "https://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/lake-city-contra-dance/2025-06-26/"
    start: "2025-06-26T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-26T22:00:00-04:00"
    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
  - name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
    details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow 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: "2025-08-13T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-08-13T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: WA
    city: Seattle
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: false
    organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
    source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
  - name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
    details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow 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: "2025-08-20T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-08-20T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: WA
    city: Seattle
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: false
    organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
    source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
  - name: Nordic dance classes in the summer
    details: "The 3-class summer series begins August 13. \n \nBring clean shoes tochange into, with smooth soles and low, flat heels for easy turning. \n \nShow 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: "2025-08-27T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-08-27T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: WA
    city: Seattle
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: false
    organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
    source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
  - name: FREE Beginner Scandinavian Couple Dancing
    details: "The FREE class starts again on September 29.  No experience needed.  It is fun to turn as a couple, but you can come alone to class!  If you have questions, please contact Lisa at  lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580"
    links:
      - "https://skandia-folkdance.org/"
    start: "2025-09-29T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-09-29T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: WA
    city: Seattle
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: false
    price: free
    organisation: Skandia Folkdance Society
    source: events/usa/skandia.yaml
  - 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