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events:
  - name: Bridgerton-Inspired Ball
    details: "Step into Regency-era elegance at the Bridgerton-Inspired Ball on Saturday, June 21, 2025! Enjoy a night filled with glamour, grace, and unforgettable moments as we dance the night away and crown the “Diamond of the Ball.” \nWhat to Expect: \n\nDelicious food and refreshments\nEnglish country dancing\nPhoto opportunities with Queen Charlotte herself\nA special edition Lady Whistledown paper\n…and much more fun fit for royalty!\n\nMore details to come soon, including ticket information! Be sure to stay tuned to this page for all the latest updates and exciting announcements. Don’t forget to share with your friends—this is one event you won’t want to miss!"
    links:
      - "https://riversidewc.wixsite.com/bridgerton"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/bridgerton-inspired-ball/"
    start: "2025-06-21T17:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-21T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Riverside
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Bob Vega
    price: $55.20-$75
    organisation: "Riverside Woman's Club"
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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! \n\nFirst Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM\nThird Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM.\n\n​Prices: \n\n$15-$30, sliding scale, general admission\n$10-$25, members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;\n$5, active military & full-time students, with ID;\nFREE! for children 12 & under"
    links:
      - "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2025-06-21/"
    start: "2025-06-21T18:40:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-21T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monterey
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$30
    organisation: Monterey Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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! \nElks 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/2025-06-21/"
    start: "2025-06-21T18:45:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-21T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Grass Valley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Hayward Contra Dance
    details: "We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group."
    links:
      - "https://sfbaycontra.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-06-22/"
    start: "2025-06-22T16:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-22T19:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Hayward
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $15-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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. \nPay $10 at the door, and pre-register on our website to receive all of the pertinent details! \nPlan 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/2025-06-24/"
    start: "2025-06-24T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-24T21:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Pasadena
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: false
    price: $10
    organisation: Historical Tea & Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: San Francisco Contra Dance
    details: "2nd & 4th Wednesday in San Francisco! \nRole names: The role names usually used at this series are “Larks” and “Robins.” \nBeginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:30 \nCheck our website for details. \n$25 supporters; $20 non-members; $15 members; $6 students or low-income; or pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/san-francisco-contra-dance/2025-06-25/"
    start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-25T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Francisco
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Berkeley English Dance
    details: "BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at \nChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. \nContra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. \nEnglish Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. \nBoth are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. \nIn addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have Facebook groups: \n\nBerkeley Contra Dance\nBerkeley English Country Dance"
    links:
      - "https://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2025-06-26/"
    start: "2025-06-26T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-26T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Berkeley
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$25
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monrovia English Country Dance
    details: "Please join us for English Country Dancing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7:30-10pm in the Guildhall of St Luke’s Episcopal Church. $5 admission (cash only). Beginners welcome! All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner or costume required; just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We’re friendly, laid-back, and welcoming!"
    links:
      - "https://monroviaecd.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monrovia-english-country-dance/2025-06-27/"
    start: "2025-06-27T19:15:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-27T22:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Monrovia
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $5
    organisation: Monrovia English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Mendocino English Country Dance
    details: "Fourth Saturday of every month (check our calendar for occasional date changes). \nLive music with Take a Dance, the Mendocino English Country Dance Orchestra. \nDances taught and prompted by alternating local and guest callers.  \nFun 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/2025-06-28/"
    start: "2025-06-28T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
    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
  - 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. \nCost: $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/2025-06-28/"
    start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-07:00"
    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
  - name: Sebastopol 5th Sunday Advanced English Dance
    details: "The Sebastopol 5th Sunday dance is a chance for our callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy an afternoon of challenging material and streamlined teaching. We expect dancers attending these sessions to be completely comfortable with heys for 3 and 4, dolphin heys, double figure 8s, and triple minor progression. They should also be able to maintain their sense of orientation within the set. This is not the time to bring your friends who are new to English country dancing, though we’d love to see them at the 1st and 3rd Sundays. \nNote: We occasionally change our venue or time to accommodate special events, so please check the NBCDS calendar to confirm."
    links:
      - "https://nbcds.org/english-country-dance/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/sebastopol-5th-sunday-advanced-english-dance/2025-06-29/"
    start: "2025-06-29T14:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-29T16:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Sebastopol
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $5-$15
    organisation: North Bay Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Hayward Contra Dance
    details: "We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. \nFor years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nSome of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: \nHayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. \nAs a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. \nMeeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. \nOur venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. \nThese features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. \nDetails at our website. \nWe also have a Facebook group."
    links:
      - "https://sfbaycontra.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2025-06-29/"
    start: "2025-06-29T16:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2025-06-29T19:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Hayward
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $15-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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