---
events:
  - name: Orlando Contra Dance
    details: "Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! \nWe usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check the schedule before going!"
    links:
      - "https://orlandocontra.org/dances-and-events/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/orlando-contra-dance-2-2/2025-06-20/"
    start: "2025-06-20T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-20T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Winter Park
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: Orlando Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: South Florida Contradance
    details: "Enjoying contra dance\nYou’ll be smiling and laughing.\nNo partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes.\nAge range 10-100\nDances are called.\nPut the phone down and destress your life."
    links:
      - "https://southfloridacontradance.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/south-florida-contradance/2025-06-21/"
    start: "2025-06-21T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-21T21:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Boca Raton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-23/"
    start: "2025-06-23T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-23T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jax Contra Dance
    details: "Monthly contra dance, occurring on the 4th Saturday of the month in Jacksonville, Florida (Riverside area). \n$10 adult, $5 child."
    links:
      - "https://jaxcontra.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jax-contra-dance-2/2025-06-28/"
    start: "2025-06-28T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-28T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Jacksonville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Lisa Lowell
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Gainesville English Country Dance
    details: "We dance to live music by Hoggetowne Fancy every Monday at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. Cost is $5 for the hall plus a similar amount for the band. This dance is open to all. All dances are taught, walked through and called. There is a lesson at 6:10."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/gainesville-florida-english-country-dance/2025-06-30/"
    start: "2025-06-30T18:10:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-30T20:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gainesville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hoggetowne Fancy
    price: $10
    organisation: Gainesville English Country Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Tallahassee Pop/Techno Contra Dance
    details: "Join us Saturday, July 26 for a fun, one-of-a-kind contra dance featuring caller Drew Thomas and special lighting and pop/techno music mixing by DJ RXN. This dance is part of a double-header weekend featuring a traditional dance on July 25 and a pop/techno contra dance on July 26. \nSee tallydancer.com or our Facebook page for additional details. No dance experience is needed and no need to bring a partner. An intro lesson starts at 7:30 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. \nAdmission: $10 payable by cash, check, or card at the door. Newcomers get in to their 2nd dance free!"
    links:
      - "http://www.tallydancer.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/tallahassee-pop-techno-contra-dance/"
    start: "2025-07-26T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-07-26T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Tallahassee
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Drew Thomas
    price: $10
    organisation: Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml