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events:
  - name: English Country Dancing
    details: "We invite you to dance with us on the third Friday of every month at Luray United Methodist Church. Parking behind the adjacent bank building. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for people 10 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. \nTom Mack is the caller and we dance to recorded music enjoying dances from the 1700’s and 1800’s: lines, circles and squares. \nHealth issues: If you feel sick, stay home."
    links:
      - "https://sites.google.com/corp/site/svcwed/home-1/2025-practice-schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dancing-2/2025-06-20/"
    start: "2025-06-20T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-20T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Luray
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Tom Mack
    price: free
    organisation: Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Rivanna Contra Dance
    details: "Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM.\nSliding scale admission: recommend $20"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/rivanna-contra-dance/2025-06-20/"
    start: "2025-06-20T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-20T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Crozet
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $20
    organisation: Rivanna Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Blacksburg Contra Dance
    details: "In the heart of the New River Valley, join us for a local Contra Dance! Every 3rd Saturday (note change in Nov and Dec) at the YMCA."
    links:
      - "https://blacksburgcontradance.com/contradance.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/blacksburg-contra-dance/2025-06-21/"
    start: "2025-06-21T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-21T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Blacksburg
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$12
    organisation: Blacksburg Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance
    details: "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
    links:
      - "https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-06-24/"
    start: "2025-06-24T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-24T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Williamsburg
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Richmond English Country Dance
    details: "Please join us for our weekly English Country Dancing Wednesday night social at 7:30 p.m. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or partner are required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. New dancers are asked to please come at at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. The first night is free; after that $2 per evening."
    links:
      - "https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com/english-dance-calendar"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/richmond-va-english-country-dance-2/2025-06-25/"
    start: "2025-06-25T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-06-25T21:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $2
    organisation: Colonial Dance Club of Richmond
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Williamsburg Tuesday Night English Dance
    details: "Come join us for English Country Dancing on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm in Williamsburg, VA. All are welcome! No partner, previous dance experience, or registration is required. We start with easier dances and work up to more complicated material, so if it’s your first time attending, we recommend arriving by 8 pm. Come dance with us!"
    links:
      - "https://williamsburgheritagedancers.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/williamsburg-va-tuesday-night-english-dance/2025-07-01/"
    start: "2025-07-01T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-07-01T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Williamsburg
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml