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events:
  - name: 39th Annual Washington Spring Ball
    details: "Come join us for a fabulous time! Doors open at 7:00 pm, dancing starts at 7:30. \nThe Washington Spring Ball is a joyful yearly event of English Country Dancing to glorious music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. We have a practice session the day of the ball, where most of the dances will be taught. Attending the practice session is strongly encouraged but not required. In the evening at the ball, all dances will be briefed (talked-through) and then prompted for the first few rounds. Dancers wear what makes them feel happy and festive; some choose attire from the 18th or 19th century. \nAfternoon practice session from 2:00–5:00 pm on the day of the ball, at the Civic Building, which is included in the admission fee. The practice session will be called by Melissa Running with music by Liz Donaldson on piano and Elke Baker on fiddle. \nMusic for the ball will be provided by Hijinks featuring Miranda Weinberg on violin, Carrie Rose on flute, and Kathy Talvitie on keyboard. \nVarious admission prices (see event on FSGW website)."
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/39th-annual-washington-spring-ball/"
    start: "2025-05-17T14:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Silver Spring
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hijinks
    callers:
      - Melissa Running
    price: $25-$60
    organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Annapolis English Country Dance
    details: "English Country Dance to delightful live music \n\nIntro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00. \nPre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post-dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated!\nFace masks are optional.\nVenue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation.\nPlease bring own water.\nSnacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods, and utensils and plan to clean up after snack time.\nNo experience or partner required.\n$15; students $5; children through 5 years old free. \nInfo: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/annapolis-english-country-dance/2025-05-17/"
    start: "2025-05-17T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-17T21:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Annapolis
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$15
    organisation: Annapolis Traditional Dance Society
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
    details: "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-19/"
    start: "2025-05-19T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-19T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance
    details: "The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. \n\nGender-free calling\nNo partner? No problem.\nNew dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm\nLive music from local, regional, and national bands\n\nAdmission \n\n$10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS)\n$15 for non-members\nUnder 21 and full-time students with IDs: Free!\n\nThe Wednesday Contra Dance is sponsored in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. \nSee our Contra dance FAQs for general information on Contra Dances. \nPlease see our Behavior Policy."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/squarecontra.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-english-country-dance-2/2025-05-21/"
    start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: FSGW English Country Dance
    details: "In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  \nWith live music! \nYou may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00"
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/event-6152294"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-21/"
    start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Dan Gillespie
    price: $8-$17
    organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night Contra at Glen Echo
    details: "Join us in Glen Echo, Maryland, for a fun night of contras and an occasional square! There’s a free lesson at 7:30pm."
    links:
      - "https://www.fridaynightdance.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-night-contra-at-glen-echo-maryland-2/2025-05-23/"
    start: "2025-05-23T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-23T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: Friday Night Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Monday Evening English Country Dance
    details: "All are welcome to join us for an evening of English country dance with live music. All dances talked and walked through. Easy parking, air conditioning, and fans. Snacks are encouraged for the break! Please register online at our website."
    links:
      - "https://www.bfms.org/mondayDance.php"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-evening-english-country-dance-in-baltimore/2025-05-26/"
    start: "2025-05-26T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-26T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Baltimore
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: FSGW English Country Dance
    details: "In-person dancing at Glen Echo Town Hall.  \nWith live music! \nYou may register in advance (preferred) or at the door. Attendance will be limited to 50 dancers and spectators, so if you are planning on registering at the door, please check the event page beforehand to see how many spaces are left. \nIf you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select “first time free” when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson. \nCOVID info: masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required. More info \nThe dance is held in the upstairs room of the Glen Echo Town Hall. \nIf you’d like to get weekly reminders and other email of interest to our local dancers, please send an email to ecd.registrar@fsgw.org to be added to the list. \nGeneral information on our English Country Dance web page \nMember (FSGW, BFMS, CDSS, ATDS) – $15.00 \nNon-member – $17.00 \nStudents and Limited income – $8.00"
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/event-6152298"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/fsgw-english-country-dance/2025-05-28/"
    start: "2025-05-28T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-28T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Andrea Nettleton
    price: $8-$17
    organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Cascade of Music & Dance
    links:
      - "https://camp.cdss.org/camp-weeks/cascade-of-music-dance-at-louise/"
    start: "2025-08-11T16:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-08-17T10:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Cascade
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $750-$1400
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: ContraStock
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/contrastock"
    start: "2025-09-07T13:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-09-07T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Good Company
      - The Gigmeisters
      - Alex Cumming & Audrey Jaber
    callers:
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
      - Will Mentor
      - Rick Mohr
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml