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events:
  - 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/2025-05-17/"
    start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
    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/2025-05-20/"
    start: "2025-05-20T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-20T22:00:00-04:00"
    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-2/2025-05-21/"
    start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-21T21:30:00-04:00"
    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/2025-05-27/"
    start: "2025-05-27T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-27T22:00:00-04:00"
    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-2/2025-05-28/"
    start: "2025-05-28T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-28T21:30:00-04:00"
    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: Roanoke Railroader
    links:
      - "http://www.roanokerailroader.com/"
    start_date: 2025-07-03
    end_date: 2025-07-06
    country: USA
    state: VA
    city: Salem
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - The Latter Day Lizards
      - Rushfest
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Gaye Fifer
    price: $95-$160
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml