---
events:
  - name: Cascade Contras on the River
    links:
      - "https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/posts/10160208421618964/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadecontras/permalink/10160107273273964"
    start: "2023-09-29T18:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2023-10-01T16:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Springfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Dam Beavers
      - Bozzy MaCoo
    callers:
      - Michael Karcher
      - Susan Petrick
    price: $120-$170
    organisation: Eugene Folklore Society
    source: events/usa/springfield.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-10-27/"
    start: "2023-10-27T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2023-10-27T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"
    start: "2023-10-28T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2023-10-28T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-03/"
    start: "2023-11-03T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2023-11-03T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-10/"
    start: "2023-11-10T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-10T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-11/"
    start: "2023-11-11T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-11T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-17/"
    start: "2023-11-17T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-17T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-11-24/"
    start: "2023-11-24T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-24T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"
    start: "2023-11-25T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-11-25T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5224"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-01/"
    start: "2023-12-01T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-01T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Mark Douglass"
    callers:
      - Cynthia Stenger
    price: $7-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5225"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-08/"
    start: "2023-12-08T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-08T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Fred Nussbaum, George Penk, Laura Kuhlman, Heather Pinney"
    callers:
      - Nan Evans
    price: $7-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-09/"
    start: "2023-12-09T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-09T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-15/"
    start: "2023-12-15T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-15T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5227"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-22/"
    start: "2023-12-22T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-22T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Erica Liebert, Lori Schafer, Meg Tapley, Sue Songer"
    callers:
      - Erik Weberg
    price: $7-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5387"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2023-12-23/"
    start: "2023-12-23T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-23T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Bandwidth
    callers:
      - Noah Grunzweig
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5228"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2023-12-29/"
    start: "2023-12-29T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-29T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - "Laura Kuhlman, Bill Pfender, Jon Neff, Carl Thor"
    callers:
      - Ric Goldman
    price: $7-$15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: 5th Saturdays Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance
    details: "Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. \nTwo local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. \nA local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5388"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2023-12-30/"
    start: "2023-12-30T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-12-31T00:15:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contra Quartet
      - "Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak, Sue Songer"
    callers:
      - Rich Goss
      - Tom Wimmer
    price: $15-$35
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5449"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-05/"
    start: "2024-01-05T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-05T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5500"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-12/"
    start: "2024-01-12T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-12T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Dances called using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.  \nIf you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5429"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-13/"
    start: "2024-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-13T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Chicken Feathers
    callers:
      - Ric Goldman
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5501"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-19/"
    start: "2024-01-19T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-19T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5502"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-01-26/"
    start: "2024-01-26T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-26T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5430"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"
    start: "2024-01-27T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-01-27T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Northwest Stomp
    callers:
      - Laurel Thomas
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5503"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance/2024-02-02/"
    start: "2024-02-02T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-02T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5504"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-09/"
    start: "2024-02-09T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-09T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Fine Companions
    callers:
      - Ric Goldman
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5431"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-10/"
    start: "2024-02-10T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-10T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Campaign for Reel Time
    callers:
      - William Watson
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Corvallis Contra Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/"
    start_date: 2024-02-16
    end_date: 2024-02-18
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Corvallis
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Riptide
      - The Fiddle Hellions
    callers:
      - Frannie Marr
      - Julian Blechner
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5505"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-16/"
    start: "2024-02-16T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-16T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5506"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-02-23/"
    start: "2024-02-23T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-23T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5432"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"
    start: "2024-02-24T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5507"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-01/"
    start: "2024-03-01T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-01T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
    details: "Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-03-07/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1827790280976207/"
    start: "2024-03-07T18:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-07T21:00:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Salem
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Salem Folklore Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-08/"
    start: "2024-03-08T19:30:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-08T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Portland Megaband Contra Dance
    details: "Contra Dance. Music by the 75-member Portland Megaband directed by Sue Songer. Three local callers—Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson (nongendered terms). \nThe event will be in the beautiful Smith Memorial Ballroom at Portland State University. Start time is 7:15 with a newcomers’ session at 6:45. \nAdvance admission is strongly encouraged—we sometimes sell out. This dance is a benefit for Portland Country Dance Community. \n$25 requested; sliding scale $15 – $40."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5433"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-megaband-contra-dance/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-09/"
    start: "2024-03-09T18:45:00-08:00"
    end: "2024-03-09T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Portland Megaband
    callers:
      - Laurel Thomas
      - Rich Goss
      - William Watson
    price: $15-$40
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: The Portland Roadhouse
    details: "A Northwest Contradance Showcase. Five all-volunteer bands and callers to benefit Northwest Folklife.  \n$10 to $25, sliding scale."
    links:
      - "https://portlandroadhouse.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/the-portland-roadhouse/"
    start: "2024-03-10T12:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-10T18:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Milwaukie
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Riffraff
      - Coriolis
      - Blue Star
      - Hummingbird
      - The Euphemists
    callers:
      - Eric Curl
      - Koren Wake
      - Lindsey Dono
      - Jesse Partridge
      - Kelly Tabor
    price: $10-$25
    organisation: The Portland Roadhouse
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-03-11T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-11T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5509"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-15/"
    start: "2024-03-15T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-15T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-03-18T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-18T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5510"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-22/"
    start: "2024-03-22T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-22T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5434"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"
    start: "2024-03-23T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Noah Grunzweig
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-03-25T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-25T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5511"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-03-29/"
    start: "2024-03-29T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-29T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Open Mike/Open Band Contra Dance
    details: "Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. \nTwo local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. \nA local caller will lead the callers’ Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-5th-saturdays-open-mike-open-band-contra-dance/2024-03-30/"
    start: "2024-03-30T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-03-30T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: Portland Country Dance Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-04-01T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-01T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: "Salem's First Thursday Contra Dance"
    details: "Our Salem First Thursdays dances are very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers. We always dance to live music and callers come from around our area. All dances are taught and no partner needed. We strive for gender-neutral dances using the terms Lark and Robins. However, for the benefit of the less experienced dancers, we ask all the Larks (traditionally referred to as gents) to wear the provided blue ribbons. The VFW Hall has a lovely wooden dance floor.  \n\nMasks are optional.\nBeginner workshop starts at 6pm\nAdmission on a sliding scale\nWater only allowed in the hall"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/salems-first-thursday-contra-dance/2024-04-04/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/774053371315071/"
    start: "2024-04-04T18:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-04T21:00:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Salem
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Salem Folklore Community
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5512"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-05/"
    start: "2024-04-05T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-05T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-04-08T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-08T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-12/"
    start: "2024-04-12T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-12T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 2nd Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome! \nFor more current information and last-minute changes, see the PCDC calendar."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5436"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-2nd-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"
    start: "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-13T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contra Quartet
    callers:
      - Kelly Tabor
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-04-15T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-15T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5514"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-19/"
    start: "2024-04-19T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-19T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-04-22T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-22T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Portland Raindance Weekend
    links:
      - "http://www.portlandraindance.org/"
    start_date: 2024-04-26
    end_date: 2024-04-28
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Drive Train
      - Stringrays
    callers:
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Friday Night English Dance
    details: "For details about venue, callers, musicians, COVID policies, please go to our website, or email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org \nSliding scale: $7 – $20."
    links:
      - "https://portlandcountrydance.org/calendar/?mc_id=5515"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/pcdc-friday-night-english-dance-2/2024-04-26/"
    start: "2024-04-26T19:30:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-26T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    price: $7-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: 4th Saturdays Contra Dance
    details: "Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Dances are called using gender-neutral terms. \nCovid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details. \n\n\n7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson\n7:30 pm dancing starts\n10:30 dancing ends\n\nSome dancers head to a pub for “afters”—all are welcome!"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/portland-country-dance-community-4th-saturdays-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"
    start: "2024-04-27T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:30:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $6-$20
    organisation: CDSS
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-04-29T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-04-29T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Birthday Ball
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-05-06T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-06T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: false
    social: true
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-05-13T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-13T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-05-20T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-05-20T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-06-03T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-06-03T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-06-10T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-06-10T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Nordic Dance Lesson
    links:
      - "http://www.norskerunddansere.org/dance-lessons.html"
    start: "2024-06-17T19:00:00-07:00"
    end: "2024-06-17T21:15:00-07:00"
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Portland
    styles:
      - scandi
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $10
    organisation: Norske Runddansere
    source: events/usa/portland.yaml
  - name: Cascade Contras Dance Camp
    links:
      - "https://eugenefolklore.org/cascade-contras/"
    start_date: 2024-09-27
    end_date: 2024-09-29
    country: USA
    state: OR
    city: Springfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - Contra Sutra
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Laurel Thomas
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml