---
events:
  - name: Winter CDH
    links:
      - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-winter-cdh"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/424841869594619/"
    start_date: 2022-12-26
    end_date: 2023-01-01
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Kingsport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - Buzz Band
    callers:
      - Bob Isaacs
      - Terry Doyle
      - Warren Doyle
    price: $370-$770
    organisation: Appalachian Folk School
    source: events/usa/cdh.yaml
  - name: Spring CDH
    links:
      - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"
    start_date: 2023-05-12
    end_date: 2023-05-19
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Kingsport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    organisation: Appalachian Folk School
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/cdh.yaml
  - name: Summer CDH
    details: "Affordable, flexible dance week"
    links:
      - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/about-summer-cdh-tst"
    start: "2023-07-28T15:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-08-04T11:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Mountain City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - Drive Trail
    callers:
      - Terry Doyle
      - Bob Isaacs
    price: $160-$250
    organisation: Appalachian Folk School
    source: events/usa/cdh.yaml
  - name: Music City Masquerade
    details: "Come to Nashville, TN for contra dancing and more at the Music City Masquerade. Lisa Greenleaf will call to the music of Audrey Jaber, Max Newman, and Stuart Kenney. Plan your costume (not required but always lots of fun) for the Saturday evening dance.  \n\nCost: $104-$150, pay what you want\nHalf price for full time students\nLimited scholarships available \n\n "
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/music-city-masquerade/"
    start_date: 2023-10-27
    end_date: 2023-10-29
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Lisa Greenleaf
    price: $104-$150
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Cabin Fever
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/cfschedule"
    start_date: 2024-02-09
    end_date: 2024-02-11
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Hot Coffee Breakdown
      - "Baba Yaga's Stew"
    callers:
      - Timothy Klein
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
    details: "This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. \nHere’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) \n\nFeb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)\nMar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)\nApril 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra\nMay 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton\n\n "
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-02-11/"
    start: "2024-02-11T16:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-02-11T18:00:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Southwind
    callers:
      - Susan Kevra
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-02-16/"
    start: "2024-02-16T19:30:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-02-16T22:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Midwinter Day of English Dance
    details: "After seeing our plans foiled in June for the Midwinter Day of English, we have regrouped and are thrilled to announce that the dance is on again, on Sat, Feb 24. \n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop with Emma Rushton\n6:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Potluck supper\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Dance with Cathy Hollister\n\nMusic by The English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin).  \nCost: Sliding scale, $10-$25/session. \nThese events are open to experienced and beginning dancers. We especially welcome contra dancers wanting to try English Country Dance. \nLearn more on Facebook."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/nashvilles-midwinter-day-of-english-dance/"
    start: "2024-02-24T14:00:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-02-24T21:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The English Muffins
    price: $10-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-01/"
    start: "2024-03-01T19:30:00-06:00"
    end: "2024-03-01T22:30:00-06:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra/"
    start: "2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-09T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Johnson City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Wabi Sabi
    callers:
      - Timothy Klein
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
    details: "This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. \nHere’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) \n\nFeb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)\nMar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)\nApril 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra\nMay 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton"
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-03-10/"
    start: "2024-03-10T16:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-10T18:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The English Muffins
    callers:
      - Kendal Broadie
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-15/"
    start: "2024-03-15T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-15T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nashville Playford Ball
    details: "Nashville Country Dancers’ 41st Playford Ball \nBrooke Friendly calling, with music by Shira Kammen and Karen Axelrod \nRegistration is now open! \n$65 to $165 sliding scale."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/playford-ball"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-playford-ball/"
    start: "2024-03-22T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-24T13:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Shira Kammen & Karen Axelrod
    callers:
      - Brooke Friendly
    price: $65-$165
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-2/"
    start: "2024-03-23T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-23T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Johnson City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Marbelous Daves
    callers:
      - Earl McGill
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-03-29/"
    start: "2024-03-29T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-03-29T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-05/"
    start: "2024-04-05T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-04-05T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-3/"
    start: "2024-04-13T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-13T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - George Paul
    callers:
      - Claire Takemori
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances
    details: "This dance is open to beginning and experienced dancers alike. Dance to great live music in a lovely hall. Cost: $5-20 sliding scale. No partner necessary. \nHere’s the schedule for Feb – May 2024. (We take summers off and begin again in Sept.) \n\nFeb 11: Susan Kevra calling with music by Southwind (Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough, Karl Kersey and Anne Hoos)\nMar 10: Kendal Broadie calling, with music by the English Muffins (Amberly Rosen, Susan Kevra and Nick Bergin)\nApril 14: Emma Rushton calling, with music by Jeff Taylor, Matt Combs and Susan Kevra\nMay 12: Juliette Webb calling, with music by Emma Rushton, Jeff Rohrbough and Daniel Charlton"
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/english-country-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/nashville-second-sunday-english-country-dances/2024-04-14/"
    start: "2024-04-14T16:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-04-14T18:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Emma Rushton
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Friday Contra Dance
    details: "All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners’ lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. \n$5 – $25, pay what you can."
    links:
      - "https://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/contra-dances"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/friday-contra-dance-nashville-tn/2024-04-19/"
    start: "2024-04-19T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-04-19T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$25
    organisation: Nashville Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contra Dance at the Laurel Theater
    details: "The Knoxville Contra Dance is pleased to offer a weekly contra dance at the historic Laurel Theater in Knoxville. We feature a community of callers and musicians and an intimate and friendly crowd of dancers. An introductory workshop is offered starting at 7:30, perfect for the experienced and the newcomer alike, followed by dancing to live music from 8 until we all go home. All dances are taught and no partner or experience are required. No one turned away for lack of funds."
    links:
      - "https://www.knoxvillecontra.org/schedule"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/monday-night-contra-dance-at-the-laurel-theater/2024-04-22/"
    start: "2024-04-22T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-22T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Knoxville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Knoxville Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Jonesborough Contra
    details: "Never contra danced before? We gotcha covered! You’ll want to be there at 7pm for the Newcomer Lesson. Dance begins at 7:30pm.  \n\nCost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families\nCash or Venmo\nDonations to help cover expenses appreciated\nCome as you are, no partner needed\nShort newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm\nDance starts at 7:30pm\nFriends, families, and children welcome\n\nFollow us on Facebook & Instagram or on our website. \nWe are an all-volunteer nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the cultivation of a healthy community through traditional dance and music."
    links:
      - "https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/jonesborough-tn-contra-4/"
    start: "2024-04-27T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-27T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Jonesborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Laurie Fisher & Nik Coker
    callers:
      - Charley Harvey
    price: $8-$12
    organisation: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Contradancers Delight Holiday
    links:
      - "https://www.contradancersdelight.com/"
    start: "2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-05-17T12:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Mountain City
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Toss the Possum
      - Drive Train
      - Buzz Band
      - George Paul
      - DJ TacoShel
    callers:
      - Bob Isaacs
      - Terry Doyle
      - Devin Pohly
      - Warren Doyle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Cumberland Dance Week
    links:
      - "https://camp.cumberlanddanceweek.org/"
    start_date: 2024-06-30
    end_date: 2024-07-05
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Pleasantville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Cosmic Otters
    callers:
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Wendy Graham Settle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Music City Masquerade
    links:
      - "http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/music-city-masquerade/"
    start_date: 2024-10-25
    end_date: 2024-10-27
    country: USA
    state: TN
    city: Nashville
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml