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events:
  - name: American Contra Dance in Paris
    links:
      - "https://sites.google.com/site/americancontradanceinparis/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/262163809319207/"
    start_date: 2022-03-12
    end_date: 2022-03-12
    country: France
    city: Paris
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Light Reaction
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Paris Contra Dance
    source: events/france/paris_contra.yaml
  - name: Coming Home to Contra
    links:
      - "https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"
    start_date: 2022-04-09
    end_date: 2022-04-10
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Mill Valley
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - StringFire!
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Susan Petrick
    price: $80-$115
    organisation: North Bay Country Dance
    source: events/usa/nbcds.yaml
  - name: Englefield Green contra dance
    links:
      - "https://www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk/contra_dances/"
    start: "2022-05-15T14:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2022-05-15T17:30:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Egham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays Trio
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Ashford Folk Dancers
    source: events/uk/ashford.yaml
  - name: Leeds Contra
    links:
      - "http://www.leedscontra.freeuk.com/specialevents.html"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/511903587264503/"
    start: "2022-05-21T19:30:00+01:00"
    end: "2022-05-21T23:00:00+01:00"
    country: UK
    city: Leeds
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays Trio
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: £10
    organisation: Leeds Contra
    source: events/uk/leeds_contra.yaml
  - name: Music and Dance Week
    links:
      - "https://ladyofthelake.org/june-week"
    start_date: 2022-06-19
    end_date: 2022-06-25
    country: USA
    state: ID
    city: Harrison
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Spin
      - The Dam Beavers
      - Fine Companions
    callers:
      - Cis Hinkle
      - Will Mentor
      - Kalia Kliban
    price: $640-$740
    organisation: Lady of the Lake
    source: events/usa/lady_of_the_lake.yaml
  - name: Balance the Bay
    links:
      - "https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"
    start_date: 2022-08-12
    end_date: 2022-08-14
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Francisco
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Syncopaths
      - The Dam Beavers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Lindsey Dono
    price: $30-$175
    organisation: Bay Area Country Dance Society
    source: events/usa/california.yaml
  - name: Moondance
    links:
      - "https://moondancesc.weebly.com/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/710488663423385/"
    start: "2022-10-07T16:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2022-10-09T14:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: SC
    city: Pickens
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Buzz Band
      - Redbud Ramblers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Cis Hinkle
    price: $65-$280
    organisation: Harvest Moon Folk Society
    source: events/usa/moondance.yaml
  - name: 5th Friday dance
    links:
      - "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"
    start: "2022-12-30T19:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2022-12-30T23:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Greenfield
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: $12-$20
    organisation: Guiding Star Grange
    source: events/usa/greenfield.yaml
  - name: Contra Carnivale
    links:
      - "https://contracarnivale.org/"
    start: "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00"
    end: "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00"
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: San Luis Obispo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Notorious
      - Riptide
      - The Free Raisins
    callers:
      - Lindsey Dono
      - Seth Tepfer
      - Will Mentor
    price: $120-$195
    organisation: Sierra Music and Arts Institute
    source: events/usa/california.yaml
  - name: Spring Dance Romance
    links:
      - "https://tcdancers.org/sdr"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/548500273810151/"
    start: "2023-04-28T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-04-30T16:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NC
    city: Chapel Hill
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Engine Room
      - Nova
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Eileen Thorsos
    price: $120
    organisation: Triangle Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/chapel_hill.yaml
  - name: "Weekend de Pentecôte au Moulin d'Andé"
    links:
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/734945548075893/"
    start: "2023-05-27T00:00:00+02:00"
    end: "2023-05-29T15:00:00+02:00"
    country: France
    city: Val-de-Reuil
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Larry Unger & Karina Wilson
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: €420-€720
    organisation: Paris Contra Dance
    source: events/france/paris_contra.yaml
  - name: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    links:
      - "https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/"
    start_date: 2023-08-04
    end_date: 2023-08-11
    country: UK
    city: Sidmouth
    styles:
      - e-ceilidh
      - contra
      - ecd
      - scd
      - balfolk
      - scandi
      - irish-set
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Linda Game Band
      - Bearded Dragons
      - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
      - Banter
      - Brown Boots
      - Flowers & Frolics
      - New Bees
      - Out of Hand
      - Relentless
      - Stumpy Oak
      - Token Women
      - Whapweasel
      - "Mrs Midnight's"
      - The Barber Band
      - EFDSS Workshop Ceilidh Band
      - Fayre Play
      - Oscina
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Rhodri Davies
      - Andrew Swaine
      - Lynne Render
    price: £164-£549
    organisation: Sidmouth Folk Festival
    source: events/uk/sidmouth.yaml
  - name: Harvest Moon
    links:
      - "https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"
    start_date: 2023-10-13
    end_date: 2023-10-15
    country: USA
    state: CA
    city: Santa Barbara
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - Eloise & Co.
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Jacqui Grennan
    price: $70-$175
    organisation: Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society
    source: events/usa/sbcds.yaml
  - name: "Mystic Contra Dance: The Pie Dance"
    details: "Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nAll are welcome! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nCaller: Will Mentor from Vermont. Will is perhaps the foremost contra dance caller in the United States. For the last 20 years his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence have been delighting new and old dancers alike.\nMusic: Starling, who are: Mo Brachfeld on fiddle, Jared Kirkpatrick on piano, mandolin, and feet (but not at the same time)!\nAdmission: $10 adults, $7 students. & Donations gratefully accepted!\nHomemade Pie Slices! This month we offer Pumpkin Pie and other kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nParking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"
    start: "2023-10-28T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-10-28T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Groton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Starling
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: $7-$10
    organisation: Mystic Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Rochester Double Dance
    details: "Will Mentor is calling with River Road for our annual Thanksgiving Double Contra Dance. We hope you can come! \n\n1:00 – 2:00 Open Waltz\n2:30 – 5:30 Advanced Contra\n7:30 – 10:30 Evening Contra "
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/rochester-ny-double-dance/"
    start: "2023-11-25T13:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NY
    city: Webster
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Country Dancers of Rochester
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Peterbough Snow Ball
    links:
      - "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?p=11577"
    start_date: 2024-01-20
    end_date: 2024-01-20
    country: USA
    state: NH
    city: Peterborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Moving Violations
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Mary Wesley
      - Will Mentor
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Steve Zakon-Anderson
    price: $28
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Peterborough Snow Ball
    links:
      - "https://www.monadnockfolk.org/?tribe_events=%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-%e2%98%bc-peterborough-snow-ball-2024"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/6701085609940430/"
    start: "2024-01-20T12:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-20T23:45:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: NH
    city: Peterborough
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Moving Violations
      - "Casey, Molly & Sam Zakon-Anderson"
      - "Oliver Scanlon, Jeremiah McLane, Owen Marshall"
      - Stomp Rocket
    callers:
      - Mary Wesley
      - Will Mentor
      - Lisa Greenleaf
      - Steve Zakon-Anderson
    price: $28
    organisation: Peterborough Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/peterborough.yaml
  - name: Snow Ball Dance Weekend
    details: "We will be dancing January 26th, 27th and 28th in Gulfport, Florida to the music of two fabulous bands – Kingfisher, the eclectic duo of Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman; and Nova, a neo-trad trio from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes, Everest Whitman, and Guillermo Sparrow-Pepin. Our callers will be Janine Smith and Will Mentor. \nRegistration opens October 15, and tickets are $120. After December 20, the price is $135."
    links:
      - "http://floridasnowball.tampabaycontra.com/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/snow-ball-dance-weekend/"
    start: "2024-01-26T18:00:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-28T14:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Gulfport
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Kingfisher
      - Nova
    callers:
      - Janine Smith
      - Will Mentor
    price: $120-$135
    organisation: Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Dancing Fish
    links:
      - "https://dancingfish.dance/"
    start_date: 2024-03-01
    end_date: 2024-03-02
    country: USA
    state: FL
    city: Melrose
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Old-Time Superstars
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Hash Dance Weekend
    links:
      - "https://fsgw.org/hashtag-dance-weekend"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/dance-weekend/"
    start_date: 2024-03-09
    end_date: 2024-03-10
    country: USA
    state: MD
    city: Glen Echo
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - River Road
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
      - Alex Deis-Lauby
    organisation: Folklore Society of Greater Washington
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Beantown Stomp
    links:
      - "https://www.beantownstomp.com"
    start_date: 2024-03-15
    end_date: 2024-03-17
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Cambridge
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Mean Lids
      - The Figments
    callers:
      - Maia McCormick
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: TryContra
    source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
  - name: Montpelier Contra Dance
    details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet).\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional.\nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
    links:
      - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-will-mentor/"
    start: "2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Berlin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Call of the Loon
    details: "Welcome Spring Back To Minnesota! Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to the 11th Annual Call of the Loon – Contra Dance Weekend! \nJoin us and a fabulous line-up of talent with live music from Stringrays and Northern Aire, and dynamic callers Will Mentor and Ted Hodapp! \nIt’s a fun weekend featuring an active schedule and many dancing opportunities. Visit our website for online registration and more information!"
    links:
      - "https://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/call-of-the-loon.html"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/call-of-the-loon-contra-dance-weekend-minneapolis-mn/"
    start_date: 2024-04-12
    end_date: 2024-04-14
    country: USA
    state: MN
    city: Minneapolis
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Stringrays
      - Northern Aire
    callers:
      - Ted Hodapp
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: Tapestry Folkdance Center
    source: events/usa/cdss.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: May Heydays at Evesham
    links:
      - "http://mayheydays.org.uk/"
    start_date: 2024-05-03
    end_date: 2024-05-06
    country: UK
    city: Evesham
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Contrasaurus
      - Emily & Simon
      - Eclectic Regency
      - Mollie & Dave
      - Keeping Thyme
      - Lighthouse
      - Momentum
      - Faren
      - Ygra
    callers:
      - Andrew Swaine
      - Brian Stanton
      - Burt Hunter
      - Charlie Turner
      - Daisy Black
      - Frances Richardson
      - Jeannie Byron-Williams
      - Kathryn Wright
      - David Wright
      - Keith Wood
      - Lynne Render
      - Maureen Knight
      - Paula Evans
      - Rhodri Davies
      - Trevor Monson
      - Will Mentor
    organisation: May Heydays
    source: events/uk/heydays.yaml