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All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation.","links":["https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-06-14/"],"start":"2024-06-14T19:15:00-04:00","end":"2024-06-14T22:00:00-04:00","country":"USA","state":"VT","city":"Cabot","styles":["contra"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"organisation":"Cabot Community Dance","source":"events/usa/cdss.yaml"},{"name":"Potato Run Revival","details":"Mini contra dance weekend at O’Bannon Woods State Park outside Corydon, Indiana. Dances on Friday night (8-10:30 pm) and Saturday morning (10 am-Noon) with the option to drive to Louisville, KY Saturday night for their dance 8-11 pm). Tents camping and bunks available for dancers staying overnight. 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