[[events]]
name = "Bal Folk dance"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/1309986429497191/", "https://forms.gle/fP8no4vi4dAgjZP18"]
start = "2022-05-08T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2022-05-08T20:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Montague"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Rachel Bell"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/massachusetts.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Greenfield Bal Folk Dance Party"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/689248876247889/", "https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html"]
start = "2023-01-13T20:00:00-05:00"
end = "2023-01-13T23:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Guiding Star Grange"
source = "events/usa/greenfield.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2023-02-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-02-26T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/"]
start = "2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00"
end = "2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
cancelled = true
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/157202500578721/"]
start = "2023-04-09T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-04-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-06-11T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-06-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-09-17T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-09-17T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Covid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music.  
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all!  
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun! For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, we always include some extra variations or new dances so there’s always something new to look forward to!  
Check this video out, and then spread the word!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2023-10-29/"]
start = "2023-10-29T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-29T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Covid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music.  
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all!  
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun! For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, we always include some extra variations or new dances so there’s always something new to look forward to!  
Check this video out, and then spread the word!"""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2023-11-26/", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-11-26T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-11-26T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
With special guest Susan Kevra from Nashville, who will be teaching the dances and adding clarinet and French singing to the evening! In particular, she will teach some bourrée variations to expand our dance repertoire. 
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 
Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, the expanded bourrée possibilities will be a real treat! 
Check this video out, and then spread the word! 
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you are testing positive for Covid-19. 
The Dec. 17 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Foundation of the Country Dance and Song Society. 
Mark your calendars for 2024 bal folk: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 24"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=694250769375462&set=a.512747104192497"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/679024397745439/"]
start = "2024-01-21T18:00:00-05:00"
end = "2024-01-21T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2024-02-25/"]
start = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"]
start = "2024-02-25T18:30:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-25T21:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/2024-03-24/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"]
start = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r
No experience or partner necessary.\r
\r
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r
\r
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!\r
\r
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r
\r
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!\r
\r
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r
https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r
\r
Tentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r
\r
Mark your calendars for May 31 at the Greenfield Guiding Star Grange. This will be a bal folk PARTY with no teaching. We'll have an intro session first to get the beginners ready and then it will be dance party time! All are welcome at the party, and even if you don't know all the dances, you'll be able to look around and follow what others around you are doing. It's going to be a blast! Check the Eloise & Co. facebook page for updates on exact timing and details."""
links = ["https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/"]
start = "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Fiddlehead Frolic"
links = ["http://www.hands4dancers.org/upcoming-dances/2024/3/30/fiddlehead-frolic"]
start = "2024-03-30T12:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "NY"
city = "Ithaca"
styles = ["balfolk", "contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Metku"]
callers = ["Mary Wesley"]
price = "$18-$35"
organisation = "TryContra"
source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. 

Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

May 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange
June 13 Guilford Park Pavilion
Aug 25 Scott Farm

Sliding scale $12-$25"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/may-brattleboro-bal-folk/", "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar", "https://www.facebook.com/events/3540588222848895/"]
start = "2024-05-19T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-19T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Balfolk at Guiding Star Grange"
details = """
Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. 
Schedule: 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:00-11:00 contras 
Cost: $12-$20 sliding scale 
Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances."""
links = ["https://www.guidingstargrange.org/events.html", "https://cdss.org/event/fifth-friday-contra-at-guiding-star-grange/2024-05-31/"]
start = "2024-05-31T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "MA"
city = "Greenfield"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$20"
organisation = "Jesse Ball"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Outdoor Jam, Picnic & Bal Folk"
links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/773776624865160/"]
start = "2024-06-13T17:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-06-13T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion
Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with your friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25 
Mark your calendars for:
Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 
Details coming soon"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/"]
start = "2024-09-15T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-09-15T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: 

Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion

Eloise & Co. on Bandcamp 
Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor! 
Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 
Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Sliding scale $12-$25 
Mark your calendars for: Nov 24, Dec 22. Details coming soon."""
links = ["https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-38tae", "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-fun-easy-french-dancing/"]
start = "2024-10-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-10-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Guilford"
styles = ["balfolk"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Eloise & Co."]
price = "$12-$25"
organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"