[[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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "Rachel Bell" source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml" [[events]] name = "BalFolk Workshop & Dance" details = "BalFolk workshop & dance for all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public." links = ["https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/balfolk-workshop"] start = "2023-04-15T16:00:00-04:00" end = "2023-04-15T18:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Middlebury" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Triton"] callers = ["Mary Wesley"] price = "free" organisation = "Middlebury College" source = "events/usa/middlebury.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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. More info at Capital City Grange. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"] start = "2023-11-04T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cojiro"] callers = ["Liz Nelson"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-11-12/"] start = "2023-11-12T15:00:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-12T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11. Everyone welcome. All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. More info at Capital City Grange. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"] start = "2023-11-18T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Calico"] callers = ["Ben Sachs-Hamilton"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Dance" details = """ This is a special dance for anyone else who would enjoy some daytime frolicking with people of all ages! While all our events are family-friendly, this one will feature dances especially well-suited to the youngest members of the community. We will enjoy the energetic and inclusive leadership of Adina Gordon, and the same great live music we have for the Friday dances! Everyone is welcome, and all dances are taught, and easily learned, even if you’ve never danced before! Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10, or you can bring some finger-food refreshments to share at the break; water is provided, or bring your own water bottle. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we’ll have the windows open for ventilation.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/family-dance/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1896979900785122/"] start = "2023-11-19T14:00:00-05:00" end = "2023-11-19T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Adina Gordon"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" 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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball). Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11. Everyone welcome. All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. More info at Capital City Grange. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-6/"] start = "2023-12-02T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["River Road"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. 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/2023-12-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/242985861955342/"] start = "2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Don Stratton"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2023-12-10/"] start = "2023-12-10T15:00:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-10T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11. Everyone welcome. All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. More info at Capital City Grange. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-7/"] start = "2023-12-16T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Red Case Band"] callers = ["Mary Wesley"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" 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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged!  Newcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11. Everyone welcome. All dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. More info at Capital City Grange. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/"] start = "2023-12-30T20:00:00-05:00" end = "2023-12-30T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Spintuition"] callers = ["Nils Fredland"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info on our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-2/"] start = "2024-01-06T08:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Turning Stile"] callers = ["Steve Zakon-Anderson"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Burlington Balfolk" details = "An evening of Balfolk dancing with Triton and Mary Wesley. There will be a 30min introductory workshop for newcomers, from 7.30-8pm. The bal will run from 8-10pm." links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/330064919913531/", "https://www.tritontrad.com/schedule/"] start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Burlington" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Triton"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Triton & Mary Wesley" source = "events/usa/burlington.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. 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/2024-01-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/902693078093687/"] start = "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = "A family dance for all ages—all dances are taught and called, to live music. Children are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, but NO ONE is turned away. The location is the Capital City Grange Hall on Rte. 12 in Berlin, Vermont." links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-01-14/"] start = "2024-01-14T15:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-14T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Dance to wonderful music by Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), and Linda Young (harp); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 6:30pm – basics/review; 7pm to 9pm – dancing to live music. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"] start = "2024-01-19T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Will Patton, Susan Reid & Linda Young"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon! Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-the-gaslight-tinkers/"] start = "2024-01-20T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["Adina Gordon"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.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 = "Rachel Bell" source = "events/usa/guilford.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Dance to wonderful music by Larks in the Attic (Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp, Pam Bockes – guitar); calling by Martha Kent. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-2/"] start = "2024-02-02T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-02T21:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Larks in the Attic"] callers = ["Martha Kent"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Burlington Country Dancers" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing" details = """ Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Waltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dances every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-pre-dance-waltzing/"] start = "2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Starling"] callers = ["Liz Nelson"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. 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/2024-02-09/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/707435438209406/"] start = "2024-02-09T19:15:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-09T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Karen Mueller-Harder"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = """ a family dance for all ages circle and line dances and singing games all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson  live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away! (see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!) fmi: 802-223-1509""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-02-11/"] start = "2024-02-11T15:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-11T16:30:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-02-17T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Cojiro"] callers = ["Luke Donforth"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brownsville English Country Dance" details = """ Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers* 1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome! 2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome! Potluck snack table. Enjoy. General admission – $10 First Time Dancers – FREE Under 15 – FREE * These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/"] start = "2024-02-18T13:00:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-18T16:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "West Windsor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Dance to wonderful music by Laura Markowitz (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola); calling by Val Medve & Barrett Grimm. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/"] start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-02-23T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" 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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "English Country Dance" details = """ It’s our annual Tropical Dance Party! Show off your Aloha shirt and/or bright colored clothing in our festive island-decorated hall. Dance to wonderful music by Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Aaron Marcus (piano); calling by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-11/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/"] start = "2024-03-01T18:30:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-01T21:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Peter Macfarlane & Aaron Marcus"] callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-nils-fredland/"] start = "2024-03-02T19:40:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet"] callers = ["Nils Fredland"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. 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/2024-03-08/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2142436049439563/"] start = "2024-03-08T19:15:00-05:00" end = "2024-03-08T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erin Smith"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = """ a family dance for all ages circle and line dances and singing games all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson  live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away! (see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!) fmi: 802-223-1509""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-03-10/"] start = "2024-03-10T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-10T16:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Dance to wonderful music by Peter Macfarlane (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (viola, violin); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-5/"] start = "2024-03-15T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-15T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Martha Kent"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with Dereck Kalish calling and music by Atlantic Crossing. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday.""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-4/"] start = "2024-03-16T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-16T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"] callers = ["Dereck Kalish"] price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brownsville English Country Dance" details = """ Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers* 1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome! 2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome! Potluck snack table. Enjoy. General admission – $10 First Time Dancers – FREE Under 15 – FREE * These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/"] start = "2024-03-17T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-17T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "West Windsor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queen City Contra" details = """ Queen City Contras invite you to our contra dance, Saturday, March 23 at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10.  Adina Gordon will call. Our band will be Atlantic Crossing. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Beginner’s session at 6:45pm.  $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, donations welcome. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms.""" links = ["https://queencitycontras.com/schedule", "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:45:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Shelburne" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Atlantic Crossing"] callers = ["Adina Gordon"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Queen City Contras" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Music by Trip to Norwich, with Carol Compton, Thal Aylward and guests. All dances taught. Refreshments at break! Clean, non-marking shoes required to save the floor.  $12; $10 CDSS; $6 youth""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-tracy-hall-norwich-vt/"] start = "2024-03-24T14:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-03-24T17:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Norwich" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = false social = true price = "$6-$12" organisation = "Christopher Levey" 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 = "Rachel Bell" 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 = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet). Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms. Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional. More info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing 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" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months) More info at our website.  $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-07/"] start = "2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). Callers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/", "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt/"] start = "2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Larks in the Attic"] callers = ["Barrett Grimm", "Val Medve"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Cabot Community Contra Dance" details = "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. 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/2024-04-12/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/"] start = "2024-04-12T19:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Cabot" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Luke Donforth"] price = "$5-$10" organisation = "Cabot Community Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around" details = """ a family dance for all ages circle and line dances and singing games all dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson  live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians Capital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking Free for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away! (see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!) fmi: 802-223-1509""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/dance-sing-and-jump-around/2024-04-14/"] start = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-14T16:30:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Montpelier Contra Dance" details = """ Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months) More info at our website.  $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round""" links = ["https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/", "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"] start = "2024-04-20T19:40:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Berlin" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "Montpelier Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brownsville English Country Dance" details = """ Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers* 1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome! 2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome! Potluck snack table. Enjoy. General admission – $10 First Time Dancers – FREE Under 15 – FREE * These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/"] start = "2024-04-21T13:00:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "West Windsor" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" details = """ Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. Dance series run by Eloise & Co. For April 21, special guests: Music by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell Dance instruction by Lisa Tamres The April 21 dance is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society’s Gadd/Merrill fund. 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 19 Broad Brook Community Center May 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange June 13 Guilford Park Pavilion Aug 25 Scott Farm Sliding scale $12-$25.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/april-brattleboro-bal-folk/"] start = "2024-04-21T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-21T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Guilford" styles = ["balfolk"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell"] price = "$12-$25" organisation = "Brattleboro Bal Folk" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "English Country Dance" details = """ Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) Caller: Barrett Grimm First half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. Newcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  $10-$15 sliding scale.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-2/"] start = "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00" country = "USA" state = "VT" city = "Richmond" styles = ["ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Barrett Grimm"] price = "$10-$15" organisation = "Val Medve" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"