[[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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "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 = "2024-04-12T19:15:00-04:00"
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 = "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 = "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"

[[events]]
name = "English Country Dance"
details = """
Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) 
Caller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) 
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-3/"]
start = "2024-05-03T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Richmond"
styles = ["ecd"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["Larks in the Attic"]
callers = ["Dereck Kalish"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Val Medve"
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/2024-05-04/"]
start = "2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00"
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 = "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/2024-05-10/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/2420351031498813/"]
start = "2024-05-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end = "2024-05-10T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "VT"
city = "Cabot"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
callers = ["Robin Russell"]
price = "$5-$10"
organisation = "Cabot Community Dance"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"