---
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) \nCovid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music. \nFun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all! \nDances 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! \nCheck 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
- 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. \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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
- 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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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
- 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! \nEveryone 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
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) \nCovid safety updates will be published a week before the event on the calendar page at Rachel Bell Music. \nFun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all! \nDances 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! \nCheck 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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball).\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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
- 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
- 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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) \nWith 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. \nSuggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 \nDances 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! \nCheck this video out, and then spread the word! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you are testing positive for Covid-19. \nThe Dec. 17 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Foundation of the Country Dance and Song Society. \nMark 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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged! \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/"
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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMore info on our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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_2024.yaml
- 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
- 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_2024.yaml
- 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_2024.yaml
- 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. \nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon! \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers’ lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://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_2024.yaml
- 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
- 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. \nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing
details: "Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nWaltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMore info at our website.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDances 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_2024.yaml
- 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_2024.yaml
- name: "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details: "a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). \nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMasks optional. \nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* 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_2024.yaml
- 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. \nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- 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
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nSliding 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_2024.yaml
- 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. \nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet.\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional.\nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-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_2024.yaml
- 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_2024.yaml
- name: "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details: "a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 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_2024.yaml
- 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. \nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Dereck Kalish calling and music by Atlantic Crossing. \nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. \nGender-neutral role terms. \nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. \nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes. \nMasks optional. \nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. \nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com \nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-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_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* 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_2024.yaml
- name: Queen City Contra
details: "Queen City Contras invite you to our contra dance, Saturday, March 23 at the beautiful Shelburne Town Hall. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. \nAdina Gordon will call. Our band will be Atlantic Crossing.\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Beginner’s session at 6:45pm. \n$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_2024.yaml
- 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r\nNo experience or partner necessary.\r\n\r\nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r\n\r\nPlease 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\n\r\nSuggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r\n\r\nDances 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\n\r\nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r\nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r\n\r\nTentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r\n\r\nMark 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
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion) \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nSliding 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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet).\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional.\nMore info at our website. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday."
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-will-mentor/"
start: "2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Ice Cream Truckers
callers:
- Will Mentor
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 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_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). \nCallers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- 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_2024.yaml
- name: "Dance, Sing, and Jump Around"
details: "a family dance for all ages\ncircle and line dances and singing games\nall dances taught and called by Liz Benjamin and Stan Carlson\n live traditional music by Joanne Garton and her young musicians\nCapital City Grange 6612 Vermont Route 12, with lots of free, safe parking\nFree for kids, $5 suggested donation for adults, but no one is turned away!\n(see the website for how to make a tax-deductible donation!)\nfmi: 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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 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_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* 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_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. \nDance series run by Eloise & Co. \nFor April 21, special guests: \n\nMusic by Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin & Rachel Bell\nDance instruction by Lisa Tamres\n\nThe April 21 dance is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society’s Gadd/Merrill fund. \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nMay 19 Broad Brook Community Center\nMay 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange\nJune 13 Guilford Park Pavilion\nAug 25 Scott Farm\n\nSliding 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_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) \nCaller: Barrett Grimm \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) \nCaller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers 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. \n$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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 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_2024.yaml
- 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_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance & Waltzing
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round.\nSpecial waltzing session with SpringTide before the contra dance."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-waltzing/"
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-18/"
start: "2024-05-18T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-05-18T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- SpringTide
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* 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/2024-05-19/"
start: "2024-05-19T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-05-19T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
price: $10
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. \n\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\n\nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nMay 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange\nJune 13 Guilford Park Pavilion\nAug 25 Scott Farm\n\nSliding 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_2024.yaml
- name: Queen City Contra
details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Mary Wesley will call to the sounds of Red Dog Riley. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Shelburne Town Hall is at 5372 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT. Please use side entrance. \nEmail info@queencitycontras.com for more info. \n$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2024-05-24T18:45:00-04:00"
end: "2024-05-24T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Red Dog Riley
callers:
- Mary Wesley
price: $5-$12
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-01/"
start: "2024-06-01T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-01T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
details: "Basics/review for first half hour, followed by dancing in an open-sided pavilion to live music by Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), and Linda Young (harp). Callers: Martha Kent (first half), Barrett Grimm (second half). \nBring a filled water bottle (no water source on-site). Masks are optional. Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic supper. $10-$15 (pay what you can)."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-in-jericho-vt-6/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors/"
start: "2024-06-02T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-02T19:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Jericho
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- 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
- 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/2024-06-14/"
start: "2024-06-14T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-14T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Across the Lake
details: "Enjoy a weekend of dancing with Bare Necessities and caller David Millstone. Friday night Welcome Dance for All; Saturday afternoon Challenging Workshop for Experienced Dancers; Saturday afternoon Review Session for All; Saturday night dress-up Gala for All. \nPre-registration required: Sign up for all sessions (full weekend) OR pick-and-choose the session(s) you want to attend. See website for details."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"
start: "2024-06-14T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Colchester
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Bare Necessities
callers:
- David Millstone
price: $100
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-15/"
start: "2024-06-15T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-29/"
start: "2024-06-29T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Will Patton (mandolin), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-2/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-2/"
start: "2024-06-30T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-06-30T18:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Jericho
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Val Medve
price: $10-$15
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-07-06/"
start: "2024-07-06T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-07-06T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: East Thetford Pavilion Dance
details: "Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. \nFee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. \nJuly 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico \nAugust 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-07-13/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/354417904318409/"
start: "2024-07-13T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2024-07-13T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Thetford
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Calico
callers:
- Adina Gordon
price: $5-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-07-20/"
start: "2024-07-20T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-07-20T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale"
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-12/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-3/"
start: "2024-07-21T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-07-21T18:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Jericho
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Larks in the Attic
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-03/"
start: "2024-08-03T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: East Thetford Pavilion Dance
details: "Dance starts at 7:30; there will be some walk-throughs at 7:15. Potluck desserts at the break. \nFee: $15+ for adults, and $5 for 16 and under. Cash (or check) only. \nJuly 13: Adina Gordon calling, music by Calico \nAugust 10: David Eisenstadter calling, music by Blind Squirrel"
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/862488715686258/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/east-thetford-pavilion-dance/2024-08-10/"
start: "2024-08-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Thetford
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Blind Squirrel
callers:
- David Eisenstadter
price: $5-$15
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-17/"
start: "2024-08-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Queen City Contra
details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. \nQwill Duvall will call to the sounds of Aaron Marcus and Frank Heyburn.\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary.\n$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free. \nPlease bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.\nMasks welcome but optional.\nPlease stay home if you have symptoms."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2024-08-23T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Aaron Marcus & Frank Heyburn
callers:
- Qwill Duvall
price: $5-$12
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-13/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-4/"
start: "2024-08-25T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Jericho
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Val Medve
price: $10-$15
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-08-31/"
start: "2024-08-31T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-08-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Youth Dance Weekend
links:
- "http://youthdanceweekend.org/"
start_date: 2024-09-06
end_date: 2024-09-08
country: USA
state: VT
city: Weston
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Calico
callers:
- Alex Deis-Lauby
- Lindsey Dono
price: $105-$285
organisation: TryContra
source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-09-07/"
start: "2024-09-07T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. \nMusic by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. \nMasks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. \nSingles welcome! \nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-09-08/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-09-08/"
start: "2024-09-08T12:45:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-08T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Carol Compton & Thal Aylward
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-14/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-5/"
start: "2024-09-08T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-08T18:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Jericho
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-09-14/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488369702041741/"
start: "2024-09-14T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-09-15/"
start: "2024-09-15T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-15T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Trip to Norwich
callers:
- David Millstone
price: $15
organisation: David Millstone
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\nBandcamp \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with your friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nSliding scale $12-$25 \nMark your calendars for:\nOct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 \nDetails 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_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), and Friend.\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\n$10-$15 sliding scale (pay what you can).\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked-through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip-flops and slides don’t work!)"
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/"
start: "2024-09-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-09-21/"
start: "2024-09-21T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Norwich Mini-Ball
details: "Join us for a delightful afternoon of English Country Dance. ECD experience recommended. The more challenging dances will be reviewed at the practice session right before the Ball from 12:00-1:30. \n\nBall 2-5 pm; run-through 12-1:30 pm\nMusic by Triptych: Thal Aylward, Carol Compton, & Chris Rua\nCalling by Val Medve & David Millstone\nPartial or full scholarships available at the door.\nNo registration!\nFormal Dress Admired, but not Required\nMasks Optional\n\nPractice Session at Tracy Hall\nTuesday, September 24th, 6:30 pm\nAll welcome, by donation \n(Previously known as “the Strafford Ball”)"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-mini-ball/"
start: "2024-09-28T12:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-09-28T17:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Triptych
callers:
- David Millstone
- Val Medve
price: $20-$30
organisation: Strafford Ball Committee
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon. \nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/"
start: "2024-10-04T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-04T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Larks in the Attic
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-10-05/"
start: "2024-10-05T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-10-06/"
start: "2024-10-06T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Trip to Norwich
callers:
- David Millstone
price: $15
organisation: David Millstone
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-10-12/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/3386096971699634/"
start: "2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Dead Sea Squirrels
callers:
- Hannah Johlas
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. \nMusic by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. \nMasks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. \nSingles welcome! \nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-10-13/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-10-13/"
start: "2024-10-13T12:45:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-13T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Carol Compton & Thal Aylward
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-10-19/"
start: "2024-10-19T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-10-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.: \n\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\n\nEloise & Co. on Bandcamp \nPlease 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! \nSuggested donation sliding scale $12-$25 \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nSliding scale $12-$25 \nMark 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_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Val Medve.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/"
start: "2024-11-01T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Martha Kent
- Val Medve
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Balfolk Dance Party
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/559869659771778/"
start: "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00"
end: "2024-11-01T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Burlington
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Triton
price: $10-$20
organisation: Burlington Balfolk
source: events/usa/burlington.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-02/"
start: "2024-11-02T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Dances taught by David Millstone, with music by Trip to Norwich (Thal Aylward, violin & viola; Carol Compton, keyboard & recorders). All dances taught; beginners and singles welcome."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-norwich-vt/2024-11-03/"
start: "2024-11-03T13:00:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-03T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- ecd
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Trip to Norwich
callers:
- David Millstone
price: $15
organisation: David Millstone
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-11-09/"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1165412925013196/"
start: "2024-11-09T19:15:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-09T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Atlantic Crossing
callers:
- Ben Sachs-Hamilton
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The fall series of ECD is starting in Brownsville on September 8th and will run on the second Sundays for the fall – Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nMask Optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-11-10/"
start: "2024-11-10T12:45:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-10T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Carol Compton & Thal Aylward
callers:
- Jill Delaney
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Aaron Marcus (piano), Chris Rua (oboe), Will Patton (mandolin).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-5/"
start: "2024-11-15T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-15T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-16/"
start: "2024-11-16T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-16T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\nBandcamp \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: Dec 22. And 2025 dates coming soon! \nSliding scale $12-$25"
links:
- "https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-953gt"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk/"
start: "2024-11-24T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-24T21:00:00-05:00"
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/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-11-30/"
start: "2024-11-30T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2024-11-30T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Holiday party with pop-up arts/crafts bazaar, ugly sweater contest, festive attire, and possibly potluck snacks.\nNewcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Carol Compton (piano, accordion, recorder), Amy Englesberg (piano, accordion), Peter Macfarlane (violin).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$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-6/"
start: "2024-12-06T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-06T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Colchester
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Barrett Grimm
- Martha Kent
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-12-07/"
start: "2024-12-07T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-07T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The fall series of ECD is starting in Brownsville on September 8th and will run on the second Sundays for the fall – Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nMask Optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-12-08/"
start: "2024-12-08T12:45:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-08T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Carol Compton & Thal Aylward
callers:
- Jill Delaney
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1246717836625682/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-12-13/"
start: "2024-12-13T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-13T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Karen Mueller-Harder
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1220798162541402/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2024-12-14/"
start: "2024-12-14T19:15:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-14T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Crossover Duo
callers:
- Luke Donforth
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: English Country Dance
details: "Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Aaron Marcus (piano), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), Linda Young (harp).\nTeaching by Val Medve.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip-flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-2/"
start: "2024-12-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Richmond
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Val Medve
price: $10-$15
organisation: Val Medve
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-12-21/"
start: "2024-12-21T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-21T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\nBandcamp \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nJan 19 Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nFeb 16 tentative, special plans TBA\nMarch 16 w/jam & workshop, Broad Brook Community Center, Timing TBA\nApril 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nMay 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nJune 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA\n\nWatch the calendar for specific times and locations. \nSliding scale $12-$25"
links:
- "https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-p3rd4"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-2/2024-12-22/"
start: "2024-12-22T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2024-12-22T21:00:00-05:00"
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/cdss_2024.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-01-04/"
start: "2025-01-04T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-04T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-01-05/"
start: "2025-01-05T13:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-05T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/939001587692539/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-01-10/"
start: "2025-01-10T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-10T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Don Stratton
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-01-11/"
start: "2025-01-11T19:15:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-11T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-01-18/"
start: "2025-01-18T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-18T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion\nBandcamp \nPlease 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! \nDances 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! \nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nJan 19 Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nFeb 16 tentative, special plans TBA\nMarch 16 w/jam & workshop, Broad Brook Community Center, Timing TBA\nApril 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nMay 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nJune 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA\n\nWatch the calendar for specific times and locations. \nSliding scale $12-$25"
links:
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/1316239546071028/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-2/2025-01-19/"
start: "2025-01-19T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-01-19T21:00:00-05:00"
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
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-02-01/"
start: "2025-02-01T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-02-02/"
start: "2025-02-02T13:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-02T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: UVM Balfolk Dance
details: Balfolk Dance (starting with beginners workshop)
links:
- "https://www.instagram.com/uvmcontra/"
- "https://clubs.uvm.edu/organization/contra-and-folk-dance"
start: "2025-02-08T18:45:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-08T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Burlington
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Wheezer & Squeezer
price: $5-$15
organisation: UVM Contra and Folk Dance Society
source: events/usa/burlington.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-02-08/"
start: "2025-02-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/481164914794545/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-02-14/"
start: "2025-02-14T19:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-14T21:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
callers:
- Erin Smith
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-02-15/"
start: "2025-02-15T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2025-02-15T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-01/"
start: "2025-03-01T19:40:00-05:00"
end: "2025-03-01T23:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-03-02/"
start: "2025-03-02T13:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-03-02T16:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-03-08/"
start: "2025-03-08T19:15:00-05:00"
end: "2025-03-08T22:30:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-03-14/"
start: "2025-03-14T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-03-14T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-15/"
start: "2025-03-15T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-03-15T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "Anniversary Dance! Come celebrate 2 years of Brattleboro bal folk! \nThere will be a jam session, cake, a potluck, decorations, Panda photo booth, dancing and live music on March 16! \n\n3:30-5 Music jam session downstairs\n5-6 Potluck downstairs\n6-6:30 or 6:40 Beginners’ dance workshop upstairs\n6:40-9 Bal (very little teaching)\nFun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary.\n\nBring your instrument, something to share at the potluck, and your dance shoes! Don’t be intimidated by the “very little teaching” label on the last time slot…. come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can’t make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and figure it out during the bal! At these dances in France, people just kind of look around and see what other people are doing and if they can’t figure it out, they make it up! We’re all there to have a good time! Please join us! \nSince we were so rudely interrupted by a snowstorm in January, our plans to feature a Pandemic Panda photo booth have been rescheduled for March 16, along with our cake and decorations plans. It’s going to be really festive! Don’t know who Panda is? Come find out! \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. \nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion \nEloise & Co. on Bandcamp \nSuggested donation: sliding scale $12-$25 \nDances 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! \nPlease 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! \nShare our videos with friends to whet their appetite! \n\nBrattleboro Balfolk with Eloise & Co. \nBottle This Stuff \n\nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nApril 20 w/special guests Nicholas Williams & family, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nMay 18 special plans TBA, Broad Brook Community Center, 6:30-9\nJune 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion w/jam, timing TBA\nWatch the calendar for specific times and locations"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-jam-potluck-dance-party/"
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
- "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106214397"
start: "2025-03-16T15:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-03-16T21:00:00-04:00"
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/cdss.yaml
- name: Special Brattleboro Bal Folk
links:
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
start: "2025-03-16T15:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-03-16T18:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Guildford
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Eloise & Co.
price: $12-$25
organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk
source: events/usa/guilford.yaml
- name: Queen City Contra
details: "Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. \n\nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10.\nOur band will be Dave Langford and Colin McCaffrey, with Quena Crain calling.\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. \nAdmission: adults over 18, $12; age 12-18/low-income, $5; under 12 free. Cash or check.\nPlease bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.\nMasks optional but welcome."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-03-28T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-03-28T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Quena Crain
price: $5-$12
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-03-29/"
start: "2025-03-29T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-03-29T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-04-05/"
start: "2025-04-05T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-05T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-04-06/"
start: "2025-04-06T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-06T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-04-11/"
start: "2025-04-11T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-11T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-04-12/"
start: "2025-04-12T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-12T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-04-19/"
start: "2025-04-19T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-19T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk with special guests
details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary. \nLive music! Special guests: \nNicholas Williams & Family Band\nGuillaume Sparrow-Pepin \nDance instruction by Rachel Bell \nThe April 20 dance is supported in part by the Gadd/Merrill Fund of the Country Dance and Song Society. Thanks, CDSS! \nDances 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! \nShare our videos with friends to whet their appetite! \n\nBottle This Stuff\nBrattleboro Bal Folk with Eloise & Co. \n\nPlease 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! \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \n\nMay 18 intro session followed by bal with minimal teaching\nBroad Brook Community Center\nJune 15 Jam, picnic time, dance party\nGuilford Community Park Pavilion"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-w-special-guests-nicholas-williams-family/"
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
- "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106214404"
start: "2025-04-20T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-20T21:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Guilford
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Nicholas Williams & Family Band
- Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin
price: $12-$25
organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
links:
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
start: "2025-04-20T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-04-20T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Guildford
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Eloise & Co.
- Nicholas Williams & family
price: $12-$25
organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk
source: events/usa/guilford.yaml
- name: Queen City Contra
details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Atlantic Crossing (Peter Macfarlane, Viveka Fox, Rick Klein) will play for us, with calling by Don Stratton. \n\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary.\nPlease bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.\nMasks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms.\nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-april-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-04-25T18:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-04-25T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Atlantic Crossing
callers:
- Don Stratton
price: $5-$12
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-03/"
start: "2025-05-03T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-03T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-05-04/"
start: "2025-05-04T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-04T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-05-09/"
start: "2025-05-09T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-09T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Usual Suspects
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Norwich Contra Dance
details: "Join us for a traditional New England contra dance at Tracy Hall in Norwich. All dances are taught, and beginners and singles are always welcome. \n\nWe offer potluck snacks at the break, so please feel free to bring something to share.\nOur caller will offer a introductory / refresher session at 7:15 pm for newcomers or those who want to review the basics.\nPlease bring clean non-marking shoes to help protect our dance floor!\nMasks are optional and welcome; vaccination strongly encouraged; please stay home if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.\n\nSliding Scale Admission: \n\n$20 Dance Supporters\n$12 General Admission\n$8 Students\nUnder 16 free"
links:
- "https://www.facebook.com/events/636423582603053/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-contra-dance/2025-05-10/"
start: "2025-05-10T19:15:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-10T22:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Norwich
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $8-$20
organisation: Muskeg Music
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-17/"
start: "2025-05-17T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-17T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
details: "6-6:40 intro session/beginner’s session\n6:45-9 bal (minimal teaching) \nFun, accessible French and European traditional dances. \nNo experience or partner necessary. \nDon’t be intimidated by the “minimal teaching” label…. come to the intro session and learn the basics, and even if you can’t make it to the intro session, we welcome everyone to jump in and figure it out during the bal! At these dances in France, people just kind of look around and see what other people are doing and if they can’t figure it out, they make it up! We’re all there to have a good time! Please join us! \nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle\nRachel Bell, accordion \nEloise & Co. on Bandcamp \nDances 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! \nPlease 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! \nShare our videos with friends to whet their appetite! \nBrattleboro Balfolk with Eloise & Co. \nBottle This Stuff \nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. \nMark your calendars for: \nJune 15 @Guilford Park Pavilion\n4:30-5:45 Jam\n5:45-6:30 Bring your own picnic\n6:30-9 Dance \nAugust 24 @Scott Farm \nWatch the calendar for specific times and locations"
links:
- "https://www.broadbrookcommunitycenter.org/events/bal-folk-dance-with-eloise-co-april-21-fxwpx-p3rd4-cf6ap-e88an-g7sdc"
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-intro-session-dance-party/"
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
start: "2025-05-18T18:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-18T21:00:00-04:00"
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/cdss.yaml
- name: Special Surprise Brattleboro Bal Folk
links:
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
start: "2025-05-18T18:30:00-05:00"
end: "2025-05-18T21:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Guildford
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Eloise & Co.
price: $12-$25
organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk
source: events/usa/guilford.yaml
- name: Queen City Contras
details: "Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Gus LaCasse and Pepin Mittelhauser, with Alyssa Adkins calling. \nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Payment accepted by cash or check. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks optional but welcome."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-may-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-05-23T18:45:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-23T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Alyssa Adkins
price: $5-$12
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-05-31/"
start: "2025-05-31T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-05-31T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Brownsville English Country Dance
details: "The winter series of ECD runs on the first Sundays for the winter – Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & May. This dance welcomes all levels of dancers, from first-time dancers to experienced dancers. An introduction or review will be held if needed at 12:45. \n\nCaller: Jill Delaney\nMusicians: Carol Compton, piano; Thal Aylward, violin\nCost $15, sliding scale $12 to $20\nMask optional\nPotluck table at the break – feel free to bring something!\nAs always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home. We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle.\nSingles welcome!\nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd., West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT).\nThere is a great little store/cafe across the street if anyone wants lunch or dinner.\n\nThis dance is supported in part by a grant through the Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS)."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2025-06-01/"
start: "2025-06-01T13:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-01T16:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: West Windsor
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
callers:
- Jill Delaney
price: $12-$20
organisation: CDSS
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-06-07/"
start: "2025-06-07T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-07T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
details: "The Cabot Community Contra Dance is a distinctly beginner-friendly and family-friendly dance held every 2nd Friday, September–June. Our rotating Vermont callers use gender-free terminology, with music provided by The Usual Suspects, a great group of local musicians, and sit-ins are welcome! We have a lovely wooden-floored space in the Cabot Town Hall. \nAdmission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we ask that you bring some clean, dry shoes to change into, if it’s snowy or wet out."
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2025-06-13/"
start: "2025-06-13T19:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-13T21:30:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Cabot
styles:
- contra
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- The Usual Suspects
price: $5-$10
organisation: Cabot Community Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Across the Lake
details: "Joseph Pimentel calls to music by Bare Necessities (Kate Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab). Friday night welcome dance, Saturday afternoon workshops (likely to include a challenging/advanced session for experienced dancers plus a review session for all for the evening gala), and Saturday night dress-up gala. Pre-registration required; registration opens mid-February 2025. You can register to pay for the entire weekend or for individual sessions."
links:
- "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/across-the-lake/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/across-the-lake-english-country-dance-weekend/"
start: "2025-06-13T20:00:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-14T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Colchester
styles:
- ecd
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Bare Necessities
callers:
- Joseph Pimentel
organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: "Brattleboro Bal Folk: Jam & Dance"
details: "Come dance and hang out with us in this beautiful pavilion just a few minutes outside of Brattleboro, VT! \n4:30-5:45 Jam Session\n5:45-6:30 Bring your own picnic\n6:30-9 Dance Party \nwith Eloise & Co.\nBecky Tracy, fiddle & Rachel Bell, accordion \nFun, easy dances from France. Live music. Family-friendly. \nAll dances taught. No experience necessary \nWant a glimpse? Bottle This Stuff"
links:
- "https://cdss.org/event/brattleboro-bal-folk-jam-dance-at-the-guilford-park-pavilion/"
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
- "https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106214437"
start: "2025-06-15T16:30:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-15T21:00:00-04:00"
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
- name: Pavilion Bal Folk
links:
- "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
start: "2025-06-15T17:00:00-05:00"
end: "2025-06-15T20:00:00-05:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Guildford
styles:
- balfolk
workshop: false
social: true
bands:
- Eloise & Co.
price: $12-$25
organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk
source: events/usa/guilford.yaml
- name: Montpelier Contra Dance
details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round"
links:
- "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/"
- "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2025-06-21/"
start: "2025-06-21T19:40:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-21T23:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Berlin
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
price: $5-$20
organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
- name: Queen City Contras
details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price and Grace Hendrickson-Jones) will play for us, with calling by Nicholas Smith. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. \nPlease bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10."
links:
- "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule"
- "https://cdss.org/event/queen-city-contras-june-dance-in-shelburne-vt/"
start: "2025-06-27T18:45:00-04:00"
end: "2025-06-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country: USA
state: VT
city: Shelburne
styles:
- contra
workshop: true
social: true
bands:
- Cojiro
callers:
- Nicholas Smith
organisation: Queen City Contras
source: events/usa/cdss.yaml