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events:
  - name: "Swingin' Tern Contra Dance"
    details: "Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners’ workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year’s Eve dance. \nOur full calendar \nUseful Information:\n\nNewcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught with a “walk-through” by the caller.\nWe no longer require vaccination. Masks are optional.\nAll dances at Swingin’ Tern are called to the gender-neutral terms Larks & Robins. Dance whatever role you’re comfortable in.\nWe are air-conditioned. We have windows on three sides when we want to let the breeze come in.\nOur dance is two blocks from the Chatham station on the Morris/Essex line out of Penn Station, NYC.\nWe welcome contributions of home-baked [or not] goodies to share at the break.\nPlease bring your own water bottle. Water bottles may be filled at the kitchen sink.\nWear comfortable clothing. Contra dancing is aerobic. We prefer you carry in your shoes.\nWe are a friendly, inclusive group. Pack plenty of smiles!\n\n$15 adults/$5 students"
    links:
      - "https://folkproject.org/swingin-tern/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/swingin-tern-contra-dance-7/2025-05-17/"
    start: "2025-05-17T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-17T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NJ
    city: Chatham
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$15
    organisation: "Swingin' Tern Dances"
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Princeton Country Dancers’ Contra Dance
    details: "Weekly contra dance on Wednesday nights, 8:00-10:30."
    links:
      - "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-contra-dance/2025-05-21/"
    start: "2025-05-21T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-21T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NJ
    city: Princeton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: "Princeton Country Dancers' Combination Contra and English Country Dance"
    details: "Combination Contra and English Country Dance every 4th Saturday, 7:30-10:30 (except February)"
    links:
      - "https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/princeton-country-dancers-combination-contra-and-english-country-dance/2025-05-24/"
    start: "2025-05-24T19:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2025-05-24T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: NJ
    city: Princeton
    styles:
      - contra
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $15
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml