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events:
  - name: Montpelier Contra Dance
    details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. \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: 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: 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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:
      - The Ice Cream Truckers
    callers:
      - Will Mentor
    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/2024-04-07/"
    start: "2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Berlin
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    price: $5-$20
    organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance
    details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-04-12/"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/"
    start: "2024-04-12T19:15:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Cabot
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Luke Donforth
    price: $5-$10
    organisation: Cabot Community Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - 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.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.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.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.yaml