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events:
  - name: Brattleboro Bal Folk
    links:
      - "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar"
      - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/"
    start: "2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Guilford
    styles:
      - balfolk
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Eloise & Co.
    price: $10-$20
    organisation: Rachel Bell
    cancelled: true
    source: events/usa/guilford.yaml
  - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.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.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: 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: 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.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: 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: 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.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: 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: Rachel Bell
    source: events/usa/guilford.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: 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.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: 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: 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.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.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.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