{"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.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":"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":"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":"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":"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.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":"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":"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.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.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":"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.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":"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.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":"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.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.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":"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":"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":"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":"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.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"},{"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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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. 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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.yaml"}]}