[[events]]
name = "Haddam & Higganum Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! Dance is especially tailored for beginners! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling around 14 years and is known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: Mickey Koth on fiddle/violin & John Kalinowski, on accordion. Since 1998 they’ve been the band that “will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness.” You’re gonna love contra dancing to this terrific threesome.
Admission: $15.00 per person. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking on the right side of the church.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Role Terms: “Women & Men” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.
Food: Refreshments will be served but also bring water to keep hydrated!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/haddam-higganum-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Haddam"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "United Congregational Church of Haddam & Higganum"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Barn Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Four Corners Art Center 
Four Corners Art Center invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners to celebrate the coming of spring and the daffodil bloom in the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers. Friends and neighbors, please join us for an early evening of contra dancing! This is still wicked fun today! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Bring your friends or come alone! There are others that come alone! You do not need to know how in order to have a fantastic time! 

Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also well known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: The Westside Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: $15.00 cash suggested donation per person. BYE (bring your own everything). Proceeds to support Four Corners Art Center!
Parking: plenty of free parking on-site.
Clothing: Clothing is casual with layers recommended as dancing is invigorating and energetic.
Role Terms are traditional: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” BUT anyone dancing is welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries, as they are roles only."""
links = ["https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/barn-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-30T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Tiverton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Four Corners Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "K of C Arlington Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. Not necessary to bring a partner or any experience necessary!!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by: Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar! Kat is a fiddle player with a focus in American and Celtic styles, her music-making centers around original and traditional tunes and songs utilizing tenor guitar, fiddle, viola and voice. Helen Kuhar is a rhythm guitarist and vocalist hailing from Cambridge, MA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Helen fell in love with traditional music through contra dancing, and since then has been immersed in Irish, Scottish, and New England folk traditions of Boston, MA and the greater Northeast! They both together will amaze you!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking next to the KC building. Enter around the corner on Prescott St.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/k-of-c-arlington-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"