[[events]]
name = "Montpelier Contra Dance & Waltzing"
details = """
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events
Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.
Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)
Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.
Please bring clean soft-soled shoes.
Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)
More info at our website. 
$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.
Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com
Dancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round.
Special 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"

[[events]]
name = "Brownsville English Country Dance"
details = """
Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. 

1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*
1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!
2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!

Potluck snack table. Enjoy. 

General admission – $10
First Time Dancers – FREE
Under 15 – FREE

* 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"

[[events]]
name = "Brattleboro Bal Folk"
details = """
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances.  
No experience or partner necessary. 
Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co. 

Becky Tracy, fiddle
Rachel Bell, accordion

Please 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! 
Dances 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! 
Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!  
Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19. 
Mark your calendars for: 

May 31 Greenfield Guiding Star Grange
June 13 Guilford Park Pavilion
Aug 25 Scott Farm

Sliding 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"