[[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"