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events:
  - 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: 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: 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