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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!\nCaller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling around 14 years and is known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.\nLive 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.\nAdmission: $15.00 per person. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!\nFree Parking: There is plenty of free parking on the right side of the church.\nClothing & 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).\nRole Terms: “Women & Men” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.\nFood: 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
  - name: Quiet Corner Contra Dance
    details: "First Fridays September to June! \n\nTime: Dance 7:30-10:30pm [introduction 7:15 – 7:30 pm]\nBring your family, friends or just bring yourself to our traditional public contra dance! No fancy footwork needed to attend, just come, enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live fiddle music and see everyone’s smiling faces!\nLive Music: by Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski! Mickey Koth on fiddle and various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, and fife are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John’s playing have been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it, “they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness!”\nCaller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling dances for over 14 years all over New England. He was the organizer of Mostly Waltz RI and frequently is asked to do private waltz lessons!\nAdmission: $13.00 per person or students (with ID, please) are $6. And any donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!\nClothing & 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).\nFood: Some snacks offered at the break.\nParking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the hall.\nRoles: Are traditional: Ladies & Gents"
    links:
      - "http://www.hcdance.org/quiet-corner-contra/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/quiet-corner-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-10-04T19:15:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-10-04T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Coventry
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski
    callers:
      - Don Heinold
    price: $6-$13
    organisation: Hartford Community Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml