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events:
  - name: "After Thanksgiving Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\""
    details: "Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [Intro session 7:15 pm]\nThis is so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no need to know how in order to have a fantastic time!\nLive music by Chimney Swift. They are a groovy, eclectic folk band known for their unusual instrumentation and innovative musical choices. With inspiration ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to pop and various international styles, they transport their audience with their exciting, unique sound! They are: A.Z. Madonna – accordion, vocals; Cecile Leroy – cello, jaw harp, vocals; Daniel Raine – cittern, guitar, ukulele, banjo, vocals; Yaron Shragai – whistles, recorders, hand percussion, vocals.\nCaller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.\nHomemade pie slices! This month we offer a medley of all kinds of fall pies! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole terms: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever works best for each dancer.\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 sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder)."
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/after-thanksgiving-mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"
    start: "2023-11-25T19:15:00-05:00"
    end: "2023-11-25T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Groton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Chimney Swift
    callers:
      - Don Veino
    price: $10
    organisation: Mystic Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml
  - name: Worcester Contra Dance
    details: "When: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session 7:15 pm]\nWhere: Wesley United Methodist Church’s Gymnasium, 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608\nThis is so wicked fun!! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! 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!!\nParking: at Wesley United Methodist Church. There is plenty of parking and additional parking behind the building (enter by driving up State St and turning Left into the parking area @ 10-12 State St, Worcester, MA 01609 for parking)\nLive Music: Crossover Duo, who are Alex Cumming (Accordion/Piano), Len Bittenson (Viola/Fiddle/Recorder) and Carol Bittenson (Fiddle). They have been performing for over 6 years, playing for Contra, English Country Dances and Ceilidhs across New England and beyond. With Carol and Len’s driving New England fiddle style and glorious harmonizations and Alex’s robust and rhythmic backing, you are in for an exciting and very danceable few hours of music!\nCaller: Don Veino from Massachusetts. Don says he loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun, no matter the group size.\nAdmission: (your choice) $10–$12 per person, $6–$8 students, families $25. Donations are gratefully appreciated!\nFood! Donations of snacks for the break are wanted and gleefully appreciated!\nClothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are discouraged, but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nRole terms: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."
    links:
      - "https://www.worcesterdance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/worcester-contra-dance/"
    start: "2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: MA
    city: Worcester
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Crossover Duo
    callers:
      - Don Veino
    price: $6-$12
    organisation: CDSS
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml