--- events: - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Liz Nelson calling to Cojiro. Cojiro is a stompy, fun, and funky Boston-based contra dance band duo of Jess Newman and Mark Price. \n\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 are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$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-2/" start: "2023-11-04T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2023-11-04T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Cojiro callers: - Liz Nelson price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling with music by Calico (Jesse Ball, Eric Boodman, Casey Murray). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$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: "2023-11-18T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2023-11-18T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Calico callers: - Ben Sachs-Hamilton price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Lisa Greenleaf calling to music by River Road (Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball).\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$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-6/" start: "2023-12-02T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2023-12-02T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - River Road callers: - Lisa Greenleaf price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2023-12-08/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/242985861955342/" start: "2023-12-08T19:15:00-05:00" end: "2023-12-08T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Don Stratton price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Mary Wesley calling to music by the Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Alex Cumming, Stuart Kenney). \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$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-7/" start: "2023-12-16T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2023-12-16T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Red Case Band callers: - Mary Wesley price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Nils Fredland calling to music by Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing encouraged!  \n\nNewcomers lesson at 7:40 with dancing 8-11.\nEveryone welcome.\nAll dances are taught and gender-neutral role terms are used.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks are optional.\nMore info at Capital City Grange.\n$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/" start: "2023-12-30T20:00:00-05:00" end: "2023-12-30T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Spintuition callers: - Nils Fredland price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to tunes by The Turning Stile (Joanne Garton and Aaron Marcus). \n\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. \nMore info on our website. \n$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-2/" start: "2024-01-06T08:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-06T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Turning Stile callers: - Steve Zakon-Anderson price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-01-12/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/902693078093687/" start: "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "The Gaslight Tinkers and Adina Gordon! \n\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. \nMore info at our website. \n$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://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-the-gaslight-tinkers/" start: "2024-01-20T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-20T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Gaslight Tinkers callers: - Adina Gordon price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance with Pre-dance Waltzing details: "Liz Nelson calling with music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld and Jared Kirkpatrick). \n\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms.\nWaltzing 7 – 7:40 (additional $5 requested). Newcomers’ contra dance lesson at 7:45 pm. Contra dancing 8-11 pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMore info at our website.\n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters; plus $5 for waltzing.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDances every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance-with-pre-dance-waltzing/" start: "2024-02-03T19:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-03T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Starling callers: - Liz Nelson price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-02-09/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/707435438209406/" start: "2024-02-09T19:15:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-09T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Karen Mueller-Harder price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Luke Donforth and Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). \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-3/" start: "2024-02-17T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-17T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Cojiro callers: - Luke Donforth price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Nils Fredland calling and tunes by Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet.\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-with-nils-fredland/" start: "2024-03-02T19:40:00-05:00" end: "2024-03-02T23:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - "Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon & Yann Falquet" callers: - Nils Fredland price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-03-08/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2142436049439563/" start: "2024-03-08T19:15:00-05:00" end: "2024-03-08T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Erin Smith price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - 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: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with Will Mentor and the Ice Cream Truckers (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Yann Falquet).\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-with-will-mentor/" start: "2024-03-30T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-03-30T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - The Ice Cream Truckers callers: - Will Mentor price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round" links: - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/" - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-07/" start: "2024-04-07T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-07T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-04-12/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/794818009175051/" start: "2024-04-12T19:15:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-12T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Luke Donforth price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round" links: - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/" - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-04-20/" start: "2024-04-20T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-20T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round" links: - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/" - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-05-04/" start: "2024-05-04T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-04T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Cabot Community Contra Dance details: "Small monthly community contra dance with guest callers and live music by local musicians. All dances taught, no partner needed, families and beginners enthusiastically welcomed! Gender-neutral calling, short intro session for new folks at 7:15. Masks are welcomed but not required, and the large windows will be open for ventilation." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/cabot-community-contra-dance/2024-05-10/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/2420351031498813/" start: "2024-05-10T19:15:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-10T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true callers: - Robin Russell price: $5-$10 organisation: Cabot Community Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance & Waltzing details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round.\nSpecial 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 - name: Queen City Contra details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. Mary Wesley will call to the sounds of Red Dog Riley. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Masks welcome but optional. Please stay home if you have symptoms. \nDoors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Shelburne Town Hall is at 5372 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT. Please use side entrance. \nEmail info@queencitycontras.com for more info. \n$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/" start: "2024-05-24T18:45:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-24T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Shelburne styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Red Dog Riley callers: - Mary Wesley price: $5-$12 organisation: Queen City Contras source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Montpelier Contra Dance details: "Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events\nBeginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught.\nGender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins)\nNewcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm.\nPlease bring clean soft-soled shoes.\nMasks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust fan (bring a sweater in cooler months)\nMore info at our website. \n$12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters.\nQuestions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com\nDancing 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays year round" links: - "https://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing/" - "https://cdss.org/event/montpelier-contra-dance/2024-06-01/" start: "2024-06-01T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-01T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Youth Dance Weekend links: - "http://youthdanceweekend.org/" start_date: 2024-09-06 end_date: 2024-09-08 country: USA state: VT city: Weston styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Calico callers: - Alex Deis-Lauby - Lindsey Dono price: $105-$285 organisation: TryContra source: events/usa/trycontra.yaml