--- events: - name: Brattleboro Bal Folk links: - "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3240314386190965/" start: "2023-03-16T19:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-03-16T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Guilford styles: - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. price: $10-$20 organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk cancelled: true source: events/usa/guilford.yaml - name: BalFolk Workshop & Dance details: BalFolk workshop & dance for all ages and experience levels. Free and open to the public. links: - "https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/balfolk-workshop" start: "2023-04-15T16:00:00-04:00" end: "2023-04-15T18:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Middlebury styles: - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Triton callers: - Mary Wesley price: free organisation: Middlebury College source: events/usa/middlebury.yaml - 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: Burlington Balfolk details: "An evening of Balfolk dancing with Triton and Mary Wesley. There will be a 30min introductory workshop for newcomers, from 7.30-8pm. The bal will run from 8-10pm." links: - "https://www.facebook.com/events/330064919913531/" - "https://www.tritontrad.com/schedule/" start: "2024-01-12T19:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-12T22:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Burlington styles: - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Triton price: $5-$20 organisation: Triton & Mary Wesley source: events/usa/burlington.yaml - name: English Country Dance details: "Dance to wonderful music by Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), and Linda Young (harp); calling by Martha Kent & Barrett Grimm. 6:30pm – basics/review; 7pm to 9pm – dancing to live music. \nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/" start: "2024-01-19T18:30:00-05:00" end: "2024-01-19T21:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - "Will Patton, Susan Reid & Linda Young" price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-02-18/" start: "2024-02-18T13:00:00-05:00" end: "2024-02-18T16:00:00-05:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $10 organisation: CDSS 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: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-03-17/" start: "2024-03-17T13:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-03-17T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $10 organisation: CDSS 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: Brattleboro Bal Folk details: "Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances just outside Brattleboro.\r\nNo experience or partner necessary.\r\n\r\nLive music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.\r\nBecky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)\r\n\r\nPlease bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!\r\n\r\nSuggested donation sliding scale $12-$25\r\n\r\nDances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!\r\n\r\nShare our video with friends to whet their appetite!\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0\r\nMasks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.\r\n\r\nTentative next date: April 21. Stay tuned for details.\r\n\r\nMark your calendars for May 31 at the Greenfield Guiding Star Grange. This will be a bal folk PARTY with no teaching. We'll have an intro session first to get the beginners ready and then it will be dance party time! All are welcome at the party, and even if you don't know all the dances, you'll be able to look around and follow what others around you are doing. It's going to be a blast! Check the Eloise & Co. facebook page for updates on exact timing and details." links: - "https://www.rachelbellmusic.com/calendar" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/319274934467538/" start: "2024-03-24T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-03-24T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Guilford styles: - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Eloise & Co. price: $12-$25 organisation: Brattleboro Bal Folk source: events/usa/guilford.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: English Country Dance details: "Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). \nCallers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt/" start: "2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Larks in the Attic callers: - Barrett Grimm - Val Medve price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve 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: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-04-21/" start: "2024-04-21T13:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-21T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $10 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: English Country Dance details: "Musicians: Carol Compton (piano), Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola) \nCaller: Barrett Grimm \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-2/" start: "2024-04-26T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-04-26T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Barrett Grimm price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: English Country Dance details: "Musicians: Peter Macfarlane (violin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp) \nCaller: Dereck Kalish (from the Boston area) \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt-3/" start: "2024-05-03T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-03T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Larks in the Attic callers: - Dereck Kalish price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve 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: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "Brownsville ECD is held in the Town Hall of West Windsor (Brownsville), Vermont. \n\n1:00 Dances for more experienced dancers*\n1:45 Beginners introduction to terms and movements – Everyone welcome!\n2:00 General Dance – Everyone welcome!\n\nPotluck snack table. Enjoy. \n\nGeneral admission – $10\nFirst Time Dancers – FREE\nUnder 15 – FREE\n\n* These dancers will need to know different types of heys, mirror B2B, poussettes and other basic figures without teaching the movements." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-05-19/" start: "2024-05-19T13:00:00-04:00" end: "2024-05-19T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true price: $10 organisation: CDSS 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://queencitycontras.com/schedule" - "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: English Country Dance - Outdoors details: "Basics/review for first half hour, followed by dancing in an open-sided pavilion to live music by Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Sarah Babbitt Spaeth (violin, viola), and Linda Young (harp). Callers: Martha Kent (first half), Barrett Grimm (second half). \nBring a filled water bottle (no water source on-site). Masks are optional. Join us after the dance for a BYO picnic supper. $10-$15 (pay what you can)." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-in-jericho-vt-6/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors/" start: "2024-06-02T15:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-02T19:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Jericho styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Barrett Grimm - Martha Kent price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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/2024-06-14/" start: "2024-06-14T19:15:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-14T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Cabot styles: - contra workshop: true social: true 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/2024-06-15/" start: "2024-06-15T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-15T23:00:00-04:00" 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/2024-06-29/" start: "2024-06-29T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-29T23:00:00-04:00" 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: English Country Dance - Outdoors details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Will Patton (mandolin), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-2/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-2/" start: "2024-06-30T15:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-06-30T18:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Jericho styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Barrett Grimm - Val Medve price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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/2024-07-06/" start: "2024-07-06T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-07-06T23:00:00-04:00" 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/2024-07-20/" start: "2024-07-20T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-07-20T23:00:00-04:00" 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: English Country Dance - Outdoors details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale" links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-12/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-3/" start: "2024-07-21T15:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-07-21T18:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Jericho styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Larks in the Attic callers: - Barrett Grimm - Martha Kent price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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/2024-08-03/" start: "2024-08-03T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-03T23:00:00-04:00" 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/2024-08-17/" start: "2024-08-17T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-17T23:00:00-04:00" 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: Queen City Contra details: "Contra Dance presented by Queen City Contras. \nQwill Duvall will call to the sounds of Aaron Marcus and Frank Heyburn.\nAll are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary.\n$12 adults over 18, $5 kids 12-18/low-income, under 12 free. \nPlease bring a pair of clean soft-soled shoes to dance in and a water bottle to keep you hydrated.\nMasks welcome but optional.\nPlease stay home if you have symptoms." links: - "https://queencitycontras.com/schedule" - "https://cdss.org/event/contra-dance-in-shelburne-vt/" start: "2024-08-23T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-23T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Shelburne styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Aaron Marcus & Frank Heyburn callers: - Qwill Duvall price: $5-$12 organisation: Queen City Contras source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: English Country Dance - Outdoors details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-13/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-4/" start: "2024-08-25T15:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Jericho styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Val Medve price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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/2024-08-31/" start: "2024-08-31T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-08-31T23:00:00-04:00" 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 - 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/2024-09-07/" start: "2024-09-07T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-07T23:00:00-04:00" 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: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. \nMusic by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. \nMasks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home.  We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. \nSingles welcome! \nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-09-08/" - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-09-08/" start: "2024-09-08T12:45:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-08T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Carol Compton & Thal Aylward callers: - Jill Delaney price: $12-$20 organisation: CDSS source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: English Country Dance - Outdoors details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Will Patton (tenor guitar), Susan Reid (violin), Linda Young (harp), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-14/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-5/" start: "2024-09-08T15:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-08T18:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Jericho styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Barrett Grimm - Martha Kent price: $10-$15 organisation: Burlington Country Dancers 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/2024-09-14/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/1488369702041741/" start: "2024-09-14T19:15:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-14T22:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Norwich styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $8-$20 organisation: Muskeg Music source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: English Country Dance details: "Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Laura Markowitz (violin), Ana Ruesink (viola), and Friend.\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\n$10-$15 sliding scale (pay what you can).\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked-through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner;  we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip-flops and slides don’t work!)" links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance/" start: "2024-09-20T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-20T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Barrett Grimm - Martha Kent price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve 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/2024-09-21/" start: "2024-09-21T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-09-21T23:00:00-04:00" 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: English Country Dance details: "Newcomers welcome—come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner; we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon. \nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/" start: "2024-10-04T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-04T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Larks in the Attic callers: - Barrett Grimm - Martha Kent price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve 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/2024-10-05/" start: "2024-10-05T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-05T23:00:00-04:00" 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: 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/2024-10-12/" - "https://www.facebook.com/events/3386096971699634/" start: "2024-10-12T19:15:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-12T22:30:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Norwich styles: - contra workshop: true social: true bands: - Dead Sea Squirrels callers: - Hannah Johlas price: $8-$20 organisation: Muskeg Music source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Brownsville English Country Dance details: "A general dance that welcomes all levels of dancers from 1st time dancers to experienced dancers. Introduction or review at 12:45. Potluck snacks during intermission. \nMusic by Carol Compton (piano), and Thal Aylward (violin). Calling by Jill Delaney. \nMasks are optional. If you suspect, or know, that someone in your household currently has Covid-19, please do not attend. As always, if you are not feeling well, regardless of the reason, please stay home.  We’ll be happy to see you next time!\nPlease bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Also bring a water bottle. \nSingles welcome! \nLocation is the Town Hall, 22 Hartland-Brownsville Rd. West Windsor, VT (some GPS want the town to be Brownsville, VT)." links: - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance/2024-10-13/" - "https://cdss.org/event/brownsville-english-country-dance-vermont/2024-10-13/" start: "2024-10-13T12:45:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-13T16:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: West Windsor styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true bands: - Carol Compton & Thal Aylward callers: - Jill Delaney price: $12-$20 organisation: CDSS 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/2024-10-19/" start: "2024-10-19T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-10-19T23:00:00-04:00" 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: English Country Dance details: "Newcomers welcome – come for the lesson at 6:30pm.\nDancing to live music at 7pm: Joanne Garton (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin).\nTeaching by Martha Kent and Val Medve.\nMasks are optional; COVID vaccine and boosters are highly recommended.\nDances are taught and walked through, then prompted as you dance—all instruction is non-gendered.\nBest suited for teens and adults with the ability to walk briskly.\nAttend with or without a partner;  we’ll change partners throughout the afternoon.\nCasual, comfortable clothing; shoes with low heels (flip flops and slides don’t work!) \n$10-$15 sliding scale." links: - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/" - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-4/" start: "2024-11-01T18:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-11-01T21:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Richmond styles: - ecd workshop: true social: true callers: - Martha Kent - Val Medve price: $10-$15 organisation: Val Medve source: events/usa/cdss.yaml - name: Balfolk Dance Party links: - "https://www.facebook.com/events/559869659771778/" start: "2024-11-01T19:30:00-04:00" end: "2024-11-01T22:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Burlington styles: - balfolk workshop: true social: true bands: - Triton price: $10-$20 organisation: Burlington Balfolk source: events/usa/burlington.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/2024-11-02/" start: "2024-11-02T19:40:00-04:00" end: "2024-11-02T23:00:00-04:00" country: USA state: VT city: Berlin styles: - contra workshop: true social: true price: $5-$20 organisation: Montpelier Contra Dance source: events/usa/cdss.yaml