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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: "Mystic Contra Dance \"The Pie Dance\""
    details: "Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]\nThis is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! 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 experience is needed to have a fantastic time!\nCaller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut, Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock Region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!\nLive Music by Dogtown, featuring Becky Miller (fiddle), Norb Spencer (accordion), and Avi Randall (keyboards). They play a mix of New England, French Canadian, Scottish, and Quebecois dance tunes, as well as old time southern dance tunes and sung calls. They are a highly desired band to play at contra dances!\nAdmission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!\nHomemade pie slices! This month we offer pumpkin pie and other 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 are “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men), but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.\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).\nParking: Plenty of parking in the large parking area next to the building!"
    links:
      - "https://patch.com/connecticut/groton/calendar/event/20240127/66f769ed-4c6e-4339-abb1-53f062387147/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance-sat-01-27-2024"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-contra-dance-the-pie-dance/"
    start: "2024-01-27T19:15:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-01-27T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Groton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Dogtown
    callers:
      - Tod Whittemore
    price: $7-$10
    organisation: Mystic Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Mystic Pie Dance
    details: "Time: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]\nWe have air conditioning every monthly dance all summer long!\nThis is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live music! It is the 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!\nLive music by: The Round Hill Ramblers are Mickey Koth and Liz Raymond on fiddle and John Kalinowski on accordion. We are based at and ramble around Round Hill Road in Middletown, CT. All three of us play in various concert and dance bands, including Wild Notes (John and Mickey) and The Wee Merry Banshees (Liz and Mickey).\nCaller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, but calling frequently in Connecticut, Don has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.\nAdmission: $10 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!\nHomemade pie slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role their heart desires.\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 but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).\nParking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area next to the building!"
    links:
      - "https://www.mysticpiedance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pie-dance/"
    start: "2024-06-22T19:15:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-22T22:30:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Groton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Round Hill Ramblers
    callers:
      - Don Heinold
    price: $7-$10
    organisation: Mystic Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Mystic Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Dance
    details: "Almost every 4th Saturday Evening all year long! \n\nWhen: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm [short basics session @ 7:15 pm]\nContra dancing is so wicked fun, dancing to Live Music! It is the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & 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!\nLive music: First Time String Band. They are an ever-changing roster of incredibly talented musicians. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth on harmonica, and Dan Lanier from RI has drive and a New England sensibility!\nCaller: Steve Holland. Steve is a modern contra dance caller, calling dances for all levels from the novice to the expert with dances ranging from traditional reels, southern style squares to the most current contra dances!\nAdmission: $10-$13 adults, $7 students. Donations gratefully accepted!\nHomemade pie slices! We offer a medley of homemade pie slices! These delicious pie slices are offered at the break for $3/slice to help support the band and caller.\nRole terms are: “Ladies & Gents” (or Women & Men) but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that they are comfortable with!\nClothing & Footwear: Just bring clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.\nParking: Plenty of free parking in the large parking area in front of the building!"
    links:
      - "https://www.mysticpiedance.org/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/mystic-pre-thanksgiving-pie-dance/"
    start: "2024-11-23T19:15:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-11-23T22:30:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: CT
    city: Groton
    styles:
      - contra
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - First Time Stringband
    callers:
      - Steve Holland
    price: $7-$10
    organisation: Mystic Contra Dance
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml