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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Blueberry Jam + Eric Curl
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: Bellingham locals Blueberry Jam with Sky Leuba on piano and concertina\, Liam Weydert on guitar\, and Brain Anderson on Bodhran. \nCaller: Seattle’s Eric Curl \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about the band/caller: \nBlueberry Jam \nBlueberry Jam: is the passion project of Sky Leuba\, a local Bellingham musician who grew up just across the border in Langley\, BC. It features a somewhat rotating cast of musicians with the aim to provide a platform to introduce local musicians to the dance scene and have a jolly good time. The music is well established in tradition\, but with a propensity for some improvisation\, arrangement\, as well as the infusion of original piano compositions that speak to Sky’s formative education in classical and jazz. \nSky: Sky is a local Bellingham folk musician deeply rooted in the Contra Dance and folk music community. He was raised  coming to the Fairhaven Library dances\, his parents having met at a dance in Ohio. Growing up he longed to play in the bands and through much persistence that dream became a reality. He enjoys taking part in the weekly tune jams at Menace brewery and Uisce and started a traditional singing “pub” session that is also hosted at Menace. \nBrian: Brian Anderson is a percussionist hailing from Bellingham\, Washington. Anderson began his musical study playing wind instruments in school then quickly expanded into the world of drums and percussion. Through the last 25 years he has performed in bands and ensembles ranging in genres from jazz to punk rock\, cabaret to Celtic. Anderson is very connected to his ancestral lines back to Ireland and Scotland. Through that connection he found his passion for playing Celtic music\, the bodhran and session culture. \nEric Curl \nEric Curl: Eric started calling in 1996 and called in California and Colorado before moving Seattle in 2007 and Olympia in 2019. A retired mechanical engineer from Boeing\, he now enjoys being a flight instructor as well as calling in Washington and Oregon on a semi-regular basis.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/blueberryjam-ericcurl/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T220000
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Wild Rosin (Claire\, Rosie\, Elise) + Suzanne Girardot
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: From Bellingham and Seattle: Claire Furtwangler on Cello\, Rosie O’Neill on fiddle\, and Elise Snoey on fiddle \nCaller: From Seattle we have Suzanne Girardot \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about our band/caller: \n  \nWild Rosin \nWild Rosin: Elise Snoey on fiddle\, Rosie O’Neil on guitar\, and Claire Furtwangler on Cello \nSuzanne Girardot  \nSuzanne Girardot: from Seattle\, WA\, Suzanne is a caller known for her enthusiastic\, clear\, and concise calling\, and gets everyone moving and smiling before they know it. Her relaxed teaching style leaves everyone with a sense of fun and accomplishment. She is a caller\, musician\, and step dancer who has been calling and teaching dance around the country since 1981. Dancers all over the country love her diverse selection of contras and squares. \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-claire-rosie-elise-suzanne-girardot/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260712T061146Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Open Band Orchestra + Joe Micheals
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: The intrepid. The Interstellar. The Inventive. Bellingham Open Band Orchestra led by Dave Andrews on fiddle and Michael Hobart on Guitar. \nHear tunes written by locals! It’s fun! It’s grand! It’s a bird in the hand in this wacky land. \nOpen band and calling! Email board@bellinghamcountrydance.org for more information. There will be weekly band practices and opportunities for calling practice. \nCaller: From Seattle we have Joe Micheals \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about the band and caller:\n \nOpen Band Orchestra \nOpen Band Orchestra \nOpen Band Orchestra: The Bellingham local\, traditional dance community has been dancing “contras\, squares\, and circles” at the Fairhaven library for 40 years. After starting with monthly dances\, it wasn’t long before there were to 25 to 35 dances a year. Bands and callers from Bellingham and beyond supply a variety of music and dances. Early on\, some dance events in the schedule were designated as open band/open mic dances\, usually two or three a year. \nThe open band dances are where musicians can just show up to play and where new callers can try their hand at calling. There are designated people to lead the band on melody and rhythm and also a caller to support callers by handing over the mic and offering guidance. For the last dozen or so years\, the open band regulars have maintained a set list that they add to and subtract from for any given evening’s dance. There are many open band regulars\, so they now refer to themselves as the Open Band Orchestra (OBO). Generally\, weekly practices are held for the six weeks leading up to each open band dance. There is a mailing list that updates folks about the open band schedule and to announce any practice sessions. \nOver the last dozen years\, the OBO has exuberantly played from a repertory of about 150 jigs and reels (and 20 waltzes) for energized dancers. The list continues to grow as players share their newest favorites. The initial list was compiled at a magical\, weekend dance camp where there were no organized\, professional bands. Instead\, it was a bunch of folks showing up with their instruments\, happy to play together\, and many more folks showing up with their feet\, ready and eager to dance together. \nThe music in the set lists is available as sheet music for musicians who sight-read\, but since most of the music is traditional music\, most of it is widely known\, and experienced players will do fine to drop in. Just be early enough to make sure the space and sound equipment can accommodate everyone comfortably. \n-Info compiled by Sally\, a long time contributor to the OBO. \nJoe Micheals \nJoe Micheals: started calling in 1964 teaching for the Spokane City School District. Snagged as host caller for the 1968 Washington State Square Dance Convention teenage dance. He has been calling Contras in the Pacific Northwest since 1982.\nHighlights: Calling at the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle and at the Road House in Portland as part of the Cascade Promenade.\nMain Goal: to introduce the joy of traditional dance and make it accessible for as many people as possible.\nOther stuff:\nI play guitar with bands like “Red Crow” and “the Electrodes” and…I do voice-overs…Like “the Announcer” in Portal 2. and bit parts for KING 5’s Almost Live and Bill Nye the Science Guy.\nJoe likes spinach but not squash.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/open-band-orchestra-joe-micheals/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Open Band
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T220000
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Schmoneil + Abigail Golden
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: From Bellingham and Seattle we have Schmoneil!!  Cayley Schmid (fiddle) of Sub Zero Glitter Fridge and Rosie O’Neil (guitar) will express their mutual enthusiasm for music\, dance\, and friends by shredding a variety of spicy pan-Celtic tunes. \nCaller: Seattle Caller Abigail Golden \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about our band/caller: \nSchmoneil
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-shcmoneil-tbd-2/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T044449Z
CREATED:20241210T221942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T044449Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Geneva Convention + Bob Rentz\, Katie Pinter\, Curtis Alden
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: Bellingham’s own Geneva Convention with John Hatten on Piano\,  Eric Mickelson on Fiddle\, Todd Citron on Winds and Percussion. \nCaller: Vancouver’s Bob Rentz and joined by Katie Pinter of Vancouver and Curtis Alden of Bellingham. \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about the band and caller: \nGeneva Convention \nGeneva Convention has intersecting musical paths: for the first 15 years of this century John Hatten and Todd Citron played at Folklife several times and for local contra dances in the band Noisy Waters; Eric Mickelson and Todd Citron have been playing in local venues in the band Flattery for the last 15 years. We are now convening to make lively contra dance music. \nBob Rentz
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-genevaconvention-bobtentz/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041719Z
CREATED:20241210T221650Z
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SUMMARY:Bellingham Folk Fest Contra Dance (and maybe some Yiddish squares): Beregovski's All Stars + Judy Zeidel
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Bellingham Folk Festival. Click the link for the full schedule of workshops\, jam\, concerts\, and dances all over town! \nTime: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Norway Hall: 1419 North Forest St. (beside Ragfingery) \nBand: Seattle Klezmer rhythm makers: Beregovski’s All Stars with Jimmy Austin (of local legendary folk gypsy band “Hot Damn Scandal”) on trombone\, W.B. Reid on guitar\, Laurie Andres on accordion\, and Carl Shutoff on clarinet. \nCaller: Bellingham’s own Judy Zeidel \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation)
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-beregovskis-all-stars-judy-zeidel/
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041530Z
CREATED:20241210T215852Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Jolly Pollywogs + John Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven\n\nBand: Bellingham’s newest jolliest contra dance band! Making merry in the winter waters near the WWU Arboretum\, it’s the Jolly Pollywogs with Rena Kingery on fiddle\, Sky Leuba on Concertina\, and Claire Furtwangler on cello. \nCaller: Bellingham stalwart John Hatten \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation)
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-jolly-pollywogs-tbd/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041715Z
CREATED:20220902T035642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041715Z
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve Gala Contra Dance! Norway Hall: Ryan McKasson and  Friends + Joe Micheals
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:00 pm – 12:30 am \nBand: Nationally touring fiddler Ryan McKasson of the Syncopaths on fiddle. Sky Leuba of Bellingham on concertina and piano. Todd Citron of Bellingham on Bodhran and whistle \nwww.ryanmckasson.com\nwww.skyleuba.com/skybear-music-photos/ \n \nCaller: Most jolly and jubilant for to bring us forth to the new year\, it’s Joe Micheals of Seattle \nSpecial Location: Norway Hall – 1419 N. Forest St.\, Bellingham \nDonation at the door: $15 – $25\, students $10\n \nBring a snack to share.  Drinks (non-alcoholic of course) will be provided for midnight toast. \nBall drop at midnight! \nDress up! Be Dashing! Be Elegant! Beautiful! Handsome! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/nyenorwayhall2024/
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060912Z
CREATED:20241227T051740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060912Z
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SUMMARY:Decorating Party for New Years Eve Dance!
DESCRIPTION:What’s a dance ball without decorations and delights? Join our pre-NYE decorating party and help ring in the new year in style! We’ve got stars\, moons\, lights\, tinsel\, paper chains\, and greenery that all need to be arranged just so. Indeed\, you’re the very one to do it—none other could! Help is also needed with heavy lifting of equipment\, tables\, and such. There’s a place for\, you do not fear. (P.S. Help is needed to take it all down after the dance the next day). \nHelpful elf? Hang some ornaments\nSinger? Sing some carols\nBaker? Bring some cookies (favourites include mint chocolate or snickerdoodles)\nMusician? Give us some “Calliopee House” or “Red Haired Boy”\nExtension cords? Yes we need some… \nDay: Monday\, December 30th\nTime: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm\nSpecial Location: Norway Hall – 1419 North Forest St.\, Bellingham \n——————————–\nRemember the dance is the next day
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/decorating-party-for-new-years-dance/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041717Z
CREATED:20230802T192844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041717Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Isaac Banner / *hot young band* Sub-Zero Glitter Fridge
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Get out your spanner\, it’s Isaac Banner of Seattle. Indeed\, it’s Isaac and you’re sure to like it. \nBand: for our sonic pleasure\, our local favouite from Bellingham\, Sub-Zero Glitter Fridge: with Cayley Shmid on Fiddle\, Sam Vogt on Guitar\, and David Pender Lofgren on Bodhrán \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-isaac-banner-sub-zero-glitter-fridge/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060006Z
CREATED:20240914T052923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060006Z
UID:881-1734201000-1734204600@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Waltzes and Waltz Variations
DESCRIPTION:After the zest and zeal of contra and country dancing\, a waltz is just in order to cleanse the fancy footwork palate. No contra is complete without a waltz or two. But how do you do it? \nCome learn the basic of the three step count\, partner waltzing\, and group waltz dances\, twirls\, spins\, and all sorts of interesting ways to glide across the floor.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/free-workshop-waltzes-and-waltz-variations/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260712T061201Z
CREATED:20240914T050252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T061201Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Open Calling with Eric Curl / Open Band Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Unfurling the confusion with a swirl and twirl\, it’s Eric Curl from Seattle. \nBand: The intrepid. The Interstellar. The Inventive. Bellingham Open Band Orchestra led by Dave Andrews on fiddle and Micheal Hobart on Guitar. \nHear tunes written by locals! It’s fun! It’s grand! It’s a bird in the hand in this wacky land. \nOpen band and calling! Email board@bellinghamcountrydance.org for more information. There will be regular band practices held weekly October till Nov. 30. For information on calling\, email us or participate the calling workshop at our Oct. 12th dance. Beginners welcome. \n Location: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-open-calling-with-eric-curl-open-band-orchestra/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Open Band
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041715Z
CREATED:20230802T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041715Z
UID:754-1732388400-1732399200@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Heliotrope + Laura Mé Smith
DESCRIPTION:Caller: The elegantly loquacious and learned Laura Mé Smith of Kirkland\, WA \nBand: With great breath and great scope\, it’s Heliotrope from Bellingham and Mount Vernon: Robin Brown\, fiddle; Paul Englesberg\, flute and concertina; Michael Hobart\, guitar; Greg Sherman\, bass. \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-helio-laurame/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041716Z
CREATED:20221105T035830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041716Z
UID:659-1731178800-1731189600@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:*Special Contra Dance* Countercurrent + George Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Special dance with nationally touring band and caller! \nSpecial Location: Norway Hall – 1419 N. Forest St.\, Bellingham \nDonation at the door: $15 – $25 \nCaller: The gratifyingly magnanimous George Marshall from Massachusetts \nBand: A flurry of fiddle\, a ginormous gallop of guitar\, it’s Countercurrent from Olympia! https://countercurrentmusic.com/ \n\nBrian Lindsay\, fiddle and foot percussion\nAlex Sturbaum\, guitar and accordion\n\n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/special-dance-george-marshall-countercurrent/
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041646Z
CREATED:20230802T194638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041646Z
UID:756-1729969200-1729980000@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Contra Dance - Maya Roe / Na Mara
DESCRIPTION:Special Halloween Dance – Come dressed up! \nCaller: The measured and meticulous Maya Roe from Victoria\, BC \nBand: The star of the 49th\, it’s Na Mara from Victoria BC: Michelle Phillips on Bodhran\, Isobel Glover on Fiddle and Cello\, Brad Johnson on Guitar and Concertina\, Rowan Wolf on Guitar\, and Carlos Sevilla on Flute! \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/halloween-contra-dance-maya-roe-na-mara/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041637Z
CREATED:20240911T221517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041637Z
UID:901-1728759600-1728770400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Blueberry Jam +John Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Bellingham local John Hatten \nBand:  Bellingham stalwart Blueberry Jam: with Sky Leuba on piano and concertina\, Liam Weydert on Guitar\, and Brian Anderdon on Bohran \nContra Calling Workshop: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-john-hatten-blueberry-jam/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060001Z
CREATED:20240914T051031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060001Z
UID:971-1728757800-1728761400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Contra Calling Basics with John Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy dancing? Come learn another integral aspect of the social dance scene: calling. Lead a hall of 60 people! Make commands from the helm! Or something like that. We would love to have more local callers. If you stick with it you’ll even get paid gig. \nEver wondered what it takes to call a dance? Come learn the basics and get started with John Hatten\, a caller of many decades and one of the founders of the Bellingham country dance scene. \nLearn the 8-count structure\, progressions\, improper vs. proper\, Becket formation\, bad jokes to ease the tension\, what to do when you mess up\,  and more! Learn to call a dance and maybe even write your own one day. \nWhat’s next? November 30\, put your skills to work at our open caller / open band dance on  (see calendar for more info) \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-calling-workshop-with-john-hatten/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041632Z
CREATED:20220906T194055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041632Z
UID:540-1727550000-1727560800@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Bob Rentz / Electrodes
DESCRIPTION:Caller: The brilliant Bob Rentz from Vancouver \nBand: The endlessly electrifying Electrodes from Seattle: Joe Bowbeer on electric fiddle\, Marcy Kubbs on keyboard\, and Joe Micheals on guitar. \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n  \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/221029/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041625Z
CREATED:20220906T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041625Z
UID:537-1726340400-1726351200@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Morna Leonard / Bison Socks
DESCRIPTION:Caller: the marvelous Morna Leonard From Bow\, WA \nBand: The bountiful and boisterous Bison Socks from Bellingham and Seattle: Colleen Freeman on fiddle\, Sam Vogt on whistles\, and Rosie O’Neil on guitar. \nBeginner Workshop: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Come learn the basics! It’s free! (see calendar for more info) \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-morna-leonard-bison-socks/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060113Z
CREATED:20240913T050749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060113Z
UID:953-1726338600-1726342200@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Contra Basics with Morna Leonard
DESCRIPTION:New to contra? Come learn the basics. It’s free! Featuring one hour of instruction from our experienced caller Morna Leonard. Learn to swing\, give weight\, do-si-do\, allemande\, and more! You’ll be dancing in no time! \nPut your new skills to work at at our regular evening dance right after the workshop (see calendar) \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-basic-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260808T083836Z
CREATED:20220521T035651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T083836Z
UID:477-1717873200-1717884000@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Season Finale - Glen Echo Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our season ending dance at the charming and historic Glen Echo Community Hall in Everson.  Dance amid the lush farmlands of east Whatcom at the foothills of the mountains to long-time favorite band\, Heliotrope. \nThe caller will be Isaac Banner\, from Seattle \nBand:  Heliotrope\, from Bellingham with Robin Brown on fiddle\, Paul Englesberg on flute and concertina\, Michael Hobart on guitar\, and Greg Sherman on bass. \nGlen Echo Community Center\,  7694 Goodwin Rd.\, Everson. \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, students $8. \n7:00-7:30 Intro for beginners. Dance begins at 7:30pm. \nPot luck snacks. Bring a sweet or savory snack to share. 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/glen-echo-dance/
LOCATION:Glen Echo Community Center\, 7694 Goodwin Road\, Everson\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T055955Z
CREATED:20230802T191757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T055955Z
UID:743-1715452200-1715455800@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Free workshop - Waltzes and Waltz Variations
DESCRIPTION:Laura Me’ Smith will teach some social waltzes and some waltz variations.  No partner needed. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (side door) 1117 12 St. Bellingham
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/learn-to-call-contra-dances-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060103Z
CREATED:20230802T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060103Z
UID:740-1713033000-1713036600@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Free Beginners Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dance to the Music! Maureen Collier will teach the most common contra dance steps and moves timed to the music. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St. Bellingham. Use the side door.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/learn-to-call-party-dances-and-square-dances/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260712T061123Z
CREATED:20230802T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T061123Z
UID:749-1711827000-1711836000@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance - Valerie Cohen/Open Band
DESCRIPTION:Lead Caller:  Valerie Cohen from Seattle\,  hosting an open mic for callers \nBand: Bellingham Open Band \nDonation at door $12 – $15 / Students $8
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/maureen-collier/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Open Band
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060027Z
CREATED:20230802T185545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060027Z
UID:734-1708801200-1708803000@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Free workshop - Basic contra dance steps
DESCRIPTION:Learn basic contra dance figures with Koren Wake.  Free workshop in partnership with the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Dept.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/waltz-workshop-free/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260808T083825Z
CREATED:20230802T194906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T083825Z
UID:758-1707593400-1707602400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Maya Roe / Na Mara
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Maya Roe from Victoria\, BC \nBand: Na Mara from Victoria BC: Michelle Phillips on Boidhran\, Isobel Glover on Fiddle and Cello\, Brad Johnson on Guitar and Concertina\, and Carlos Sevilla on Flute! \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-maya-roe-na-mara/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060043Z
CREATED:20230802T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060043Z
UID:726-1707589800-1707593400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Free workshop - Waltzes and Waltz Variations
DESCRIPTION:Laura Me’ Smith will introduce basic social waltzes and waltz variations. Free workshop 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairhaven Library (side door) 1117 12 St. Bellingham
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/fall-workshops/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T060033Z
CREATED:20230802T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060033Z
UID:730-1705170600-1705174200@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Workshop - Contra Basics
DESCRIPTION:Step into fun and easy contras with Eric Curl!  Eric will introduce the most common Contra Dance basic steps and moves.  Free workshop in partnership with the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Dept.
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/workshop-intro-to-contra-dancing/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260712T061019Z
CREATED:20220906T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T061019Z
UID:542-1682794800-1682805600@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Valerie Cohen / Open Band - Open Mic for Callers
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Valerie Cohen from Seattle\, hosting open mic for callers \nBand:  Bellingham’s Open Band led by Dave Andrews \nAt the Fairhaven Library. Donation at the door: $12-$15\, students $8 \nRequired: Proof of COVID vaccination; photo ID; and face masks (tight-fitting without vents). \nBring your re-usable water bottle for hydration\, and please refrain from wearing fragrances/scented products. \nPut on your dancing shoes! \n \nOpen Band (2022) courtesy of Eric Curl.  15 players!
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/221210/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA
CATEGORIES:Open Band
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