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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/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T061536Z
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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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T061905Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Laura Mé / Heliotrope
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-suzanne-girardot/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20221105T035830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T060035Z
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SUMMARY:Special Dance! George Marshall / Countercurrent
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/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T194638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T035825Z
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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\, 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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20240911T221517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T061141Z
UID:901-1728759600-1728770400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: John Hatten / Blueberry Jam
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20240914T051031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T061056Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20220906T194055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T195055Z
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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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20220906T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T053555Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20240913T050749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T053212Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20220521T035651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004106Z
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 Club\, 7694 Goodwin Road\, Everson\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T191757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004111Z
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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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004116Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004212Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T185545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004217Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T194906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004149Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004229Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20230802T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004235Z
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\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T061518
CREATED:20220906T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T004240Z
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\, United States
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