Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
MAY 4, Thursday ~ Musicians’ Workshop: Playing for Dances ~ Partnership Program w/Waterfall Arts ~ Practical wisdom and tools of the trade from stellar dance musicians, Emily Troll & Larry Unger. Emily leads open bands in Maine and beyond; Larry teaches dance musicians at camps and festivals throughout North America. We’re thrilled to have them […]
The Eastport Arts Center is pleased to present a series of Fiddle workshops being led by renowned Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor. Gerry O’Connor is an experienced and talented fiddle teacher who has taught at the Willie Clancy Summer school in Co. Clare, Ireland, as well as having held master-classes throughout Europe. As a fiddle maker […]
MAY 7, Sunday ~ Waltz Time ~ Special Waltz Workshop* & Open Waltzing ~ Workshop* starts at 2:00-3:00 pm, with workshop* leader Alyssa Adkins and music by Benjamin Foss & Larry Unger. Open waltzing 3:15-5:00 pm with Benjamin, Larry & the All Comers Band, featuring waltz tunes composed by Larry Unger. At the Unitarian Universalist Church, […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
Come to a Friday evening waltz with Alyssa in Portland. Update: This was going to be Alex and Alyssa, but Alex is going on a dubious weekend adventure, this event will be solo taught by Alyssa. Alex is sad to miss it. WHERE: Portland Yoga Project - 449 Forest Ave Portland, ME WHEN: Friday, May […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
Join us for a full day of workshops, dance, music, and Klezmer mayhem, led by the boisterous and elegiac klezmer band Mamaliga! We are pleased to offer a variety of workshops in Klezmer music and Klezmer dance, led by Mamaliga, and members of Boston-based Levyosn, as well as local favorites Sruli and Lisa, and the Casco Bay Tummlers. We are also […]