Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Join the Oyster Creek Fiddlers and Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane for our new 2024 contradance series at the Willing Workers Hall in Bristol, Maine. All dances taught! Suggested donation $5-$10. All proceeds to benefit Fisherman’s Relief Fund.
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is usually a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m., check to be sure it is on.
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
Location: West Cumberland Community Hall 115 Blackstrap Road, Cumberland, ME 04021 (approx. 20 minutes from Portland) Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 (First Saturday of the month) Caller: Maggie Robinson Band: Ed Howe + friends Time: Beginner lesson starts at 7PM, dancing begins at 7:30PM and ends at 10:30PM. Admission: $15 (additional donations welcome) children under […]
Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us. The band this month is Better Late Than Never, Caller TBD. This will be one of only two dances we have scheduled for this season. Find your southwestern clothes and come enjoy a kickoff for the summer!
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is usually a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m., check to be sure it is on.
Join us the first Sunday from May to October for our monthly contra dance series. Led by an expert caller and fun for dancers of any age or ability, our contra barn dances are the perfect community event! Beginners, or those new to contra dance, are invited to come early for a lesson from 6:30pm […]
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
Come dance mid-week with us on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7.15pm at The Gatherings in Surry! Have fun dancing for a couple of hours while helping out our local beginner callers, where they will practice calling dances, doing walkthroughs etc. We'll also be helping one another with flourishes and sharing other contra dancing tips […]
Two hours of ECD twice a month, May – October, using recorded music. We will dance from 7:00 to 9:00. Doors open at 6:45. Try to come early enough to sign in and change your shoes and be ready to start at 7:00. Cost will be $5. For now, we are recommending masks and vaccinations, […]
A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and […]
Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]
Come to "A Waltz Thing" and do "waltz stuff" An evening of recorded waltz music, and a space to dance with friends and strangers Happenings at Maine Ballroom (616 Congress St, FL 2, Portland, ME) on May 11th. Doors open at 7pm, dancing starts around 7:15. $10 cash/venmo at the door. No formal lesson so […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is usually a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m., check to be sure it is on.
A monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
Two hours of ECD twice a month, May – October, using recorded music. We will dance from 7:00 to 9:00. Doors open at 6:45. Try to come early enough to sign in and change your shoes and be ready to start at 7:00. Cost will be $5. For now, we are recommending masks and vaccinations, […]
A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and […]
This month, a special bal folk dance taught by Marie Wendt with music by Le Bon Truc! Bring clean, dry shoes for dancing, and a water bottle. Potluck snacks at the break.
Le Bon True plays French European dance music with Marie Wendt calling bal folk traditional dances.
Le Bon True plays French European dance music with Marie Wendt calling bal folk traditional dances.
Alden Robinson and Benjamin Foss will play the Brooks Contra Dance on May 17th with legendary Maine caller John McIntire. Alden is a fiery fiddler known for the international touring dance band Riptide, and Benjamin is an exciting accompanist and co organizer of the Brooks dance. There may even be a special surprise guest appearance... […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is usually a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m., check to be sure it is on.
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and […]
Come welcome Spring at our monthly fun contra dance. Music by Big Moose. All dances taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Families, all levels dancers welcome! Refreshments.
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Vermont Folklife’s “Sugar in the Pan” Trad Band is coming to Maine! A program of Vermont Folklife, the Touring Group and the Trad Band nurture youth involvement in traditional music and dance, providing opportunities to learn from tradition bearers, to build connections with artists and communities […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is usually a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m., check to be sure it is on.
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and […]
Join us as we rekindle the Winter Harbor Contra Dance on the last Friday in May! Dip and spin to your heart's content and watch the magic from the beautiful balcony of the historic Hammond Hall! Street parking on the same side as the hall, plus more at the bank and in further in town. […]
*PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION* Location: Newbegin Gym, 22 Main Street, Gray, ME 04039 Date: June 1, 2024 Caller: Alyssa Adkins Band: Glen Loper + friends Time: Beginner lesson starts at 7PM, dancing begins at 7:30PM and ends at 10:30PM. Admission: $15 (additional donations welcome to defray start up costs) children under 10 years FREE. Parking: Plenty of […]