Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesA monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
$15
Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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Dances
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Family Community Dance Party with KOTWICA
MDI YMCA Gym 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, United StatesThe Kotwica Band will play folk dance music from Greece, Armenia, Israel, Macedonia, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, and Brittany. No experience necessary, all dances with be taught. Snacks provided. All are welcome to have a great time at the Y!
$10.00
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Contra Dance Bar Harbor
Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine, Select a Country:BIG MOOSE band contra dance with caller Chrissy Fowler. Restarting dances in Bar Harbor. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome.
$10
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance—Open Band
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, MEKennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Come join us for another evening of fun. Bring your instrument and join the band, or just dance the night away. Bring your family and friends. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information about joining the band, visit emilytrollmusic.com/open-band. — Caller: Hannah Chamberlain. Band: Rage Potatoes, […]
Contra at Willing Workers Hall, New Harbor, ME
Willing Workers Hall 2617 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, United StatesJoin the Oyster Creek Fiddlers and Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane for our first scheduled contradance at the Willing Workers Hall in Bristol, Maine. All dances taught! Suggested donation $5-$10. All proceeds to benefit Fisherman's Relief Fund.
$5 – $10
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 […]
$15 – $20
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft
Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United StatesTraditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
$10
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, SurryCommunity 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! […]
$10 – $20
Simonton Corner Square Dance
Simonton Corner Hall 366 Main Street, Rockport, ME, United StatesJoin us for a square dance party! Dancing is 4-6pm, taught and called by Will Mentor. No experience or partner necessary. Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan will provide some old time, southern style dance music. After the dance, join us for a Potluck Dinner and old time music jam. Bring your friends, bring your instruments, […]
$5 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesA monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
$15
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Lewiston Contradance
Trinity Commons 247 Bates Street Lewiston 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, United States6:30 All Comers based for family dance. 7:30 Contradance primer session 8:00 Contradance with Maggie Robinson calling music by Greg Boardman and Friends
$10.
Damariscotta Contra Dance Series 2024
Damariscotta Baptist Church 4 Bristol Road ( top of Main Street), Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCome join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2024 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the intersection of Rt. 129 and Business Rt. 1. Dance 6:30-8:30 with potluck at 5:30. This is a community dance and all dances will be taught! […]
Free
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Contra Dance Bar Harbor
Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine, Select a Country:Contra Dance with music by Big Moose. All dances taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Beginners, families, experienced dancers welcome.
$10
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, MEKennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Come dance with us to one of our favorite bands from away. Bring your family and friends. Newcomers are always welcome. — Caller: Maggie Robinson. Band: Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). — We're sorry to say that Cojiro will not be able to play for […]
Village Dance Party in Brunswick with The Huddled Masses Orchestra
Lemont Block 2 Pleasant St, Brunswick, United StatesThe Huddled Masses Orchestra is a raucous eight-piece brass band that plays in the Serbian and Romani style. We play line and circle dances “from the Old Country.” Our dance events are "Village Style," which means simple dances events such as would be done by townsfolk in the town square on a feast day or […]
2024 Contra series at Willing Workers Hall, New Harbor, ME
Willing Workers Hall 2617 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, United StatesJoin 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.
Free
Harraseeket Contra!
Freeport Harraseeket Grange 13 Elm St, Freeport, ME, United StatesWe have monthly Contra Dances as part of our 150th celebration! Feb. 25th 3-5:30p! “String Equinox- Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods and Gale Johnsen” Contra Dances every 4th Sunday every month! 13 Elm St - Freeport ME 04032 #freeportmaine #contradance #mainecontradance #mainegrange #nationalgrange #grangestrong #freeportgrange #livemusic
$15.
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Folk Dance and Concert with KOTWICA in Ellsworth
Artsworth 25 Pine St, Ellsworth, MEJoin us at Artsworth for our Leap Year Listening Room Concert and Dance with Kotwica. Folk music from the Baltic to the Black Sea and Beyond will include Ukrainian, Polish, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Macedonian, Slovakian and Breton songs and dances. All dances will be taught.
$20
Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 […]
$15 – $20
317 Main Community Contra Dance
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesPotluck 5:30-6:30, Family dance 6:30-7:30, Contra Dance 7:30-9:30 Maggie Robinson, Calling Ellen Gawler, Leading the All-comers Band Benjamin Foss, Guitar Adm $7-$10, Family $15-$25 under 5 and musicians free Dance Repertoire 2023-2024 BEG INT Mari's Wedding, Galway Belle, Peg 'O Brien, Bonnie Tammie, Daleigh's, Finnigan's Wake Angeline […]
$5 – $25
Contra Dance
Keith Anderson Community Center 19 Bennoch Road, Orono, ME, United StatesThis contra dance is part of the Celebration of Life for Victoria Kane who died on December 1, 2023 after living with Alzheimer's Disease for 10 years. The dance is free & open to the public. Donations to Alzheimer's Association Longest Day Fundraiser 2024 are requested.
Free
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
Damariscotta Contra Dance Series 2024
Damariscotta Baptist Church 4 Bristol Road ( top of Main Street), Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCome join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2024 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the intersection of Rt. 129 and Business Rt. 1. Dance 6:30-8:30 with potluck at 5:30. This is a community dance and all dances will be taught! […]
Free
Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft
Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United StatesTraditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
$10
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, SurryCommunity 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! […]
$10 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesA monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
$15
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesEnglish country dancing returns to 317! 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, […]
$12
OH! Flying Shoes! special 3rd Fri dance
Rockport Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, Maine, United StatesSpecial 3rd Friday dance while the Brooks dance is on winter break ~ Program partnership with the Rockport Opera House and the Town of Rockport 6pm All Comers Band Warmup | 6:30-7:30 Community Dance: Chrissy Fowler calling with the All Comers Band | 8-11 pm Contra Dance: Lisa Greenleaf calling with Eloise & Co. (Becky […]
$1 – $25
Lewiston Contradance
Trinity Commons 247 Bates Street Lewiston 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesHelen Chamberlain will call--music by Maisy Newell, Eric Dayan and their amazing fiddling children Elijah, Benton, Daisy and Solomon. All-comers band family dance 6:30-7:30. Contras 8-10:30
$10. – $17
DownEast Country Dance Festival
Mount Ararat Middle School 66 Republic Av, Topsham, ME, United StatesCelebrate traditional music and dance in Maine. Dance all day - contras, waltz, stepdance, Zweifacher, Cajun, English & more - plus workshops, jam sessions & family fun. Featuring Eloise & Co. with Lisa Greenleaf calling and Ben Foss, Bennett Konesni, and Noah Fishman with Hannah Chamberlain calling. Please see the DEFFA Festival page to volunteer […]
$10 – $40
DownEast Country Dance Festival Survivors Dance
Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United States1:00 - 4:00 pm: Contradance with Eloise & Company with Lisa Greenleaf calling
$10
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
KCD Family Dance CANCELLED
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, METhis event has been cancelled due to predicted storm conditions.
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance CANCELLED
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, METhis event has been cancelled due to predicted storm conditions. Come join this dynamic group of young fiddlers, accompanied by Ben Foss on guitar, led by well known Maisie Newell. Let them lift you off the dance floor with their sparkly collection of tunes with feisty delivery. Come early for the Family Dance and/or join […]
$15 – $25
Contra Dance with Big Moose
Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, United StatesCome welcome Spring! Contra Dance Saturday March 23 in Bar Harbor. Music by Big Moose band. 7-10pm Beginners, families, all dancers welcome. All dances will be taught by caller Chris Ricciotti 34 Mt. Desert Street. Bar Harbor. $10 adults. (207)288-4245 [email protected] https://www.jesuplibrary.org/
$10
2024 Contra series at Willing Workers Hall, New Harbor, ME
Willing Workers Hall 2617 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, United StatesJoin 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.
Free
Kotwica: Folk Dances of Armenia, Eastern Europe & beyond
UU Church of Belfast 37 Miller St, Belfast, ME, United StatesArmenian / Eastern European Folk Dance ~ Special program of folk dancing led by Carolyn Rapkievian, with music and singing by Kotwica, 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the UU Church, 37 Miller St, Belfast. Admission $15-20 sliding scale. Program partnership with the Makers Guild of Maine. (Program partnership with the Makers Guild of Maine) Carolyn is […]
$15 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class – spring session
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesA 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 […]
$14
Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Contra Dance. March 30 2024
East Vassalboro Grange Rt. 32 in East Vassalboro 04935 Google 04935, East Vassalboro, ME, United StatesJoin us as we begin our fifth Saturday Dance series plus one Sunday afternoon dance July 7, 2024. in the beautiful and comfortable East VASSALBORO Grange. All dances taught, Tasty pot luck accompanies each dance. All dancers welcome Pot Luck at 6 pm . beginner dance 7 -7:30 Main dance 7:30 to 10pm.. Elen Gawler […]
$4 – $30
Pop Contra Dance Party! in Surry
The Arbutus Grange 1229 Surry Rd, Surry, ME, United StatesPop Contra Dance Party! Back by popular demand. The fabulous Chris Ricciotti will be calling over his remixed pop/rock/dance tunes! Also known as techno contra, alternative contra, crossover contra... don't miss! Dress up in your best party gear if you like... More details to come soon! Saturday March 30th 7pm - 10:30pm Contra Dance ($10-$20 […]
$10 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Contra Dance Practice in Surry
The Gatherings 1208 Surry Rd, Surry, United StatesCome 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 […]
$2
English Country Dance Class – spring session
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesA 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 […]
$14
Contra dance in Dover-Foxcroft
Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United StatesTraditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
$10
Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 […]
$15 – $20
Damariscotta Contra Dance Series 2024
Damariscotta Baptist Church 4 Bristol Road ( top of Main Street), Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCome join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2024 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the intersection of Rt. 129 and Business Rt. 1. Dance 6:30-8:30 with potluck at 5:30. This is a community dance and all dances will be taught! […]
Free
First Ever Cumberland County Contra Dance
West Cumberland Community Hall 115 Blackstrap Road, Cumberland, MEOn Saturday, April 6th, please come join us for the first ever Cumberland County Contra Dance at the West Cumberland Community Hall! Caller: Hannah Chamberlain Band: Emily Troll, Max Newman and Eric Boodman Location: 115 Blackstrap Road, Cumberland, ME 04021 (parking to the side and back of the hall - PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN […]
$15
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class – spring session
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesA 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 […]
$14
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, SurryCommunity 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! […]
$10 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesA monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
$15
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Lewiston Contra Dance
Trinity Commons 247 Bates Street Lewiston 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesFrank Ferrel and the Ferrel Cats with Ellen Hodgkin calling. We dance 3rd Fridays at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St in Lewiston. Lesson at 7, dancing from 7:30-10. Please bring a water bottle and clean, dry shoes for dancing. Potluck snacks at the break.
$10
Brooks Contra Dance: Pine Tree Flyers w/ Chris Ricciotti
Marsh River Theater 24 Monroe Hwy (Rte 139), Brooks, ME, United StatesThe Brooks Contra Dance returns for 2024 with a very special combination! The Pine Tree Flyers (Katie McNally, Emily Troll, Neil Pearlman, Owen Marshall) will be joined by caller Chris Ricciotti to kick off the season here in Brooks. The Pine Tree Flyers are top shelf masters of New England dance music, and Chris is […]
$15 – $20
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class – spring session
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesA 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 […]
$14
A Friday Contra in Topsham
Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United StatesIt's a contra dance, on a Friday, at the Topsham Grange. Live music by The Dead Sea Squirrels, calling by Chris Ricciotti, dancing by you. $15 cash or Venmo. Bring clean shoes and a water bottle. Will there be a beginner lesson? Yes. Should I come dancing if I feel sick? No. Can I […]
$15
Colby College Spring Contra Dance
Foss Dining Hall Colby College Foss, Mayflower Hill Dr, Waterville, ME, United StatesColby College Contra Dance Club welcomes you to our Spring Contra Dance April 26, in Foss. Everyone is welcome, this dance is free and there is absolutely no experience or partner needed. For parking please park in lot across the street (mayflower hill drive). Also please enter through through door on side away from […]
Free
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, HallowellKennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. The Dead Sea Squirrels is a versatile band that plays the traditional instrumental and vocal music of the American South for dances and festive events. Come join us to dance and listen to fabulous music. Bring your family and friends. Newcomers are always welcome. Caller: Chris […]
$15 – $25
2024 Contra series at Willing Workers Hall, New Harbor, ME
Willing Workers Hall 2617 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, United StatesJoin 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.
Free
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
English Country Dance Class – spring session
317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United StatesA 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 […]
$14
Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 […]
$15 – $20
Cumberland County Contra Dance
West Cumberland Community Hall 115 Blackstrap Road, Cumberland, MELocation: 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 […]
$15
Otisfield Community Contra Dance
Otisfield Community Hall, Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME 04270 Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME, United StatesCome 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!
Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Community House Temple St, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesScottish 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.
$4
Community Contra-Dance at Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse
Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse 538 School Street, BERWICK, ME, United StatesJoin 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 […]
$15
Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance
the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United StatesAre 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 […]
$10
Contra Dance Practice in Surry
The Gatherings 1208 Surry Rd, Surry, United StatesCome 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 […]
$2
English Country Dancing in Brunswick
People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesTwo 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, […]
$5.00