Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STATE AND NATIONAL HEALTH EXPERTS TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by Riptide and caller Ezra […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STATE AND NATIONAL HEALTH EXPERTS TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by Shandy and caller Liz […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAINE GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS. Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for […]
There will be no contra dances at the State Street Church in Portland on November 12 and November 26, 2020. Come dance with us on November 5 and November 19! […]
Contra dance with music by TBA and caller TBA at the State Street Church near Longfellow Square. See the PICD website for more info. This event is part of the weekly Thursday night Portland […]
There will be no contra dances at the State Street Church in Portland on November 12 and November 26, 2020. Come dance with us on November 5 and November 19! […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We invite you to a Mid-Winter's Dance of Universal Peace. Come find solace in song […]
Virtual Contra and ECD dances specially designed for dancing by 1 or 2 people, and plenty of time to chat and interact. Glen Loper and Bethany Waickman will play the […]
Sundays in the Park starts at 2:30 p.m. with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 p.m. percussive dance […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Each event starts at 2:30 p.m. with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 […]
Sundays in the Park starts at 2:30 pm with a music workshop focusing on a distinctive branch of the contra dance music repertoire, followed by a 3:30 pm percussive dance […]
Hailing from Vermont, Va-et-vient includes Carol Reed on voice, guitar and mandolins, Suzanne Germain on voice and percussion, and Lausanne Allen on voice, fiddles, flutes, and mandolins. With backgrounds rich […]
As the colors change, light starts to diminish and it gets cooler here in Maine. This yearly dance of beauty, light and dark makes us long for togetherness, to turn […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. "Open the window in the center of your chest, and let the spirit fly in […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We dance this month in celebration of the Winter Solstice, heralding the return of more […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. It is full on winter here in Maine. As we buckle down to ride out […]
Molly Gawler presents Droplet Dance: a collection of solo dance works with the music of the Gawler Family Band. Molly's choreography has elements of acrobatics and story told by movement created […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. Please join us on Zoom on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 4 pm ET for […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. We'll meet on Zoom on Sunday March 20, 4 pm ET to celebrate the Spring […]
**CANCELED** SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO. Belfast Flying Shoes presents “Two By Two: Couple Dances for Flying Shoes”, Fri, May 6, at 6:30 pm at the THMS gym, 173 Lincolnville Ave […]
Common Floor Contra Dance May 15, 2022 Topsham Grange Hall (47 Pleasant St, Topsham, Maine) Calling by: Hannah Chamberlain Ellen Hodgkin Music by: John Pranio (fiddle) Bethany Waickman (guitar) Glen […]
The Dances of Universal Peace pair chants from world spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. Join us for chanting with movement, cultivating love, optimism, and prayers for peace. We'll meet […]
Le Bon Truc’s music is fun to listen to and fun to dance to. The concert will include many tunes that folks with some experience can dance to - part […]
Contra dances are returning to the historic Finn Hall in Monson! Caller Allison Aldrich Smith with members of Some Reel People. All dances taught, no experience needed.
Le Bon Truc’s music is fun to listen to and fun to dance to. The concert will include many tunes that folks with some experience can dance to - part […]
Common Floor Contra Dance Our first dance went well and we took notes. Introducing... Common Floor Contra's second event! June 12th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
Contra dance at historic Finn Hall, Monson. Caller Allison Aldrich Smith, with members of Some Reel People. No experience necessary, wear comfortable shoes. Refreshments provided.
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
We are inviting you to come dance with us. Bring everyone you know to make a fantastic dance. You are welcome to come in at 6 and settle down. No […]
Join caller Eustacia Landrum, and band The Moose Island House Players, for a contra dance on June 25th from 4-6 pm in the Eastport City Hall Parking Lot.
Contra Dance! With the PIC’D UP Open Band. Mari Black and Megan Bergeron will play at the Historic 8th Maine Oceanfront Lodge. This Contra Dance will be a two set […]
July 1 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: A BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park at Steamboat Landing (rain location in the Boathouse), with longways […]
Contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft. Allison Aldrich Smith calling, with the Old New England sound of Some Reel People. Due to the generosity of donors, this summer's […]
Introducing… Another Common Floor Contra Dance event! July 10th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Calling by: ❱ Liz […]
Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, […]
Armenian Folk Dancing, Music and Traditional Middle Eastern Foods Celebrate Summer with a traditional Armenian Picnic right here on the Midcoast! “I often think Maine should be called ‘The ‘Picnic […]
The Middle East meets the Midcoast! Announcing the second annual Armenian Picnic at Searsport Shores Oceanfront Campground, on Saturday, July 23, from 11am - 4pm. The event features Armenian food […]
Join us for our second Contra Dance. Eric Rollnick will be calling with music provided by Birds On A Wire, Jenny Huang-Dale, Greg Huang-Dale and Jeanine Loubier. The dance is […]
Join us at the glamorous and family friendly East Vassalboro Grange for our fifth Saturday Contra Dance. All dances are called; Lani Palm is caller with Benjamin Foss and friends […]
Special guest caller Dudley Laufman with Some Reel People contra dance band. All dances taught.
August 5 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: Another BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park on the Armistice Footbridge (rain location tbd), with contras, longways […]
Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
Special guest caller Dudley Laufman, music by Some Reel People. All dances taught. Refreshments provided. Thanks to generous donors, admission is free but donations are encouraged.
The Kennebec Contra Dance is Coming Back! Come join us for an outdoor dance celebration and picnic at Wind Dance Farm (63 Case Road in Winthrop). The dance floor will […]
Scandinavian Music & Dancing with renowned Finnish band, Frigg, at the Boathouse on Steamboat Landing. Learn some Scandi dances at the worskshop! Dance to stellar “Nordgrass” music! Before the event, […]
Belfast Summer Nights & Belfast Flying Shoes present a Scandinavian dance with Finnish supergroup Frigg, Saturday, Aug 13, at 7:00 pm at the Belfast Boathouse on Steamboat Landing. The seven […]
Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For […]
NOTE: Due to weather forecasts, this event has been moved to The Grange at 15 Whitman St. in Norway. The Garden Variety Band with Kathryn Larson calling will be having […]
Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, […]
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ATTENDING: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/policies A contra dance... Calling by Harris Lapiroff Music by Ed Howe and Friends Beginner lesson at […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents a Community Dance on Fri, Sept 2, in the outdoor pavilion at the Waldo County YMCA. Chrissy Fowler calling with Benjamin Foss, Toki Oshima, and the […]
You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance... When: Friday, September 9th (yes, it's a friday) Beginner lesson at 7pm Contra from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale […]
Come join us for our next OUTDOOR dance Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022 RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 18 2:30-3:00 Newcomers’ Orientation 3:00-6:00 Contra Dance 6:00-sunset Potluck picnic social Come early […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents a Community Dance and Contra Dance in the Waldo County YMCA pavilion, Fri, Oct 7. The 6:00 community dance features Chrissy Fowler and the All Comers […]
Bring a friend and don a costume for out 5th Saturday October 29th Bootacular Contra Dance at the glamorous and delightful Vassalboro grange . Pot Luck at 630 pm with […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Contra Dance Caller: Maggie Robinson Band: The Ferrel […]
Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th October 29 , 6:30 pm – 9:45 pm Bring a friend and don a costume for our 5th Saturday October 29th Bootacular Contra Dance at the […]
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ATTENDING: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/policies A contra dance… Caller: Liz Nelson Music: Pine Tree Flyers (Katie McNally, Emily Troll, Owen MarshalL, Neil […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance on Friday, November 4. The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for the All Comers […]
We are re-starting the dances in Otisfield after a too long hiatus. A bit of a change in format, we are initially going to hold the dances on Sunday afternoons. […]
It has been 9 months that the community has made us dance. This last dance is a Big Thank You to ALL, the musicians, the callers and the dancers. Thank […]
Contradance cancelled
Belfast Flying Shoes and the Rockport Opera House present a special evening of participatory dance on Saturday, November 19. The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for […]
You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance. We've foraged the very best for you this month... it's WILD ASPARAGUS season and you'll want to savor the incredible New England […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Come dance with us on the Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend. Share the joy! 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents a special First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance on Friday, December 2, to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the local arts nonprofit's monthly dance series. […]
Come for some great rollicking fun to the Cherryfield Contra Dance on Saturday, December 3rd from 7 to 10pm! The American Legion Hall in Cherryfield will see the convergence of […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Special Boxing Day dance. In December, we always dance on the 26th. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm […]
We are restarting our Community Dances in Otisfield, the band for this month is Birds on a Wing. Plenty of parking on our newly paved parking lot at 292 State […]
You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. We have a crew full of Maine performers for your dancing and listening enjoyment! When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 […]