Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We invite you to join us for a lively evening of dancing in our new Founders Hall. The All-Comers band, led by Ellen Gawler, will provide the music, while Maggie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Kaity Newell, the Oyster Creek Fiddler and Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane for the final spring dance at the Bristol Consolidated School.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contra on the 4th Sunday each month! 3-5:30 $15 Musicians and callers announced each month. May 26, String Equinox with Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods, and Gale Johnson [email protected]
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 […]
An evening of everything from contras to foxtrots, the Gawler family will arrive on the schooner J & E Riggin to join the Bagaduce Music Northern New England Ensemble to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come learn traditional folk dances from around the world, with live music from the Kotwica Band. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drive Train comes to Brooks! Drive Train, (Ed Howe, Bennett Konesni, Stuart Kenney) is one of the hottest dance bands touring today. Their New England background and Bluegrass influence make […]
Come join a fun lively contra dance. All dances taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Music by Big Moose. Beginners, families, experienced dancers welcomeWe play cheerful jigs, reels, waltzes on piano, […]
Contra on the 4th Sunday each month! 3-5:30 $15 Musicians and callers announced each month. May 26, String Equinox with Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods, and Gale Johnson [email protected]
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 […]
Please join us at the beautiful, cool and spacious East Vassalboro Grange for our Fifth Saturday Contra Series plus one Special Sunday afternoon 7 July. All dances are taught with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come learn traditional folk dances from around the world, with live music from the Kotwica Band. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
Come Join us at the beautiful and cool Vassalboro Grange for a July 7 Contra dance. Pot Luck from 3 - 4 and Dance 4 - 6. Yet another way […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contra on the 4th Sunday each month! 3-5:30 $15 Musicians and callers announced each month. May 26, String Equinox with Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods, and Gale Johnson [email protected]
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 […]
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 […]
Come learn traditional folk dances from around the world, with live music from the Kotwica Band. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contra on the 4th Sunday each month! 3-5:30 $15 Musicians and callers announced each month. May 26, String Equinox with Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods, and Gale Johnson [email protected]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contra on the 4th Sunday each month! 3-5:30 $15 Musicians and callers announced each month. May 26, String Equinox with Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods, and Gale Johnson [email protected]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]