MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) FIRST AUGUST WEEK

Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, ME

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

Scandi Dance with Frigg

Belfast Boathouse at Steamboat Landing 34 Commercial St, Belfast, ME, United States

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, […]

$5 – $20

MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) SECOND AUGUST WEEK

Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, ME

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

Wiscasset Schoonerfest

Wiscasset Waterfront Wiscasset, ME, United States

Four days celebrating the maritime heritage of Wiscasset, including the Hesper and Luther Little, which were part of the town waterfront for so many years, with schooner cruises, music, art, […]

Common Floor Contra Dance in Topsham

Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United States

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 […]

$10 – $20

Flying Shoes Community Dance at YMCA Pavilion

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United States

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 […]

$5 – $20

Belfast Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United States

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 […]

$5 – $20

Belfast—Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

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 […]

Rockport—OH! Flying Shoes! Community Dance & Contras

Rockport Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, Maine, United States

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 […]

Belfast—Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

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. […]

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

$15

Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance on Friday, January 6. The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for the All Comers […]

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

It's time for another Portland Contra Dance! Music: Emily Troll with an Open Band Caller: Chrissy Fowler YOU CAN PLAY IN THE OPEN BAND! Click for details See our website for more […]

$15

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

Eastport Arts Center 36 Washington Street, Eastport, ME, United States

On Saturday January 28, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth […]

$10

Contra Dance

Cathedral Guild Hall 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

A Portland church is hosting a one-off contra dance this Friday. It might be more on the casual/family end of the spectrum. Live band, Hannah Chamberlain calling, and it's free! 

FREE (donations welcome)

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

Dearest Dancers, You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. We’re thrilled to welcome Chimney Swift from Boston! Farthest Field farmer Alyssa Adkins will be calling some […]

$15

Scottish Country Dance Workshop

Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United States

Music is an integral part of Scottish Country Dancing, and it consists of more than just strathspeys, jigs and reels! Through dancing, listening, and discussion, the workshop will explore, compare […]

$3 – $5

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. Caller: Lisa Greenleaf Band: Stomp Rocket ♬♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ 𝅗𝅥 Bethany Waickman Dave Langford Glen Loper When: Sunday, March […]

$15

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

Eastport Arts Center 36 Washington Street, Eastport, ME, United States

On Saturday April 29, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth […]

$10

Musicians’ Workshop – Playing for Dances

Waterfall Arts 256 High St, Belfast, ME, United States

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 […]

$10 – $25

Gerry O’Connor Jam Session at the Old Sow Grill

Old Sow Grill 31 Water St., Eastport, United States

Join Gerry O'Connor for a traditional, participatory jam session at the Old Sow Grill in Eastport. Bring your instrument of choice, or just come to listen. This event is open […]

Waltz Workshop & Open Waltzing

UU Church of Belfast 37 Miller St, Belfast, ME, United States

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 & […]

$15

Portland Waltz & Lesson

The Portland Yoga Project 449 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

$15

Brooks Contra Dance

Marsh River Theater 24 Monroe Hwy (Rte 139), Brooks, ME, United States

Contra dance on third Fridays in Brooks Maine! At the historic Union Hall, now Marsh River Theater, 24 Monroe HWY in Brooks. John McIntire will call, with music by Alden […]

$15 – $20

KlezMaineia

Center Day Camp 74 Hackett Rd. ME, Windham, ME, United States

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 […]

$60

Community Contra Dance in Searsmont

Searsmont Town Library 37 Main St South, Searsmont, ME, United States

Outdoor community contra dance with calling by Chrissy Fowler and music by the Flying Shoes All Comers Band, led by John Pranio, Toki Oshima & Benjamin Foss. All musicians are […]

Free

Contra dance at Finn Hall, Monson

Monson Finn Hall Rt. 15, Monson, ME, United States

The first contra dance of the season at Monson’s Finn Hall, Rt. 15, Monson, is coming on Saturday, June 24 at 7:00 PM. Enjoy the music of Dexter-based band Some […]

$10

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Welcome summer! Come dance in Hallowell on June 24 to the dynamic calling of Chris Ricciotti and the lively music of Gus La Casse, Benjamin Foss, and Mathias Kamin. 7:00 […]

Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance

College of the Atlantic 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME, United States

For centuries, Downeast Maine has flourished as a crossroads for many styles of music and dance: Acadian, Cape Breton, Irish, Scottish and Québécois – just to name a few. The […]

Event Series Finn Dance in Monson

Finn Dance in Monson

Monson Finn Hall Rt. 15, Monson, ME, United States

There will be a Finn dance at Monson Finn Hall on Route 15 on July 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, with Alexandra Conover […]

$10

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Come dance with us into the long summer evening. This month we are featuring some of the real treasures of the Maine Contra Dance tradition. John McIntire will be calling […]

$15 – $25

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

Eastport Arts Center 36 Washington Street, Eastport, ME, United States

On Saturday July 29, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth […]

$10