Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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Music and Dance for the Maine community
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. 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 Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
The Cherryfield Contra Dance invites YOU to come and welcome musicians Tamora Goltz and David Stimson with caller Chrissy Fowler, to beautify and exalt our American Legion Hall in Cherryfield […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
The Cherryfield Academy Community Center is pleased to announce a Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, November 5th from 7 to 10pm! The night will feature Gus LaCasse on fiddle […]
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. […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Chris is from Maine, Jeff is from North Carolina, and Mitch is from Louisiana - together this trio of Maine musical friends cooks up a delicious blend of acoustic contemporary […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
UUCB CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE presents AN EVENING WITH CHRISTINE LAVIN Saturday, November 19 @ 7:30 pm The award-winning singer-songwriter, Christine Lavin, promoter of contemporary folk music, and author, will […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
Join us for this FREE fun-filled caroling event taking place on Sunday, December 11th from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Falmouth Congregational Church. Come sing your favorite Christmas carols, check out […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
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 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music […]
An evening of contra dancing to bring in 2023. Two callers: Hannah Chamberlain Maggie Robinson. Two bands: Pam Weeks, Bill Olsen, Jim Joseph Ben Foss, Willy Clemetson $20 at the […]
We are not helpless as long as we can sing. CALL FOR SINGERS WINTER 2023 TO JOIN CHOIR TO SING UKRAINIAN FOLK SONGS WHO: The Huddled Masses Orchestra (Joe Niemczura), […]
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 […]
Reel excitement is happening this Saturday, January 7th from 7 to 10pm at the First Saturday Cherryfield Contra Dance! The anticipated return to our home hall at the Cherryfield Academy […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
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 […]
Birds on A Wire will again be providing our music. Calling this month will also see a return of Kathryn Larson. Come enjoy a lively Sunday afternoon with us!
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be […]
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 […]
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 Calling by Chris Ricciotti. Music by Willy […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
Join Alyssa Adkins and Alex Hennings for an evening of waltz! We'll teach some fun connection exercises and flourishes, followed by open waltzing. Schedule: 6:15 Show Up 6:30 Waltz Workshop […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes. Level will respond to participants. No experience […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
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 […]
Here is something to put on your calendar that should pull you away from that hungry woodstove. Get on out and bring yourself to another First Saturday Cherryfield Contra Dance […]
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Bold Riley Saturday, February 4 @ 7:30 pm UUCB Concerts for a Cause will host Bold Riley on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:30 […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes. Level will respond to participants. No experience […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
At The Underground Cafe, 17 Court street, Belfast Maine. The Maine Balkan Choir (MBC) is recruiting new members in the Belfast area. MBC is working on a program of Ukrainian […]
Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes. Level will respond to participants. No experience […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
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!
Community Contra Dance, Otisfield community hall at 292 State Route 121. Plenty of parking. Music provided by Birds on a Wire, dances are called by Kathryn Larson. Instruction at 3, […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes. Level will respond to participants. No experience […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom Come dance to Cojiro: a duo of folk musicians from Massachusetts creating modern trad music. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation […]
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 […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]
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 […]
Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes. Level will respond to participants. No experience […]
Note New location The Maine Balkan Choir Hancock County Oblast will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship hall in Ellsworth. 121 […]
The Maine Balkan Choir is preparing a program of Ukrainian music to be performed at a benefit concert in spring. The main group sings every week in Belfast; there will […]
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 […]
Building community in the funnest of ways! We would be so happy to have you join us for the Cherryfield Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, March 4th from 7 […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn […]