Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 […]
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. Suggested donation $10, […]
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 […]
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 Irish music group Fódhla, along with Mia Bertelli with Benjamin Foss, are pleased to announce they’ll be joining forces to ring in Saint Patrick’s Day with a co-bill concert in Portland Maine. Favorite […]
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 […]
Music by Puckerbrush Band, Called by Kathryn Larson. Come enjoy a rousing afternoon with your friends, family, date, or just come over. Plenty of parking.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom Come join this dynamic group of young fiddlers, with two-time Scottish fiddle Champion Owen Kennedy, and fabulous Ben Foss on guitar, led […]
The Finnish Farmers Club of Monson presents a combined traditional Finn/Contra Dance at the Monson Gymnasium. The Finn dances will be accompanied by Alexandra Bennett and friends on accordion, fiddle […]
Thanks so much to all who waltzed with us at our event in January. We're excited to offer you another one in March! We're trying a new location in Freeport […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your foolish self and some foolish friends and find yourself where the fun is at the Cherryfield Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, April 1st from 7 to 10pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
English 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 […]
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 […]
The Huddled Masses Orchestra was active in Maine a few years back and you may recall that we played the first Zwiefacher dance sessions at the Down East Country dance […]
Join us on April 8 for our annual FREE community event featuring entertainment, egg hunts, concessions, bunnies and more! Rain or shine, bring your own basket and join in the […]