Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
The Cherryfield Contra Dance will be happening on Saturday, April 20th from 7 to 10pm as the Cherryfield Academy welcomes multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Foss and Friends to come fill the Hall […]
On Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 pm, the legendary Chris Smither will perform at the Unitarian Universalist of Brunswick for their Concerts for a Cause series. All proceeds from the concert […]
On Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 pm, the legendary Chris Smither will perform at the Unitarian Universalist of Brunswick for their Concerts for a Cause series. All proceeds from the […]
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 […]
Elitsa Stoyneva Krastev will lead a Bulgarian singing workshop on Zoom. She will come to Maine at a later date to follow up with an in person workshop (date TBA). […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
It's a contra dance, on a Friday, at the Topsham Grange. Live music by The Dead Sea Squirrels, calling by Chris Ricciotti, dancing by you. $15 cash or Venmo. Bring […]
Colby College Contra Dance Club welcomes you to our Spring Contra Dance April 26, in Foss. Everyone is welcome, this dance is free and there is absolutely no experience or […]
The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is thrilled to present Maine fiddler Owen Kennedy and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Tischler on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 pm at the Central Hall […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. The Dead Sea Squirrels is a versatile band that plays the traditional instrumental and vocal music of the American South for […]
Every 4th Saturday at the Keith Anderson Community Building in Orono, ME.
We are looking for singers to join us as we create a statewide choir with a special purpose: to create community by singing progressive songs. Think "Rise Up Singing" with […]
Join us the Fourth Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the Lubec Brewing Company, 41 Water. St in Lubec. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners […]
Join the Oyster Creek Fiddlers and Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane for our new 2024 contradance series at the Willing Workers Hall in Bristol, Maine. All dances taught! Suggested donation […]
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 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 […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the […]
On May 4th and 5th at the Bagaduce Music Performance Hall, fabric artist Jo Hesse and fiddler Owen Kennedy will present “Music is the Fabric of Community,” a weekend of […]
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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]
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 […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
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 […]
On Wednesday May 8 at 7:30p, multi-instrumentalist, step dancer and host of the TradCafe podcast, Neil Pearlman will perform a solo show on the Bagaduce Music Campus in Blue Hill. […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Renaissance Voices: Love Songs Old and New May 11, 2024 Renaissance Voices will perform at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, May 11 […]
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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]
7.15pm on Tuesday May 14th at The Gatherings, 1208 Surry Rd, Surry. Changing minds, one dance at a time! Take Hands tells a small town story that has a big […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
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 […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
House Concerts are back at the home of Pam Weeks! May 17, 2024: jam 5PM, potluck 6PM, concert 7-9. donation $20 bring an instrument and a dish. Wendy MacIsaac is […]
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 […]
The Cherryfield Academy is delighted to welcome the return of Allison Aldrich Smith and Hunt Smith with their wonderful band Some Reel People to create a Contra Dance for us […]
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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]
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 […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
Vermont Folklife’s “Sugar in the Pan” Trad Band of superstar teenage musicians is touring Maine with an exciting program of Franco-American favorites! Ahead of their June performances in Québec, the […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
Vermont Folklife’s “Sugar in the Pan” Trad Band of superstar teenage musicians is touring Maine with an exciting program of Franco-American favorites! Ahead of their June performances in Québec, the […]
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 […]
Join us the Fourth Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the Lubec Brewing Company, 41 Water. St in Lubec. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
The UUCB Concerts for a Cause concert series will host world-renowned singer-songwriter, John Gorka, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church on June 1, 2024 at 7:30 to raise money 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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]
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 […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the […]
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 […]
Learn to dance to the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspeys, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun… any age, singles or couples. There is a […]
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 […]
Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting […]