Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 […]
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 […]
This month, a special bal folk dance taught by Marie Wendt with music by Le Bon Truc! Bring clean, dry shoes for dancing, and a water bottle. Potluck snacks at […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance gathers world-class performers, students and community members together at the beautiful oceanfront campus of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine for awe-inspiring nightly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]