Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Huddled Masses Orchestra will perform a concert of Serbian-style brass band music in the auditorium of the Bryant E. Moore Center in Ellsworth Maine on Sunday January 14th from […]
The Kotwica Band and The Huddled Masses Orchestra will provide folk dance music from Eastern Europe and beyond. All are welcome to come listen or join in the dance. All […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scandi tune workshop with lydia ievins at Mayo St Arts in Portland! Saturday 1/20/24, 11a to 1:30p with a break for BYO lunch and optional potluck Come learn a couple of […]
Cherryfield is the happening spot on this night! The Cherryfield American Legion Hall will be hosting a Contra Dance from 7 to 10pm on Saturday, January 20th! The highly combustible […]
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 […]
The Kotwica Band will play folk dance music from Greece, Armenia, Israel, Macedonia, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, and Brittany. No experience necessary, all dances with be taught. Snacks provided. All are […]
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 […]
A benefit contradance for Habitat for Humanity, music by the Mighty Cloud of Fiddlers, with John McIntire calling.
One short movie: "One Week," and the main feature: "Sherlock Jr.," starring Buster Keaton and accompanied on Old Time Piano by Doug Protsik. on Saturday Jan. 27 at 7pm with […]
BIG MOOSE band contra dance with caller Chrissy Fowler. Restarting dances in Bar Harbor. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome.
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Come join us for another evening of fun. Bring your instrument and join the band, or just dance the night away. […]
Concerts for a Cause presents KindKids Music UUCB Concerts for a Cause will host a children’s concert on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church […]
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 first scheduled contradance at the Willing Workers Hall in Bristol, Maine. All dances taught! Suggested donation $5-$10. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music 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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a square dance party! Dancing is 4-6pm, taught and called by Will Mentor. No experience or partner necessary. Maisie Newell and Eric Dayan will provide some old […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6:30 All Comers based for family dance. 7:30 Contradance primer session 8:00 Contradance with Maggie Robinson calling music by Greg Boardman and Friends
Come join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2024 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the […]
YOU are cordially invited to a Fun and Fabulous February Frolic at our customary third Saturday Contra Dance in Cherryfield on February 17th at the Cherryfield Academy, 53 Main Street […]
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 […]
Colby College Contra Dance Club Presents our Winter Contra Dance. We are excited to finally be inviting the community back to our campus. The dance will take place in Studio […]
Contra Dance with music by Big Moose. All dances taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Beginners, families, experienced dancers welcome.
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Come dance with us to one of our favorite bands from away. Bring your family and friends. Newcomers are always welcome. […]
Jud Caswell presents “A Morning Cordial Retrospective” Award-winning singer-songwriter, Jud Caswell, will perform at the Brunswick UU Church for their Concerts for a Cause series on February 24, 2024 […]
The Huddled Masses Orchestra is a raucous eight-piece brass band that plays in the Serbian and Romani style. We play line and circle dances “from the Old Country.” Our dance […]
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 […]
We have monthly Contra Dances as part of our 150th celebration! Feb. 25th 3-5:30p! “String Equinox- Shana Aisenberg, Beverly Woods and Gale Johnsen” Contra Dances every 4th Sunday every month! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Artsworth for our Leap Year Listening Room Concert and Dance with Kotwica. Folk music from the Baltic to the Black Sea and Beyond will include Ukrainian, Polish, […]
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 […]
Potluck 5:30-6:30, Family dance 6:30-7:30, Contra Dance 7:30-9:30 Maggie Robinson, Calling Ellen Gawler, Leading the All-comers Band Benjamin Foss, Guitar Adm $7-$10, Family $15-$25 under 5 and musicians free […]
This contra dance is part of the Celebration of Life for Victoria Kane who died on December 1, 2023 after living with Alzheimer's Disease for 10 years. The dance is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2024 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the […]
Traditional New England contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music and Movement in the Classroom ~ Chrissy Fowler leads a session at the 20th anniversary party for the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children (MaineAEYC.org) ~ 6:00 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Special 3rd Friday dance while the Brooks dance is on winter break ~ Program partnership with the Rockport Opera House and the Town of Rockport 6pm All Comers Band Warmup […]
Helen Chamberlain will call--music by Maisy Newell, Eric Dayan and their amazing fiddling children Elijah, Benton, Daisy and Solomon. All-comers band family dance 6:30-7:30. Contras 8-10:30
Celebrate traditional music and dance in Maine. Dance all day - contras, waltz, stepdance, Zweifacher, Cajun, English & more - plus workshops, jam sessions & family fun. Featuring Eloise & […]
The Randolph Mountain Club is sponsoring a Cabin Fever Reliever Square and Contra Dance with music by the Better Late Than Never Band, Eric Rolnick calling. Suggested donation at the […]
Sorry, no Contra Dance in Cherryfield this month! We will try again on the third Saturday in April!
A time to sing together before the Survivors' Dance. All abilities welcome!
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Contradance with Eloise & Company with Lisa Greenleaf calling
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 […]
End of session potluck (at 6 pm) and dance party (starting around 6:45). A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for 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 […]