Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
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 Starts 7:30 Open Waltzing We'll end when the magic runs out, somewhere between 8:30 and 10. Cost: $10 to $20 suggested donation We will be […]
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 folk music. We plan to perform a benefit concert in spring, proceeds will go to a Ukraine children's charity. The Choir is directed by Anne […]
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 necessary! Cape Breton step dance is percussive rhythmic dance, generally done solo, to Scottish music. Some of our routines may involve moving with/around another dancer. […]
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 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 This group was started in 1998 by the late Kirsten Stockman and Joe Niemczura. We were in pandemic hibernation. This […]
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 be a Portland-area offshoot of The Maine Balkan Choir. The first meeting in the West End was so successful that there was a aprking crunch, […]
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 to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
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 happening February 4th from 7 to 10pm! The host venue for the Dance is still uncertain but the two candidates are right next door to […]
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 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. Concerts for a Cause brings top-notch concerts to the Greater Brunswick area while raising money for […]
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 and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
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 folk music. We plan to perform a benefit concert in spring, proceeds will go to a Ukraine children's charity. The Choir is directed by Anne […]
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 necessary! Cape Breton step dance is percussive rhythmic dance, generally done solo, to Scottish music. Some of our routines may involve moving with/around another dancer. […]
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 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 This group was started in 1998 by the late Kirsten Stockman and Joe Niemczura. We were in pandemic hibernation. This […]
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 be a Portland-area offshoot of The Maine Balkan Choir. The first meeting in the West End was so successful that there was a aprking crunch, […]
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 served.
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 the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
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 and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
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 folk music. We plan to perform a benefit concert in spring, proceeds will go to a Ukraine children's charity. The Choir is directed by Anne […]
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 necessary! Cape Breton step dance is percussive rhythmic dance, generally done solo, to Scottish music. Some of our routines may involve moving with/around another dancer. […]
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 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 This group was started in 1998 by the late Kirsten Stockman and Joe Niemczura. We were in pandemic hibernation. This […]
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 be a Portland-area offshoot of The Maine Balkan Choir. The first meeting in the West End was so successful that there was a aprking crunch, […]
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, followed by the dance. Bring your dancing shoes, friends, and enjoy a rousing afternoon!
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 and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
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 necessary! Cape Breton step dance is percussive rhythmic dance, generally done solo, to Scottish music. Some of our routines may involve moving with/around another dancer. […]
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 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 This group was started in 1998 by the late Kirsten Stockman and Joe Niemczura. We were in pandemic hibernation. This […]
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 be a Portland-area offshoot of The Maine Balkan Choir. The first meeting in the West End was so successful that there was a aprking crunch, […]
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 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Contra Dance Calling by Hannah Chamberlain Music by Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price) Sound by Alex Hennings Suggested donation: […]
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 if you can; our musicians are worth it. If you can't pay $15, pay what you can. Even if you have no money, you should […]
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 available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
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 and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
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 spicy dances. When: Sunday, February 26, 20236:45pm Doors Open7:00pm Lesson7:30pm Dance10:00pm Go HomeWhere: Temple Beth El (400 Deering Ave, Portland, ME)Price: $15 Suggested Donation (at the door, […]
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 necessary! Cape Breton step dance is percussive rhythmic dance, generally done solo, to Scottish music. Some of our routines may involve moving with/around another dancer. […]
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 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 This group was started in 1998 by the late Kirsten Stockman and Joe Niemczura. We were in pandemic hibernation. This […]
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 be a Portland-area offshoot of The Maine Balkan Choir. The first meeting in the West End was so successful that there was a aprking crunch, […]
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 to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
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 to 10pm at the Cherryfield American Legion Hall! The inimitable Gus LaCasse will be setting the place on fire with his kinetic fiddle playing and […]