Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Contra dance at the Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft. Allison Aldrich Smith calling, with the Old New England sound of Some Reel People. Due to the generosity of donors, this summer's dances are free admission, though donations are encouraged. All dances taught, refreshments provided.
Special guest caller Dudley Laufman, music by Some Reel People. All dances taught. Refreshments provided. Thanks to generous donors, admission is free but donations are encouraged.
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, under 18 free, no one turned away for lack of funds. Refreshments will be served.
Music provided by beloved local band, Some Reel People, with caller Allison Aldrich Smith. All dances are taught, no experience needed. Refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation $10. Under 18 free of charge. No one turned away for lack of funds.
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.
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.
The first contra dance of the season at Monson’s Finn Hall, Rt. 15, Monson, is coming on Saturday, June 24 at 7:00 PM. Enjoy the music of Dexter-based band Some Reel People, with the calling of Allison Aldrich Smith of Atkinson. Traditional contra dances and more. This is a fun and family friendly event for […]
Enjoy the music of Some Reel People, with the calling of John McIntire. Traditional contra dances and more. This is a fun and family friendly event for people with all levels of experience. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation is $10 per person, under 18 free of charge. No one turned away for lack of […]
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.
Come to the next contra dance at Monson’s Finn Hall, Rt. 15, Monson on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 PM. Enjoy the music of Racket Factory, with the calling of Maggie Robinson. Traditional contra dances and more. This is a fun and family friendly event for people with all levels of experience. Refreshments will be […]
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.
Dance into autumn at the contra dance on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
The last dance of the 2023 season at Monson’s Finn Hall will be a celebration of all the dancing that goes on in that historic building. Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends will play delightful music for traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots. Allison Aldrich Smith will call some traditional New England Contra dances with […]
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.
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.
The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts presents the 2023 Fall Folk Festival on Saturday, November 18 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. This year is the biggest yet, with twenty high quality artisan vendors offering everything from handmade brooms, soaps, natural beauty products, soy candles, drone services, books, knitting and fiber arts, and […]
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.
Happy New Year! We’re starting out the year with a date change this month only for the contra dance on Friday, January 5, 2023 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 provided by our wonderful local contra […]
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 provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
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 provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
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 provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
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 Commons, 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. Expect creative & playful arrangements of tunes from New England to Scotland and Scandinavia, heartfelt songs, and original compositions. […]
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 by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by John McIntire. This is a fun and family friendly […]