Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 clean shoes and a water bottle. Will there be a beginner lesson? Yes. Should I come dancing if I feel sick? No. Can I […]
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Contradance with Eloise & Company with Lisa Greenleaf calling
A time to sing together before the Survivors' Dance. All abilities welcome!
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
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 time at 6:00 for beginners and newer dancers to learn patterns. Contact Patti Tillotson at 207 841-3232 or [email protected] to confirm.
An evening in Topsham of contra dancing to bring in 2024. Dueling Callers: Hannah Chamberlain vs. Maggie Robinson Dueling Band: T-Acadie vs. Willy Clemetson and Ben Foss $20 at the door, cash or venmo We’ll have a waltz at the top of every hour, a potluck dessert table, and sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight. Dance […]
Music is an integral part of Scottish Country Dancing, and it consists of more than just strathspeys, jigs and reels! Through dancing, listening, and discussion, the workshop will explore, compare and contrast the different types of Scottish music to which we dance and enhance our ability to appreciate musical aspects of Scottish Country Dancing. Basic […]
An evening of contra dancing to bring in 2023. Two callers: Hannah Chamberlain Maggie Robinson. Two bands: Pam Weeks, Bill Olsen, Jim Joseph Ben Foss, Willy Clemetson $20 at the door, cash or venmo We'll have a waltz at the top of every hour, a potluck dessert table, and sparkling cider at the stroke of […]
You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance... When: Friday, September 9th (yes, it's a friday) Beginner lesson at 7pm Contra from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Where: The Topsham Grange (Directions) Calling: Maggie Robinson Music: Rose Jackson and friends Internet Hyperlinks: ❱ Requirements for Attending (covid stuff, unchanged since July) ❱ […]
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ATTENDING: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/policies A contra dance... Calling by Harris Lapiroff Music by Ed Howe and Friends Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) More details on our web page: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/ Interested in volunteering? https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/volunteer
Introducing… Another Common Floor Contra Dance event! July 10th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Calling by: ❱ Liz Nelson Music by: ❱ TBD You want links? We’ve got links! ❱ Requirements for attending (same as May’s dance) ❱ Facebook event ❱ Directions ❱ Details […]
Common Floor Contra Dance Our first dance went well and we took notes. Introducing... Common Floor Contra's second event! June 12th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Calling by: ❱ Hannah Chamberlain ❱ Ellen Hodgkin Music by: ❱ Ellen Gawler on fiddle ❱ Elsie […]
Common Floor Contra Dance May 15, 2022 Topsham Grange Hall (47 Pleasant St, Topsham, Maine) Calling by: Hannah Chamberlain Ellen Hodgkin Music by: John Pranio (fiddle) Bethany Waickman (guitar) Glen Loper (Mandolin) Beginner lesson at 7pm Dance from 7:30 to 10pm $10 (cash or venmo) Masks, vax and boosted (vaccination card will be checked at […]