BELFAST – On Friday, Sept. 6 let your shoes fly at the monthly community dance & contra dance, an evening of incredible social connection and music, presented by Belfast Flying Shoes.
The intergenerational and chem-free evening begins at 6 p.m., when the All Comers Band warms up and chooses tunes. The band is open to all ages, instruments, and skill levels; tunes are posted at belfastflyingshoes.org. The easy-to-learn community dance led by Chrissy Fowler and Lisa Newcomb starts at 6:30 p.m. Whirling around the floor are families, new folks, and longtime dancers.
This month the 8 p.m. contra dance features the music of Spintuition, with Maine caller Maggie Robinson. Besides being a skilled dance leader, Robinson teaches fiddle at Maine Fiddle Camp and 317 Main Community Music Center. Talented young musicians from northern New England comprise the trio, Spintution. Silas Hamilton, Samuel Foucher, and Belfast’s own Willy Clemetson will whirl the dancers into a state of delight.
The First Church is at 8 Court Street in Belfast. Admission is $15-20 (or $1 kids $2 adults for folks only participating in the community dance.) For information, First Friday FAQ, and BFS Community Care Policy, visit www.belfastflyingshoes.org or contact [email protected].
Support for Belfast Flying Shoes is provided by the Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Belfast Community Co-op, and First National Bank, as well as other local sponsors, grantors, and individual contributors. Founded in 2005, Belfast Flying Shoes builds community and cultivates well-being through the joy of traditional music and dance for people of all backgrounds and identities in Midcoast Maine. Among its diverse programs, the nonprofit offers arts residencies in local schools.
