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Common Floor Contra Dance - Portland Maine

(We’ve set our schedule to Second Sundays)

You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine.

Caller: Koren Wake

Band: Cedar Stanistreet & Amy Englesberg

When: Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Where: Temple Beth El (400 Deering Ave, Portland, ME)

Price: $15 Suggested Donation (at the door, cash or Venmo)

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Dress comfortably, bring clean shoes to dance in and a water bottle. You don't need to bring a dance partner. Please don’t wear heavy fragrances. Abundant free parking is available. This is a chem-free event.

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More info at www.CommonFloorContra.Dance

What is Contra Dancing?

Contra dancing is a traditional folk dance with English, Scottish and French origins. There’s always a live band. These events are extremely accessible for newcomers and a great place to find community.

Future Events

Our dances are on Second Sundays! Here’s what we have booked:

2023

Dec 31: NYE dance In Topsham: Hannah Chamberlain & Maggie Robinson calling for T-Acadie and Ben Foss, Willy Clemetson

2024

Jan 14: T-Acadie with Ellen Hodgkin calling

Feb 11: Kingfisher with Hannah Chamberlain calling

Mar 10: Springtide with Alyssa Adkins calling

Apr 14: Open Band (you can play!!) with Emily Troll Caller TBA

May 12: Band and Caller TBA

June 9: Calico with George Marshall calling

And onwards!