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Common Floor Contra Dance

Portland Maine ~ Second Sundays


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

Caller: Annie Kidwell

Band: Hayden Stern, Helen Kuhar and Casey Murray

When: Sunday, March 9th, 2025

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. Parking is abundant and free. This is a substance-free event. Masks optional.

Join our facebook group to hear about upcoming events and RSVP to this event. 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.

Our Future Events

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

2025

Apr 13: Emily Troll, Eric Boodman, Dan Faiella with Liz Nelson calling

May 10: Spraltz

May 11: T-Acadie with Alyssa Adkins calling

Jun 8: Stomp Rocket

And onwards!

Other Maine Dances


Freeport, Lewiston, Cumberland, Hallowell, Berwick, Yarmouth, Bangor, Belfast, Brooks, Surry, Otisfield, Orono, Monson, Dover-Foxcroft, Vassalboro, Eastport. Check this map or this calendar.