Portland Common Floor Contra Dance
You’re invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine.
Caller: Hannah Chamberlain
Band: ♬♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ 𝅗𝅥
Rose Jackson
Bethany Waickman
Becky Tracy
When: Sunday, May 21th, 2023
6:45 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dance
10:00 pm Bedtime
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. Our covid policies require dancers to be fully vaccinated and N95 (or similar) masks. Abundant Free Parking is available in a front lot and surrounding residential streets.
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.