Belfast Flying Shoes
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Flying Shoes Radio Hour
April 24
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
May 1
First Friday Dance May 2026
May 1 @ 6:00 pm
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
May 8
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
May 15
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Programs
First Friday Dance
Monthly series begins with a Community Dance featuring music by the BFS All Comers Band, followed by a Contra Dance featuring various musicians and callers.
School Residencies
Participatory music and dance programs to build community among students, staff, and families in local preK-12 schools.
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
Highlighting contra dance music, musicians, and dancers. Weekly show on WBFY-LP Belfast Community Radio, plus a Podcast (conversation and tunes with contra musicians)
Reentry Program
Music lessons & and trad social dance with incarcerated men at the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center
Older Adults
Community-building, music, song, and movement programs for older adults, including “Sing Along & Tap Your Toes” concerts
All Comers Band
The All Comers Band rocks the Community Dance on First Fridays and other dances! All ages, all skill levels, all instruments, all welcome!
Special Programs
Outdoor Events
Music & dance programs in public places, from bridges to parks
Special Dances
Dance programs that complement our monthly series
Workshops
Programs to support dancers, musicians, callers, and organizers
BFS programs are …
Inclusive
(open for anyone to join)
Adaptable
(easily modified to meet individual needs)
Accessible
(no special skills are required)
Nonhierarchical
(reflecting the attitude that we’re all in it together)