ROCKPORT — Let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House on Friday, Feb. 20 for another “OH! BFS!” dance: a Cabin Fever Reliever to help us handle late February in Maine.
The event includes simple and accessible community dances for all ages, contras & squares with gender-neutral role terms, waltzes and more. A unique cultural tradition, this intergenerational and chem-free program welcomes new dancers and experienced folks alike.
The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with Chrissy Fowler calling an easy-to-learn community dance with lively music by Carol Bittenson, Cecile Leroy and Daniel Raine (other musicians are invited to sit in with the band). Following the community dance, Maggie Robinson leads an intro session, welcoming folks who are new to contra dancing and sharing tips for all experience levels. After the intro, Maggie calls the contra dance, while Carol, Cecile and Daniel keep the fantastic fiddle tunes coming.
The Rockport Opera House is at 6 Central St. in downtown Rockport. Admission for the first hour’s Community Dance only, admission is $1 kids $2 adults and admission for the entire evening is $15-25 sliding scale.
Belfast Flying Shoes was founded in 2005 with a mission to bolster the spirited dance and music community in Midcoast Maine. Its nonprofit programs include school residencies and a weekly show on Belfast Community Radio/WBFY.
Built in 1891, the Rockport Opera House is one of the architectural gems of Maine. Owned by the Town of Rockport, the venue hosts concerts, weddings, special events and community programming throughout the year.
