ISLESBORO — On Saturday April 11 kick up your heels at an intergenerational community contra dance on Islesboro, presented by Belfast Flying Shoes and the Islesboro Community Center. Dancers will smile and laugh as they swing their partner and do-si-do to celebrate the culmination of a Belfast Flying Shoes arts residency program with K-12 students at the Islesboro Central School.
Chrissy Fowler will teach easy-to-learn dances from the unique cultural traditions of square dancing and contra dancing. Willy Clemetson (fiddle), Samuel Foucher (accordion), Bennett Konesni (guitar) will lift everyone’s spirits and keep their toes tapping and Melody Mishkin is providing snacks!
The all-ages program starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Hall, 103 Pendleton Point Road in Islesboro. All are welcome! Pay what you can at the door, sliding scale $10-25 for adults, $1-2 for kids. No experience needed, come enjoy the music, visit with friends and maybe dust off your dancing shoes!
Folks from the mainland are welcome to join the dance. Contact [email protected] for information on transportation options.
The Islesboro Community Center supports health and wellness, education and enrichment, youth development and meals & food resources for Islesboro community members. To learn more, visit islesborocommunitycenter.org.
Founded in 2005, Belfast Flying Shoes has a mission to build community and cultivate well-being through the joy of traditional music and dance. The nonprofit’s programs include dances, concerts, arts residencies in schools, and programs for older adults. Information is at www.belfastflyingshoes.org.
