MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Belfast Flying Shoes is to bolster the spirited dance community in Midcoast Maine by deliberately weaving three strands into the fabric of the series: The Community Dance, the Tasty Treat Potluck, and the Contra Dance.
The Community Dance - fun and simple dances, such as those presented at weddings or schools. Calling by Chrissy Fowler. Music by the all-acoustic All-Comers Band, led by a core ensemble and open to all musicians. New dancers, experienced dancers, families and musicians all collaborate to create the event.
The Tasty Treat Potluck ("savory or sweet: an after dinner treat!") - a half-hour social break between the Community and Contra dances, with emphasis on strengthening community connections through shared food and conversation.
The Contra Dance - zesty dances and tunes in a program of contras and squares presented by a variety of talented callers and musicians from throughout the Northeast, especially touring performers. Expectations for this particular thread are colored by committee members' collective experiences in exciting dance communities in Maine, Boston, New Hampshire and the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.