English country dancing on Thursday

BELFAST — On Thursday, Aug. 1 enjoy a special evening of English country dance, expertly led by Gaye Fifer of Pittsburgh, accompanied by David Langford on fiddle, Glen Loper on mandolin, and Bethany Waickman on piano and guitar.

English country dance is a tradition similar to local contra dance culture, emphasizing both participatory dancing and live music.  The general public may have seen Regency-era dancing in period films like “Pride & Prejudice”. Contemporary English dancing skips the costumes but keeps the gorgeous music and the smiling people.

Experience the delightful breadth of English dance repertoire: energetic and regal, frisky and deliberate, simple figures and slightly challenging sequences. Vive la différence!

The Waldo County Shrine Club is at 20 Northport Avenue in Belfast. Admission is $15-20. Masks provided for those who wish to wear them. For info and BFS Community Care Policy, visit www.belfastflyingshoes.org or contact belfastflyingshoes@gmail.com .

Founded in 2005, Belfast Flying Shoes builds community and cultivates well-being through the joy of traditional music and dance for people of all backgrounds and identities in Midcoast Maine. Among its diverse programs, the nonprofit offers arts residencies in local schools.