BELFAST — "On Friday, June 5, revel in springtime fun at the First Friday Community Dance & Contras," said Belfast Flying Shoes, in a news release.

The joyful June program, at The First Church, 8 Court Street, in Belfast, begins at 6 p.m., when the All Comers Band warms up and chooses their tune sets. The band is open to all ages, instruments, and skill levels; a collection of frequently played tunes is posted at belfastflyingshoes.org. Chrissy Fowler calls the easy-to-learn Community Dance starting at 6:30 p.m.

"This first hour is great for new dancers, families with kids, singles, and longtime enthusiasts who love the joy of simple folk dances to tunes by an exuberant megaband," said BFS.

At 8 p.m. the program welcomes local band Springtide with musicians Willy Clemetson, Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tischler.

"The trio combines their love of high energy traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music with heartfelt original dance tunes for all to enjoy," said BFS.

Belfast’s own Chrissy Fowler will call the contras in her uniquely upbeat and inclusive style. 

Admission is $15-25 for the whole evening. (For just the first hour’s Community Dance, admission is $1 kids/$2 adults.)

First Friday FAQ, BFS Community Care Policy, and other info at www.belfastflyingshoes.org

Support for Belfast Flying Shoes comes from Zach Watson, Terra Firma PE, SeaStrings, Searsport Shores Ocean Camping, the Green Store, Colburn Shoe Store, Belfast Community Co-op and 1Mill. Contributors also include grantors, individual donors, and other local sponsors.

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 the nonprofit’s diverse programs are a monthly podcast featuring contra dance musicians and programs for older adults.