BELFAST — Let March roar in like a lion with social connection and participatory social dancing at the First Friday Belfast Flying Shoes dances on Friday, March 1.

The fun begins at 6:30 p.m., with an easy-to-learn community dance. Lively music is provided by the All Comers Band, open to all ages, instruments and skill levels. Musicians practice at 6 p.m., tunes posted at belfastflyingshoes.org.

At 8 p.m., Chris Ricciotti of Montville, calls a contra dance with music by a trio BFS has dubbed Honey BEE (Benjamin Foss, Emily Troll and Eric Boodman) that is intergenerational and chem-free, welcoming new dancers and experienced folks alike.

“Chris has been leading dances throughout New England for decades, conveying the joy embodied in these social traditions,” said BFS, in a news release. “The musicians bring high energy and deep skill to their presentation of tunes new and old, and Eric Johnson handles the sound board with confidence rooted in four decades of doing sound for dances.”

The First Church is at 8 Court Street in Belfast. Admission is $15-20 (or $1 kids $2 adults for folks only participating in the Community Dance.) Masks provided for those who wish to wear them.

For info, First Friday FAQ, and BFS Community Care Policy, visit www.belfastflyingshoes.org or contact belfastflyingshoes@gmail.com. Additional support is provided by the Green Store, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, Belfast Community Co-op, First National Bank, and other local business sponsors.

Belfast Flying Shoes was founded in 2005 with a mission to bolster the spirited dance and music community in Midcoast Maine. Among its many programs, the nonprofit offers school residencies and a weekly show on Belfast Community Radio/WBFY.