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Alberta Dancesport Fridays at Vecova, 3304 33rd St. N. W. 9: 15 p. m. to midnight. $ 7. 403- 217- 0000, albertadancesport.com. Arthur Murray Dance Calgary

Fridays. At Arthur Murray Dance Studio Calgary, 231B Forge Rd. S. E. Group class, 7: 45 p. m.; social dance, 8: 30 p. m. Both events are free. 403- 319- 0732, arthurmurraycalgary.ca. Authentic & Classic Tango

Argentino Sundays. Practica with Oleks Maloshtan, Argentine tango instructor at Mount Royal University Recreation. At Scarboro Community Centre, 1727 14th Ave. S. W. 5- 6 p. m. maloshtan@gmail.com. Ballroom & Country

Dance Party Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Group lessons available before the party starts. At The Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N. E. 403- 277- 0500, ballroomcountry.com.

Calgary Milongueros Tango Argentino practicas every Friday. At Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N. E. 8- 11 p. m. Tango Argentino Milongas every second Saturday of the month. At Mount Royal Station, 2317 10th St. S. W. 403- 2883679 or 403- 667- 1616.

Centennial Legion 285 Every Thursday. Afternoon dance and big- band jam. 9202 Horton Rd. S. W. 1- 3 p. m. 403- 255- 5772.

Chapelhow Legion 284 Every Monday except for the months of July and August. Afternoon dance and big- band jam. 606 38th Ave. N. E. 1- 3 p. m. 403- 276- 1775.

Chinook Country Line Dancers Linedance lessons. Tuesdays at Strathcona Community Hall, 277 Strathcona Dr. S. W. Thursdays at Cedarbrae Community Hall, 11024 Oakfield Dr. S. W. Beginners, 6- 7 p. m. 403- 988- 0973, cclinedancers.ca. Confederation Park Activity Centre Dances every second and fourth Saturday, except the months of July and August. 2212 13th St. N. W. 7: 30 - 10: 30 p. m. $ 12. 403- 274- 3257, 403- 289- 4780, confedpark55plus.ca.

Dancing Parkinson’s YYC Every Tuesday until June 14. Featuring dance classes for people with Parkinson disease, and their spouses, friends and care partners. With live musical accompaniment and a focus on rhythm, body awareness, motor learning, and socializing. 12: 45 – 1: 45 p. m. and 2: 15 - 3: 15 p. m. At Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 1514 4th St. S. W. 12: 30 - 3: 30 p. m. 403- 245- 3535, decidedlyjazz.com.

DC Dance Club Every Saturday. An upscale evening of fun for dancers of all skill levels. At DC Dance Club, 223, 1235 26th Ave. S. E. 8- 11: 30 p. m. $ 12. 403- 228- 2646, dcdanceclub.com.

Dots & Dashers Square Dance Club Tuesdays. Modern square dancing. New couples welcome. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S. W. 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m. 403- 289- 4227, calfolk.ca.

Folkdance Fridays Fridays. Free the first night for newcomers; drop- in or membership fees thereafter. Soft- soled, non- marking shoes only. At Decidedly Jazz Dance Studio, 1514 4th St. S. W. 7: 30 p. m. Friday Morning Beginner Belly Dance

Class Every Friday until Feb. 19. Starting with proper posture and alignment, learn fundamental movements common to all styles of belly dance. These include simple isolations of the torso and hips, shimmies, walking patterns, and arm movements. At The Studio Space,

Social Dance Club Calgary Every second Saturday. At Kerby Centre Gym, 1133 7th Ave S. W. Doors, 7: 15 p. m. Dance 8- 11: 30 p. m. $ 10 members; $ 12 non- members. 403- 242- 6957, socialdanceclubcalgary.com. Southview 55- Plus Dance Club Wednesday: For Olde Tymes Sake. At Southview Community Hall, 2020 33rd St. S. E. 7: 30- 10: 30 p. m. $ 10 members, $ 12 non- members. 403- 266- 7167.

Stan Foster’s Dance Party Sundays. At Century Casino, 1010 42nd Ave. S. E. 7 - 10 p. m. stanfosterentertainer.com. The Western Square Dance Club Dances every Monday. Open to singles and couples. At Winston Heights Community Centre, 520 27th Ave. N. E. 7 p. m. 403- 289- 6266, esims@telus.net.

504 42 Ave. S. E. 9: 30 - 10: 30 a. m. $ 95. 587- 225- 1140, beautifulunusual.com.

Garrison Green Seniors Community Thursdays ( 10: 30 a. m.): Ballroom dancing. At 3028 Don Ethell Blvd. S. W. 403- 249- 5505. Greater Forest Lawn Seniors 3425 26th Ave. S. E. Doors, 6: 30 p. m. $ 12 members, $ 13 non- members. 403- 2724661, gfls.org. Hi- Land Swingers Square Dance Club AD Thursdays. A great couples’ opportunity to meet new folks and have a lot of fun. At North Haven Community Hall, 5003 North Haven Dr. N. W. 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m. 403- 228- 3488. Keepin It Country Line

Dance Club Dances every Wednesday. Non- profit club offers 2 levels of programs for experienced line dancers. At Acadia Recreation Centre, 240 90th Ave. S. E. Review new dances, 6 - 7 p. m.; regular line dance program, 7 - 8: 30 p. m. kiclinedanceclub@gmail.com.

Minus One Club Dance Every second Saturday. Singles and couples welcome. At St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N. E. Live band. 8- 11: 30 p. m. 403- 248- 2528. Modern Western Square

Dance Lessons Every Monday until April 25. Presented by Banff Trailers Square Dance Club. At Highwood Hall, 16 Harlow Ave. N. W. 7: 30 - 9: 30 p. m. $ 6. 403- 275- 8389, banfftrailers.com. Prairie Winds Square Dance Club Every Monday. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S. W. 8 - 10 p. m. 403- 261- 7011, squaredancecalgary.com. Singles Square Dance Club Mondays. At Winston Heights Community Centre, 520 27th Ave. N. E. Beginners, 7- 8 p. m.; mainstream, 8- 10 p. m. For info contact Elsie at 403- 541- 0834 or squaredancecalgary.com.