RECREATION

albuquerque Baile! Casino del Rueda (Cuban Salsa) Dance

Class, beginning and intermediate class from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary. Intermediate and advanced class from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla and outside turn. No need to preregister. Classes held in Salon Ortega at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW, $5-$10 per class (pay what you can). Information, call 7244771 or visit nhccnm.org. Downtown Walking Tour, The New Mexico Territory attracted a colorful medley of characters that created our history and the city of Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Historical Society offers a free downtown walking tour that explores our diverse settlers and their contributions to our history. Wear comfortable shoes and allow 1½ to 2 hours for the tour. The tour meets at 10 a.m. every Saturday at First and Central SW by the Century 14 Downtown theater. Walk from First Street to Eighth Street. Reservations not required except for groups of more than five or to schedule a weekday tour. Information, call 289-0586 or visit albuqhistsoc.org.

International Folkdancing, learn folkdances from around the world. Line, circle and couple dances. No partner necessary. Beginners are welcome. 7-10:30 p.m. Saturdays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE, $2. Information, call 299-0332 or visit abqfolkdance.org.