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last updated January 9, 2009

JANUARY

 
January 9 Friday
West Coast Swing Dance
Sponsored by MSDS
North Deering Grange Hall, 1408 Washington Ave, Portland
Beginner lesson 8-9pm
Dance:  9-11:30pm.
$10, $8 MSDS members, includes lesson
FMI: eddymm@hotmail.com or 207-774-9671  

January 10 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
Second Saturday Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com
 
January 10  Saturday
Down East Dancers sponsored " Snow Shoe Hop" 
Trenton Grange, Route 3 Trenton
Dance 8 till 11 PM  
For ALL Ages, Beginners and Singles  welcomed
Free  beginner Jitterbug Lesson at 7 PM for all abilities
$ 8  PP, $15 Couples, $5 Students,  Kids Free
FMI  Call  Donna or Keith   at  667-1319
 
January 11 Sunday (?)
Tango Night with Tango Mucha Labia
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Starts at 7pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
 
January 14 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   robertpage@aerohydro.com

January 15 Thursday
Salsa Lesson (no partner needed) and Dance
UMaine Student Recreation Center, Hilltop Road, Orono
FREE to Rec.members/$7 non-members for both lesson and dance
6:30 salsa lesson, dance until 8:30 to mixed music styles
FMI:Karen McCall 848-7765 or www.Have2Dance.com or Rec Center 581-1082 

January 19 Monday
Latin Dance with DJ Johnny Mambo
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Starts at 7pm $5 suggested for dancers
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
 
January 21 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   
robertpage@aerohydro.com
 
January 24 Saturday
Lindy Hop Workshops with Steve and Rebecca
People Plus, Brunswick
Four, one-hour long workshops 
for beginning and experienced swing dancers
Saturday night dance, 8 to 11 p.m
FMI, Ed at eddymm@hotmail.com or 774-9671
 
January 24 Saturday
Chinese New Years Dance
Morgan Hill Event Center, Rte. 2 Hermon 
7:30-10:30pm,  $10 per person
Backdrop slideshow of ballroom/salsa dancing in Beijing (shot Nov.'08)
Cash Bar, Dance Mixers, Singles and Couples welcome
FMI: Karen McCall 848-7765 or www.Have2Dance.com
To reserve table, for tickets, or directions: Morgan Hill Event Center 848-7100  
 
January 26 Sunday
Tango Night with Tango Mucha Labia
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Starts at 7pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
 
January 28 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   robertpage@aerohydro.com
 
January 30 Friday
3 Cool-Ones Dance Party
Latin, Hustle, West Coast Swing
Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. Portland.
Lesson: Putting shines in your Salsa 8-9 PM
This lesson is appropriate for b
oth leaders and followers.
No partner needed.
Dancing with DJ Johnny Mambo 9-12 pm
$12 lesson/dance, $8 dance only
pmedina@usm.maine.edu
 
January 31 Saturday
Down East Dancers Sponsored  "Just Wanna Dance ! " 
Blue Hill Consolidated School Gym 
DJ Music on a Great New Sound System
8 to 11 PM, Beginners and Singles are welcome
Free Beginner  Salsa Lesson Followed By a variety of dance music  
$ 8 PP, $ 15 Couples, $ 5 Students, Kids Are Always Free
FMI  call Donna or Keith  at  667-1319
 
January 31 Saturday
Tango event
Maine Grind, Ellsworth
Free beginner lesson 4 - 5, dancing until 7
FMI Tim Allen 207 374 5097 
tallen@panax.com

FEBRUARY


February 4 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   
robertpage@aerohydro.com
 
February 11 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   
robertpage@aerohydro.com

February 14 Saturday
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com
 
February 14  Saturday
Down East Dancers Sponsored   Valentines Day " Big One ".
Featuring:   The Spectacular Delta Knights Band 
Trenton Grange , Route 3 Trenton
8 till 11PM, Beginner and Singles Friendly 
$12 PP ,  $10 Students, Kids Always Free.  All Ages Welcome 
FMI  call Sharon or Enoch at 288-5491
 
February 18 Wednesday
Boogie Buddy Dance Party
Libitzki School of Dance, 75 Washington St., Ellsworth
Beginner lesson 6:30 - 7:30, Dance 7:30 - 9:30
Admission $6
FMI 669-8200   
robertpage@aerohydro.com
 
February 21 Saturday
Boogie Buddy "Over the Hump" Winter Dance
Bangor Elks Lodge, 108 Odlin Rd., Bangor
Beginner lesson 7:00, Dance 8:00 - 11:00
Bring snacks, water. Cash bar
$8 , or $5 for Seniors
FMI 669-8200   
robertpage@aerohydro.com

MARCH (and beyond... WAY beyond)


March 14 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

April 11 Saturday
The Delta Knights Band
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

May 9 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

June 13 Saturday
The Delta Knights Band
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

July 11 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

August 8 Saturday
Zack Ovington’s Swing Band
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

September 12 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

October 10 Saturday
The Chameleons
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

November 11 Saturday
Sean Mencher & his Rhythm Kings
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com

December 12 Saturday
The Delta Knights Band
Second Saturday of the month Dance and Show at
North Star Music Cafe,  225 Congress Street. Portland
Start at 8:00pm cost $5.00
207-699-2994, 
http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj   petedjpj@yahoo.com