Swing dance activities in Eastern Maine

Some Swing Classes

. Swing classes, beginner’s instruction, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Dancin’ Dutch and the Boogie Buddies of Maine, Peaks Hill Lodge, Dedham. 843-7080.

. Swing classes, by Back Door Dance Studio, 34 Lois Lane, Eddington; and Northern Lights Dance Studio, Main Street, Brewer. For class schedule, call 843-5638 or 989-9800, or visit www.backdoordance.com.

. Combined swing, waltz and fox trot classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Thomas School of Dance, Bangor. 945-3457.

. Combined ballroom dance and swing class, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Belfast Dance Studio, 109 High St. 338-5380.

Web

Downeast Dance Network is an Internet resource for those who enjoy swing. Find out about upcoming dances, instructors, bands and DJs at www.downeastdance.net.

Dances

. Second Saturday Swing Dances, smoke- and alcohol-free, 8-11 p.m. Jan. 11; beginners instruction, 7-8 p.m., Brooksville Community Center, off Coastal Road, $5. Proceeds benefit Mainiac Swing Dance Society. 326-8002.

. Free swing dances with “canned” ballroom music, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 7, Orono Community Center.

. Dance with live music by Jump City Jazz, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, Orono Community Center, $5 cover.

. Dance with live music by Moon Puppies, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Northern Lights Dance Studio, Brewer, $5 cover. 843-5638.

. Swing dance and potluck dinner, 6-8 p.m., lessons; dance, 8-10 p.m.; Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor. Proceeds benefit Brennen’s Buddies. 244-0463.