Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing (ages 8+)
Wednesday, September 5 to Thursday, June 27
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:45 p.m. (not held Jan. 2 or 9)
Tickets: $4 per person at the door

Have an evening of international fun learning dance styles selected from Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances, and more. No need to bring a partner. For more information, call (702) 656-9513 or go online to www.ethnicexpresslasvegas.org. 

Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, September 21 to Friday, June 28
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383

Fridays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. (not held Jan. 4)
Admission: $5 per person at the door; $4 for members of Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers.  

Scottish country dancing celebrates the beautiful ballroom dance styles of Scotland. Dances can be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, participants will be inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting airs. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. Presented by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. For more information, call 656-9513, or go online to http://lasvegascountrydance.org/.

USA Ballroom Dances (ages 13+)
Saturday, January 12
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383

Saturdays, Jan. 12, Feb. 23, March 9, April 20, and June 22, 7 to 11 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults; $5 for USA Dance Members, students and military. Pay at the door.

USA Dance Las Vegas Chapter #4038 is a local chapter of the national organization USA Dance, a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion of ballroom dancing. Call (702) 813-6694 for more information or visit www.usadancelasvegas.org

Contra Dancing (ages 8+)
Saturday, January 19
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383

Saturdays, Jan. 19, March 2 & 23, April 13, May 25 and June 8 & 29; group lesson 6:30 p.m., dancing 7 to 10 p.m.
Admission at the door only: $10 adults; $5 members, students and military; $3 children under 16 and non dancers. 

Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyous fiddle tunes, driving reels and a waltz or two. All dances are taught and called; newcomers and families are welcome. No need to bring a partner. Wear comfortable flat-soled shoes and casual clothing. Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, a non-profit organization. For more information, call (702) 656-9513 or go online to www.lasvegascountrydance.org