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24 portland monthly magazine Portland after dark courtesyphoto many evenings include a pre-social lesson. Single Not to worrypartners are not re- quired. Not sure it counts as a real workout Think againfaster dances like swing and salsa can burn up to 500 calories an hour. Beginners will feel particularly welcome at the Social Dance Parties hosted by Ball- room Dance Portland Avant Dance and Event Center 865 Spring Street Westbrook 756-5427. They meet on the second and last Fridays of the month with lessons at 715 p.m. before dancing from 8-1030 p.m. vis- it ballroomdanceportland.com. Owner Po- lina Kirillova and Kristin Sutton of Avant Dance and Event Center make certain ev- eryone feels comfortable and has fun. Participants can come with or without a partner says Kirillova. Our teachers are happy to dance with everyone and teach basic steps if someone is complete- lynewtodancing.Wedomixersandline dances throughout the evening which creates a nice friendly atmosphere and we play a variety of music from current hits to oldies and everything in between. This means people get to try out many different dance styles. The adjacent lounge is the perfect place to catch your breath and refresh with a cold cocktail. Dont miss the spring- themed party April 29th. Well wear flow- ery dresses and play some spring tunes. It makes for a perfect date night F or those looking for some kick-up- your-heels high-energy fun super- swingy skirts and tailored vests wel- come Portland Swing Projects STOMP nights Wednesday lessons at 7 p.m. are fol- lowed by dance 730-9 p.m. at Acoustic Ar- tisans 594 Congress Street Portland Friday lessons are at 730 p.m. with dance 8-10 p.m. at Maine Ballroom 614 Congress Street Portland. See portlandswingproject.com for schedule guarantee to get the heart racing with toe-tapping live and DJ music from the Roaring Twenties to today. For a sultry steamy evening of hip- swinging and attitude check out the Lat- in dances also held at Avant Dance and Event Center in Westbrook avantmaine. com third Saturday of the month 8 p.m.- midnight with a one-hour pre-dance lesson and cash bar. Those wanting to satisfy a worked-up ap- petite should head to Salvage BBQ for an earlymainersknewhowtostruttheirstuff. toeavesdropontheexquisitePenobscot Pine needle Dance visit httpswww. youtube.comwatchvxoBqgKe9bl8. old skool