LEWISTON — A free community dance will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Martel Elementary School, for those wishing to try modern square dancing.

An open house will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the school, intersection of Lisbon Street and East Avenue.

A new 10-week program will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21. Classes will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and cost $45 a dancer.

Singles are welcome, partners are encouraged. Dancing is not just exercise, it is also a social event. It takes eight dancers to make a square and they work together for success. Today’s square dancing is done to rock, disco, jazz and hip-hop, as well as country and bluegrass.

FMI: 207-841-7959, email Dance@TCS.DanceForFun.ME or visit www.TCS.DanceForFun.ME.