Oct. 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16: GORHAM, ballroom dance parties will be held every Thursday, Friday and Sunday at Centre of Movement School of Performing Arts, Route 25. 839-3267

Oct. 2: LEWISTON, Bushwhack will play at the Lewiston Singles Club dance at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7 784-3660

Oct. 3, 10: DRESDEN, a country western line and partner dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Dresden Masonic Hall, Route. 127. $3/$4 622-4884

Oct. 4: PORTLAND, a dance will be held at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. 784-5321

Oct. 5, 12: NAPLES, a karaoke and dance will be held at 8 p.m. at Oh Ryan’s Pub and Club, Route 11 and 302. 753-0100

Oct. 5, 12: PORTLAND, ballroom dancing will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Maplewood Dance Center, 383 Warren Ave. 878-0584

Oct. 6, 13: PORTLAND, salsa and swing dancing will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Maplewood Dance Center, 383 Warren Ave. 878-0584

Oct. 7-May 26: LEWISTON, line dancing will be held Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 783-6667

Oct. 7, 14: PORTLAND, a Friday night Latin dance party will be held at 8 p.m. at Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. 773-0002

Oct. 7: PORTLAND, a swing dance, with music by the Blue Willow Band, will be held at 9 p.m. at North Deering Grange Hall, 1408 Washington Ave. $10 653-5012

Oct. 8: COPLIN PLANTATION, a barn dance will be held at Langtown from 7 to 11 p.m. on the Kennebago Road. $3 246-4738

Oct. 8: FARMINGTON, a contradance, with music by Jaige Trudell, will be held at 8 p.m. at Farmington Grange Hall, Bridge Street. $5/ 397-2241

Oct. 8: SOUTH PARIS, the Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will hold a dance at 7 p.m. at Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street. 743-7176

Oct. 9: LEWISTON, Wild Horse will play at the Lewiston Singles Club dance at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7 784-3660

Oct. 15: PORTLAND, a benefit Masquerade Gala, with music by the Tony Boffa Band, will be held at the Portland Marriott. 780-6282

Oct. 16: LEWISTON, the Patio Cowboys will play at the Lewiston Singles Club dance at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7 784-3660