Ballroom/Latin/swing

Dance Dance Party Party, every Fri., 5:30 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. There is no teacher so ladies can feel free to do what they want in a non-pressure atmosphere. Girls only. $5.401-331-2695 x102 or classes@perishabletheatre.org.

Roseland Ballroom Dancing, every Sun., noon, 174 Broadway (Rte. 138, Taunton. Ballroom, Latin and swing. Lessons: 12:30-1 p.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m. by Lestyn's Studio of Dance. Two dance floors, full bar, and various featured bands each week. Casual dress. Singles and couples welcome. $10. 508-822-2888 or www.hongkongcityrestaurant.com.

K&S Ball Room Dance, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1047 park Ave., Cranston, R.I. Complimentary beginner lesson 6:30 to 7:15, Intermediate Hustle lesson 7:15 to 8. Free coffee, tea, pizza, and hot popcorn. Dancing until 11:30 p.m. Couples and Singles welcome. $15, $10 with full-time college I.D.

Salsa and Foxtrot Classes, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Community Church, 372 Wayland, corner of Wayland and Lloyd on the East Side of Providence. Beginning salsa from 7 to 8 p.m., Foxtrot from 8 to 9 p.m. $10 for each lesson. No partner necessary. 401-921-1898 or register at havetodance.com/ss. Swing Classes, Dec. 5, 12, and 19, Community Church, 372 Wayland, Providence. Corner of Wayland and Lloyd on the east side. Beginners 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate 8 to 9. $10/hour. No partner necessary. 401-921-1898 or havetodance.com/ss

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., Raffael's Banquet Facility, Route 1A, Walpole. Live performance by 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra and crooner John Stevens (American Idol finalist). Also singing Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr., Dean Martin. Doors open at 7. $27.50 http://www.musicnotnoise.com/events.htm

Country/line/cajun

Country Line Dance, lessons every Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foxboro VFW Post, 337 Cocasset St., Foxboro. $7, 781-828-2299.

Country Line Dancing, with Dave Pytka, every Thursday, 6:30 to 10 p.m., American Legion Post 312, 437 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. $5, includes lesson and dancing. 508-761-5983.

Dancing to Country Music, every Fri., Sat. & Sun., VFW Post 1271, 416 Hunt St., Central Falls, R.I.

Cajun Music and Dance with Magnolia, first Saturday of every month, 8-11 p.m., German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. Singles welcome. Dance lessons at 7:30. Cash bar. $14 at door. 401-246-2720 or www.magnoliacajunband.com.

Country Dancing with Down East Dancers, second Saturday of every month, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Taunton Elks, 119 High St. Two step, Waltz, East Coast and West Coast Swing, Pattern/Flow dances, Cha Cha, Nightclub 2, dance mixers and line dance instruction. Cash bar. $7. 508-653-7937 or 508-695-4548 or www.downeastdancers.com.

Joe and Paul's 9th Annual Xmas Party with Magnolia Cajun Band, Dec. 6, 5 to 11 p.m., German Club, 78 Carter St., Pawtucket. Featuring Corey Ledet and his Zydeco band. Cash bar, full holiday buffet provided. $20. 401-965-0849 or salsrbclub.com

Rehoboth Contra Dance, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. All dances taught, beginners welcome. Caller is Sue Rosen and music is by Rumblestrip. Partners are not necessary. $8. 508-252-6375 or contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.hmtl Country Line and Couples Holiday Dance, Dec. 13, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Taunton Elks, 119 High St., Taunton. DJ and dance instructor Donna Shea. Lesson at 7:30, dance from 8 to 11:30, includes two step, waltz, swing, pattern/flow, Cha Cha, dance mixers and more. Potluck refreshments, cash bar. $7. 508-695-4548 or downeastdancers.com

Rehoboth Holiday Contra Dance, Dec. 26, 8 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. All dances taught, beginners welcome. Caller is Dan Pearl and music is by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter. Partners are not necessary. $8. 508-252-6375 or contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.hmtl

Country Line and Couples Dance, Jan. 10, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Taunton Elks, 119 High St., Taunton. DJ and dance instructor Dave Pytka. Lesson at 7:30, dance from 8 to 11:30, includes two step, waltz, swing, pattern/flow, Cha Cha, dance mixers and more. Potluck refreshments, cash bar. $7. 508-695-4548 or downeastdancers.com

Square/contra

Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club, beginners' class/mainstream plus workshop, Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., Epiphany Church, Front Street, Walpole. $3. Call 508-668-4528.

Medway Contra Dance, first Sat. of every month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St., Medway. $7, discount for children under 18. Beginners, singles, and couples welcome. No partner necessary. Bring soft-soled shoes. 508-528-4563 or contradancelinks.com/medway.html.

Rehoboth contra dance, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth. All dances taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf (introductory workshop at 7:30 p.m.). Music by Free Association. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

Singles events

New England Singles Dance, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.to midnight, VFW Hall, 30 Central St., Abington. Dance music and DJ. Sandwich bar and hors d'oeuvres. $10. All ages. Casual dress. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Single Executives Club, Nov. 28, Lafayette House Ballroom, 109 Washington St., Rte 1 suoth, Foxboro, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Boston After Dark Single Newtorking Cocktail Party, Dec. 2, Holiday Inn, 929 Hingham St., Rockland, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at door. Free dance lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Single Executives Club, Dec. 5, The Lantana, 43 Scanlon Dr., Randolph, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

New England Singles Dance, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.to midnight, VFW Hall, 30 Central St., Abington. Dance music and DJ. Sandwich bar and hors d'oeuvres. $10. All ages. Casual dress. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Single Executives Club Christmas Party, Dec. 6, Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4 Highwood Dr., Tewksbury, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

New England Singles Dance, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.to midnight, Moseley's On The Charles, 50 Bridge St., Rte. 109, Dedham. Dance music and DJ. Sandwich bar and hors d'oeuvres. $12. All ages. Casual dress. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Single Executives Club Christmas Party, Dec. 12, White's Conference Ctr., 66 State Rd., Westport., from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Single Executives Club Christmas Party, Dec. 19, Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St., Rockland, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

New England Singles Dance, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.to midnight, VFW Hall, 30 Central St., Abington. Dance music and DJ. Sandwich bar and hors d'oeuvres. $10. All ages. Casual dress. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Single Executives Club Christmas Party, Dec. 20, Best Western Grand Ballroom, 477 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. Free dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:30. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Matzo Ball, Dec. 24, 9 p.m., SHRINE Asian Kitchen, Lounge and Nightclub, 240 MGM Grand Dr., Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT. Jewish singles 21+ looking for Hanukah fun on Christmas Eve with a night of dancing, fun, and networking. Holiday finery encouraged and dress to impress. $30. matzoball.org.

Single Executives Club Christmas Party, Dec. 26, The Lafayette House Ballroom, 109 Washington St., Rte. 1 South, Foxboro, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12. 35+. No jeans or sneakers. Proper business dress required; ties & jackets highly recommended for men, business or party finery for women. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

New England Singles Dance, Dec. 26, 8 p.m.to midnight,Braintree Hotel Grand Ballroom, 37 Forbes Rd. Rte. I-93 at Exit 6, Braintree. Dance music and DJ. Sandwich bar and hors d'oeuvres. $12. All ages. Casual dress. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Go sing

Corrine's Karaoke, every Wed., 9:30 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Hosted by DJ Keith. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com.

Corrine's Open Oldies Mike, every Wed., 8 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Dick Wilner hosts 50s and 60s dancing and music. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com.

Open Mike at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Monday, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 15 School St., Taunton. Hosted by Lonesome Steve. $3/general. 508-824-3436 or thedessertclub.com.

Open Mike at The Narrows, every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River. Musicians, poets, and thespians welcome. $3. 508-324-1926.

Open Mike Blues Jam at Chan's, every last Wed., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. With Ken Lyon and friends. Free. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Open Mike at Mockingbird Music, every Thurs., 7 to 9 p.m., Mockingbird Music, 905 South Main St., Mansfield. Hosted by MockingBird's Adam Goldberg. $2/donation. 508-339-6727 or mockingbirdweb.com.

Karaoke, every Thurs., Anciet Marinere, 7-9 Mechanic St., Foxboro. 508-543-5564

Open Mike at Rick's Music World, every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., Rick's Funky Cafe, 412 New State Hwy., Raynham. All musicians welcome. $3/general. 508-977-0200 or ricksmusic.com.

Open Mike Night, every Thurs., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Artist's Exchange, 50 Rolfe St., Cranston, R.I. All musicians welcome. Consessions available. 401-785-4art or artists-exchange.org.