Saturday at Assemble' in Pocatello:

The Pocatello Second Saturday Contra Dance is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Assemble’ Learning and Event Center, 820 E. Young St.

Attendees are invited to the 7 p.m. instructional session to learn basic moves, brush up on contra dance technique and assist any newcomers.

Bring soft-soled shoes to change into. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite spring refreshment to share — and bring a friend.

Luann Claussen will teach and call the dances, and The Idaho Rovers will provide lively music.

Tickets are $10 per individual, with discounts available.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/PocatelloContra.

Upcoming dance events in the area:

Wednesdays in Pocatello: Ballroom dancing

Mind Your Body, 234 S. Main St. in Pocatello, has ballroom classes every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., taught by Lori Head, focusing on a different dance style every week.

No partner or experience necessary.

Find more information on all Mind Your Body classes on its Facebook page or its website at mindyourbodypocatello.com.

Wednesdays and Saturdays in Chubbuck: Buckles'n'Boots Country Swing

Wednesdays lessons from 8:30 to 9 p.m., and open floor dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. and now every other Saturday (by announcement)

Located at 252 Tailwind Circle, Ste 101, in Chubbuck.

Students with a card get in for $5, and everyone else gets in for $6.

Find more information on its Facebook.

If you're feeling up for a drive:

Sat., April 18 in Salt Lake City: Wasatch Contras

Calling by Brenda Goodwin and music by the Frayed Knot.

General admission is $10, with discounts available.

It is located upstairs in the Garbett Center, at 700 North 200 West in Salt Lake City.

The lesson starts at 7 p.m. and dancing starts at 7:30 p.m.

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