Saturday, Jan. 10: Second Saturday Contra Dance 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 may bring a snack to share if they wish.

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

Tickets are $10 per individual, with discounts available.

Lava Meltdown Contra Dance Weekend

The Lava Meltdown will be held from Feb. 27 to March 1 in Lava Hot Springs.

Christine Merriman will be calling to the famed music of Drive Train.

Early bird pricing is still going on through the end of January. Tickets are $150 for adults, $75 for youth and $25 for children. Some meals are provided.

Find more information and registration at lavameltdown.com/about.html

Other dance events:

— 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.

— Mondays and Wednesdays in Chubbuck: Buckles’n’Boots Country Swing:

Monday lessons are from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday lessons are from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and open floor dancing is from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

This event is 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 at https://www.facebook.com/people/BucklesnBoots-Country-Swing/ 61552020812000/.

If you’re feeling up for a drive:

— Jan 17 in Salt Lake City: Wasatch Contras

Calling by Carrie Madsen and music by Doxatunes.

General admission is $10, with discounts available.

It is located upstairs of 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.

Find more information on its website at https://wasatchcontras.org/.