Dance instructors will teach Latin and swing dances

A dance at the Howland Center (Photo courtesy of Howland Center)
A dance at the Howland Center (Photo courtesy of Howland Center)

The Howland Cultural Center presents a singles and couples Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. Music will include R&B, Latin, funk, soul, blues, disco, rock, jazz, world and classics from the ’60s to the present.

Argentine dance instructor Maia Martinez of Dojo Dance Company will teach bachata or the cha-cha at 8:30 p.m. Later in the evening, Frank Billingsley will teach the Lindy Hop.

Couples and singles are welcome. A $10 donation includes light refreshments. The Howland Cultural Center is located at the east end of Main Street (477 Main St.) in Beacon. For further information and/or directions, call 845-831-4988 or 845-765-0667.

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