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DANCE

Allen Civic Ballet is a nonprofit dance company funded in part by the Allen Arts Alliance and the Allen Economic Development Corporation. Located at 602 E. Main St., Ste. E, the company is dedicated to "providing affordable and enjoyable dance performances for audiences of all ages, while providing valuable experience to young dancers considering a career in the profession." Call 972.727.5959 or visit allencivicballet.org

Ballroom Dancing to a live band is offered every Tuesday night from 7–9:15 p.m. at the Plano Senior Center, 401 West 16th St. Cost is $5 per person for seniors 50 years and older. Call 972.941.7155.

Celebration Event Center & Ballroom, located at 2165 West Park Blvd., offers social ballroom dances twice a month for $10. Call 972.596.5553 or visit celebrateplano.com.

Chamberlain Performing Arts is a student performing pre-professional ballet company with innovative outreach programs for under served and special needs members of the community. It is located at 3003 West 15th St. in Plano. For more information, call 214.412.8589, or e-mail amy@chamberlainperformingarts.org.

Collin County Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit dance company directed by Kirt and Linda Hathaway. For more information, call 214.929.7718 or visit ccballet.com.

Dance Council of North Texas offers scholarships for talented, aspiring dancers. The council also puts on Dance for the Planet, National Tap Dance Celebration, and Taste Dance: Addison Style. To become a member or for scholarship information, visit thedancecouncil.org.

Dances for Adults with Disabilities, organized by the City of Allen, features live music, snacks, and a commemorative photo mailed to each participant. Dances ($10) are for ages 18 and older and are held at the Recreation Hall located at 105 South Anna Dr. in Allen. Dances begin at 7 p.m. Call 214.509.4707 or e-mail tharben@cityofallen.org.

Plano Metropolitan Ballet is nonprofit ballet company made up of more than 45 auditioned dancers from ages 10 to 18, while the Junior Company is comprised of nearly 40 dancers ages 8 to 12. Each year, Plano Met performs an original fairy-tale ballet and hosts the Plano Dance Festival. Plano Met is under the direction of Cindi Lawrence Hanson, and its members train at Gotta Dance. Call 972.769.0017 or visit planometballet.org.

Swinging Stars Square & Round Dance Club is for those interested in square dancing. For more information, call Gary & Peggy Amy at 972.612.4934 or e-mail president@swingingstars.org. Also, visit swingingstars.org.

Texas Reelers Square & Round Dance Club is one of the largest square dance clubs in North Texas. They dance on the first and third Fridays of the month at 820 W. Arapaho Rd. in Richardson. Call Paul at 214.502.2296 or visit texasreelers.org.