The Moonlight Dance Club specializes in Swing, Latin, and Ballroom styles. Kathy and Kellen Burgos met teaching dance nearly 30 years ago. They have competed very successfully in several amateur dance contests. They estimate that they have taught to well over 4,000 people and done more than 200 special events. Contact Kellen Burgos 608-519-0124; email: kburgos@charter.net or website: www.moonlightdanceclub.com They'll give a beginning lesson 12:15-1:00 Saturday.

Orkestar Bez Ime plays dance tunes from Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Romania, and more. The group has grown to be one of the Midwest's hottest and most sought-after international dance bands specializing in Balkan music. Using a mix of folk and modern instruments—including accordion, clarinet, dumbek, flute, guitar, kaval, tambura, violin and voice—the group stays close to traditional Eastern Europe through its American melting-pot sensibility. Dan Garvin will teach and lead simple line dances 1:15-2:30 Saturday.

The Sahara Desert Dancers with Barb Albrechtson- Formed through friendship and the love of dance, this group has promoted Middle Eastern Dance(Belly Dance) as a form of art since 1992. The director is Barbara Albrechtson (Tzigane). Belly Dance is a way of expressing yourself through music. It’s unique and it’s fun! The practice of belly dancing is shaped by each woman’s personality, her intuition and creativity. Contact Barb at 785-1773 or email tzigane2@hotmail.com. They'll perform, then you try it—Saturday, 2:30-3:30.

ClogJam's nationally certified instructors Christi Pfaff & Tracy Mullaney will teach a mini Clogging Workshop for beginning dancers. They promise great exercise for you mind and body. Join the fun 3:30-4:00 on Saturday.

The Happy Twirlers Square Dance Club celebrates over 50 years of square dancing in the La Crosse area with dance demonstrations at Riverfest, the Interstate Fair, Oktoberfest, nursing homes, schools and churches and many local festivals.  The club regularly dances on Wednesday night at the Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse Street in La Crosse.  For information call Mike or Judy at (608) 526-4575. The club will demonstrate and help audience members learn, 4:00-5:00 Saturday.

The Irish program at Amanda's Academy of Dance continues the legacy of honoring Irish heritage and tradition through the art of Irish dance. We are committed to teaching boys and girls dance that is traditional yet innovative in a nurturing and productive environment. We encourage the values of respect, self-discipline, self-confidence and teamwork. All interested individuals welcome; many levels offered for ages 2 through adults. They will perform and then teach some simple steps, noon-12:45 on Sunday.

The La Crosse Hmong Girls Dancers started in 2000, led by Gina Ly Yang. It promotes and preserves Hmong cultural dance and enhances and enriches Hmong girls’ knowledge, interest and pride in their culture and heritage. Come watch their performance,12:45-1:15 Sunday.

ClogJam Cloggers since 2005—come watch, listen and learn a little bit of history of the folk dance called clogging. ClogJam Cloggers are led by nationally certified instructors Christi Pfaff & Tracy Mullaney. The performance group will perform to traditional bluegrass, Irish, country and even pop songs. Then come and try your feet at clogging. Fun for all ages– beginner lessons will start in the fall. Contact Tracy @ 788-9664; email: clogjam@hotmail.com or visit the website: www.clogjam.com. Experience Clogjam at1:15-2:15 Sunday.

Naga is a dynamic and improvisational music and dance ensemble that draws upon the influences of India, Pakistan, Rajasthan, Tunisia, Persia, Turkey, the Middle East and American Belly Dance. The ensemble is lead by Violette Rose (dancer) with musicians Whitedeer, Judd Steinbeck and Bob Bezin. Belly Dance or Arabic percussion available by calling (608) 782-3313. They're on at 2:15-3:15 Sunday.

Zumba instructor Kristin Johnson is a longtime La Crosse area resident. As a hobby she began teaching Group Cycling classes at the YMCA. She later obtained her Zumba certification in February of 2008. Her full time job is that of Associate Campus Minister at the Roncalli Newman Center. She also enjoys spending time on the river with her husband Brian, and their yellow lab Izzy. She hopes that you’ll give Zumba a try and “Ditch the workout! Join the party,” 3:15-4:00 Sunday.

Watch as the versatile Winona International Dancers perform dances from places far and wide, such as Greece, Norway, Poland, Germany and America. The audience can step lively into our diverse dance heritage as the group teaches some fun and easy to learn dances. For more information contact Barb DuFresne: Winona International Dancers; or Sue O’Brien, sobrien@winacotter.org. Help them close a great weekend of dance, 4:00-5:00 Sunday.