Bates to host ballroom-swing dance party

Fall into the Swing of Things, a ballroom dancing swing party with music provided by a professional disc jockey, will be held at Bates on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Chase Hall Lounge. Neither a partner nor formal attire is required, and coffee and dessert will be available. Free swing dance lessons will be offered from 8 to 9 p.m. Admission for the dance is $5 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Bates dancesport competition team.