Always on Sunday Ballroom Oaklawn Grange 42 Wheelock Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 4pm to 8pm Price: General Public $15.00, USABDA Members $12.00, Students with ID $12.00 Phone: 401.826.6005 Email: Website: http://www.alwaysonsundayballroom.com Dance, Class & Refreshments 4-5pm Group Lesson (included in dance price) 5-8pm Open Ballroom Dancing Always on Sunday Ballroom feature a unique blend of contemporary and classic music with many popular foreign and domestic pieces and a dash of country. Dances & workshops held on selected Sundays Ucoming dances: March 30, April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29 Return To Top

Big Band Music at the Beechwood Ballroom & Social Astors' Beechwood Mansion 580 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Time: 7:30 to 9:30pm Admission: $20.00 adults, $15.00 students Information: 401-846-3772 Reservations strongly encouraged Website: http://www.astorsbeechwood.com The Beechwood Foundation is sponsoring a series of events featuring big band music at the mansion. Larry Brown's Swinglane, an 18 piece jazz band, will bop the night away with swing, Latin and traditional favorites. The mansion will be set up party style for these events and guests can choose to take a turn around the ballroom floor or just enjoy the sounds of Swinglane. FOBD, East Bay and RI USA Dance members get a $5.00 discount! Upcoming dances - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Return To Top

Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Phone: 401-434-9612 Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Every Wednesday Swing dance Wednesday is swing night at the Cape Verdean Club featuring the exciting sound of Loaded Dice while DJ Swing Daddy keeps the joint hoppin between sets. Return To Top

Cavalcade of Bands Ballroom, Social, Swing Dance Rhodes-On-The-Pawtuxet Broad Street Cranston, RI Held each year in May and October The Federation of Musicians presents the Cavalcade of Bands. Date: tba Time: Doors open 5:45pm/Dancing 6 to 11:30pm Price: If purchased in advance - $10.00 / at the door - $ 15.00 FOBD member (with card) at the door - $10.00 For more information or to order tickets call: Al Andrade Program chairman at 401-941-2717 (Mon-Fri 9am-2pm) Or send a check made out to 'Providence Federation of Musicians' along with (please print) your name, complete address, phone number and email (optional) to Providence Federation of Musicians/681 Park Avenue/Suite 25/Cranston RI 02910. Advance ticket requests must be received no later than May 18, 2007. You can also purchase tickets through Rhodes at 401-785-4333 or at FOBD dances Come Dance! Continuous bands playing in two different rooms. Next dance: Tuesday February 12, 2008 Return To Top

Club 2000 Friday & Saturday Nights Contemporary Latin Club 2000 327 Barton Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Doors open at ??? Information: 401-728-0020 Proper dress & ID required ???? DJ??? Club 2000 caters to central american dancers and features bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton.

Club Lot 401 Lot 401 44 Hospital Street Providence RI, 02903 Phone: 401-490-3980 Sunday Latin Night ????? Time: ??? Age: 18+ Price: $5 ($10 w/free drink & admission to Latin Night with DJ Kabeza) free valet, full bar RiDance is unsure about the status of this club

The Dancin' Feelin' Studio Party Ballroom Dance Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1675 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 7:15pm-8:00pm free dance lesson 8:00pm-11:00pm ballroom dance Price: $12.00 adults, $10.00 Dancin Feelin studio members, $7.00 fulltime college students with ID Refreshments served. For more information call 401-461-0110 or Web site http://www.dancinfeelin.com Directors - Randy Deats and Kathy St Jean Deats Studio Dance Time: 8-11pm Price: $12.00 general, $10.00 studio members, $7.00 fulltime students with ID Upcoming dances: Friday, February 1, 28, 9, 2008 Beginner Party The Dancin' Feelin' 272 Pettaconsett Ave (just off Post Rd) Warwick RI 02888 Time: 8-10pm Price: Free the first time you attend. After the first time, the party is $10.00. 3 twenty minute mini lessons with time to dance in between. Come meet new friends and learn how to dance. Come join us for 2 hours of beginner ballroom lessons. During the evening we will offer 3 twenty minute mini lessons to introduce you to the world of ballroom dancing. Upcoming dances: February 15, 2008 Also see Kathy & Randy Ballroom Dances Return To Top

Friends of Ballroom Dancing (FOBD) Officers' Club US Naval Station 95 Perry Rd Newport RI Reservations: Meredith Paul, 33 Narragansett Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Reservation information: 401-683-9453 Memberships and newsletter: Skip Jones Membership and newsletter information: 401-847-2980 and Established in 1987 to promote social ballroom dancing and orchestras. FOBD holds dinner dances with live bands at a number of different venues in Newport. Director Skip Jones, makes sure the dance space is excellent and the food meets a high standard. Membership: You must be a member to attend and you may opt to attend the dance only. Membership is $20 per year to receive newsletters by regular mail or $15 to receive newsletters by email. A membership is good for one person or a husband and wife. Send your name(s) along with a check made out to FOBD to Skip Jones, 253 East Main Road, Portsmouth RI 02871 Dress: Informal Dress - Gentlemen: Coat and Tie/Ladies: Cocktail Attire unless otherwise noted Website: http://www.onaquidneck.com/fobd/ Upcoming Dances: All dances held at the Officer's Club unless otherwise noted For Officers' Club dances - Naval Security requires list of all guests 3 days in advance Monday, December 31 - New Year's Eve Dinner dance with Duke Belaire's 6 Piece Band at the Officers' Club, US Naval Station, 95 Perry Rd, Newport Saturday February 9 Dinner dance with Duke Belaire's 15 Piece Band at the Officers' Club, US Naval Station, 95 Perry Rd, Newport Saturday March 29 - Cancelled Friday May 9 with Artie Cabral 5 Piece Dance Band, Friday July 18 with Rick Medeiros and he Mel-Tones Friday September 19 with the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Friday October 24 with Pat Bigelow and Anything Goes Thursday, December 31 - Band to be selected Reservations: Meredith Paul, 33 Narragansett Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Reservation information: email merepaul at yahoo.com or leave message at 401-683-9453 Memberships and newsletter: Skip Jones Membership and newsletter information: 401-847-2980 and Return To Top

Kathy & Randy's Ballroom Dance Dillon Council 1675 Douglas Avenue North Providence RI Time: 7:15pm-8:00pm free dance lesson 8:00pm-11:30pm ballroom dance Price: $15.00 adults, $10.00 teens, college 22 years and under with ID Refreshments served. For more information call 401-463-1815 or ksj111@cox.net Website: http://www.kathyandrandydance.com Your hosts Kathy St.Jean and Randy Deats invite you to join them for an evening of ballroom dancing. Cash bar available. Upcoming dances - February 2, 16, March 1 Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances Return To Top

K&S Ballroom Dance Knights of Columbus 1047 Park Ave Cranston RI Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Time: Beginner Lesson 630pm, Intermediate Lesson 715pm, Dance 8pm-midnight Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson/college students 10.00 with ID card. & dance lesson from 630pm to 8pm 3,600 sq ft wood floor and its all smoke free! Singles tables available. Rhode Island's biggest monthly ballroom dance! Special Sunday Dance April 27 Spring Dance - click here for details Regular dances held on Saturdays 2008 Dances - January 12,26, February 10 (Special Sunday Valentine's Dance), 16,23, March 8,15,22, April 12,19 May 10,24,31, June 14,28, July 12,26, August 9,23,30, September 13,27 October 11,25, November 8,22,29, December 13,20,31 Usually 2 dances a month in Cranston and one a month in Newton Massachusetts. See riDance's K&S section for complete schedule. Return To Top

John and Dee's Saturday Night Dance Party East Smithfield Center 7 Esmond Street Smithfield, RI 02917 Time: 7pm doors open, 730pm-8pm lesson, 8pm-midnight dancing Price: $10.00 Phone 401-345-6520 dsoares221@aol.com http://www.johndeedance.com We've got it all - a great mix of music for all your favorite dances - 2 Step, Night Club 2, West Coast Swing, East Coast, Hustle, Cha Cha, Waltz Every Fourth Saturday Upcoming 2008 Dances: Saturday January 26, 2008, April 28 (workshop prior, 8pm-midnight) Click here for John and Dee Soares workshops at this location. Group classes also taught in Wayland Massachusetts followed by a Sunday night dance party. See their website for details. Return To Top

Newport Dance Party St. John's Guild Hall 61 Poplar Street Newport RI Time: 6pm-9pm 6-630pm dance lesson/630p-9pm dance Admission: $10.00 Information: 401-849-5678 or Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Ballroom Join us for a fun evening of great music and dancing! Refreshments and drinks provided Dances held occassionally. Upcoming Dances - May 20 Return To Top

Norm & Dette's Dance Social Dillon K of C Hall 1675 Douglas Avenue North Providence, RI Information: 401-767-1765 Time: 8:00pm - 11:30 pm Price: $12.00 Free Refreshments/Great Music/Real Wood Floor/Free Raffle/Water & drinks available at bar. DJ Norm plays recorded, true tempo American and International Ballroom music. Dances are held on Saturdays 2007 dances - 11/24 (no dance in December) 2008 dances - 1/26, 2/23, 3/22, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22 Return To Top

PB&J Ballroom First Friday of the Month Barrington Democratic Club 86 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 730pm Lesson/8pm-11pm Dance Dress: Cocktail Attire Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Or Email: dancenelia@aol.com Price: $10.00 7:30-8pm Lesson by Nelia Lawton 8-11pm Social Dancing (Latin & Hustle) Join Nelia Lawton at Barrington's only ballroom dance. Price includes lesson, refreshments and recorded music by Nelia Lawton. Dances are held the first Friday of every month Return To Top

PB&J Swing Dance Party Every Monday Night All styles of swing music Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Information: 401-245-1119 Or Email: dancenelia@aol.com Price: $5.00 8pm-10pm Open Dancing Floor: Hardwood Dances are held every Monday water, coffee, tea, wine, cash bar available, you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine The Democratic Club has one of the best dance floors around with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Join us in dancing and socializing with other dancers to PB&J's assorted dance music. A great place and price to dance and/or practice. Return To Top

PB&J Latin & Hustle Starts Wednesday June 6, 2007 Every Wednesday Night Latin and Hustle Dancing Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Information: 401-245-1119 Or Email: dancenelia@aol.com Price: $10.00 7:30-8pm Latin Lesson by Nelia Lawton 9-9:30pm Hustle Lesson by Nelia Lawton 8-10:30pm Social Dancing ( Latin & Hustle) Dress: Cocktail Attire Floor: Hardwood Join Nelia Lawton for an evening of great dancing. Price includes lesson, refreshments and recorded music by Nelia Lawton. Dances are held every Wednesday Cash Bar - Light Refreshments - Free Water Return To Top

Providence Swings Swing Dance Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm/915pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general/$2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: maryfarnsworth@fastmail.fm Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Bread and Butter Jam Swing dancing every Thursday at the Providence Tango Studio! Plus other occasional other swing dances upcoming: May 5, 2007 Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street. Return To Top

Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street, 2nd Floor East Greenwich RI 02818 Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com 10,000 sq. ft of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Upcoming Dances 2008 Dances are usually held on Saturdays and are ballroom unless otherwise noted (dates are subject to change) Regular Dances Time: 730pm-1130pm, lesson at 740pm, dance starts 845pm Prices for regular dances are $10.00 general/$5.00 student April 25 (Friday, cha cha class, starts at 740pm) May 10, 16 (Friday), 23 (Friday), 31, 2008 June 7, 14, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 16, 23, September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25, November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 20 Special Event Dances Time: 730pm-1130pm unless otherwise noted Price: $10.00 unless otherwise noted none at this time updated 23Apr08 Return To Top

Sals Productions German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI Information: 401-965-0849 or Website: www.salsrbclub.com For advance tickets, send a check or money order with a SASE to Send check or money order with self-addressed, stamped envelope to Sals Productions/67 Chestnut Ave/Cranston RI 02910 Swing dances Upcoming: Saturday March 8 at 8pm Beantown Swing Orchestra - ballroom, swing & social Saturday March 15 at 8pm L'il Anne & the Hot Cayenne Band - zydeco and swing Saturday April 12 at 8pm JJ Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts - zydeco and swing Saturday April 19 at 8pm CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band - zydeco and swing Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 & 25 Bayou & Boogie Fest groups tba - cajun, zydeco & swing Return To Top

Swingin 88's Dance Brightridge Club (front hall) 59 Brightridge Avenue (Off Warren Ave.) East Providence, RI 02914 Information: 508-222-2185 or swingin88s@yahoo.com Website: http://www.swingin88s.com Time: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm Learn to swing 7:15 pm to 7:45 pm Price: $8.00 for DJ dances ($6.00 for students with student id) at the door Most live music dances are $10 admission - general and student Music by DJ Swing Daddy Featuring dance hosts - all you have to do is ask! Dances usually held the last Saturday of the month Benefit dance for Caritas House April 26 featuring the live music by Roger Ceresi & the All Starz) DJs Swing Daddy and Shawneemac plus Lesson, Prizes, & Much Much More! $15.00 if tickets purchased by April 19, $20.00 at the door Price includes pasta dinner (pasta, meatballs, salad, bread), snacks and desserts Other Upcoming 2008 Dances: 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 12/27 Dates subject to change Return To Top

The Towers The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 8pm - 11pm Price: Usually $10 Phone 401-782-2597 Email: dancingkana@yahoo.com Website: http://www.thetowersri.com Come and enjoy the finest South County has to offer: beautiful ocean views, spacious wood floor, and great fun! Light snacks provided plus bottled water and/or punch for sale. Singles and couples welcome. The Towers has a series of Thursday night summer dances as well as a number of other dances offered throughout the year. Many different dance styles are covered on various evenings including ballroom, social, tango, latin, salsa and swing. Upcoming dances: Friday, October 12 Latin Night See The Towers listing on riDance for details and The Towers Tango for Argentine tango dances and classes. Return To Top

TwirlTheGirl Bouffard Council - Knights of Columbus 15 Bassett Street North Providence, RI 02904 Workshops & Dances September 29, 30 & October 1, 2006 5th Annual ProviDANCE sWINg in the cITy Weekend! Email Website: http://www.TwirlTheGirl.com WELCOME to the LARGEST WEEKEND SWING EVENT in RHODE ISLAND! We pride ourselves on offering a weekend like no other! Contests that run on time, more social dancing, and an event held in one room so we can all be together at the same time! 3- Day event, Over 12 hours of Social dancing, entertainment, Dinner buffet, Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Jack & Jill's (entry fee included), lots of laughter, ProviDANCE Club Challenge Traveling Trophy, WSDC points, 7 workshops, J & J DVD (included in pass), LOTS O' FUN, & DIVINE DANCE DEMOS! $99 ALL WEEKEND PASS INCLUDES: Includes ALL 7 workshops, SATURDAY dinner buffet, OVER 12 HOURS of open dancing all weekend, Jack & Jill entry fee, & Jack & Jill competition DVD, SPECIAL Demos Friday & Saturday night & MORE! Register ONLINE and pay with CREDIT CARD to pay TODAY or make check payable to TwirlTheGirlUSA and send to: 34 Greenbrier Road, West Warwick, RI 02893 Return To Top

TwirlTheGirl's TGI Finally Friday Dance Brightridge Hall 59 Brightridge Avenue (off Warren Ave) East Providence RI and Bouffard Council - Knights of Columbus 15 Bassett Street North Providence, RI 02904 Price: $10.00 Time: 8pm-1230am Phone: 401-447-7015 Email: Jennifer@TwirlTheGirl.com Website: http://www.TwirlTheGirl.com 8-9pm free lessons (times may vary, please call) 9pm-12:30am Open dancing with DJ Sue Cath from Boston (times may vary, please call) Music: Mostly West Coast Swing and a Bit O' Country with a fair share of Ballroom, Latin and Hustle Upcoming Dances: Friday, August 17, Saturday September 29, Saturday October 13, Friday November 16, Saturday December 22, 2007 Return To Top

USA DANCE - RI Chapter (Formerly RIUSABDA) Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1625 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 8:00 to 11:00pm Dance Price: Non-Members $12.00/USA Dance and FOBD Members $10.00 /College Students $5.00 Information: Jayne Pawasauskas 401-785-4687 or 401-439-1769 Website: http://www.riusabda.org Occasional dances. Check their website if you don't see anything here. Refreshments/ Music by USA Dance Upcoming Dances April 18, April 25, June 20, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 12 The Rhode Island branch of USA Dance, formerly RI-USABDA, promotes ballroom dance and host dances, competitions and other local events. For membership information, go to the USA Dance website and click on 'About RI USA Dance'. Return To Top

ZazouSwing Olives Restaurant and Nightclub 108 North Main Street Providence, RI Information: 401-854-6408 Website: www.zazouswing.org Swing dancing every Tuesday! Time: 7pm-11pm Price: $5.00 Take the Survival Swing Lesson at 7:00 p.m. (no partner or experience needed) and stay for dancing until 11:00 p.m. Music will be by DJ. Return To Top

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