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Where To Dance by location (may not include one time dances) ballroom    swing & hustle     salsa     cajun & zydeco     argentine tango

Wednesday April 2, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 Email: 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. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday April 3, 2008 Salsa Salsa@theSpot The Spot 286 Thayer Street Providence RI Time: 9pm til 1am 9pm-10pm free beginner salsa lesson, 10pm - 1am dancing Price: $10.00 Phone: 401.248.5395 Email: Website: http://www.manolopresents.com Join us at Salsa@theSpot in a beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Free Cuban appetizers and a Free beginner's Salsa lesson are included. Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street. Dances held most every Thursday Return To Top

Thursday April 3, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday April 4, 2008 Argentine Tango Tango On The Spot The Spot 286 Thayer Street 2nd floor Providence, RI 02906 Time: 8-11 pm Price: $10.00 2 for 1 special for students with valid ID Dress: Elegant or fun attire requested Phone 401-383-7133 Email: Instructor Website: http://www.nycdc.com/dancingkana Club Website: www.TheSpotonThayer.com Come, Explore and Experience the magic of Tango. Share beautiful moments with us. Instructor & DJ, Kana Kubota. Come for a lesson before the dance! 6-7pm Beginners' milonga/vals class $15.00 7-8pm Beginners' tango class $15.00 Weekly dance Return To Top

Friday April 4, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday April 4, 2008 Ballroom PB&J Ballroom Dance Barrington Democratic Club 86 Roffe Street Barrington RI Price: $10.00 Time: 730pm Lesson/8pm-11pm Dance Dress: Cocktail Attire Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Join Nelia Lawton at Barrington's only ballroom dance. Price includes lesson, refreshments and recorded music. Dances are held the first Friday of every month. Return To Top

Friday April 4, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 830pm-1130pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com No class tonight..just dancing Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: April 12, 18, 25, May 10, 17, 31 Return To Top

Saturday April 5, 2008 Ballroom K&S Ballroom Dance MacKenzie Center 1337 Centre Street Newton MA Time: 7pm to midnight, Complimentary Lesson 7-8pm, Dance 8pm-midnight Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson/Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson Dress: No jeans please Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Email: Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Upcoming dances - May 3, June 7, 2008 See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday April 5, 2008 Cajun Magnolia Dance American Legion Hall Post 311 Route 114A Seekonk, MA Price: $12 Dance instruction at 7:30pm/Dance 8pm-11pm Phone: 401-246-2720 Email: Aeee@aol.com http://www.magnoliacajunband.com The fabulous Magnolia plays joyous cajun music at the American Legion Hall for lucky dancers. Come be lucky too. Upcoming Dances: May 3 Return To Top

Saturday April 5, 2008 Ballroom, Swing & Social Dance The Roaring 20's at the Temple House of Hope CDC's Annual Benefit Providence Renaissance Hotel 5 Avenue of the Arts Providence RI 02903 Price: $100.00 per person RSVP: March 22, 2008 Time: 6pm - 11pm Tickets & information: 401-463-3324 ext 231 Join us for a wonderful eveing filled with dinner, dancing, friends, and a live auction at the newly opened Providence Renaissance Hotel. Back by popular demand, the SOS Big Band (a 22 piece swing band) will provide the music. Cocktails and a silent auction are at 6pm and dinner's at 7pm. Vegetarian and special diet requests are available. The live auction features some amazing items such as a time share in London, a trip to Buenos Aires or a own wine tasting event at your own home! The House of Hope CDC is a a trusted resource for Rhode Islanders in need of temporary and permanent housing and other critical, lifesaving supports. Return To Top

Saturday April 5, 2008 Square Dance Ruffles 'N Beaus Beckwith-Bruchshaw Memorial Lodge Church Street/Route 100 Pascoag, RI Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm Price: $6.00 per person Level: Mainstream (soft soled shoes required) Dress: Soft soled shoes required For more information call 401-568-6728 Website: http://rufflesnbeaussdc.freeservers.com Caller: Lori Moran Cuer: Pat Anthony Dances usually held on the first Saturday of the month Also see Ruffles & Beaus Return To Top

Sunday April 6, 2008 Ballroom & Country Always On Sunday April Showers Dance 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 Country line dance class (included in dance price) 5-8pm Open 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. Vendors o hand - Latasia Jewelry Dances & workshops held on selected Sundays Upcoming dances: April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29 Return To Top

Sunday April 6, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Grand Opening Cuban Revolution The Plant 60 Valley Street Olneyville Square Providence RI 7pm - 8pm Lesson 8pm-1am Dance Price $3.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 or email Cuban Revolution Website: http://www.thecubanrevolution.com Salsa Sundays kicks off its first night at the Cuban Revolution in grand style with many old and new friends, a performance by Coyote and son, plus DJing by New York's own Tony Felix. The first 50 people through the doors will receive a free salsa CD compiled by Tony. Cuban Revolution's fabulous food will be available for purchase until midnight. Two free parking lots for patrons RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday April 7, 2008 Argentine Tango Monday Tango Practica Providence Tango 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 830pm-1130pm Price: $5.00 Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come practice your Tango. Drop-ins welcome. No partner necessary. Practica every Monday Return To Top

Monday April 7, 2008 Salsa & Latin Benefit Latin Jazz & Salsa Mondays Catch A Rising Star Twin Rivers Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln RI 02865 Time: 8pm-midnight Price: $10.00 Floor: Hardwood Club Phone: 401-475-8415 Information: 401.421.6547 Website: http://www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Center of RI would like to invite you to celebrate with Latin Jazz and Salsa Mondays at Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon will headline the nights with special guests and events including DJ's, performers, beer tastings and a dance lesson. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Volunteer Center. Dances held every Monday April 7 though May 5. Return To Top

Monday April 7, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday April 9, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 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. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday April 10, 2008 Salsa Salsa@theSpot The Spot 286 Thayer Street Providence RI Time: 9pm til 1am 9pm-10pm free beginner salsa lesson, 10pm - 1am dancing Price: $10.00 Phone: 401.248.5395 Email: Website: http://www.manolopresents.com Join us at Salsa@theSpot in a beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Free Cuban appetizers and a Free beginner's Salsa lesson are included. Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street. Dances held most every Thursday Return To Top

Thursday April 10, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: info@providenceswings.com Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Argentine Tango Tango On The Spot The Spot 286 Thayer Street 2nd floor Providence, RI 02906 Time: 8-11 pm Price: $10.00 2 for 1 special for students with valid ID Dress: Elegant or fun attire requested Phone 401-383-7133 Email: Instructor Website: http://www.nycdc.com/dancingkana Club Website: www.TheSpotonThayer.com Come, Explore and Experience the magic of Tango. Share beautiful moments with us. Instructor & DJ, Kana Kubota. Come for a lesson before the dance! 6-7pm Beginners' milonga/vals class $15.00 7-8pm Beginners' tango class $15.00 Weekly dance Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Ballroom Dance Party Occasions at Village South 473 South Street West Raynham, MA 02767 Time: 8:15 to 9pm waltz lesson, 9pm tp 11:45pm Open dancing Price: $15.00, Students $8.00 (under 22yrs with ID) Information: 508-822-8544 Website: http://www.parisacademy.com Start the New Year on your dancing feet at the hottest Dance Party on the South Shore featuring a beautiful 2,000 square foot hardwood dance floor and the best in Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Hustle & Swing music for your dancing enjoyment. Complimentary Beginner Dance Lesson at 8:15pm and Light Refreshments. Cash Bar. Upcoming Dances: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8 Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Contra Rehoboth Contra Dance Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth MA 02769 Time: 8pm - 11pm Price: $7.00 for adults, $4 for children under 16, and $15 for families with children under 16 Phone 508-252-6375 Email: Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Linda Leslie; music by Rumblestrip (Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable & Glen Loper) All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary The Rehoboth Contra Dance, now in its 25th season, runs throughout the year and is held on second, fourth, and fifth Fridays. In July and August, second Fridays only Upcoming dances: April 25, May 9, 23, 30, June 13, 27, July 11, August 8, 2008 Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Square Dance Town Howlers Pedometer Dance Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Road (Route 114) Portsmouth, RI Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm Price: $5.00 per person Level: Mainstream/Plus Dress: Soft soled shoes required For more information call 401-849-6266 Website: http://www.townhowlers.org Caller: Jim Schell Cuer: Anna MacDougall Dances usually held twice monthly on Fridays Also see Town Howlers Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Square Dance Surfside 8 Westerly Senior Center Corner of Westminster and State Streets Westerly, RI Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm Price: $5.00 per person Level: Plus Dress: Soft soled shoes required For more information call 860-245-0164936 or 401-596-1216 Caller: Steve Garrett Cuer: Jennie Frisella Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round Also see Surfside 8 Return To Top

Friday April 11, 2008 Swing Etc Eight To The Bar The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm Price: $15 Phone 401-782-2597 Website: www.thetowersri.com The incredible Eight To The Bar plays plenty of swing dance music plus Motown and any other music that tickles their fancy. Long wood floor with the best view of any dance in the state. Return To Top

Saturday April 12, 2008 Ballroom K&S Ballroom Dance Knights of Columbus Hall 1047 Park Ave Cranston RI Time: 630pm to 1130pm, Lesson(s) 630pm-8pm, Dance 8pm-1130pm Lessons: 630pm- 715pm Beginner, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Merengue Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson/Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson Dress: No jeans please Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Rhode Island's biggest monthly ballroom dance! 3,600 sq ft wood floor and its all smoke free! Singles tables available. Saturday Dances usually held twice a month Upcoming dances - April 19, May 10,24,31, June 14,28, July 12,26, See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday April 12, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 740pm-1130pm, Free foxtrot dance lesson at 7:40 pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: April 18, 25, May 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 28 Return To Top

Saturday April 12, 2008 Contra Aquidneck Contra Dance Aquidneck Elementary School 70 Reservoir Road Middletown RI Time: 8pm to 11pm Price: $7 adults, $5 for students/seniors twelve years old and under are free with family Information: 401-849-3466 or Website: http://www.newportdance.org Music by French Roast: Michelle Kaminsky fiddle, Alan Bradbury bass, Mark Wholley on guitar with calling by Lucia Watson It's simple, it's fun, absolutely no experience needed, no partner needed, spinny skirts a plus. All ages are welcome. Please wear soft-soled shoes, to save the floor. You'll probably want water, bringing a sports bottle is a good idea, but there will be free water available as well. As far as clothing, dress in layers, the dancing gets hot - and anything goes! but the swirlier the skirt, the better. Feel free to bring cookies (or something healthier) to share Last dance of the season Return To Top

Saturday April 12, 2008 Zydeco & Swing Sal's Productions presents JJ Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI Time: 8pm Price: $15.00 Information: 401-965-0849 or Website: www.salsrbclub.com JJ Caillier plays Zydeco with a combination of the blues styles of Clifton Chenier and the funky style of Beau Jacque. J.J. says, "With a style like that, you can move everyone," and that's what he intends to do. J.J. creates music will several types of accordions, but loves to play the big piano accordion made famous by Clifton Chenier. He has toured with the late great Beau Jacque and with the Zydeco sweet heart, Rosie Ledet. Upcoming dances: Saturday April 19 Return To Top

Sunday April 13, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI Email: okisalsa@netzero.com Visit www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm for directions. 745pm - 845pm Lesson 830pm-1am Dance Price $2.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 Or email okisalsa@netzero.com Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday April 14, 2008 Argentine Tango Monday Tango Practica Providence Tango 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 830pm-1130pm Price: $5.00 Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come practice your Tango. Drop-ins welcome. No partner necessary. Practica every Monday Return To Top

Monday April 14, 2008 Salsa & Latin Benefit Latin Jazz & Salsa Mondays Catch A Rising Star Twin Rivers Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln RI 02865 Time: 8pm-midnight Price: $10.00 Floor: Hardwood Club Phone: 401-475-8415 Information: 401.421.6547 Website: http://www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Center of RI would like to invite you to celebrate with Latin Jazz and Salsa Mondays at Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon will headline the nights with special guests and events including DJ's, performers, beer tastings and a dance lesson. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Volunteer Center. Dances held every Monday April 7 though May 5. Return To Top

Monday April 14, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday April 16, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 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. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday April 17, 2008 Salsa Salsa@theSpot The Spot 286 Thayer Street Providence RI Time: 9pm til 1am 9pm-10pm free beginner salsa lesson, 10pm - 1am dancing Price: $10.00 Phone: 401.248.5395 Email: Website: http://www.manolopresents.com Join us at Salsa@theSpot in a beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Free Cuban appetizers and a Free beginner's Salsa lesson are included. Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street. Dances held most every Thursday Return To Top

Thursday April 17, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: info@providenceswings.com Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday April 18, 2008 Argentine Tango Tango On The Spot The Spot 286 Thayer Street 2nd floor Providence, RI 02906 Time: 8-11 pm Price: $10.00 2 for 1 special for students with valid ID Dress: Elegant or fun attire requested Phone 401-383-7133 Email: Instructor Website: http://www.nycdc.com/dancingkana Club Website: www.TheSpotonThayer.com Come, Explore and Experience the magic of Tango. Share beautiful moments with us. Instructor & DJ, Kana Kubota. Come for a lesson before the dance! 6-7pm Beginners' milonga/vals class $15.00 7-8pm Beginners' tango class $15.00 Weekly dance Return To Top

Friday April 18, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday April 18, 20078 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 8pm-1130pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com No lesson...just dancing all night long! Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: April 25, May 10, 17, 31 Return To Top

Friday April 18, 2007 Ballroom USA Dance RI Chapter Dance Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1625 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 8:00 to 11:00pm Dance, Cha Cha lesson with Nelia Lawton at 830pm Price: Non-Members $12.00/USA Dance and FOBD Members $10.00 /College Students $5.00 Information: 401-941-4495 or 401-323-3974 Website: http://www.riusabda.org Rhode Island's Chapter of USA Dance invites you to come dancing! Everyone welcome. Refreshments on hand. Upcoming Dances: April 25, June 20, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 12 Return To Top

Friday April 18, 2008 Ballroom New London USA No Frills Dance East Lyme Community Center 31 Society Road East Lyme CT Time: 7 to 10pm Price: $5.00 Information: 401-596-4373 Website: http://www.usadancenewlondonct.com Everyone is welcome! No Frill dances held 3rd Friday of the month and regular dances are held on the first Saturday of the month See full schedule at New London USA Dance listing Return To Top

Friday April 18, 2008 Square Dance Surfside 8 Westerly Senior Center Corner of Westminster and State Streets Westerly, RI Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm Price: $5.00 per person Level: Plus Dress: Soft soled shoes required For more information call 860-245-0164936 or 401-596-1216 Caller: Jim Schell Cuer: Liz Becker Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round Also see Surfside 8 Return To Top

Saturday April 19, 2008 Ballroom K&S Ballroom Dance Knights of Columbus Hall 1047 Park Ave Cranston RI Time: 630pm to 1130pm, Lesson(s) 630pm-8pm, Dance 8pm-1130pm Lessons: 630pm- 715pm Beginner, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Merengue Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson/Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson Dress: No jeans please Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Rhode Island's biggest monthly ballroom dance! 3,600 sq ft wood floor and its all smoke free! Singles tables available. Saturday Dances usually held twice a month Upcoming dances - April 27 (Sunday), May 10,24,31, June 14,28, July 12,26, See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday April 19, 2008 Swing Hepcats Dance The First Congregational Church 34 Center Street Corner of William Street Fairhaven, MA Time: 7:30 to 11:00 pm Price: $8.00 Information: 508 994-2214 or sarah_sloane@cox.net Website: http://www.havetodance.com/ss/dancing.html Music provided by dj's Joe and Andy Perrone. Free refreshments. Free beginner lesson from 7:30 to 8 pm. All ages welcome and no partner necessary. This is a non-smoking venue. Last dance of the season. Next dance will be in September. Return To Top

Saturday April 19, 2008 Zydeco & Swing Sal's Productions presents CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI Time: 8pm Price: $20.00 Information: 401-965-0849 or Website: www.salsrbclub.com The Boston Globe calls him The Crown Prince of Zydeco. Living Blues Magazine hails him as The Best Living Zydeco Singer and Accordionist. Carrying on the legacy of his late father, The King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, C.J. has been fronting the famous Red Hot Louisiana Band for almost 2 decades, reinvigorating the genre with his exceptional musicianship. Return To Top

Sunday April 20, 2008 English Country Kingston English Country Dance Courthouse Center for the Arts 3481 Kingstown Road (Route 138) Kingston RI Time: 2pm to 5pm Price: $12.00 general, $10.00 for Courthouse members Information: 401-539-3009 or 401-782-1018 Website: http://www.courthousearts.org Live music and all dances are taught. no experience or partner is required. Upcoming dances - May 3 Return To Top

Sunday April 20, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI Email: okisalsa@netzero.com Director: Jeannie Oki Visit www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm for directions. 745pm - 845pm Lesson 830pm-1am Dance Price $2.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 Or email okisalsa@netzero.com Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday April 21, 2008 Argentine Tango Monday Tango Practica Providence Tango 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 830pm-1130pm Price: $5.00 Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come practice your Tango. Drop-ins welcome. No partner necessary. Practica every Monday Return To Top

Monday April 21, 2008 Salsa & Latin Benefit Latin Jazz & Salsa Mondays Catch A Rising Star Twin Rivers Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln RI 02865 Time: 8pm-midnight Price: $10.00 Floor: Hardwood Club Phone: 401-475-8415 Information: 401.421.6547 Website: http://www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Center of RI would like to invite you to celebrate with Latin Jazz and Salsa Mondays at Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon will headline the nights with special guests and events including DJ's, performers, beer tastings and a dance lesson. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Volunteer Center. Dances held every Monday April 7 though May 5. Return To Top

Monday April 21, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday April 23, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 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. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday April 24, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Dance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm 7pm to 840pm dance class, 840pm to 10pm dance Price: $15.00 lesson and dance, $10.00 dance only Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Dances: Most Thursdays, special dances held on Sundays Return To Top

Thursday April 24, 2008 Salsa Salsa@theSpot Cancelled The Spot 286 Thayer Street Providence RI Time: 9pm til 1am 9pm-10pm free beginner salsa lesson, 10pm - 1am dancing Price: $10.00 Phone: 401.248.5395 Email: Website: http://www.manolopresents.com Join us at Salsa@theSpot in a beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Free Cuban appetizers and a Free beginner's Salsa lesson are included. Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street. Note: Dances will now be held on occasional Thursdays Return To Top

Thursday April 24, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: info@providenceswings.com Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday April 25, 2008 Argentine Tango Tango On The Spot The Spot 286 Thayer Street 2nd floor Providence, RI 02906 Time: 8-11 pm Price: $10.00 2 for 1 special for students with valid ID Dress: Elegant or fun attire requested Phone 401-383-7133 Email: Instructor Website: http://www.nycdc.com/dancingkana Club Website: www.TheSpotonThayer.com Come, Explore and Experience the magic of Tango. Share beautiful moments with us. Instructor & DJ, Kana Kubota. Come for a lesson before the dance! 6-7pm Beginners' salsa class $15.00 7-8pm Beginners' tango class $15.00 Dance and both classes $20.00 Weekly dance, no dances on May 23, July 4 & Septmeber 5 Return To Top

Friday April 25, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday April 25, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 740pm-1130pm, Free cha cha dance lesson at 7:40 pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: May 10, 16, 23, 31, June 7, 14, 28 Return To Top

Friday April 25, 2008 Contra Rehoboth Contra Dance Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth MA 02769 Time: 8pm - 11pm Price: $7.00 for adults, $4 for children under 16, and $15 for families with children under 16 Phone 508-252-6375 Email: Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Lucia Watson; music by Heathen Creek (Pete Johannsen, Mark Koyama & Maia Rutman) All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary The Rehoboth Contra Dance, now in its 25th season, runs throughout the year and is held on second, fourth, and fifth Fridays. In July and August, second Fridays only Upcoming dances: May 9, 23, 30, June 13, 27, July 11, August 8, 2008 Return To Top

Saturday April 26, 2008 Argentine Tango Longa Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 9pm til whenever Price: $20.00 general Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some tango, some argentine waltz, some milonga, maybe a salsa or two... DJ's for your dancing pleasure plus dinner and desserts. If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street. Dance is held every 4th Saturday Return To Top

Saturday April 26, 2008 Ballroom & Country John & Dee's Workshop Dance Blowout East Smithfield Center 7 Esmond Street Smithfield, RI 02917 Time: 730pm-8pm lesson, 8pm-midnight dance Price: $10.00 Phone 401-345-6520 Email: dsoares221@aol.com Website: http://www.johndeedance.com Saturday night Dance Bash with 2 rooms and4 great DJ's!! John And Sam will be spinning a California/Country Mix while Kim and Kerrin spin all your favorite west coast swing and hustle tunes!! This house will be rockin'!!! California mix with lots of swing, country, latin, west coast swing, hustle and ballroom Part of John & Dee's Workshop Dance Blowout - a weekend of workshops and dance Featuring 2007 & 2008 UCWDC Master Showcase and Classic Worlds Champions, Sam and Denise Miller Everyone's invited, see more at http://www.johndeedance.com. Return To Top

Saturday April 26, 2008 Ballroom 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! Plus Free Raffle, Water & drinks available at bar DJ Norm plays recorded, true tempo American and International Ballroom music. Most dances held on Saturdays 2008 dances - 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22 Return To Top

Saturday April 26, 2008 Swing Swingin 88's Benefit Dance Brightridge Hall 59 Brightridge Avenue (off Warren Ave) East Providence, RI 02914 Time: 7pm-1130pm, Beginner lesson 715pm-745pm Price: $15.00 if purchased by April 19, $20.00 at the door Cash bar, non smoking Hall For more information call 508-222-2185 Or email swingin88s@yahoo.com Website: http://www.swingin88s.com DJs Swing Daddy and Shawneemac Live music by Roger Ceresi & the All Starz!!! Benefit for the Caritas/Corkery House Plus Lesson, Prizes, & Much Much More! Price includes pasta dinner (pasta, meatballs, salad, bread), snacks and desserts Upcoming dances: May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29, December 27, 2008 Return To Top

Sunday April 27, 2008 Ballroom & Country 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 3-4pm Country Line Dance class 4-5pm Group Lesson with Nelia Lawton (included in dance price) 5-8pm Open Dancing With DJ's Swing Daddy and Bill Lambert 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 Upcoming dances: May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29 Return To Top

Sunday April 27, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Potluck Performance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 6pm to 10pm 6 to 7pm potluck dinner, 7 to 730pm performances, 730 to 10pm dancing Price: $10.00 Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Bring your favorite dish or dessert, watch and support the dancers who are performing, and lets dance our hearts out! Return To Top

Sunday April 27, 2008 Ballroom K&S Spring Dance Knights of Columbus Hall 1047 Park Ave Cranston RI Time: 3 to 8pm Dancing 3pm-430pm & 5 to 8pm, Swing lesson 430-5pm & Cold Buffet at 5pm Our Fabulous Cold Buffet begins at 5pm with continuous dancing PLUS: Special Pastry Table Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson/Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson Dress: No jeans please Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Rhode Island's biggest monthly ballroom dance! Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an afternoon of dance. Singles are welcome. Please call in advance to reserve tables for 8 or more 3,600 sq ft wood floor and its all smoke free! Singles tables available. Upcoming dances - May 10,24,31, June 14,28, July 12,26, See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Sunday April 27, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI Email: okisalsa@netzero.com Director: Jeannie Oki Visit www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm for directions. 745pm - 845pm Lesson 830pm-1am Dance Price $2.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 Or email okisalsa@netzero.com Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday April 28, 2008 Argentine Tango Monday Tango Practica Providence Tango 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 830pm-1130pm Price: $5.00 Phone 401-273-2855 Email: ellen@providencetango.com Website: www.providencetango.com Come practice your Tango. Drop-ins welcome. No partner necessary. Practica every Monday Return To Top

Monday April 28, 2008 Salsa & Latin Benefit Latin Jazz & Salsa Mondays Catch A Rising Star Twin Rivers Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln RI 02865 Time: 8pm-midnight Price: $10.00 Floor: Hardwood Club Phone: 401-475-8415 Information: 401.421.6547 Website: http://www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Center of RI would like to invite you to celebrate with Latin Jazz and Salsa Mondays at Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon will headline the nights with special guests and events including DJ's, performers, beer tastings and a dance lesson. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Volunteer Center. Dances held every Monday April 7 though May 5. Return To Top

Monday April 28, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday April 30, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 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. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

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