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

Friday February 1, 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 February 1, 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 Or Email: dancenelia@aol.com 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

Saturday February 2, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free International Quickstep lesson at 7:40 pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: info@ridancesport.com 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 dance: February 23 Return To Top

Saturday February 2, 2008 Ballroom Kathy & Randy's Ballroom Dance Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1675 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 7:15pm-8:00pm free foxtrot 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 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. Saturday Dances usually twice a month Upcoming dances - February 16, March 1 Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances Return To Top

Saturday February 2, 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: kandsmusic@cox.net Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer we would like to invite you to join us for a evening of social dancing. We have been hosting dances at the McKenzie Center fort 6 years. Our dances are a great place to have fun, social dance and make new friends. Saturday Dances usually held twice a month Upcoming dances - March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, 2008 See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday February 2, 2008 Ballroom New London USA Dance East Lyme Community Center 31 Society Road East Lyme CT Time: 7 to 10pm, lesson at 7pm Price: $10.00, USA dance members $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

Saturday February 2, 2007 Swing & Social Cabin Fever Fundraiser With Eight To The Bar Elk's Lodge 60 Clyde Street West Warwick, RI Information: 401-789-3040 & 401-724-6045 Tickets: 401-751-4503 Time: 730pm Donation: $15.00 Dance to one heckofa swing band - Eight To The Bar - while benefiting Kids First. Return To Top

Saturday February 2, 2007 Swing California Mix TwirlTheGirl's TGI Friday Bouffard Council 15 Basset Street North Providence, RI 02904 Phone 401-447-7015 Email Jennifer@TwirlTheGirl.com Website: http://www.TwirlTheGirl.com Hosted by Sara Coelho Barker & Jennifer Lyons DJ Wildman Louie St. George Time: 9pm-12midnight Open Dancing Price: $10.00 includes dance and lead & follow demo at 1030pm Music west coast swing (suitable for triple step East Coast swing), latin, hustle and country Part of an a day of west coast swing workshops. This dance dance is open to everyone. Return To Top

Sunday February 3, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI 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 Directions: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday February 4, 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 February 4, 2008 Latin & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm latin dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: dancenelia@aol.com Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday February 6, 2008 Ballroom & Latin Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon VFW Hall 113 Beach Street (Route 1A) Westerly RI Time: 6pm-7pm swing lesson, 7pm-830pm dance Price: $10.00 Or pay $50.00 (in advance or on the first night) for 5 and get the 6th free! Information: 401-295-7025 Registration & pay in advance (optional): 401-348-2597 While away your winter Wednesdays with a practice dance & a beginner lesson. There's a lovely wood dance floor and a teacher on hand during the dance to answer questions or help anyone who has any dance problems. It's a perfect way to stay in practice. You'll be home by 9pm! Everyone is welcome. No partner required. Upcoming dances wt lesson schedule: February 13 Salsa, February 20 Waltz, February 27 Foxtrot Return To Top

Wednesday February 6, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance 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 February 7, 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 Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday February 8, 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 February 8, 2008 Ballroom Dance Party Occasions at Village South 473 South Street West Raynham, MA 02767 Time: 8:15 to 9pm 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 Waltz Dance Lesson at 8:15pm and Light Refreshments. Cash Bar. Upcoming Dances: March 14, April 11, May 9 Return To Top

Friday February 8, 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: shawnkendrick@comcast.net Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Nils Fredland; 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: Feb 22, 29, March 14, 28, 2008 Return To Top

Saturday February 9, 2008 Ballroom FOBD Valentine Dance featuring Duke Belaire's 15 Piece Orchestra Grand Ballroom Officer's Club Coastal Island US Naval Station Newport RI 6pm-1130pm Prices: $50.00 general, $42 per FOBD member (Its not too late to become a member) Deadline: Dinner Dance - checks must be received by February 4 After dinner dance only - tba Seating is limited to insure adequate dance space Reservations: Pro Newport, 28 Memorial Blvd. West Newport, RI 02840 Reservation information: email merepaul at yahoo.com or leave message at 401-683-9453 Information: Skip Jones 401-847-2980 and SkipFOBD@aol.com Website: http://www.onaquidneck.com/fobd 6 PM Dance lesson by Joe & Mary Souza 7 PM Served Dinner: Choice of Baked Scrod, Baked Chicken or Vegetable Lasagna plus Rolls, Coffee & Tea Service 9 PM Dance Exhibition by National Champions Allen Rudman and Michelle Tuzman 8 to 1130pm Dancing to the music of Duke Belaire's 15 Piece Orchestra Plus Recorded Music for dinner and also for dancing between band sets Upcoming Dances: March 29, May 9, July 18, September 19, October 24, December 31 Return To Top

Saturday February 9, 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: March 1, April 5, May 3 Return To Top

Saturday February 9, 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. Upcoming dances: March 8 & April 19 Return To Top

Sunday February 10, 2008 Ballroom & Country Always On Sunday Ballroom Oaklawn Grange 42 Wheelock Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 3pm 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, Dancing with a Pro Classes & Refreshments 12noon to 3pm Private lessons with Russ Wilder (reserve your space now, privates classes ar $90.00 for 45 minutes) 4-5pm Ballroom group Lesson with Russ Wilder (included in dance price) 5-8pm Open Dancing With DJ's Swing Daddy and Bill Lambert Always on Sunday Ballroom features a unique blend of contemporary and classic music with many popular foreign and domestic pieces and a dash of country. Dances & workshops held on Sundays Ucoming dances: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 30 Return To Top

Sunday February 10, 2008 Ballroom K&S Valentine's Dance Knights of Columbus Hall 1047 Park Ave Cranston RI Time: 3 to 8pm, Dancing 3pm-430pm & 5 to 8pm, Foxtrot lesson 430-5pm & Cold Buffet at 5pm Price: $15.00 includes the lesson and a fabulous cold buffet Dress: No jeans please Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108 Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net Make a big impression (at a reasonable price) by taking your sweetie to the K&S Valentine's Day Dance. The price includes a foxtrot lesson and a fabulous cold buffet - sandwiches, pasta salads, pizza, salad along with a pastry table and coffee & tea. Each table will have a box of chocolates. 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 - February 16, 23, March 8,15,22, April 12,19 See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Sunday February 10, 2008 Folk Dance Rehoboth Jammers Dance Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth MA 02769 Time: 7pm - 9pm Price: Free!!! Information: Judith Schrier at 401-751-4554 or Bob Elliott at 508-669-5656 Come dance in Rehoboth for free! This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play dance music from all over the world. All dances are taught and all ages and beginners are welcome. No partner required. PS There's a potluck dinner starting at 6pm. Bring a dish and get to know the band and fellow dancers. The dance is held once a month on Sundays from September through June. Upcoming dances: March 16 Return To Top

Sunday February 10, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI 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 Directions: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday February 11, 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 February 11, 2008 Latin & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm latin dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: dancenelia@aol.com Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Tuesday February 12, 2008 Ballroom, Swing & Social Providence Federation of Musicians Valentines Dance Rhodes on the Pawtucket Broad Street Cranston RI Time: 630pm 8pm-10pm Price: $15.00 Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-785-4333 or 401-941-2717 16 piece orchestra Arthur Medeiros Dance Orchestra and the Hank Doiron Ensemble in the main ballroom with Tony Cipolla Quartet anf the John Baldessa Group in the foyer. Free parking, cash bar Return To Top

Wednesday February 13, 2008 Ballroom & Latin Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon VFW Hall 113 Beach Street (Route 1A) Westerly RI Time: 6pm-7pm salsa lesson, 7pm-830pm dance Price: $10.00 Or pay $50.00 (in advance or on the first night) for 5 and get the 6th free! Information: 401-295-7025 Registration & pay in advance (optional): 401-348-2597 While away your winter Wednesdays with a practice dance & a beginner lesson. There's a lovely wood dance floor and a teacher on hand during the dance to answer questions or help anyone who has any dance problems. It's a perfect way to stay in practice. You'll be home by 9pm! Everyone is welcome. No partner required. Upcoming dances wt lesson schedule: February 20 Waltz, February 27 Foxtrot Return To Top

Wednesday February 13, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance 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 February 14, 2008 Ballroom & Argentine Tango The Belcourt Tango Cancelled Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to midnight Price: $225.00 per couple, $125.00 single Phone: 401-846-0669 Website: http://www.belcourtcastle.org Celebrate St. Valentines Day in style! Entertainment Newport Virtuosi- Special Belcourt Tango Presentation Kana Kubota -Tango Instruction (7:00-8:45) and performance Dick Lupino Band - Ballroom dance band Food and cocktails plus a champagne station. Catered by Sardelli's of Newport. Return To Top

Thursday February 14, 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 for a special Valentines's Salsa@theSpot event with DJmD and live music provided by Grupo Sazon! Take your amor to a beautiful palce with a 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 February 14, 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 Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday February 15, 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 February 15, 2008 Ballroom USA Dance RI Chapter Valentine's Dance Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1675 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 8:00 to 11:30pm Dance, 830pm Merenque lesson with Joe Bouthiller 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 Rhode Island's Chapter of USA Dance invites you to come dancing! Everyone welcome. Refreshments and dance hosts will be on hand. There will be a box of chocolates on each table. Upcoming Dances: April 18, June 20, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 12 Return To Top

Friday February 15, 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 February 15, 2008 Ballroom & Argentine Tango Valentine Dance The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 7pm romantic rumba lesson, 730pm beginner argentine tango, 8pm-11pm dance Price: $10 per person, $5 for high school or college students with ID Phone 401-782-2597 Website: www.thetowersri.com Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Argentine Tango dance music provided by DJ Kana Kubota Return To Top

Saturday February 16, 2008 Ballroom Kathy & Randy's Ballroom Dance Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall 1675 Douglas Pike North Providence, RI Time: 7:15pm-8:00pm free hustle 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 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. Friday & Saturday Dances usually twice a month Upcoming dance - March 1 Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances Return To Top

Saturday February 16, 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: Instructor Kato Wisniewski 630pm- 715pm Beginner Merengue, 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 - February 23, March 8,15,22, April 12,19 See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Sunday February 17, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI 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 Directions: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Sunday February 17, 2008 Swing & Lindy Hop, Ballroom, Latin, County East Bay Ballroom East Bay Ballroom 15 Fenner Avenue Newport RI Time:7pm to 10pm Price: $10.00 Information: Sara at 401-849-5678 Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com A mix of Swing, Ballroom, Latin and Country and everyone is welcome! See This dance is part of a day long event. Click here for a full schedule. Return To Top

Monday February 18, 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 February 18, 2008 Latin & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm latin dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: dancenelia@aol.com Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday February 20, 2008 Ballroom & Latin Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon VFW Hall 113 Beach Street (Route 1A) Westerly RI Time: 6pm-7pm waltz lesson, 7pm-830pm dance Price: $10.00 Or pay $50.00 (in advance or on the first night) for 5 and get the 6th free! Information: 401-295-7025 Registration & pay in advance (optional): 401-348-2597 While away your winter Wednesdays with a practice dance & a beginner lesson. There's a lovely wood dance floor and a teacher on hand during the dance to answer questions or help anyone who has any dance problems. It's a perfect way to stay in practice. You'll be home by 9pm! Everyone is welcome. No partner required. Upcoming dances wt lesson schedule: February 13 Salsa, February 20 Waltz, February 27 Foxtrot Return To Top

Wednesday February 20, 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 February 21, 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 February 21, 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 Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday February 22, 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 February 22, 2008 Ballroom & Swing Coast Guard Academy Ballroom & Swing Dance Party The base has been closed due to snow Leamy Ballroom U.S. Coast Guard Academy 27 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT Time: 730-1130pm, Foxtrot & cha cha lesson with Marj Winslow 730-830pm, dance 830-1130pm Price: Free! Dress: Casual Phone: 860-444-8334 Email: The United States Coast Guard Academy International Ballroom Dance Club hosts a free ballroom dance every so often. You're invited! Return To Top

Friday February 22, 2008 Contra Rehoboth Contra Dance Cancelled 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: shawnkendrick@comcast.net Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Lisa Greenleaf; music by Lift Ticket (Rex Blazer, Sam Houston & cw abbott) 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: Feb 29, March 14, 28, 2008 Return To Top

Friday February 22, 2008 Hustle, Disco, Freestyle Disco Inferno: Burn Snow Ball Burn Cancelled for tonight - will be rescheduled Studio 3 3 Pelham Street Newport RI 02840 Friday February 22, 2008 Time: 9pm to 1am Information & Reservations: 401-847-4470 & Prices: $35 at the door $30 with a Winterfest Button Also Pre-disco dinner at various mystery private residences throughout Newport Disco dress encouraged Price: $70.00 includes dinner and disco Reservation required for dinner Dust off your white suits and twirly skirts, Island Moving Co is inviting you to their annual Disco Inferno at Newport's own Studio 3! Best disco dancers take home a prize as do the best disco attired. It's all part of Newport's Winterfest and will take place on Friday February 22. More about this event Return To Top

Friday February 22, 2008 Swing, Social & Ballroom The Zoot Suit Ball with Compaq Big Band rescheduled to February 29 Brown University Alumnae Hall 194 Meeting Street Providence, RI 02912 Time: 8:00pm - midnight Price: Free Information: Website: http://www.brown.edu/Students/Swing_Club Free beginner lesson from 7:30 - 8:00pm; Refreshments provided! It's time!!! The Brown Univeristy Swing Club's annual Zoot Suit Ball is here! Co-hosted by the Brown Ballroom Dance Team, the Zoot Suit Ball features COMPAQ Big Band, a 21-piece swing band with a great, jazzy style that's perfect for dancing. The Ballroom Team will provide ballroom-style music during the band's breaks, so you get the best of both worlds! NO partner, NO experience, NO coordination necessary - there will be a beginner lesson at the beginning of the dance to boost your confidence. Zoot Suit Ball is open to students and community members alike, and is 100% FREE for absolutely everyone! The music will be suitable for single and tripe East coast swing as well as lindy, balboa, and some latin and ballroom. Return To Top

Friday February 22, 2008 Zydeco & Swing 4th Annual Fat Friday Zydeco Frenzy German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI Time: 8pm Price: $18.00 Information: 401-965-0849 or Joe@salsrbclub.com Website: www.salsrbclub.com Featuring Dennis Stroughmat & Creole Stomp Upcoming dances: Saturday April 12 JJ Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts (zydeco) Return To Top

Saturday February 23, 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: Instructor Greg Duda 630pm- 715pm Beginner Jive, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Jive 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! If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer we would like to invite you to join us for a evening of social dancing. We have been hosting dances at the Knights of Columbus for over 15 years. We offer Complimentary Double Dance Lessons before each of our dances for the beginner and intermediate dancers. Our dances are a great place to have fun, social dance and make new friends. Other amenities - 3,600 sq ft wood floor, plenty of parking and singles tables are available. Saturday Dances usually held twice a month Upcoming dances - March 8,15,22, April 12,19 See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday February 23, 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 - 3/22, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22 Return To Top

Saturday February 23, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free American Mambo 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: Mar 1, Mar 15, 22, 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31 Return To Top

Saturday February 23, 2008 Cajun & Zydeco 16th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Place Off Broad Street Cranston RI Hours: 6pm doors open food will be available and the cash bars will be open 630pm Creole Cowboys 815pm Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys 10pm Parade and Costume Judging 10:15 CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band 6pm-12midnight Information: 401-783-3926 Website: http://www.mardigrasri.com Tickets: Saturday advance: $30 - At the door: $35 Young adults-12 to 17 years w/ID - $15 at the door, Children under 12 Free Saturday Table of Ten (Advance Only): $325 For advance tickets, send a check or money order with a self addressed stamped envelope to Lagniappe Productions/255 Holly Road/Wakefield RI 02879. Featuring Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band The Red Stick Ramblers with Jesse Lege' and the Hot Tamale Brass Band Lagniappe Productions's Annual Madri Gras Ball is worth attending just to see the amazing costumes, but then of course, there's also the music to die dancing for. There are prizes for best costumes, and plenty of yummy food catered by the Chili Brothers. Rhodes is a confetti free venue. Return To Top

Saturday February 23, 2008 Swing Swingin 88's Dance Brightridge Hall Brightridge Avenue (off Warren Ave) East Providence RI Time: 7pm-1130pm, Beginner lesson 715pm-745pm Price: $8.00 general/$6.00 for students with student id Cash bar, non smoking Hall For more information call 508-222-2185 Or email swingin88s@yahoo.com Website: http://www.swingin88.com Music by DJ Swing Daddy Upcoming dances: March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29, December 27 Return To Top

Sunday February 24, 2008 Ballroom & Country Always On Sunday Ballroom Buffet Dance Oaklawn Grange 42 Wheelock Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 3pm to 8pm Price: $15.00 general , $12.00 students and USABDA & FOBD Members professionals are free Phone: 401.826.6005 Email: Website: http://www.alwaysonsundayballroom.com Dance, Dancing with a Pro Classes & Refreshments 12noon to 3pm Private lessons with Russ Wilder (reserve your space now, privates classes ar $90.00 for 45 minutes) 3-4pm Country Line Dance Lessons with Wayne Learned 4pm Buffet opens 4-8pm Open Dancing 5:30pm - Broadway Style Show featuring: Jackie Uprichard and Shirlee Cappelletti Raffle - 2 Tickets to Ballroom Dancesport Extravaganza at Mohegan Sun Always on Sunday Ballroom features a unique blend of contemporary and classic music with many popular foreign and domestic pieces and a dash of country. Dances & workshops held on Sundays Ucoming dances: March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 27 Return To Top

Sunday February 24, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Platforms Poe Street Providence RI 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 Directions: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Return To Top

Monday February 25, 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 February 25, 2008 Latin & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm latin dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: dancenelia@aol.com Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday February 27, 2008 Ballroom & Latin Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon VFW Hall 113 Beach Street (Route 1A) Westerly RI Time: 6pm-7pm foxtrot lesson, 7pm-830pm dance Price: $10.00 Or pay $50.00 (in advance or on the first night) for 5 and get the 6th free! Information: 401-295-7025 Registration & pay in advance (optional): 401-348-2597 Last dance of the season! While away your winter Wednesdays with a practice dance & a beginner lesson. There's a lovely wood dance floor and a teacher on hand during the dance to answer questions or help anyone who has any dance problems. It's a perfect way to stay in practice. You'll be home by 9pm! Everyone is welcome. No partner required. Return To Top

Wednesday February 27, 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 February 28, 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 February 28, 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 Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday February 29, 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 February 29, 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 February 29, 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: shawnkendrick@comcast.net Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Sue Rosen; music by Notorious (Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger and c.w. abbott) 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: March 14, 28, 2008 Return To Top

Friday February 29, 2008 Swing, Ballroom & Social The Zoot Suit Ball with Compaq Big Band Brown University Alumnae Hall 194 Meeting Street Providence, RI 02912 Time: 8:00pm - midnight Price: Free Information: Website: http://www.brown.edu/Students/Swing_Club Free beginner lesson from 7:30 - 8:00pm; Refreshments provided! It's time!!! The Brown Univeristy Swing Club's annual Zoot Suit Ball is here! Co-hosted by the Brown Ballroom Dance Team, the Zoot Suit Ball features COMPAQ Big Band, a 21-piece swing band with a great, jazzy style that's perfect for dancing. The Ballroom Team will provide ballroom-style music during the band's breaks, so you get the best of both worlds! NO partner, NO experience, NO coordination necessary - there will be a beginner lesson at the beginning of the dance to boost your confidence. Zoot Suit Ball is open to students and community members alike, and is 100% FREE for absolutely everyone! The music will be suitable for single and tripe East coast swing as well as lindy, balboa, and some latin and ballroom. Return To Top

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