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Dance By Date
Social Dances in Rhode Island


Last update January 24, 2008

Dance By Date
January 2008

ballroom, latin, salsa, swing, tango, country, hustle, contra, cajun, zydeco and social dances

All dances (including occasional, one time or special event dances) are listed by date
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Where To Dance by location
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JANUARY 2008



Wednesday January 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

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

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Thursday January 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: 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

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Friday January 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: 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.

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Friday January 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
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.

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Saturday January 5, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free American Waltz 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 dances: Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 23

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Saturday January 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: kandsmusic@cox.net
Website: http://www.kandsmusic.net

Upcoming dances - February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, 2008
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday January 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: February 9, March 1, April 5, May 3

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Sunday January 6, 2008

Ballroom & Country
Always On Sunday Ballroom


Oaklawn Grange
42 Wheelock Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Price: General Public $15.00, USABDA Members $12.00, Students with ID $12.00
Phone: 401.826.6005
Email: lswinggirl123@aol.com
Website: http://www.alwaysonsundayballroom.com

Grand Opening!!
Dance, Workshops & Refreshments
3-4pm Country Line-Dancing with Wayne Learned
4-5pm Swing Lesson with Greg Duda
5-8pm Open Dancing
With DJ's Swing Daddy and Bill Lambert
Linda Succi invites you to the grand opening of Always on Sunday Ballroom, dances and lessons that 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 occasional Sundays

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Monday January 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

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Monday January 7, 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

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Wednesday January 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

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Thursday January 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

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Friday January 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.

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Friday January 11, 2007

Ballroom
USA Dance RI Chapter Dance


Dillon Council Knights of Columbus Hall
1675 Douglas Pike
North Providence, RI
Time: 8:00 to 11:30pm 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

Rhode Island's Chapter of USA Dance invites you to come dancing! Everyone welcome. Refreshments on hand.

Upcoming Dances: February 15, April 18, June 20, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 12

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Friday January 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 Waltz Dance Lesson at 8:15pm and Light Refreshments. Cash Bar.

Upcoming Dances: February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9

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Friday January 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: shawnkendrick@comcast.net
Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance

Caller, Lisa Greenleaf; music by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton & Elvie Miller
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: January 25, 2008

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Friday January 11, 2007

Salsa
JJ Latin Dance


JJ Latin Dancers Studio
2178 Broad St
Cranston, RI
Time: 8:15 to 11:45pm Dance
Price: $5.00
Information: 401-996-1566
Email: info@jjlatindancers.com
Website: http://www.jjlatindancers.com

Practice Dance with a great price on a wonderful wood floor.

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Saturday January 12, 2008

Ballroom
K&S Ballroom Dance


Knights of Columbus Hall
1047 Park Ave
Cranston RI
Time: 630pm to 11pm, Lesson(s) 630pm-8pm, Dance 8pm-midnight
Instructor Richard Maddalena Beginner Samba 630-715pm, Intermediate Samba 715-8pm
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

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 - January 26, February 16,23, March 8,15,22, April 12,19
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday January 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

Tentative 2008 dances: February 9, March 15, April 12, May 10, June 14

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Saturday January 12, 2008

Swing
Sal's Productions presents Eight To the Bar Release Party


German Club
78 Carter Ave
Pawtucket, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $12.00
Information: 401-965-0849
or Joe@salsrbclub.com
Website: www.salsrbclub.com
Come dance and get your CD autographed (if you're lucky)
Upcoming dances: Friday Jan 18 Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Friday February 22 4th Annual Fat Friday Zydeco Frenzy (zydeco,swing), Saturday April 12 JJ Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts (zydeco)

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Saturday January 12, 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: February 12, March 8 & April 19

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Sunday January 13, 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: February 10, 2008 and March 16

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Sunday January 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!

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Monday January 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

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Monday January 14, 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

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Wednesday January 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

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Thursday January 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

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Friday January 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.

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Friday January 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

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Friday January 18, 2008

Zydeco & Swing
Sals Productions presents Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie


German Club
78 Carter Ave
Pawtucket, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $20.00
Information: 401-965-0849
or Joe@salsrbclub.com
Website: www.salsrbclub.com
Get ready for a great group of musicians!
Upcoming Dances: Friday February 22 4th Annual Fat Friday Zydeco Frenzy (zydeco,swing), Saturday April 12 JJ Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts (zydeco)

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Saturday January 19, 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 samba 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
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 dances - February 2, 16, March 1
* Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances

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Saturday January 19, 2008

Swing | Lindy
The No Name Lindy Dance


Providence Tango Mill
99 South Bend Street
Between Division St and Johnson St
Pawtucket RI
Time: 7pm-8pm beginner swing lesson, 815pm til 1130pm dance
Price: tba
Phone: 401-569-1719
Email: info@providenceswings.com
Website: http://www.providenceswings.com

Providence Swings ends a day of Lindy dance workshops with their no name dance. Everyone is welcome.

Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary!
Please bring a pair of clean soled shoes to change into to keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Agnes Little Elementary School lot across South Bend Street.

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Sunday January 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!

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Monday January 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

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Monday January 21, 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

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Wednesday January 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

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Wednesday January 23, 2008

Ballroom & Latin
Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon


VFW Hall
113 Beach Street (Route 1A)
Westerly RI
Time: 6pm-7pm tango 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 partners required.

Upcoming dances wt lesson schedule: January 30 (Jitterbug, February 6 Swing, February 13 Salsa, February 20 Waltz, February 27 Foxtrot

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Thursday January 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

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Friday January 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.

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Friday January 25, 2008

Ballroom
Winter Blast Dance Party


Christine's Academy of Dance
218 Shove Street
Fall River, MA
Time: 730pm to 11pm dance
Price: $10 per person
Phone: 508-675-0029

Come join us for an evening of Dancing. There will be mini lessons through out the evening. Refreshments will be provided.

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Friday January 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: shawnkendrick@comcast.net
Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance

Caller, Sue Rosen; music by Latter Day Lizards (Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak & Peter Barnes)
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 8, 22, 29, 2008

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Friday January 25, 2008

Swing
Roomful of Blues CD Release Party


The Towers
35 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Price: $20 per person
Phone 401-782-2597
Website: www.thetowersri.com

Roomful of Blues is very happy and pleased to officially announce the release of their latest CD, Raisin' a Ruckus, on Alligator Records.

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Saturday January 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

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Saturday January 26, 2008

Ballroom
John & Dee's Saturday Night Dance


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

Bring a dish to share!
refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome
California mix of music DJ'd by JohnDeeDance & DJ sK2

Upcoming dances: February 23, March 22, April 25 & 26

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Saturday January 26, 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
Instructor Greg Duda International Latin Techinique Class 630-8pm
Price: $15.00 includes coffee,tea, pastry, pizza,and lesson
Full time college students with ID - $10.00
Information: Kathy at 401-821-4108
Email: kandsmusic@cox.net
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 16,23, March 8,15,22, April 12,19
Also!!! Special Valentine's Dance on Sunday February 10
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday January 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 - 2/23, 3/22, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Saturday January 26, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free International Samba 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 dances: Feb 2, Feb 23

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Saturday January 26, 2008

Swing & Social
An Evening of Blues Take 2


The Westerly Armory
Railroad Avenue
Intersection wt Dixon St
Westerly RI 02891
Time: 8pm
Price: $65.00 for dancing and music
For tickets send a check made out to 'Westerly Public Library'
along with your name, address and phone to:
Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad Street, Westerly RI 02891
For more information Jane Johnson at 596-2877 x329

It's a good old Dance in the cold of winter. Al Copley will play piano with Scott Aruda on trumpet, Sax Gordon Beadle on tenor sax, Bryan Rizzuto on upright bass and Steve Peck on drums. Blues Piano and Boogie Woogie for the benefit of the Westerly Public Library and Wilcox Park. Dancing and music in a cabaret setting with wine, beer and snacks available at a cash bar. Casual dress - wear something Blue!

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Saturday January 26, 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
Website: http://www.swingin88.com

Music by DJ Swing Daddy
Upcoming dances: February 24, March 31, 2008

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Sunday January 27, 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)
3-4pm Country line dance class
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 selected Sundays
Upcoming dances: February 10,24, March 2, 9, 16, 30

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Sunday January 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!

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Monday January 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

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Monday January 28, 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

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Wednesday January 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

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Wednesday January 30, 2008

Ballroom & Latin
Winter Wednesdays Dance Salon


VFW Hall
113 Beach Street (Route 1A)
Westerly RI
Time: 6pm-7pm jitterbug 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 partners required.

Upcoming dances wt lesson schedule: February 6 Swing, February 13 Salsa, February 20 Waltz, February 27 Foxtrot

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Thursday January 31, 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: $7.00
Phone: 401.248.5395
Email:
Website: http://www.manolopresents.com

Join us for this year's first Salsa@theSpot event on Thursday enjoy the beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Free home-made Cuban food 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

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Thursday January 31, 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

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