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Dance By Date
Social Dances in Rhode Island


Last update March 28, 2008

Dance By Date
March 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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MARCH 2008


Saturday March 1, 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 - tba
Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances

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Saturday March 1, 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 - April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, 2008
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday March 1, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 8pm to 11pm
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: March 15, 22, 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31

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Saturday March 1, 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

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Saturday March 1, 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: April 5, May 3

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Saturday March 1, 2008

English Country Dance
English Country Dance


Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
(Route 138)
West Kingston, RI 02892
Price: $12.00 general, $10.00 for Courthouse members
Phone: 401-539-3009 0r 401-782-1018
http:/www./courthousearts.org

Dances will be led by Michael Cicone with live music by Ken Allen. All dances are taught. NO experience or partner is needed.

Upcoming Dances: tba

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Saturday March 1, 2008

Square Dance
Ruffles 'N Beaus


Beckwith-Bruchshaw Memorial Lodge
Church Street/Route 100
Pascoag, RI
Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Price: $5.00 per person
Level: Mainstream (soft soled shoes required)
Dress: Soft soled shoes required
For more information call 401-568-672

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

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Saturday March 1, 2008

California Swing & Ballroom
TwirlTheGirl Dance


Bouffard Council
15 Basset Street
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone 401-447-7015
Email
Website: http://www.TwirlTheGirl.com

Hosted by Sara Coelho Barker & Jennifer Lyons
DJ's Kim and Kerrin
Time: 9pm-12midnight Open Dancing
Price: $10.00 includes dance and demo at 1030pm with swing champions Greg Scott & Hannah Wenzel
Music west coast swing (suitable for triple step East Coast swing), ballroom, latin, hustle and country
Part of an a day of west coast swing workshops. This dance is open to everyone.

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Sunday March 2, 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
4-5pm Group Lesson tba (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
Ucoming dances: March 9, 16, 30, April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29

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Sunday March 2, 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!
See details on Special Salsa Workshop happening right before the March 2 Salsa Sunday

Dnace held almost every Sunday

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Monday March 3, 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 March 3, 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 March 5, 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 March 6, 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

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Thursday March 6, 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 March 7, 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

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Friday March 7, 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 March 7, 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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Friday March 7, 2008

Ballroom
Dancin' Feelin' Dance


Dillon Council
Knights of Columbus Hall
1675 Douglas Pike
North Providence, RI
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm dance
Price: $12.00 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 21 & 29
Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances

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Friday March 7, 2008

Cajun
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band


The Towers
35 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Price: $18 in advance, $20 day of show
Phone 401-782-2597
Website: www.thetowersri.com

Ann and Marc Savoy are joined by Michael Doucet for an evening Louisiana music!

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Friday March 7, 2008

Square Dance
Town Howlers 4 Leaf Clover 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

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Saturday March 8, 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: April 19

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Saturday March 8, 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 Cha Cha, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Cha Cha with Greg Duda
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!
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 15,22, April 12,19, May 10, 24, 31
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Sunday March 9, 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
4-5pm Group Lesson tba (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
Ucoming dances: March 16, 30, April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29

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Sunday March 9, 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!

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Sunday March 9, 2008

Swing
The Bob Enos Memorial Performance


Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place
off Broad Street
Cranston RI 02905
Time; 2pm-8pm Dance
Price: $25.00 at door or in advance
Tickets in Advance
Information: 401-785-4333 (Rhodes)
Website: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm

Dance to some of RI's best bands while helping the wife and children of Roomful of Blues member, Bob Enos.

2pm Big Red and the Resonators
245pm Eight To The Bar
345pm Steve Smith and the Nakeds
445pm John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
6pm Roomful of Blues
Plenty of free parking, food and dringk will be available for purchase.

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Monday March 10 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 March 10, 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 March 12, 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 March 13, 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

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Thursday March 13, 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 March 14, 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

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Friday March 14, 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 March 14, 2008

Ballroom
USA Dance St Patrick's Day Dance


St Anthony's Knights of Columbus Hall
One Volturno Street
North Providence, RI 02904
(Please note different location)
Time: 8:00 to 11:30pm Dance
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 18, June 20, August 22, September 19, October 31, December 12

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Friday March 14, 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: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11

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Friday March 14, 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 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: March 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23, 30, June 13, 27

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Friday March 14, 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: Art Anthony Cuer: Pat Anthony

Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round
Also see Surfside 8

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Saturday March 15, 2008

Ballroom
K&S St Patrick's Day 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 Swing, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Swing with Marc Bertrand
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!
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 22, April 12,19, May 10, 24, 31
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday March 15, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free 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: March 22, 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31

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Saturday March 15, 2008

English Country
Kingston English Country Dance


Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
(Route 138)
Kingston RI
Time: 730pm to 1030pm
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 - April 20, May 3

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Saturday March 15, 2008

Square Dance
Swinging Squares Wearing of the Green


East Smithfield Neighborhood Center
7 Esmond Street
Esmond, RI
Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Price: $5.00 per person
Level: Plus
Dress: Soft soled shoes required
Information: 401.524.7610

Website: http://www.swingingsquares.com

Caller: Everett Mackin Cuer: Pat Anthony

Monthly dances usually held on the third Saturday of the month
Also see Swinging Squares

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Saturday March 15, 2008

Square Dance
Silver City Twirlers


St. Judes's Parish
249 Whittenton Street
Taunton, MA
Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Price: $5.00 per person
Level: Plus
Dress: Soft soled shoes required
Information: 508-823-1441

Caller: Kevin Bersing Cuer: Harriet Clarke

Dances usually held on the third Saturday of the month
Also see Silver City Twirlers

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Sunday March 16, 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
4-5pm Group Lesson tba (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
Ucoming dances: March 9, 16, 30, April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29

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Sunday March 16, 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

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Sunday March 16, 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!

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Monday March 17 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 March 17, 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 March 19, 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 March 20, 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

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Thursday March 20, 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 March 21, 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

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Friday March 21, 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 March 21, 2008

Ballroom
Dancin' Feelin' Dance


Dillon Council
Knights of Columbus Hall
1675 Douglas Pike
North Providence, RI
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm 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 29
Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances

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Friday March 21, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free 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: March 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31

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Friday March 21, 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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Saturday March 22, 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 Tango, 715pm-8pm Intermediate Tango with Gerry
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!
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 - April 12,19, May 10, 24, 31
See riDance's K&S listing for the complete schedule

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Saturday March 22, 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
upcoming dances - 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Saturday March 22, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport

Rescheduled to Friday March 21

461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free 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: March 29, April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31

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Saturday March 22, 2008

Square Dance
Sidesplitters Square Dance


Joseph Martin School
Landry Avenue
(off route 152)
North Attleboro, MA
Time: 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Price: $5.00 per person
Level: Plus
Dress: Soft soled shoes required
Information: 508-476-7515 or 508-543-2669
Website: http://www.sdancing.com/side.htm

Caller: Dave Perrault Cuer: Henry Barry

Dances usually held the 2nd and 4th Saturday September through May
Also see Side Spliitters Square Dance Club

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Sunday March 23, 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!

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Monday March 24 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 March 24, 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 March 26, 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 March 27, 2008

Salsa
Salsa@theSpot


The Spot
286 Thayer Street
Providence RI
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

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Thursday March 27, 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 March 28, 2008

Argentine Tango
Tango On The Spot


The Spot
286 Thayer Street
2nd floor
Providence, RI 02906
Time: lessons 6 to 8pm, dance 8-11 pm
Beginners' milonga/vals class 6-7 pm, Beginners' tango class 7-8 pm
Price: $10
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.
Dance held most Fridays

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Friday March 28, 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 March 28, 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, Linda Leslie; music by The Groovemongers (Jane Knoeck, Rebecca McCallum & 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: April 11, 25, May 9, 23, 30, June 13, 27

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Friday March 28, 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: Ed Rutty Cuer: Jennie Frisella

Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round
Also see Surfside 8

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Friday March 28, 2008

Square Dance
Town Howlers Men's Cook Night


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: Bob Butler Cuer: Anna MacDougall

Dances usually held twice monthly on Fridays
Also see Town Howlers

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Saturday March 29, 2008

Ballroom
FOBD Dance
featuring Duke Belaire's 15 Piece Orchestra

Cancelled

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: May 9, July 18, September 19, October 24, December 31

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Saturday March 29, 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 salsa 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 - tba
Also see The Dancin' Feelin' Dances

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Saturday March 29, 2008

Ballroom
Rhode Island Dancesport


461 Main Street
2nd floor
East Greenwich RI
Time: 730pm-1130pm, Free 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 12, 26, May 10, 17, 31

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Saturday March 29, 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

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Sunday March 30, 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
4-5pm Group Lesson Rumba with Greg Duda (included in dance price)
5-8pm Open Ballroom Dancing
Vendors: Latasia Jewelry, ABC Dress, Beauti Control, and Take the Lead DanceWear

Always on Sunday Ballroom feature a unique blend of contemporary and classic music with many popular foreign and domestic pieces and a dash of country.

Dances & workshops held on selected Sundays
Ucoming dances: April 27, May 4, 11, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 29

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Sunday March 30, 2008

Salsa
Strictly Salsa Sundays


Platforms
Poe Street
Providence RI
745pm - 845pm Lesson
830pm-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
Directions: www.platformseventcenter.com/directions.htm

RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in!
Last Strictly Salsa Sunday dance at Platforms. Join them on April 6 for their Grand Opening at Cuban Revolution.

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Monday March 31 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 March 31, 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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