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

Thursday May 1, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Dance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm 7pm to 840pm dance class, 840pm to 10pm dance Price: $15.00 lesson and dance, $10.00 dance only Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Dances: Most Thursdays, special dances held on Sundays Return To Top

Thursday May 1, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

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

Friday May 2, 2008 Ballroom Brown Ballroom's Daffodil Ball Brown University Alumnae Hall 194 Meeting Street Providence, RI 02912 Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 students Time: 8pm to midnight Dress: formal Floor: Hardwood Information: Come ready to dance the night away and socialize with fellow dancers! This formal dance will feature senior showcase performances for out departing veteran dancers and a professional DJ. Light refreshments will be provided and formal attire is requested. Return To Top

Friday May 2, 2008 Ballroom PB&J Ballroom Dance Barrington Democratic Club 86 Roffe Street Barrington RI Price: $10.00 Time: 730pm Lesson/8pm-11pm Dance Dress: Cocktail Attire Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Join Nelia Lawton at Barrington's only ballroom dance. Price includes lesson, refreshments and recorded music. Dances are held the first Friday of every month. Return To Top

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

Saturday May 3, 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: http://www.magnoliacajunband.com The fabulous Magnolia plays joyous cajun music at the American Legion Hall for lucky dancers. Come be lucky too. Last dance of the season Return To Top

Sunday May 3, 2008 English Country Kingston English Country Dance Location and time not correct as of Mar31 Courthouse Center for the Arts 3481 Kingstown Road (Route 138) Kingston RI Time: 2pm to 5pm Price: $12.00 general, $10.00 for Courthouse members Information: 401-539-3009 or 401-782-1018 Website: http://www.courthousearts.org Live music and all dances are taught. no experience or partner is required. Return To Top

Saturday May 3, 2008 Salsa Black + White Party The Spot 286 Thayer Street Providence RI Time: 9pm til 2am 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 are included. Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street. Return To Top

Sunday May 4, 2008 Ballroom Copley Soir'ee Dance The Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 7pm - 10pm Ballroom, Latin & Swing Music Price $60 per person advance payment*, $65 at the door Deadline for lower price: April 30, 2008 Dress: Semi formal, Black Tie Optional Information: 617-455-5500 K&S: 401-821-4108 or The world famous Copley Plaza Grand Ballroom in Boston plays host for an elegant and exciting semiformal dance extravzganza. Dancing to the Ballroom, Latin & Swing Music of K&S Music plus a 3 Dance Latin Exhibition by National Champions Complimentary Hors d' oeuvers, Singles Tables, Cash Bar, Dance Host and a Fabulous Door Prize Donated by DePrisco Diamond Jewelers of Boston K&S has purchased 3 tables of tickets (and as of April 6, still had a few tickets left) and will sell them at their April 19th and 27th Dances Or you can reserve your space by sending in your payment ($60.00 per ticket) prior to APril 30 to: Ballroom Dance New England, PO Box 960027, Boston MA 02196 Return To Top

Sunday May 4, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Cuban Revolution The Plant 60 Valley Street Olneyville Square Providence RI 7pm - 8pm Lesson 8pm-1am Dance Price $3.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 or email Cuban Revolution Website: http://www.thecubanrevolution.com RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Cuban Revolution's fabulous food will be available for purchase until midnight. Two free parking lots for patrons Return To Top

Monday May 5, 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 May 5, 2008 Salsa & Latin Benefit Latin Jazz & Salsa Mondays Catch A Rising Star Twin Rivers Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln RI 02865 Time: 8pm-midnight Price: $15.00 Floor: Hardwood Club Phone: 401-475-8415 Information: 401.421.6547 Website: http://www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html April is National Volunteer Month, and Volunteer Center of RI would like to invite you to celebrate with Latin Jazz and Salsa Mondays at Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon will headline the nights with special guests and events including DJ's, performers, beer tastings and a dance lesson. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Volunteer Center. Last dance of the series. Return To Top

Monday May 5, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday May 7, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 Email: Wednesday is swing night at the Cape Verdean Club featuring the exciting sound of Loaded Dice while DJ Swing Daddy keeps the joint hoppin between sets. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday May 8, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Dance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm 7pm to 840pm dance class, 840pm to 10pm dance Price: $15.00 lesson and dance, $10.00 dance only Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Dances: Most Thursdays, special dances held on Sundays Return To Top

Thursday May 8, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday May 9, 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 May 9, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

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

Friday May 9, 2008 Contra Rehoboth Contra Dance Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth MA 02769 Time: 8pm - 11pm Price: $7.00 for adults, $4 for children under 16, and $15 for families with children under 16 Phone 508-252-6375 Email: Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Dan Pearl; 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: May 23, 30, June 13, 27, July 11, August 8, 2008 Return To Top

Friday May 9, 2008 Square Dance Town Howlers Pedometer Dance Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Road (Route 114) Portsmouth, RI Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm Price: $5.00 per person Level: Mainstream/Plus Dress: Soft soled shoes required For more information call 401-849-6266 Website: http://www.townhowlers.org Caller: Jim Schell Cuer: Anna MacDougall Dances usually held twice monthly on Fridays Also see Town Howlers Return To Top

Friday May 9, 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: Everett Mackin Cuer: Jennie Frisella Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round Also see Surfside 8 Return To Top

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

Saturday May 10, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 8pm-1130pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com No class tonight..just dancing Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: May 16, 23, 31, June 7, 14, 28 See riDance's Dancesport listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Sunday May 11, 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 Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance 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. The Sunday Night Jammers are a group of (mostly) instrumental (mostly) musicians, who play (mostly) Celtic-inspired dance music. Their music is (mostly) for couple dances, such as waltzes, hambos, polkas, and schottisches. 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 Upcoming dances: June 15, July 13, August 10 Return To Top

Sunday May 11, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Cuban Revolution The Plant 60 Valley Street Olneyville Square Providence RI 7pm - 8pm Lesson 8pm-1am Dance Price $3.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 or email Cuban Revolution Website: http://www.thecubanrevolution.com RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Cuban Revolution's fabulous food will be available for purchase until midnight. Two free parking lots for patrons Return To Top

Monday May 12, 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 May 12, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday May 14, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 Email: Wednesday is swing night at the Cape Verdean Club featuring the exciting sound of Loaded Dice while DJ Swing Daddy keeps the joint hoppin between sets. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

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

Thursday May 15, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Thursday May 15, 2008 Swing & Ballroom Rhode Island's Big Band with Joe Parillo The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm Price: $10.00 Phone: 401-782-2597 Email: Website: http://www.thetowersri.com Dances held on Thursdays throughout the summer, special events held throughout the year. Return To Top

Friday May 16, 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 May 16, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday May 16, 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

Saturday May 16, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 8pm-1130pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com No class tonight..just dancing Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: May 23, 31, June 7, 14, 28 See riDance's Dancesport listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday May 17, 2008 Square Dance Swinging Squares Yellow Rock Dance 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: Bob Butler Cuer: Henry Barry Monthly dances usually held on the third Saturday of the month, no regular dances June through August Also see Swinging Squares Return To Top

Saturday May 17, 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 Return To Top

Sunday May 18, 2008 Ballroom & Country Always On Sunday Ballroom Oaklawn Grange 42 Wheelock Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 5pm 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 5pm-6pm Group Samba class with guest instructor Efrosyni Iosiphidis (included in dance price) 6pm-8pm Open Dancing With DJ 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 Next dance on June 29, 2008 Return To Top

Sunday May 18, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Cuban Revolution The Plant 60 Valley Street Olneyville Square Providence RI 7pm - 8pm Lesson 8pm-1am Dance Price $3.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 or email Cuban Revolution Website: http://www.thecubanrevolution.com RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Cuban Revolution's fabulous food will be available for purchase until midnight. Two free parking lots for patrons Return To Top

Monday May 19, 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 May 19, 2008 Swing & Hustle PB&J Dance Barrington Democratic Club 186 Roffe Street Barrington RI Time: 8pm-10pm 8pm swing dance lesson, 830pm hustle lesson, 9-10pm dance Price: $10.00 lesson & dance, $5.00 dance only Floor: Hardwood Information: 401-245-1119 Email: Website: www.nelialawton.net Free water, light refreshments, cash bar Dances held almost every Monday Return To Top

Wednesday May 21, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $7.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 Email: Wednesday is swing night at the Cape Verdean Club featuring the exciting sound of Loaded Dice while DJ Swing Daddy keeps the joint hoppin between sets. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday May 22, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Dance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm 7pm to 840pm dance class, 840pm to 10pm dance Price: $15.00 lesson and dance, $10.00 dance only Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Dances: Most Thursdays, special dances held on Sundays Return To Top

Thursday May 22, 2008 Latin Chiva Bus The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm Price: $10.00 Phone: 401-782-2597 Email: Website: http://www.thetowersri.com Dance on a wood floor overlooking Narragansett Beach! Chiva Bus plays Latin music of all kinds with plenty of salsa and samba! Dances held on Thursdays throughout the summer with a different band every week, special events held throughout the year. Return To Top

Thursday May 22, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday May 23, 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

May 23 to 26, 2008 Argentine Tango The 5th Annual Alternative Tango Festival 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 Festival Website 4 Nights of Dancing, 12 Workshops, Alternative & Traditional Music, the best DJ's!! Comme il Faut shoes will be available for sale, discount hotel rooms available (book asap - this is graduation weekend for Brown University), plus the option to stay in nearby homes. Return To Top

Friday May 23, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 740pm-1130pm, Paso Doble lesson: 740pm to 840pm, dancing 840pm to 1130pm Price: $10.00 general, $5.00 student under 25 with id Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com Come experience RI's newest ballroom venue with 10,000 square feet of dedicated ballroom dance space!! Refreshments and snacks, nonsmoking venue, singles welcome Upcoming Dances: May 31, June 7, 14, 28 See riDance's Dancesport listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

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

Friday May 23, 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: Bob Butler Cuer: Jennie Frisella Dances usually held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays year round Also see Surfside 8 Return To Top

Friday May 23, 2008 Square Dance Town Howlers 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, no dances in August Upcoming dances: June 13, 27, July 11, 25 Also see Town Howlers Return To Top

May 24, 2008 Argentine Tango The 5th Annual Alternative Tango Festival 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 Festival Website 4 Nights of Dancing, 12 Workshops, Alternative & Traditional Music, the best DJ's!! Comme il Faut shoes will be available for sale, discount hotel rooms available (book asap - this is graduation weekend for Brown University), plus the option to stay in nearby homes. Return To Top

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

May 25, 2008 Argentine Tango The 5th Annual Alternative Tango Festival 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 Festival Website 4 Nights of Dancing, 12 Workshops, Alternative & Traditional Music, the best DJ's!! Comme il Faut shoes will be available for sale, discount hotel rooms available (book asap - this is graduation weekend for Brown University), plus the option to stay in nearby homes. Return To Top

Sunday May 25, 2008 Salsa Strictly Salsa Sundays Cuban Revolution The Plant 60 Valley Street Olneyville Square Providence RI 7pm - 8pm Lesson 8pm-1am Dance Price $3.00 for the lesson and $7.00 cover for the dance Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008 or email Cuban Revolution Website: http://www.thecubanrevolution.com RI's longest running salsa dance. Beginners are invited to jump right in! Cuban Revolution's fabulous food will be available for purchase until midnight. Two free parking lots for patrons Return To Top

May 26, 2008 Argentine Tango The 5th Annual Alternative Tango Festival 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 Festival Website 4 Nights of Dancing, 12 Workshops, Alternative & Traditional Music, the best DJ's!! Comme il Faut shoes will be available for sale, discount hotel rooms available (book asap - this is graduation weekend for Brown University), plus the option to stay in nearby homes. Return To Top

May 24 & 25, 2008 Cajun, Zydeco & Swing Bayou n' Boogie Fest Smithfield Elks Lodge 326 Farnum Pike Smithfield, RI Saturday: 12noon to 11pm, Sunday: 11am to 10pm Price: $15.00 Information: 401-965-0849 or Website: http://www.bayounboogiefest.com Picturesque views set the stage for two days of Hot Louisiana Music!! Rain or Shine - Covered dance pavilion with large wood dance floor!! Indoor & outdoor stages for continuous music Beginner & Advanced Dance Lessons Accordion workshop with Curley Taylor, Fiddle workshop with Dennis Stroughmatt Grill area serving food, Sunday Brunch with Bayou Cajun All Stars Return To Top

Sunday May 25, 2008 Cajun, Zydeco & Swing Bayou n' Boogie Fest Smithfield Elks Lodge 326 Farnum Pike Smithfield, RI Saturday: 12noon to 11pm, Sunday: 11am to 10pm Price: At door $35.00 for one day, $60.00 for both days See website below for early bird specials Information: 401-965-0849 or Website: http://www.bayounboogiefest.com Picturesque views set the stage for two days of Hot Louisiana Music!! Rain or Shine - Covered dance pavilion with large wood dance floor!! Indoor & outdoor stages for continuous music Beginner & Advanced Dance Lessons Accordion workshop with Curley Taylor, Fiddle workshop with Dennis Stroughmatt Grill area serving food, Sunday Brunch with Bayou Cajun All Stars Return To Top

Wednesday May 28, 2008 Swing Cape Verdean Club Swing Dance Cape Verdean Club 329 Grosvenor Avenue East Providence RI Time: 7pm-11pm/Beginner lesson at 715pm Cover: $8.00 Phone: 401-434-9612 Email: Come bid adieu to DJ Swing Daddy! by dancing to the incredible Roger Ceresi and the All Stars. Weekly dance held most Wednesdays Return To Top

Thursday May 29, 2008 Ballroom East Bay Ballroom Dance Party 15 Fenner Avenue Newport, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm 7pm to 840pm dance class, 840pm to 10pm dance Price: $15.00 lesson and dance, $10.00 dance only Phone: 401-849-5678 Email: Website: http://www.eastbayballroom.com Dances: Most Thursdays, special dances held on Sundays Return To Top

Thursday May 29, 2008 Cajun Magnolia The Towers 35 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI Time: 7pm to 10pm Lesson 7 to 730pm, dance starts at 730pm Price: $10.00 Phone: 401-782-2597 Email: Website: http://www.thetowersri.com Dance on a wood floor overlooking Narragansett Beach! One of the best cajuns bands on the planet finally plays at the Towers! Dances held on Thursdays throughout the summer with a different band every week, special events held throughout the year. Return To Top

Thursday May 29, 2008 Swing Bread and Butter Jam Providence Tango Mill 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 815pm til 1130pm, 930pm short intermediate swing lesson Price: $5.00 general, $2.00 students & low income Phone: 401-569-1719 Email: Website: http://www.providenceswings.com Please drop in! Friendly atmosphere! Newcomers welcome! No partner necessary! Everyone is encouraged to bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so that we can keep the dance floor beautiful. If the parking lot is full, park in the Jenks Junior High School lot across the street. Providence Swings host the Bread and Butter Jam most Thursdays Return To Top

Friday May 30, 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 May 30, 2008 Argentine Tango The Tango Incident - A Potluck Milonga 99 South Bend Street Between Division St and Johnson St Pawtucket RI Time: 7-8pm Argentine Tango lesson for all levels 8pm-12am Dance Price: $10 for dance, $12 for class & dance Or $5 if you bring a dish (real food not chips or soda) Phone 401-273-2855 Email: Website: www.providencetango.com Come dance some argentine tango, valz, and milonga. Beginners and singles are welcome. Weekly Dance: 1st and 3rd Fridays - alternative music, 2nd and 4th Fridays - traditional music. Return To Top

Friday May 30, 2008 Contra Rehoboth Contra Dance Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth MA 02769 Time: 8pm - 11pm Price: $7.00 for adults, $4 for children under 16, and $15 for families with children under 16 Phone 508-252-6375 Email: Website: Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller, Linda Leslie; music by Dave Langford & Owen Morrison 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: June 13, 27, July 11, August 8, 2008 Return To Top

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

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

Saturday May 31, 2008 Ballroom Rhode Island Dancesport Potluck Party 461 Main Street 2nd floor East Greenwich RI Time: 740pm to 1130pm, lesson 740pm to 840pm, dance 840pm to 1130pm Price: free Phone 401-885-0101 Email: Website: www.ridancesport.com Bring a dish snd get in for free. Sign up on line to guarantee admission 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: June 7, 14, 28 See riDance's Dancesport listing for the complete schedule Return To Top

Saturday May 31, 2008 Swing Swingin 88's Swing Daddy's Potluck Farewell Party Brightridge Hall Brightridge Avenue (off Warren Ave) East Providence RI Time: 5pm-1130pm, Beginner lesson 715pm-745pm Price: $8.00 general/$6.00 for students with student id Potluck dinner at 5pm, Cash bar, non smoking Hall For more information call 508-222-2185 Or email Website: http://www.swingin88s.com Music by DJ Swing Daddy - one last time! Come say goodbye to DJ Swing Dadd who has done so much for the swing dance community Upcoming dances: June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29, December 27, 2008 Return To Top

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