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 AUGUST 29 MICHELLE & SUE'S FALL DANCE CLASSES After you take the lessons ar Rhythm and Roots (or even if you didn't), get even better at Michelle Kaminsky's beginner cajun dance classes or sign up with Sue Huppe, who's teaching zydeco and the new hit dance - the Whiskey River Jitterbug. [Details] |
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LESSONS FALL 2007 CAJUN AND ZYDECO DANCE CLASSES WITH MICHELLE KAMINSKY The Mediator 50 Rounds Avenue Providence, RI Starting September tba Information: 401-246-2720 Michelle Kaminsky is one on RI's best known cajun and zydeco teachers and a member of the wonderful Magnolia cajun band. To register, please email Michelle at mkfiddle@earthlink.net. FALL SCHEDULE CAJUN & ZYDECO DANCE CLASSES in Providence, RI, Fall 2007 Beginning Cajun Dance w/Michelle from Magnolia $55 3 weeks (Thursdays) Sep 20, 27 and Oct 4 7:30-8:45pm recommended for those new to Cajun & Zydeco Dancing Whiskey River Jitterbug w/Sue Huppe from Boston $95 5 weeks (Sundays) Oct 28 - Nov 25 5-6:15pm Come on and catch the newest dance craze, aka the Lake Charles Slide or Cowboy Jitterbug. Whatever the name, it's a fun, swinging, funky, 6 count dance sweeping the festivals and roadhouses of Louisiana and beyond. Repeat customers Welcome! Beginning Zydeco Dance w/Sue Huppe $95. 5 weeks (Sundays) Oct 28 - Nov 25 6:30-7:45 pm GET YOUR MONEY TO US BY SEPT 13 - GET $5.00 BACK AT FIRST CLASS Hurry and get your feet moving! these classes are offered only once a year. Classes fill quickly, so don't miss out!!! Pre-registration requested. PLEASE register RIGHT AWAY! Make check out to Michelle Kaminsky and mail to: Michelle Kaminsky 25 Edwin St. Barrington, RI 02806 For more info please call 401-246-2720 or email mkfiddle@earthlink.net Last updated 29Aug07 PRIVATE CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS JODY RUDNIK CAJUN,ZYDECO,SWING,MASSAGE Phone 401-965-4578 Email: zydejody@hotmail.com Private lessons for singles or couples-30.00 an hour per person. Available for special events-rates vary. (Jody has taught cajun and zydco for many well known venues including Sals's and, of course, Rhythm & Roots.) She is also a massage therapist who practices in North Providence Fall thru Spring and on Block Island in the Summers. RHYTHM & ROOTS AT NINIGRET GROUP CLASSES Ninigret Park Charlestown RI Time: Labor Day weekend/Friday evening, all day Saturday, Sunday during the day Phone: 888-855-6940 Or email: rhythmtix@aol.com Website: http://www.rhythmandroots.com Tons of cajun, zydeco and swing dance lessons at RI's annual labor dance dance festival, Rhythm & Roots. Classes are mainly on Saturday. There's no additional charge to take as many classes as you want. It's packed but lots of fun. posted 12Sep05 BANDS MAGNOLIA CAJUN Phone: 401-246-2720 Email: Aeee@aol.com http://www.magnoliacajunband.com Living in Rhode Island is pretty much like living in paradise, and one of the reasons is Magnolia-a way fine cajun dance band. A great band full of a music so vibrant and joyous that, no matter how jaded you are, you must rise to your feet and dance. They hold frequent dances at the American Legion Hall Post 311 in Seekonk, MA (see dance section below), and are available for private parties. They teach cajun dance as well as perform. SLIPPERY SNEAKERS ZYDECO AND SWING Slippery Sneakers hot line 401-397-8442 Email: zydeco@slipperysneakers.com http://www.slipperysneakers.com Southern Rhode Island's own great zydeco band. Their sound is a spicy mixture of rockin' Zydeco, Blues, Cajun waltzes and a bit of Rock n' Roll with a heavy emphasis on the groove to keep the crowd dancing. VENUES MAGNOLIA CAJUN DANCES 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 2007 SCHEDULE American Legion Hall Post 311 Route 114A Seekonk, MA Saturdays Cash Bar Available Upcoming Dances: December 1 Special Magnolia Event The Fourth Annual Magnolia New Year's Party! American Legion Hall Post 311 Route 114A Seekonk, MA December 31, 2007 Time: 9pm to 1am Price: $17 Phone: 401-246-2720 Email: Aeee@aol.com Dancing to the fabulous Magnolia Band starts at 9PM with an intermission of delectable desserts make by Magnolia. There will be Zydeco CDs playing during the break so you can keep on dancing! There'll be a New Year's toast and the return of the wonderful Waltz in the New Year's mixer. 2008 SCHEDULE January 5, February 9, March 1, April 5, May 3 Last update 24Nov07 SALS PRODUCTIONS Information 401-965-0849 Joe's cell Website: http://salsrbclub.com Email: Joe and Paula Giocastro (aka Sal's Productions) provide Rhode Island with great musicians and great dance floors at a great price. *************************************************************************** Sal's at the German Club Information 401-965-0849 Joe's cell Website: http://salsrbclub.com Email: joe@salsrbclub.com German Club 78 Carter Ave Pawtucket, RI For more information call 401-965-0849 or Joe@salsrbclub.com Website: www.salsrbclub.com SCHEDULE 2008 Saturday March 8 at 8pm Beantown Swing Orchestra - ballroom, swing & social Saturday March 15 at 8pm L'il Anne & the Hot Cayenne Band - zydeco and swing Saturday April 12 at 8pm JJ Caillier & the Zydeco Knockouts - zydeco and swing Saturday April 19 at 8pm CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band - zydeco and swing Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 & 25 Bayou & Boogie Fest groups tba - cajun, zydeco & swing updated 26Feb08 LAGNIAPPE PRODUCTIONS 255 Holly Road Wakefield, RI 02879 Cajun,Zydeco,Blue Grass and Swing Phone: 401-783-3926 SEPTEMBER 1 thru 3, 2006 RHYTHM & ROOTS AT NINIGRET Ninigret Park Charlestown RI Time: Friday evening, all day Saturday, Sunday during the day Price: Various-see their website/Camping tickets go fast, get yours asap Deadline for early bird ticket prices - June 30, 2006 Phone: 888-855-6940 Or email: rhythmtix@aol.com Website: http://www.rhythmandroots.com New England's Premier Festival of Roots Music and Dance! Main Stage with Large Dance Tent Workshop Stage - Family Stage Dance Pavilion with Dance Instruction Nightly Fais Do Dos - Mardi Gras Parades On-Site Camping (always sells out-reserve ASAP) - Mouthwatering Foods Excellent Craft, Clothing and Music Vendors Freshwater Swimming - Bike Paths - Tennis Courts Minutes to Ocean Beaches & Nearby Accommodations SCHEDULED ARTISTS Savoy Family Cajun Band - Hosts Dr. John (Sun) Los Lobos (Sat) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (Sat/Sun) David Bromberg and Angel Band (Fri) Marcia Ball (Sat) Spanish Harlem Orchestra (Sun) Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (Fri/Sat) Tim O'Brien & Cornbread Nation (2006 Grammy Winner) (Sun) John Jorgenson Quintet (Sat) Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys (Sun) The Horseflies (Fri/Sat) James Hunter (Sun) Red Stick Ramblers (Fri) Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Fri/Sat) Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys (Fri) James Hand (Sun) Girl Howdy (Fri/Sat) Hot Tamale Brass Band (Sat/Sun) Magnolia (Sat/Sun) L'il Anne and Hot Cayenne (Sat/Sun) AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17,2007 VSA'S 15th ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Place Cranston RI Hours:730pm-12midnight-the doors open at 6pm Information: 401-783-3926 Website: http://www.mardigrasri.com Tickets: Saturday advance: $30 - At the door: $35 Saturday Table of Ten (Advance Only): $325 For advance tickets, send a check or money order with a self addressed stamped envelope to Lagniappe Productions/255 Holly Road/Wakefield RI 02879. Featuring Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, and the Creole Cowboys The Annual Madri Gras Ball is worth attending just to see the amazing costumes, but then of course, there's also the music to die dancing for. There are prizes for best costumes, and plenty of yummy cajun and creole food. Free parking, a gigantic dance floor, smoke free, bar on premises Schedule 6:00 Doors open Food from the Chili Brothers will be available for purchase and the cash bars will be open 6:30 Creole Cowboys 8:15 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys 9:45 Parade and Costume Judging 10:00 CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band 11:30 Closing Jam Session updated 01Sep06 THE TOWERS SUMMER DANCE SERIES Trinity Brotherhood Hall 146 Sutton Avenue East Providence RI Zydeco and Swing Slippery Sneakers hot line 401-397-8442 Email: zydeco@slipperysneakers.com http://www.slipperysneakers.com Time: 730pm Lesson 8pm Dance Price: $10.00 DATES 2005 Looks like they no longer hold this dance??? updated 12Sep05 SPECIAL EVENTS BISHOPS CASTLE ZYDECO DAY-SUNDAY JULY 02, 2006 BISHOPS CASTLE CAJUN/ZYDECO DAY Bishops Castle Austin Farm 199 Austin Farm Road (off Rt 3) Exeter, RI Featuring Magnolia (cajun) and Lil' Anne & Hot Cayenne (zydeco) Time: 330pm-8pm/Music starts at 3pm Suggested donation $18.00 per person plus bring food or drink to share Information: 401-392-0212 Day of the party cell phone 401-439-7877 It's another fabulous dance party! Dancing & Potluck dinner Looks like we all died and went to heaven - Magnolia and Lil' Anne & Hot Cayenne are at Bishop's Castle! Lisa & Mark (of Slippery Sneakers) will be playing with Magnolia! Lots of dancing on a dance floor in front of a pond and surrounded by pine trees. When you can't dance one more step take a look at all the scenic beauty of Austin farm plus eat, boat, play volleyball, even nap. It doesn't get any better. Directions: Austin Farm is in southern RI just off Route 95. Take Route 95 North or South to Exit 5A for Route 102 South. Take Route 102 1/2 mile to 'T' intersection with Route 3. Take a right onto Route 3 South and go straight through a set of lights to first right hand turn onto Austin Farm Road. Bishop's Castle at Austin Farm is located at 199 Austin Farm Rd, 3/4 of a mile down the road on the right hand side shortly after crossing 95 on a bridge. posted 27May06/updated 15Jun06 BISHOPS CASTLE ZYDECO DAY-SUNDAY JULY 30, 2006 BISHOPS CASTLE ZYDECO DAY Bishops Castle Austin Farm 199 Austin Farm Road (off Rt 3) Exeter, RI Featuring Slippery Sneakers Time: 2pm-8pm/Music starts at 3pm Suggested donation $15.00 per person plus bring food or drink to share Information: 401-392-0212 Day of the party cell phone 401-439-7877 It's another fabulous zydeco dance party! Dancing & Potluck dinner Directions: Austin Farm is in southern RI just off Route 95. Take Route 95 North or South to Exit 5A for Route 102 South. Take Route 102 1/2 mile to "T" intersection with Route 3. Take a right onto Route 3 South and go straight through a set of lights to first right hand turn onto Austin Farm Road. Bishop's Castle at Austin Farm is located at 199 Austin Farm Rd, 3/4 of a mile down the road on the right hand side shortly after crossing 95 on a bridge. posted 26May06 LINKS Arn Burkhoff's The Northeast USA Cajun & Zydeco Schedule http://www.arnb.org/phnynj.html Cajun & Zydeco Events for the northeast USA. Look in the upper right hand corner for a pull down menu where you can pick the state where you want to dance. Boston Zydeco http://www.bostonzydeco.com Boston Zydeco covers the zydeco community in the general Boston area and is dedicated to enhancing access to Cajun and Zydeco dance, culture and music. They promote dance and lesson events mostly occuring in/near Boston. They have organized dances involving local bands such as Li'l Anne, PLanet Zydeco and Slippery Sneakers. Louisiana bands such as Leroy Thomas and Dexter Ardoin have played to their audiences. They organize dance lessons and they promote cajun/zydeco events thru an email list. Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic http://users.erols.com/ghayman Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Site stuffed with tons of information. WPKN Cajun &Zydeco Calendar |