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This webpage offers information on (swing) dancing south of Boston with the demarcation line somewhere between Route 128 and I-495. You can jump directly to the southern MA calendar if you know what you're looking for already. Some of the events/places mentioned here are technically outside Boston but they may also appear in the regular Boston listings (I was never good in geography). If something that is outside Boston but still close to the city, you might want to check the page for dancing in Boston and the Boston Calendar. Note that for all practical purposes, Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut are pretty much "next door" so don't forget to check out their events

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Cape Cod Ballroom Dancers

Formerly the Cape and Island Chapter of the US Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association. For more information, contact Julie Kraft.

South Shore Dancers
Social ballroom dancing club centered around Norwell and serving areas south of Boston. Second Saturday dj dances at Cushing Center in Norwell; Friday night practice dances at the First Parish Church in Norwell. For more information, contact South Shore Dancers at P.O. Box 276, Norwell, MA 02061 or contact Tom Osterland at 781-659-4703.

Help!
Sometimes I'll see a favorite dance band play at a non-standard venue and I sometimes wonder if these venues are conducive for dancing, i.e., do they have a dance floor? Some of the venues and some of the bands aren't very helpful in providing that information, particularly if it discourages people from showing up. I don't get a chance to check out most of these venues so please help me provide better information to my readers by letting me know which venues are suitable for dancing. Thanks!

The Wave, Marion

Hepcats First Congregational Church, 34 Center Street, Fairhaven. Swing dances on the second Saturday of every month from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven, MA. For more information, contact Joe Perrone at 508-994-2214.	Swing Dancing USA Knights of Columbus Hall, 48 Schoosett Street (Rte 139), Pembroke. Swing dancing with live music (usually) on the fourth Saturday of the month.
Face the Music Workman's Hall, 99 Wilson Street (off Route 1A), Norwood. 781-762-8958. Ballroom dancing (smooth, Latin, hustle, swing) every Sunday afternoon from 5 pm to 10 pm with dj Jackie Davis. Mixers, Ladies Choice, complementary coffee & tea, refreshments. For information, call Jackie at 781-871-3231.	Saturdays with J&L Sound Jewish Community House, 133 High Street, Taunton. Ballroom, Latin & swing dancing on some Saturdays from 7:30 to 11:30 pm in a smoke- and alcohol-free hall. Singles welcome, but please bring a partner. For more information, call 508-823-4811 (storm cancellations by 3:00 pm).
Roseland Ballroom Dancing 174 Broadway Street (Route 138), Taunton. 508-822-2888. Balroom, Latin & Swing, every Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (doors open at noon). Single and couples welcome. Two dance floors, full bar, and various featured bands each week.	Jim & Peg's RSVP Dance Practice Night United Church Hall (2nd floor), 30 Common Street in Walpole. Casual practice dance every Wednesday from October to May. For more information, contact Peg Baldassari at 508-668-4494. Please RSVP.
Harry's Blues Bar 700 Main Street, Hyannis. 508-778-4188 Great bands but a tiny carpeted dance floor at Harry's in Hyannis. People dance anyway, bumping into each other. - EB, 03/38/08	Down East Dancers, Inc. Taunton Elks, 119 High Street, Taunton Down East Dancers, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of country/western dance. Monthly Country, Swing and Line dances are held on the 2nd Saturday (usually) of the month.
Moseley's-on-the-Charles Dedham, MA.	Lake Pearl Ballroom 299 Creek Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. 508-384-3003.

Hepcats Classes at the Fairhaven Grange, Fairhaven, and at locations in Rhode Island at Narragansett and Providence. For more information, Sara Sloane at 401-921-1898.	Lestyn's Studio of Dance Gilmore Hall (2nd Floor), Route 138, Raynham (just off Exit 8 on I-495). For information, write to nytsel@aol.com or call 508-823-4811. Singles and couples welcome. The hall is air-conditioned!
Mary French Dance Studio North Falmouth area. Private or Class Instruction in Ballroom or social dancing, American or International styles including swing and salsa, wedding preparation. Also, Argentine tango classes on Sundays with Ron Gursky. For more information, contact Mary French at 508-563-5889.	Ellen Brodsky On-going ballroom classes at Falmouth Night School and other locations. Private lessons can be scheduled for up to 7 people. Ellen also teaches at the Cape Cod Conservatory on the first Saturdy of the month from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. For more information, contact Ellen at 508-548-0036.
"Shall We Dance?" West Dennis. American & Latin ballroom dance instruction with Stephen and Deirdre Burke. 508-385-4391. Private and class instruction available.	Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Hanover, MA For more information, contact Douglas Banks at fadshanover@earthlink.net or 781-826-2500.
Paris Academy of Dance 473 South Street West, Raynham. 508-822-8544. For more information, contact paracaddance@comcast.net.	Fred Astaire Dance Studios 1504 Providence Highway, Suite 15, Norwood, MA 02062. 781-769-4246.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios of New England 544 Milford Road, Swansea. 508-679-0071.	DanceSport of Boston 24 Athens Street, North Weymouth. For more information, contact Anne Marie at 617-325-1562.
Let's Dance with Richard Greater Plymouth and Kingston areas. Group and private instruction in ballroom, latin, and swing. For more information, contact Richard at 508-209-0570.	Roger & Claire Vaka 360 Grove Street, Marshfield. Freelance Ballroom Instructors. For more information, contact The Vakas at 781-837-4943.
Christine's Academy of Dance 218 Shove Street, Fall River. Kermin Liu teaches classes in ballroom, latin, and swing. Kermin also teaches the lesson at the Sunday Ballroom Dancing at the Moose Cabin Restaurant in Attleboro. For more information, contact the studio at 508-675-0029.	Club West Dance Studio 41 Richards Avenue, North Attleboro. 508-699-2269. Lessons in Ballroom ( American style), east coast and west coast swing.
Everybody Dance Walpole. John Peters teaches Ballroom, latin, EC swing and hustle. Group classes in Walpole, and also offers in-home private or group classes. For more information, contact John at 508-866-8356.

September, 2008
13	Hepcats swing dance, First Congregational Church, 34 Center Street (at William), Fairhaven	8:00-11:00pm lesson: 7:30
13	Hanabi, 806 W. Webster Avenue, Marshfield, featuring The Love Dogs.	781-837-3326
19	Harry's, Hyannis, featuring The Love Dogs.	508-778-4188
October, 2008
11	Hepcats swing dance, First Congregational Church, 34 Center Street (at William), Fairhaven	8:00-11:00pm lesson: 7:30
November, 2008
7-9	Swingin' New England, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort & Conference Center, Falmouth, MA.
8	Hepcats swing dance, First Congregational Church, 34 Center Street (at William), Fairhaven	8:00-11:00pm lesson: 7:30
December, 2008
20	Hepcats swing dance, First Congregational Church, 34 Center Street (at William), Fairhaven	8:00-11:00pm lesson: 7:30
January, 2009
1-4	New Year's Dancin' Eve, Marriott Hotel, Burlington, MA.
June, 2009
June 25- July 2	Beantown Lindy Hop Camp, Endicott College, Beverly, MA.

Last updated December 23, 2007

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