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Hop To The Beat David Liberge is teaching Hip Hop classes at the Perishable Theatre (3rd flr), 93 Empire Street, Providence.	HepCats Sarah Sloane offers classes in Providence and Narragansett in Swing, Lindy, Salsa and Argentine Tango. Additional classes are held in Fairhaven, MA (southern MA). For more information, contact Sarah at 401-921-1898.
TwirlTheGirlUSA-Jennifer Lyons and Sara Coelho North Providence and West Warwick. Beginner friendly group classes every Monday in Latin and Ballroom & Country, with West Coast Swing lessons and dance on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at 15 Bassett Street in North Providence. For more information, including private lessons and gift certificates, contact Jennifer Lyons at 401-447-7015.	Zazou Swing Todd and Beth both teach and perform in the Providence and Boston area specializing in the Swing Dance Family - Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa.
Providence Swings At the Providence Tango Studio, 99 S. Bend Street, Pawtucket. Classes in East Caost Swing, Lindy Hop and Charleston. For more information, contact Providence Swings at 401-365-7700.	Dancin' Feelin' Studio 272 Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888-3249 with Randy Deats. 401-461-0110. Classes change each month so check the website regularly.
Kathy St. Jean at the Dancin' Feelin' Studio, Warwick, RI. She teaches Ballroom (American and International) as well as Swing & Hustle. Member of the ISTD, DTCB, and DEA, with a dance degree. Runs ballroom dances in Rhode Island and organizes dance events. For more information, call Kathy St. Jean 401-463-1815 write to ksj111@verizon.net.	Jeff Allen Jeff is based in Providence teaching both on the North End and the East Side. For more information, contact Jeff Allen at 401-331-1400. New classes in Swing and Salsa begin regularly on the East Side, Monday nights, at the Central Congregational Church 296 Angel Street Providence, RI. Private lessons are taught 7 days and 5 weekday evenings in Salsa, East & West Coast Swing, Tango, Hustle, and all Latin dances. Wedding preparation is a specialty.
Suzie-Q Swing Productions Susan Carr teaches swing and lindy hop at various locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut. For more information, write to Susan at SuzieQSwing@aol.com or call 401-348-0961.	Ballroom & Latin Dancing with Nelia Lawton East Bay Democratic Club, 86 Roffee Street, Barrington. For more information, contact Nelia Lawton at 401-245-1119.
The Providence Theatrical Ballroom and Jazz Project At the Providence Ballet. Offers theatrical productions and dance instruction at the Providence Ballet, 107 Eddy Street (at the corner with Westminster Street above the Downcity Diner), Providence. Classes offered in tango, ballet, tap, swing, latin, jazz, and ballroom. For more information, contact Nelia Lawton at 401-245-1119 or write to DanceNelia@aol.com.	Bobbi's Place Social Ballroom Dance Studio The Mansi Building, 14 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield. Private and group lessons in American Ballroom, Rhythm & Swing. Wedding dance preparations and Friday practice parties scheduled. For more information, contact Bobbi Wood at 401-949-2814.
Rhode Island Dancesport 461 Main Street (2nd flr), East Greenwich. For more information, contact info@ridancesport.com at 401-529-1690. Occasional Friday dances, monthly tango milongas, Saturday Master Classes and workshops with visiting coaches.	East Bay Ballroom Vasco Da Gama, 15 Fenner Avenue, Newport. For more information, contact Sara Coelho at 401-849-5678.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios 1478 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. 401-274-8840.	Westerly Community Education & Enrichment Social dance classes available.
Always On Sunday Ballroom Dance Studio Oaklawn Grange, 42 Wheelock Avenue, Cranston. For more information, contact Linda at 401-826-6005	Sydonee Dance Productions Providence area. Classes in Salsa and wedding preparation (ballroom, latin, swing). For more information, contact Sydonee at 401-965-6380.
Stardust Dance Lessons Portsmouth. Beginning ballroom dance instruction. Private, group, and in-home lessons. Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha-cha, and tango (American). Contact Fred "Rick" Zilian at 401.714.4667.	Jody Rudnick Private & public group lessons and special events in Swing, Zydeco, Salsa, Merengue, and all Cajun dances including Two Step, Walz, Jitterbug, Whiskey Jitterbug, Shuffle, Mamou dances. For more information, call 401-965-4578.

Last updated April 25, 2008.
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