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April 2018
Level 2 Topic: Traditional Moves
Stay tuned for more info! Class coming April 2018. Pre-requisite: Prior completion of all Level 1 classes or approval from instructors.
Find out more »Level 1: Relating to the Music, at AS220
(4 wks, Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 ) $40. $35 for Veterans/Students/Low Income. Drop-in $12/class at the door Instructors: Jen Stout and Adi Balasubramanian The music must not be overlooked. Learn how to listen and interpret jazz music and add 6-ct moves and rhythm variations. All those who pay for a full class series can attend our weekly Thursday night practice dance, The Bread & Butter Jam, at no additional cost, with the exception of special BBJs.
Find out more »Lil’ Rhody, Big Swing Out!
Thursday April 26th through Sunday April 29th in Providence, RI! Early Bird All-In Passes on sale NOW till April 1st! Formerly known as The Dirty Dozen Weekend, Lil' Rhody Big Swing Out will still feature everything you know and love--top notch workshops by international instructors, two nights of dancing to live music, and our famous Mash-Up Mix and Match competition. We here at Providence Swings are bringing you a fresh, new branding for our workshop weekend...something that best represents what…
Find out more »Level 1 Topic: Jazz Routines for All
Stay tuned for more info! Class coming April 2018.
Find out more »May 2018
Swing Dance Night at Ogie’s!
Join us for a special RETRO Swing night at Ogie's Trailer Park hosted by Providence Swings! Dinner+Drinks+Jazz music= Awesome date night or a fun evening with friends! You can expect great food and drinks amongst Providence Swings' instructors and community members dancing and hanging out. Ask us questions, ask us to dance, or show you a step or two! We'll have our PS dj's spinning some jazz, so come hang out with us at a unique "kitschy, retro trailer park…
Find out more »Learn the Frankie Doo- @ Studio One
At Studio One, Tuesdays in May (Begins MAY 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. NOTE, NO class on May 1st) Instructor: Jennifer Stout Did you know that Frankie Manning also choreographed a version of the Tranky Doo? Well come on out and learn this solo line dance! Solo jazz dance experience helpful, but not required.
Find out more »June 2018
Swing Dance at The Towers: Dan Lord & The Big Shots
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »Swing Dance at The Towers: Superchief Trio
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »Swing Dance Night at Ogie’s!
Join us for another special RETRO Swing night at Ogie's Trailer Park hosted by Providence Swings! Dinner+Drinks+Jazz music= Awesome date night or a fun evening with friends! You can expect great food and drinks amongst Providence Swings' instructors and community members dancing and hanging out. Ask us questions, ask us to dance, or show you a step or two! We'll have our PS dj's spinning some jazz, so come hang out with us at a unique "kitschy, retro trailer park…
Find out more »Swing Dance at The Towers: Eight To The Bar
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »July 2018
Swing Dance at The Towers: Shiny Lapel Trio
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »Swing Dance Night at Ogie’s!
Join us for another special RETRO Swing night at Ogie's Trailer Park hosted by Providence Swings! Dinner+Drinks+Jazz music= Awesome date night or a fun evening with friends! You can expect great food and drinks amongst Providence Swings' instructors and community members dancing and hanging out. Ask us questions, ask us to dance, or show you a step or two! We'll have our PS dj's spinning some jazz, so come hang out with us at a unique "kitschy, retro trailer park…
Find out more »August 2018
Swing Dance at The Towers: Roger Ceresi’s All Starz
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »Swing Dance at The Towers: Lloyd Kaplan’s Aristocats
Live jazz and swing at the historic Narragansett Towers with Providence Swings favorite, Lloyd Kaplan's Aristocats! 35 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, RI Drop-in beginner swing dance lesson before live music! 7-10pm, $15
Find out more »September 2018
Swing Dance Night at Ogie’s!
Join us for another special RETRO Swing night at Ogie's Trailer Park hosted by Providence Swings! Dinner+Drinks+Jazz music= Awesome date night or a fun evening with friends! You can expect great food and drinks amongst Providence Swings' instructors and community members dancing and hanging out. Ask us questions, ask us to dance, or show you a step or two! We'll have our PS dj's spinning some jazz, so come hang out with us at a unique "kitschy, retro trailer park…
Find out more »Experienced Lindy Hop Mixed Bag
(Thursdays in September, 7-8pm: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, ) Drop-in $15/class at the door. This experienced level Lindy Hop series will give you a little of this, a little of that, a little bit of everything...or we might decide to focus on one area...who knows? You'll just have to join us to find out! Solid knowledge of Lindy Hop and Charleston basics required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday night practice dance, The Bread…
Find out more »Learn to Swing Dance!
(Thursdays in September, 8-9pm: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th ) Drop-in $15/class at the door. Come explore basic movement and rhythms at the heart of all jazz era swing dances, as you learn to lead and follow. This class will get you out on the dance floor from class one! No experience required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday night practice dance, The Bread & Butter Jam, from 9-11pm at no additional cost!
Find out more »October 2018
Experienced Lindy Hop Mixed Bag
(Thursdays in October, November, and December, 7-8pm: NOTE no class 10.18, 11.22, and 12.27) Drop-in $15/class at the door. This experienced level Lindy Hop series will give you a little of this, a little of that, a little bit of everything...or we might decide to focus on one area...who knows? You'll just have to join us to find out! Solid knowledge of Lindy Hop and Charleston basics required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday…
Find out more »November 2018
Learn to Swing Dance!
(Thursdays in October, November, and December, 8-9pm, NOTE no class 10.18, 11.22, and 12.27 ) Drop-in $15/class at the door. BBJ included! Come explore basic movement and rhythms at the heart of all jazz era swing dances, as you learn to lead and follow. This class will get you out on the dance floor from class one! No experience required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday night practice dance, The Bread & Butter Jam, from…
Find out more »Bread & Butter Jam Social Dance
Join us every Thursday night from 9-11pm for our social dance! This takes place at our new studio location- TwirlTheGirl at The Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. $5 at the door. FREE with purchase of a drop-in class that night! Beginner Drop-in lesson is right before the BBJ, so stick around and practice what you just learned, be inspired by others, meet new friends, and have a great time! The BBJ is a social dance for dancers of all experience levels.…
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