Dance Resources
Updated 07-23-24
· Dance Studios in RI: An infographic!: Dance Studios in RI
· First on the Floor RI: https://www.facebook.com/groups/623466806376022
o A FREE social network group of primarily West Coast Swing Dancers who share information about dance events in Rhode Island.
o Join us on the Providence pedestrian bridge for Sundays in the Summer from 6 - 9 PM for FREE WCS social dancing!
o Amanda Beck is the founder you can thank for creating this fantastic local dance family!
· The Studio at Mariner Square in Narragansett: http://www.thestudioatmarinersquare.com/
o Primarily offers Ballet & Tap for adults.
o Adult ballet is THE BEST! The instructors are amazing at meeting you where you are and helping you grow.
o Marilyn Smayda is the studio owner. Chelsea, Heather, and all the other instructors are fantastic!
· Twirl the Girl in Pawtucket and Virtual: http://www.twirlthegirl.com/
o Primarily West Coast Swing, but also offers Ballroom, Latin, and Country dance.
o Private lessons with both in-person and virtual options.
o Jennifer Bloch is a Champion Level West Coast Swing dancer and an extremely multitalented instructor in West Coast Swing, Country, Ballroom, and Latin. She is also lots of fun to work with!
· Studio One in Lincoln: https://studiooneri.com/
o Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Country, Latin, and line dance for adults and juniors.
o Group classes, private lessons, and regular weekly dances.
o They have “Double Dance Parties” on Friday Nights with Ballroom in one room and West Coast Swing in another room.
o John & Dee Soares are phenomenal instructors and know how to throw a great social dance!
· Inara Belly Dance in Lincoln: https://www.inarabellydance.com/
o Belly Dance for Every Body! Inara also teaches Latin and Ballroom.
o Group classes, private lessons, and special workshops.
o Ms. Leading, a class for ladies who want to lead as well as follow! https://www.ikonik.dance/ms-leading
o Inara is phenomenally talented dancer, founder of the Azama belly dance company, Ms. Leading, and a pro founding member of the Ikonik dance team.
o With the Ikonik team, she showcases her outstanding Salsa and Bachata skill set. https://www.ikonik.dance/classes
· Dancing Feeling in Warwick: http://www.dancingfeeling.com/
o Ballroom, West Coast Swing
o They have a variety of classes and social dances.
Website Resources:
· World Swing Dance Council Points Lookup: http://swingdancecouncil.herokuapp.com/point_search
o Look up your WSDC number!
· West Coast Swing Online: https://www.youtube.com/@WestCoastSwingOnline
o Lots of great free instructional videos!
· Swing Literacy : https://www.youtube.com/@WestCoastSwingOnline
o Great resources by Tessa & Myles Munroe!
· Accessdance.com: https://accessdance.com/events/state/RI/
o A fantastic place to look for group dance classes as well as dance events.
· BallroomDancers.com: http://www.ballroomdancers.com/
o A wealth of technical information including written information, diagrams, and videos about various styles of ballroom and social dances.
o You can access a great deal of information for free. Complete access does require a subscription.
· Practice West Coast Swing: http://practice-wcs.com/wp/
o A wealth of technical information including articles, drills, and theory on West Coast Swing.
· American Ballet Theater Dictionary: http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary
o Names, descriptions, and video clips of steps.
· Dance Vision: Ballroom:https://dancevision.com/
o Names, descriptions, and video clips of steps for Ballroom.