Dance Resources
Updated 08-23-23
· The Studio at Mariner Square in Narragansett: http://www.thestudioatmarinersquare.com/
o Primarily offers Ballet, but also offers tap, jazz, and some ballroom for both adults and children
o Adult ballet is THE BEST! The instructors are amazing at meeting you where you are and helping you grow.
o The website isn't always up to date, but you can call for current information and class schedules.
o Marilyn Smayda is the studio owner. Chelsea, Heather, and all the other instructors are fantastic!
· Twirl the Girl in Pawtucket, Newport, and Virtual: http://www.twirlthegirl.com/
o Primarily West Coast Swing, but also offers ballroom and line dancing.
o Group classes and private lessons with both in-person and virtual options.
o Jennifer Bloch is an extremely multitalented dancer and teacher in West Coast Swing, Country, Ballroom, and Latin. She is also lots of fun to work with!
· David Endicott Dance in East Providence: https://www.endicottdance.com/
o Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Latin, and Leading Ladies.
o Group classes, private lessons, and special event workshops.
o Leading Ladies is a unique all-ladies class where you learn to both lead AND follow a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles. https://www.endicottdance.com/leading-ladies
o David is a fun and talented instructor, proficient in a number of dance styles including West Coast Swing, Ballroom, and Latin.
· Studio One in Lincoln: http://www.studio1ri.com/
o Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Country, and Latin
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 Special dance events like tea dances and country dance nights are also offered on occasion.
· Inara Belly Dance in Lincoln: https://www.inarabellydance.com/
o Belly Dance for Every Body!
o Group classes, private lessons, and special workshops.
o Inara is phenomenally talented dancer, founder of the Azama belly dance company 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
o Inara is not only one of the leading belly dance instructors in Rhode Island, but extremely talented and lots of fun to work with.
· Dancing Feeling in Warwick: http://www.dancingfeeling.com/
o Ballroom, West Coast Swing
o They have a variety of classes during the week and dances on weekends.
Website Resources:
· 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.
· World Swing Dance Council Points Lookup: http://swingdancecouncil.herokuapp.com/point_search
o Look up your WSDC number!
· 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.