Dance listings cover April 17 through May 1

Ballroom/Latin/swing

Dance Dance Party Party, every Fri., 5:30 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. There is no teacher so ladies can feel free to do what they want in a non-pressure atmosphere. Girls only. $5.401-331-2695 x102 or classes@perishabletheatre.org.

Roseland Ballroom Dancing, ever Sun., 12 p.m., 174 Broadway (Rte. 138, Taunton. Ballroom, Latin and swing. Lessons: 12:30-1 p.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m. by Lestyn's Studio of Dance. Two dance floors, full bar, and various featured bands each week. Casual dress. Singles and couples welcome. $10. 508-822-2888 or www.hongkongcityrestaurant.com.

Charleston/Swing Classes, every Tuesday at the Mediator, 50 Rounds Ave., Providence. 508 336-4617. Nu-Sounds Trio, every Tues., 12:30-4 p.m., Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River. Public dance. $6. 508-994-7240.

Swing Classes, April 18, 25, Community Church, 372 Wayland St., East side of Providence. Beginner Swing from 7-8 p.m., Intermediate Swing from 8-9 p.m., $20/hour or $35 for one 4 week class. No Partner necessary. 401-921-1898 or www.havetodance.com/ss.

K&S Ballroom Dance, April 19, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 1047 Park Ave., Cranston, R.I. Complimentary Beginner Waltz from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Intermediate Waltz lesson from 7:15-8 p.m. Dancing from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Couples and singles welcome. Singles table. Complimentary coffee, tea, pizza, pastry and popcorn. $15, $10/college students w/ID. 401-821-4108.

Strictly Sinatra Music America Rat Pack Dance Party, April 19, 8 p.m., Raffael's Banquet Facility, Rte. 1A, Walpole. Live music from Mike Dutra performing Sinatra classics. Friends Steven Palumbo and Manny Barros will recreate Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Seating is limited. 617-633-5100 or 617-389-8787 or www.musicnotnoise.com.

Irish Ceili and Set Dance, April 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Free dance instruction for those new to the tradition is offered from 5-5:30 p.m. with instructors Laura Travis and Barry Callahan. The Broad Street Ceili Band will provide the music which ranges from traditional Irish music to waltzes. $8 or $3 for children. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

Waltz and Salsa Classes, April 22, Community Church, 372 Wayland St., East side of Providence. Beginner Waltz from 7-8 p.m. for $10; Beginner Salsa from 8-9 p.m. for $10 or $15 for the whole evening. No Partner necessary. 401-921-1898 or www.havetodance.com/ss.

Belly Dancing for Beginners, every Tues., 7 p.m., begins April 22, Fitness Mom Studio, Rte. 118, Rehoboth. Wear a T-shirt and sweats and learn this ancient art from Neylan. Open House on April 19 from 2-4 p.m. 508-336-0123.

Country/line/cajun

Country Line Dance, lessons every Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Foxboro VFW Post, 337 Cocasset St., Foxboro. Cost is $7 per person, 781-828-2299.

Country Line Dancing, with Dave Pytka, every Thursday, 6:30 to 10 p.m., American Legion Post 312, 437 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. $5 per person, includes lesson and dancing. 508-761-5983. Dancing to Country Music, every Fri., Sat. & Sun., Eugene T. Lefevre VFW Post 1271, 416 Hunt St., Central Falls, R.I.

Cajun Music and Dance with Magnolia, every first Saturday, 7:30 p.m. lessons, dancing 8 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 311 (Route 114A), Seekonk. $12/door. Singles welcome, cash bar. 401-246-2720 or www.magnoliacajunband.com.

Country Dancing with Down East Dancers Inc., every month, 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Taunton Elks, 119 High St., Taunton. Couples and Line Dancing with instructor Arlene Verity. Dancing includes Line dancing and Couples: Two step, Waltz, East Coast and West Coast Swing, Pattern/Flow dances, Cha Cha, Nightclub 2, dance mixers and more! Refreshments, cash bar. $6. 508-653-7937 or 508-695-4548 or www.downeastdancers.com. APRIL 12 dance features instructor Arlene Verity and DJs Frankie and Marie; MAY 10 dance features instructor Donna Shea.

Square/contra

Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club, beginners' class/mainstream plus workshop, every Monday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Epiphany Church, Front Street, Walpole. $3. Call 508-668-4528.

Medway Contra Dance, May 3, June 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St., Medway. Informal and easy fun. Beginners welcome, caller will lead all through the dances. $7, discount for those under 18. 508-740-85089 or 508-429-1773.

Singles events

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, April 18, Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St., Rte. 228, Rockland. Free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing and DJ from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 9-10 p.m. and free door prizes. $12 all night. 35+. Proper business dress, jackets recommended for men. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Cal Raye's Dance Party - Singles and Mingles - 30 Plus, April 18, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Post #15, 1016 Main St., Rte. 1, East Greenwich, R.I. $6. Singles and couples welcome. 401-435-6565 or www.calraye.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, April 19, Best Western Hotel Grand Ballroom, 477 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham. Dancing and DJ from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 9-10 p.m. and free door prizes. $10/before 9 p.m., $15 after 9 p.m. 35+. Proper business dress, jackets recommended for men. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, April 25, The Lafayette House Ballroom, 109 Washington St., Rte. 1 South, Foxboro. Dancing and DJ from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Complimentary buffet all night and free door prizes. $10/before 9 p.m., $15 after 9 p.m. 35+. Proper business dress, jackets recommended for men. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, April 26, The Holiday Inn Hotel, 1 Newbury St., Rte. 1 North, Peabody. Free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing and DJ from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Complimentary buffet from 9-10 p.m. and free door prizes. $10/before 9 p.m., $15 after 9 p.m. 35+. Proper business dress, jackets recommended for men. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Go sing

Open Mike at Centenary, every third Friday, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 39 N Main St, Attleboro. Hosted by Johnny J, Andy Marchand.

Open Mike at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 15 School St., Taunton. $3/general. 508-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.

Open Mike at The Narrows, every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River. Musicians, poets, and thespians welcome. $3. 508-324-1926.

Open Mike Blues Jam at Chan's, every last Wed., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. With Ken Lyon and friends. Free. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Open Mike at Mockingbird Music, every Thurs., 7 to 9 p.m., Mockingbird Music, 905 South Main St., Mansfield. Hosted by MockingBird's Adam Goldberg. $2/donation. 508-339-6727 or www.mockingbirdweb.com.

Open Mike at Rick's Music World, every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., Rick's Funky Café, 412 New State Hwy., Raynham. All musicians welcome, great audience and atmosphere. $3/general. 508-977-0200 or www.ricksmusic.com.

Open Mike Night, every Thurs., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Artist's Exchange, 50 Rolfe St., Cranston, R.I. All musicians welcome. Consessions will be available. 401-785-4art or www.artists-exchange.org.

Blackstone River Theatre Drum and Dance Circle, April 17, 7-10 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. BRT's open drum circle focuses on tribal and multi-ethnic rhythms. Beginners and novices of all ages are welcome. Bring your own hand drum or rhythm instrument or just your dancing feet. $5. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.