Dancing and singing listings cover from May 15 through May 29

Ballroom/Latin/swing

Belly Dancing for Beginners, every Tues., 7 p.m., Fitness Mom Studio, Rte. 118, Rehoboth. Wear a T-shirt and sweats and learn this ancient art from Neylan. 508-336-0123.

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, May 16, 23, 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.

USP's Spring Soire, May 17, 8 p.m., Jackie's Galaxie Ballroom, 383 Metacom Ave., Bristol, R.I. Cash bar, hors d'oeurves, coffee/tea and dessert. Jacket and tie for men, cocktail dress for women. Music by Ian. $25/non-members, $20/USP members. 401-423-0093

Irish Ceili and Set Dance, May 18, 5-8:30 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. The Broad Street Ceili Band plays a variety of Irish dance music while mixing in occasional waltzes. Dance instruction is offered from 5-5:30 p.m. with instructors Laura Travis and Barry Callahan. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

K&S Ballroom Dance, May 24, Knights of Columbus, 1047 Park Ave., Cranston, R.I. Complimentary Foxtrot lesson from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Intermediate Foxtrot lesson from 7:15-8 p.m. with Greg, Dancing from 8-11:30 p.m. Complimentary coffee, tea, pizza, pastry and hot popcorn. Couples and singles welcome, singles table. 401-821-4108.

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.

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.

Rehoboth Contra Dance, May 23, 8 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Caller Linda Leslie and music by Crowfoot. All dances taught, beginners welcome, partners not necessary. 508-252-6375 or www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html

Singles events

Cal Raye's Dance Party for 30 Plus, every Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion Post #15, 1016 main St., Rte. 1, East Greenwich, R.I. Featuring vocalist and DJ. Kitchen open. $6. 30+. Singles and couples welcome. 401-435-6565 or www.calraye.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, May 16, Raffael's 1601 Main St., Rte. 1A, Walpole. Dancing and DJ from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 9-10 p.m. and free door prizes. Split-the Pot drawing for Leukemia at 10 p.m. $10 before 9 p.m. 35+. Proper business dress, jackets recommended for men. 781-446-0234 or www.se-4u.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, May 17, The Holiday Inn Hotel, 1 Newbury St., Rte. 1 North, Peabody. 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.

New England Singles Dance, May 23, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Braintree Hotel, Braintree. $12. 617-325-4900 or www.singlesdances-newengland.com.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, May 23, 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.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance, May 24, Best Western Hotel Grand ballroom, 477 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham. 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.

Go sing

Drum and Dance Circle, May 22, 7-10 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. This is the last drum and dance circle of the season. 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.

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 Cafe, 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.