Brazilian and Latin American Dances!

Submitted by AppropriateInvite540 t3_y3y9wf in providence

Hey folks! I'm looking to move to Providence in the next couple of years and am currently living in Latin America. Do you know of a good place to dance things like tango, samba, forró, and salsa there? I'm down to take any recommendations for good music and nightlife stuff here. Thanks!

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GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_isbbj7s wrote

While we’re on the subject, any dance studios or trainers good enough to teach ballroom dancing would be appreciated as well.

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SissyMR22 t1_isjbxt6 wrote

Half of Providence's population is Latin American but most night spots are lounges and hookah bars, where little dancing takes place. The Latin dance clubs are fun and predominantly Dominican, so it's mostly reggaeton, bachata, and merengue playing there. A little salsa, but not much. There are a handful of salsa dance groups that hold events and lessons here. There's also a group called Providence Tango, located in nearby Pawtucket, that holds regular events and lessons. And a place in Somerville, MA (about an hour away) called Boston Tango that is very popular and hosts fun milongas. The Boston metro area is teeming with Brazilians, so you should have no trouble finding great options for that scene.

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Amaliatanase t1_isfeib9 wrote

There's a huge Latino population (mostly Caribbean and Central American) and lots of clubs on the South Side and in Central Falls where you can dance salsa, merengue and bachata. As for more formal dance studio type stuff I don't know anymore (haven't lived in PVD for awhile)

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birdkeeps t1_isbjg9r wrote

Where are you living? I spent 10+ years in South America and miss it so much. Also looking for the Latin dance scene!

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_isd43p3 wrote

Hey hey! I'm in Uruguay right now. I love how much music there is here. Where did you live?

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Budget-Gate4906 t1_isbsq4b wrote

I don’t RI has a forro scene unfortunately but us Brazilians are def here!! Maybe you could start a night at the Portuguese American club in Pawtucket?? Haha id love to join!

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_isd4jba wrote

Oh that would be so cool. Best I can offer you is a transplant from Uruguay but I'm 200% down for that.

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LateToSapphos t1_itit9sy wrote

I wish we had more of a presence here I love traditional Brazilian food so much and it’s hard to come by in Ri

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_isd4ee3 wrote

I'll definitely check this out. Actually, I'll be there for like a week in December, so that might be a good time to stake the place out. Thank you!

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Dextrous456 t1_isele09 wrote

AS220 Dance Studio might be a place to look. A friend took lessons there a few years ago.

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_iteh0t2 wrote

That's so cool!! How do you guys get funding? I'd love to help out when I'm there. Sounds like an awesome program. Do you have an events list you can link me to?

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Open-Mood-3755 t1_itwoqta wrote

i mean if some of us want to group together and start a social dance club we can organize something, I have prior experience w stuff like that

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_itwrci1 wrote

Woohoo! Well that sounds awesome! I'll definitely send you a message when I'm there and we can get something together.

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AppropriateInvite540 OP t1_itek01j wrote

That's so cool! Okay I'm getting really excited to move knowing that there's stuff like this there

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