WaterFire is proud to announce that Sovereign Bank is sponsoring the 8th season of the ever popular WaterFire Sovereign Plaza Ballroom featuring live dancing under the stars. The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom returns this season for four exciting nights.
The Ballroom is just one short block away from WaterFire beneath the famous Turk’s Head building at the intersection of Westminster and Weybosset Streets in the downtown financial district. A stunning venue with superb live music and a 65’ polished black dance floor. The dancing flows from 8:00 to midnight. There are free lessons by master instuctors each evening at 7:00 and fun demonstrations during the evening.
To get there from WaterFire: Near Memorial Park cross either of the two pedestrian bridges at College Street and cCross Memorial Blvd. The Ballroom is just beyond. College Street becomes Westminster Street.
Near-by attractions: A few blocks west down Westminster Street is the thriving new Downcity District with stores, restaurants, entertainment, and theaters.
2008 WaterFire Sovereign Plaza Ballroom Season
May 24th - Waltz & Swing
7:00pm - Lesson: Russell Monk
7:45pm and 9:30pm - Demo: Brown University Ballroom Dance Team
8:00pm - Band: Compaq Big Band
DeeJay: WRIK Entertainment
June 21st - Cape Verdean
7:00pm- Lesson: Jennifer Freitas
7:45pm & 9:30pm- Demo: Jennifer Freitas
8:00pm- Band: Notera Sounds: "Cabo Verde Allstars- Featuring: StageGroove, Jacqui DaGraca & Noah Andrade"
DeeJay: DJ LarryLove
August 16th - Salsa
7:00pm Lesson: Tony Felix & Jeanne Oki
7:45pm & 9:30pm- Demo: Hacha y Machette, Dancer Dreamzzz & JJ Latin Dancers
8:00pm- Band: Salsa Night Band
DeeJay: Tony Felix
September 13th - Swing
7:00pm- Providence Swings
7:45pm & 9:30pm- Demo: Providence Swings
8:00pm- Band: Roger Ceresi and The Allstarz
DeeJay: TBD
The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom is free and open to the public, courtesy of Sovereign Bank. Each night of the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom features music and dancing at the intersection of Westminster and Weybosset Streets in the heart of Providence’s Financial District from 8:00PM to 12AM. Located downtown on the cobblestone circle beneath the famed Turk’s Head Building on Westminster Street directly in front of the Rhode Island Headquarters of Sovereign Bank. Click image on the left to get the larger locator map of the Ballroom Dance Floor. The polished black dance floor, stretching sixty-one feet across, hovers just above the cobblestones while hundreds of dancers enjoy the night air, the beautiful music and the breathtaking architecture. WaterFire is weather dependent. Occasional showers or passing thunderstorms will usually not cancel the event. However, WaterFire is usually cancelled in the event (or prediction) of heavy sustained rain. Please check our website on the schedule page and click on the event date for the latest information and weather updates or call our Information Line (401-272-3111).
