I Wanna Dance, an exciting new monthly musical TV show about square and round dancing" began broadcasting in December in The East Bay area, RI and went state-wide on COX Cable Network Interstate Channel 13, beginning in February 2003. Rick Williams, producer, is a member of the Town Howlers Square Dance Club in Portsmouth, and a resident of Bristol. The show is being entered for Best Musical Television Entertainment for the COX PEG Awards.

The half-hour show currently airs on COX channel 18, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Portsmouth, Middletown, Little Compton, and Newport area. Additionally the show is being broadcast in Bristol, Warren, and Barrington on Wednesday evenings at 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. State-wide broadcast airs on channel 13 at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays.

The show features the regular club caller, Jim Schell, along with Lucille Harris and Anna MacDougall as cuers for round dancing. Occasionally the show presents guest callers and cuers as well. The show begins with an introduction with hosts Rick and Lynda Williams and seg-ways into alternating square and round dance tips, with elements of comedy and closure. "It's a fast-paced production, that engages the viewer in fun and dancing," Mr. Williams said. "We have already picked up BENEFACTORS who are helping us to underwrite the show with charitable contributions. Additional businesses interested in supporting our production will be listed on the production credits; including their name, location, and contact number. It's a great way to get recognition for your business to be broadcast on television, and many, many of your customers are viewing the show," Mr. Williams said. If you are interested becoming a supporter for this type of production, Rick at williams@wwpdesign.com for more information.

The Town Howlers dance second and forth Fridays, from 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. at the Ann Hutchinson Building, Rt. 114, in Portsmouth, RI. Free Lessons for beginners are scheduled for Sundays beginning February 9th and 16th. The FREE LESSONS run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there as well. "We have adults of all ages joining us for fun dancing and easy lessons on Friday and Sunday evenings, Mr. Williams remarked. Currently, the club membership is around 100 members. Everyone is welcome!" For more information call (401) 849-6266, (401) 683-3553, or go online to www.townhowlers.com.