Our events were voted editor’s best pick to move and groove Latin style in the capital region. This venue features salsa, merengue, cha cha and bachata music. Never danced before? … no worries … Come for a free group dance lesson at 9-10pm with AlbanySalsa Studios “It’s super easy, no dance partner required”. For more […]
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Dance to East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop with a little Blues, Latin, and West Coast Swing for flavor. Admission includes a lesson from 8-9 followed by dancing until midnight. There’s plenty of free street parking around Central Avenue and Robin Street and in the Firestone lot after 5. For more information Jason Hosier call […]
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Coffee and tea are served during a break. A bar is available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. “The floor is humongous. You won’t find another as large around.” Sorry, but this dance is open to couples only. JUN 2 REGULAR DANCE CHAMPAGNE JAM JUN 9 REGULAR DANCE TWILIGHTS JUN 16 NO DANCE JUN 23 […]
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The Greg Caputo Quartet, featuring vocalist Vivian Caputo, will perform well-loved standards. Dance to foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha cha, rumba and more. Enjoy your favorite tunes reminiscent of the big band sounds of the 1940s. This elegant historic home from the Gilded Age is a unique and charming setting for ‘taking a step’ back in […]
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at the Polish Community Center. This dance is open to the general public, including married and singles. There will be no May or December dances in 2012. Well organized CD music selected by Gary Burgess is played. At most dances there is a special dance demonstration performed by various professional and amateur dancers. There are […]
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“Saratoga Latin Dancing is an informal gathering of people who love to socialize and dance Latin. It is a very diverse, multi-cultural mix of all ages and dance ability. We enthusiastically welcome all individuals, couples, and groups who share our love of Latin Dancing. Our Latin dance music includes salsa, cha-cha, bachata, merengue, and rumba.”
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IntroductorySocial and Ballroom Group Dance Lessons Practice Dance no partner needed 7:00-8:00: Lesson 8:00-9:30: Dancing new dance starts each monthRUMBA – the romantic Latin danceSWING – triple or single stepWALTZ – the classic favoriteFOXTROT – big band moves CHA CHA – hot Latin motion This venue is frequented by a mixture […]
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This is a practice dance at Dan DeBenedetto’s new studio Ballroom on Sunset to ballroom, swing, and Latin music. Participants will choose dance genres to work on by consensus. For each genera, several songs will be played consecutively in order to allow concentrating on one dance style for a period of time before switching to […]
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These dances are at the Ukrainian American Citizen’s Clubs, which features a very large absolutely beautiful wood floor easy to move on. These halls have great atmosphere, are tastefully decorated, and are very neat and clean. Dance style varies with the day. Tuesday alternates Disco and Swing Night ( all types of swing ). Wednesday […]
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Dancing is at Dan DeBenedetto’s new studio Ballroom on Sunset to ballroom, swing, and Latin music. The evening usually starts with a 45 minute lesson by Dan DeBenedetto or a guest instructor and is followed by dancing to the best of the best music carefully selected from Dan’s years of collecting at Blackpool and other […]
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Dancing is at Dan DeBenedetto’s new studio Ballroom on Sunset to high quality music with correct ballroom and Latin tempos (American and International) with a smattering of swing and hustle provided by Louise and Paul Giuliano. Admission includes a lesson by Louise and Paul from 6:15 until 7:00. Beverages are available for purchase at a […]
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American Style Smooth Syllabus Advanced I (Silver) Waltz Approximately 1 hour 55 minutes Produced by Dance Vision 2000 Syllabus Figures: Figures 1 and 2 introduce continuity finish 1) Open Left Box 2) Open Right Turn 3) Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn 4) Twinkle Connection 5) Check & Develope’ Review figures 1-5 in a routine […]
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Dancing is at the Holy Trinity Social Center to Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengue, Argentine Tango, Foxtrot, and more. Singles and Couples welcome! 6:00 Doors open. 6:30 Complementary beginner dance lesson. 7:00 Open dancing. For more information Jo Sarnelli or call 413-746-9067.
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The Rockefeller Dances will strive to offer the very best dance environment, music, sound quality, and dance lessons. Dancing is at the Masonic Lodge to carefully selected and rated ballroom music. This is a regal grand ballroom. Enjoy the finest ballroom in Berkshire county in style. The Masonic Temple Ballroom is a very large, 64 […]
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● BallroomGifts.com – our own Paul and Louise’s site: “Exclusive Gifts from Around the World for Dancers’ Health & Beauty” ● Dance Boutique’s Catalog Online ● Backbay Dance Wear ● The Dancer’s Shopping Mall ● BDS — Ballroom Dance Supply ● DancePants For Men ● ballroom costumes, dress ● Ballroomcostumes.com “New and used Latin costumes […]
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NOTICE This rating system has been updated to reflect the rising cost as well as some other factors based on some feedback. The gist of the change involves the weighting factors have been changed and both the value and dancability values have been given an upper limit of 10. The mean rating of dances is […]
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● Universal Ballroom Music by Dance – a list of lists of ballroom dance music categorized by dance type ● Bill’s Picks from U. Penn’s Music Collection – the best music from the University of Pennsylvania’s Ballroom Dance Society’s music collection. ● Quickstep music information and sources ● Ballroom & Swing Music Listing ● The […]
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Looking for a dress code guide? Gee, It’s getting rough on the dance floor these days, folks! Do you get annoyed coming down the fast outside lane, only to run into a knot of people standing and talking? Remember this when you are not dancing. Don’t loiter on the dance floor. The dance floor is […]
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Dancing is typically from 6-7, and longer on special occasions. The music can be provided by bands or DJ’s, and includes oldie and favorites. The room holds 175 people with room for dancing. Typically 40-50 people attend. We welcome more seniors, but anybody can come. For more information, contact Heather at 518-465-3325.
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Greg Nazarianís 14-member band will play a variety of selections that range from Waltzes to Jitterbugs, swing to Cha-Chas, Tangos, Rumbas, Sambas and Polkas featuring the cool sounds of Guy Lombardo, Tommy Dorsey, Lawrence Welk, and Cab Calloway with warm memories. Enjoy reminiscing of days gone by with delightful tunes to listen, tap, and dance […]
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Start in closed position. That means each partner’s right foot is pointing between the other partner’s feet. Each partner is facing the other partner’s right shoulder. Do not turn your bodies to face each other. Your bodies should be parallel to each other and slightly offset to the left of center. Beginners and novices should […]
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From: Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:22:23 EST Subject: comments and questions Will ballroom dancing competition be televised again? I am not talking about “Dancing with the Stars” which was an absolute joke and at times a disgrace to the grace of true ballroom dancing!! I miss it when Juliet Prowse was one of the […]
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:14:04 -0400 From: Subject: … Suggestions! Hi Ralph, I expect/hope this will become a well attended dance. It’s a big place – 75% the size of the Masonic Hall. And, at $12 with BYOB it really is a bargain dinner dance. At least the food is much better then the […]
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From: Subject: Re: what’s new at ballroomdances.org I cannot thank you enough for keeping us up to date re ballroom dancing. We are from PA / New Jersey where ballroom dancing is a social EVENT every weekend — Friday nite / Saturday nite / Sunday afternoon; also, Special Events throughout the year, such as a […]
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From: Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2002 13:41:53 EST Subject: More dancing Is it safe to assume that “ballroom dancing” is a generalized term for couple dancing? Also, [email protected] is a list for contra dances run by Rude Cider (a student org) – everyone of all ages is always invited. Contra dances from North Adam’s “The […]
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From: Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 11:23:11 EST Subject: ratings Hi guys, Great website! I have just one comment that I think is very important to us single women who love to dance. Maybe it should be factored in to the rating formula. As you know, some dances are known as dances which are frequented […]
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The mission of the Ballroom Dance Calendar is to let people know where they can go ballroom dancing in Western Massachusetts and the New York Capital District area and the close surrounding area.. In support of this mission we list area dances that are open to the general public. Policy Closed dance clubs which require membership […]
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This was cribbed from an email that said “This is a guideline and explanation of Dress Codes, taken from a recent USA Dance, Inc. Publication, which you may see posted on invitations and announcements to various Public and Private Special Events.” White Tie – The most formal category of dressing. For the Gentlemen it means […]
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Dancing is at the Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts. Admission includes snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, or call Debra Jo Hughes at 518-851-5501. “The floor is without a doubt the VERY BEST you’re ever likely to dance on. It’s a 1600 sq. ft. Bolo Floating dance floor sensitive to 5 lbs and […]
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This event is part of Tom Trimarchi’s Quintessential Dance learn to dance program featuring an hour of beginner dance lessons followed by practice dancing at Flavours Restaurant (food and beverages available). Carefully selected and rated ballroom music is played on a state-of-the-art Bose professional system. Dress casual. Bring clean dry dancing shoes. For more information […]
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From: Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 19:04:23 +0000 Subject: shoes Shoes – if you are adapting Athletic shoes to Ballroom use by adding a suede sole – Skate board shoes are the business! Skateboard shoes generally have flat (no or little tread) sole, are very wide fitting for balance, have good support and have no […]
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disclaimer Eileen Spadaro 1020 Barrett Street Schenectady NY 518-869-7086 day date time dance level minutes price Monday ongoing 19:30 ballroom Beginner 90 $15 Review previous week, covers one or two steps in one or two dances each session. Walk-in’s welcome. No partner needed. Tuesday ongoing 19:30 ballroom Intermediate I 90 $15 Review previous week, […]
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disclaimer day date time dance level instructor or studio minutes price Monday September 15 19:00 Ballroom Smooth beginner Chris Hookie 90 $25 person Smooth Dances Learn the basics and roots of American social dancing in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Smooth dances include the Westchester Foxtrot, Magic Step Foxtrot, Viennese and Slow Waltz, and Traditional […]
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disclaimer instructors Barbara Roan and Danny Michaelson day dates time type level time price city state address Wednesday January 7 – April 4 19:00 ballroom beginner 75 $10 per person per class Bennington VT 500 Jennings Drive Barbara & Danny announce their 5 week winter ballroom dance lessons. Swing, Latin, foxtrot, tango, waltz. Greenwall auditorium […]
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Dancing is at the Masonic Lodge to live music by Champagne Jam This is a regal grand ballroom. Enjoy the finest ballroom in Berkshire county in style. The Masonic Temple Ballroom is a very large, 64 by 57, 1900’s Ballroom in excellent condition – even the Ball and lights still work. It is beautiful. It’s […]
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disclaimer Dan DeBenedetto 518-869-0611 day date time dance level minutes price city state address Thursday In progress 19:00 International Foxtrot pre-bronze moves with advanced technique 90 $15.00 Latham NY 13 Sunset Drive Open to couple (and singles with the instructor’s permission). Focus on one particular dance for several weeks. This allows for a measure of […]
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disclaimer Also, the “register” and “details” links are maintained by the respective schools. Learntadance 518-766-4027 Day Starting time Genre level cost city st address Monday February 23 19:00 ballroom beginner 60 8 weeks for $50 Averill Park NY 24 Meeler Road Monday February 23 20:00 Latin & Swing beginner 60 8 weeks for $50 […]
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This page was updated by Ralph Kenyon on 2008/11/22 at 18:07 and has been accessed 18611 times at 91 hits per month. ● The Tango Pulse Calendar – Argentine Tango site maintained by Jackie Wong ● Albany Tango Society – Argentine Tango site maintained by Kevin MaGee listing Argentine Tango activities in the NY Capital […]
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Come to the PS/21 Performing Arts Center for the Friday Swing dance series. As always at PS/21, the emphasis is as much on the music as it is on the dancing. The music is always live, the styles are variable, and the ambiance is second to none. If you value world-class live music, and if […]
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Join the Keene Jazz Orchestra for a great evening of big band music to dance to and help you forget all the bad things about Friday the 13th. Vocalist Pati Cloutier from “The Nines” & Steve Pro from “Tom Foolery Band” will sing some jazz standards to go along with the swingin’ groove of the […]
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To add or correct entries on this page, . The group lesson calendar is here. Ralph Kenyon in Williamstown MA – Ballroom Essentials – Technique and style in Ballroom Smooth, Latin, & Swing Dan DeBenedetto in Colonie NY – DDB School of Dance Advanced ongoing workshop Eileen Spadaro in Schenectady NY – Eileen’s Dance Studio […]
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At the Masonic Temple to DJ Music. The dance will normally be held on the third Saturday. Admission includes a lesson from 7:00 to 7:45. Dancers of all levels and students with ID welcome. Admission includes free coffee, tea, and refreshments. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Attire is smart casual. The Masonic Temple Ballroom […]
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Dancing is at Dan DeBenedetto’s new studio Ballroom on Sunset from 8:00 to 10:30 to ballroom, swing, and Latin music. There will be a group lesson from 7:15 to 8:00 included in the price of admission. The level of the lesson is tailored to those attending. Admission is for those who stay for the dancing. […]
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This dance is open to the general public, including married and singles. CD music is played by DJ Bob Englert (Rockin Roberts). The dance is frequented by regular ballroom dance singles and couples from students to experts. You don’t need to bring a partner, as there are always enough singles and partners willing to share […]
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Eileen Spadaro Director of Eileen’s Dance Studio Offering Private and Group Lessons in Latin, Social, and Ballroom Dance Featuring the following dances Fox-Trot Waltz Quickstep Swing Viennese Waltz Hustle Polka Bolero Rumba Cha-Cha Merengue Samba Mambo Tango Paso Doble And more All Levels of Dance Instruction Available Ballroom Studio Dances Studio located in Schenectady, NY […]
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disclaimer Looking for place that has awesome floors to dance on, a great covered outdoor patio, and with beats that make you crave more? Look no further. Pinto and Hobbs in Albany heats up with Albany’s newest Latin night sensation. . This venue features mainly salsa, merengue, and bachata music all night. Never danced before? […]
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