Archive for October, 2007

Ballroom Weekend at Top Hat

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Brian McNamee and Leigh Bradshaw will be at Top Hat on November 10th and 11th for a fun packed weekend!

Exhibition, Workshop and Dance - Saturday, November 10th 7:30 - 10:30 

Brian and Leigh will get the evening off to a roaring start with a special Foxtrot exhibition - complete with costume. After the exhibition they will teach a Foxtrot workshop that will focus on styling and partnering skills. Brian and Leigh will be available to dance with guests during the remainder of the evening. Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks to share if you wish. $15 per person.

Latin Crossover Workshop - Sunday, November 11th 3:00 - 5:00

Brian and Leigh will present a Latin dance workshop that will focus on crossovers. Brian and Leigh are very positive teachers who enjoy working with dancers of any level. Crossovers are common steps in most Latin dances. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills! $10 per person.

A limited number of private lessons are available with Brian or Leigh Sunday morning. You do not need a partner to sign up for a private lesson. The cost is $65 for a 45 minute lesson. To sign up for any/all of the weekend activities please e-mail: gpatton@tophatballroom.com or call Gail at (304) 412-3171.

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Change of Date for Dance

Monday, October 15th, 2007

The next Top Hat Dance Party will be Saturday, October 27 from 7:30 - 10:30. This dance is open to anyone - no dance experience is necessary. Come and enjoy a romantic evening in a beautiful setting with friendly people. We play a wide variety of ballroom music that makes dancing fun with plenty of Latin and Tango. The dance will begin at 7:30 and end at 10:30 or so. Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks and alcoholic beverages if you would like. The cost is $10 per person.

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Enhance Your Relationship - Learn to Dance!

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Would you like to become closer to your partner? Learning to dance together can be a way to draw closer both physically and emotionally. Ballroom dancing is one of the most fun and romantic activities a couple can do together. Here are a few examples of how ballroom dancing can enhance your relationship:

Attending dance classes and going to dances is a way to set aside time to spend with each other. Spending time with a partner is a great way to show them that they are important.

Ballroom dancing is FUN. Relationships often get bogged down in the day to day stresses and hardships of life. Making time for fun will brighten a couple’s outlook.

Ballroom dancing requires cooperation. Learning a new physical skill while working in cooperation with a partner is a wonderful way to enhance a relationship.

Ballroom dancing requires communication, both physical and verbal. Almost every relationship would benefit from learning better ways to communicate.

Ballroom dancing involves holding and being held by your partner. The close physical contact and learning to move in harmony can contribute to intimacy!

If you would like to experience first hand how dancing can enhance your relationship, go to our calendar page http://www.tophatballroom.com/plans/plans.cgi and find a class that fits your schedule. Don’t wait to start having fun with each other!

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