Archive for May, 2008

Dance Party May 31

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Come and enjoy our large dance floor and an evening of great music and friendly, fun loving people. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time with your partner! All levels of dancers are welcome - especially beginners. There are no Ballroom Police at Top Hat. The goal of the evening is to have fun!

Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks to share and alcoholic beverages if you wish. 7:30 - 10:30. The price is $10 per person.

No Classes Week of May 18

Friday, May 16th, 2008

There will be no Top Hat Classes the week of May 18. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27. There will be a ZUMBA class on Saturday May 17, but no ZUMBA on May 24. The Marshall Community College Class will meet as usual on Thursday,  May 22.

Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

East Coast Swing Routine

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Here is the EC Swing routine we worked on in class:

Baisc (2x)

Underarm Release from Basic

Underarm turn

Basic (2x)

Throw Out

Tuck In

Basic (2x)

Alternating Underarm Turns (She/He Turns)

Basic (2x)

Shoulder Check

Have fun with it!

Cha-Cha Routine

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Here is the routine that we worked on in class:

Side Basic

Side Basic with Underarm Turn

Outside Partner (4x)

Side Basic (2x)

Progressive Basic (Forward and Back) (2x)

Chase Turns (4x)

Cross Body Lead - Open Break - Underarm Turn

You can change the number of times you do each step. The important thing to remember is that you need to keep the rhythm. It is fine to put more basic steps in the middle of some of these in order to stay on the rhythm and stay with your partner.

Have fun with it!