Tophat Ballroom Dancing Blog

Polka Dots and Moonbeams - Dinner Dance

tophat — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:21:26 +0000

Saturday, November 22^nd will be the date for an elegant affair that will include a delicious dinner and an evening of dancing with live music. The beautiful Renaissance Ballroom is located on the second floor of the old Huntington High building at 900 Eighth Street. The open room and large dance floor will be a beautiful setting for the evening.

Live music will be provided by The Rhythm Kings. This four piece band, led by Mike Campbell, has played for dance events around the state for over 20 years. The band plays all of the old favorites as well as more contemporary music for dancing. People with no dance experience can also enjoy this event. Paul and Gail Patton of Top Hat Ballroom will be teaching a dance lesson after dinner as an introduction to ballroom dancing.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. The dance lesson will begin at 7:30 PM. The band will play from 8:00 – 10:30 PM. Semi-Formal attire is requested; coats and ties for men and evening wear for women. The cost for the evening is $65 per couple or $32.50 for singles. Reservations are required. Call (304) 733- 2787 to reservation a spot. Leave a message and a staff member will return the call. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. Call Gail Patton at (304) 412-3171 for more information about this event.

Halloween Dance Party - November 1st

tophat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:34:16 +0000

Who says Halloween is just for kids? You are invited to come and have a good time dancing with us on November 1st. Costumes are encouraged but not required. You might want to dress up in an entire costume or you might think about just a tip of your hat to Halloween with a few of these ideas:a hat and scarf; an eye patch; a wig; extra make-up or jewelry; a Halloween sweater or other piece of clothing; anything else you can think of! As always, we will have great music and a pleasant atmosphere for dancing. Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks to share and alcoholic beverages if you wish. 7:30 - 10:30 $10 per person.

Clinic with Brian McNamee and Leigh Bradshaw

tophat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:32:47 +0000

Brian McNamee and Leigh Bradshaw of The Best of Ballroom in Cincinnati will be at Top Hat for private coaching sessions and a workshop on November 15th. The workshop will be on frame and lead/follow skills for Smooth dancing (Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango). Brian and Leigh make learning proper technique rewarding. You will be amazed at how much your dancing will improve after putting their instruction into practice!

Private coaching is $75 for 45 minutes and the one and a half hour workshop is $50 per couple. The workshop will be scheduled at noon to give those who are going time to get to the Marshall game. There will be a sign up sheet in the studio or send an e-mail if you would like to reserve a spot.

Beginner Classes Offered in Huntington

tophat — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:12:35 +0000

Experience the joy of ballroom dance! Top Hat Ballroom has teamed up with Arts Resources of The Tri-State to offer ballroom dance classes at the Renaissance Center Ballroom at 900 Eighth Street in Huntington (the old Huntington High building). The classes will meet on Monday evenings beginning October 20th and run for six-weeks through November 24th. Paul and Gail will be teaching Foxtrot and Salsa. The classes will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 each evening. Call the Arts Resources at (304) 733-2787 to register for this course. The cost for the six-week course is $60 for singles or $120 for couples. Major credit cards are accepted.

Dance to Live Music Oct. 4th!

tophat — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:02:23 +0000

We are pleased to announce that we will have an evening of live music provided by The Rhythm Kings on October 4th. This three piece ensemble has played for many ballroom dance clubs around the state. Many of you may have danced to the music of Mike Campbell who is the keyboard player for the band. They know ballroom tempos and rhythms and they enjoy playing for dancers. You are sure to have a wonderful time!

Dancing will begin at 7:30 pm and end at 10:30 pm. The Rhythm Kings welcome requests, especially requests in advance. If you have a special song that you would like to hear, please send an e-mail to gaptton@tophatballroom.com by September 27.

Dressy casual attire. Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks to share and alcoholic beverages if you wish. $15 per person.

Dance Saturday September 20

tophat — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:20:03 +0000

You are invited to join us for a dance on Sept. 20. We will be playing lots of great ballroom music! Our large, cushioned dance floor provides plenty of room and comfort for an evening of dancing. Some snacks and soft drinks will be provided. You may bring snacks to share and alcoholic beverages if you wish.

7:30 - 10:30 pm. $10 per person.

Ballroom Classes at The Rennaisance Center

tophat — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:06:49 +0000

Top Hat Ballroom has teamed up with Arts Resources of The Tri-State to offer ballroom dance classes at the Renaissance Center Ballroom at 900 Eighth Street in Huntington (the old Huntington High building). The classes will meet on Monday evenings beginning September 8th and run for six-weeks through October 13th. Paul and Gail will be teaching Waltz and Swing. The classes will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 each evening. Call the Arts Resources at (304) 733-2787 to register for this course. The cost for the six-week course is $60 for singles or $120 for couples. Major credit cards are accepted.

Dance Party August 16

tophat — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:05:15 +0000

We would love ot have you dance with us this Saturday! The spacious dance floor, pleasant atmosphere, and great music make an evening at Top Hat an enjoyable experience. We provide some snacks and soft drinks. You may bring finger foods to share and alcoholic beverages if you wish.

7:30 - 10:30 PM $10 per person.

Clinic with Brian McNamee and Leigh Bradshaw

tophat — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:14:35 +0000

Brain and Leigh are great dancers and very positive coaches! We are pleased to have them come to Top Hat for an afternoon clinic on August 9th. There are a limited number of private lesson spots available at $75 per 45 minute session. Book your spot early so you don’t miss out!

August Dances

tophat — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:33:00 +0000

You are invited to come and dance with us August 2 and August 16. You will enjoy the large, soft dance floor and the pleasant atmosphere. We welcome dancers of all levels. You can enjoy dancing in an informal way even if you have never had any dance lessons. Some snacks and soft drinks are provided. You may bring snack to share and alocholic beverages if you choose.

7:30 - 10:30 PM $10 per person