Ballroom Dancing Weekend

Basics for Beginners

Meet your instructors. Is it your first time out on the dance floor, or do you simply need a refresher? Come early for a “quick start” and learn the steps that will carry you through the weekend. No experience needed!

Welcome Dance with DJ Gene Eagle

DJ Gene plays a great mix of the finest music for all styles of Social Ballroom dance, so get ready to dance the evening away!

Beginner Foxtrot/Waltz

This class is a gentle introduction to two of the classic ballroom dances, the Foxtrot and the Waltz. The Foxtrot is one of the most versatile ballroom dances which can be adapted to a variety of musical styles. The Waltz originated as the original scandalous dance of the 16th Century in which the dancers actually held one another! Jeni Breen will teach the basic steps from both dances, as well as important leading and following techniques.

Advanced Foxtrot/Waltz

New patterns and advanced techniques of leading and following, taught by Candace Woodward-Clough, will enhance the skills of guests with some prior experience in ballroom dancing.

Advanced Swing

Dancers with a foundation in swing will enjoy learning some new combinations and styling possibilities in this lively swing class with Laurie Shayler.

Beginner Swing

Join Candace Woodward-Clough and learn to dance the most popular fast dance ever! From the 1920s Savoy Ballroom to any dance floor you find yourself on today, you will enjoy and use the Swing dance basics!

Intermediate Salsa/Cha-Cha

Already warmed up? Those with a foundation of Salsa and Cha-Cha can join Laurie Shayler for some new moves.

Argentine Tango

Originally from Argentina, Tango is now danced all over the world. Elegant, sensual, and accessible it is an endlessly creative dance based on partner communication and mutual expression within the music. For this class we will review a Basic figure and see what we can develop from there!

Viennese Waltz Workshop

The Viennese Waltz is danced to lively, up tempo Waltz music with steps designed to travel around the dance floor in a grand style – swirling gowns, elegant tailcoats and couples flowing down the dance floor with grace and poise. Come join Gene Eagle in this workshop that will begin with the basics and then progress to patterns that will have you moving around the dance floor with confidence and style. And don’t worry, we’ll be skipping the gowns and tailcoats for this class!

Beginner Rumba/Merengue

The beautiful Ballroom Rhumba has its origins in Cuba. Extremely versatile it can be danced to a variety of music (from Motown to Cuban Danza to contemporary Pop…); a Must Have for the social Ballroom dancer! Merengue is a lively and playful dance from the Dominican Republic. Based on a simple rhythmic step, it has evolved a variety of delightful (and occasionally complex!) arm variations.

Dance, Dance, Dance with the Long Island Sound Big Band

With a powerful passion for jazz, The Long Island Sound Big Band remind everyone of the elegant and awesome bands of the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s and beyond!

Practice Session

Dancers can use this hour to practice steps they’ve learned and get ready for the Farewell Dance.

Farewell Dance

We welcome Gene Eagle from the dance floor to the DJ table for our final dance party!