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The Friday Night Dance Party

“The Best Place to Dance in New York City”

The Manhattan Ballroom Society offers something for everyone, especially on Friday nights!  Choose from an advanced lesson at 6:30 or a Brush-Up Class at 7:30, then stay for the Social Dance from 8:30-11:00 PM. Admission is $20, which includes one of the lessons, the dance, and coffee/tea/refreshments.  Take both lessons for just $10 more.

Open to the public -- All are welcome!
Every Friday Night
in the spacious and elegant Ballroom at St. Jean Baptiste
Lexington Avenue & 76th Street

Take the #6 train to Lex Ave/77th St.
Free street parking after 7 PM. 
Use the side entrance to the church -- on 76th St, near the corner, downstairs.

 

6:30 - 7:30 PM  Advanced Lesson  (Prior ballroom instruction required.)
An in-depth approach to the primary movements underlying all dances. The techniques of pivots, spins, twinkles, and grapevines, as well as musical background, rhythmic structure, posture, leading and following are covered. For Spring 2010, we're working on the elegant Silver Foxtrot. Come join us!
                              West Coast Swing:  February 5,12,19,26  March 5,12
                              Silver Foxtrot:  March 19,26  April 9,16,23,30  May 7

7:30 - 8:30 PM  Brush-up Lesson
Brush-Up Classes in all popular dances --  see the schedule at right.
Lessons are taught on a single-unit basis with basic, intermediate, and advanced variations included. No prior dance experience is necessary. Ideal for those who cannot register for a course. Class is followed immediately by a Social Dance from 8:30-11:00 PM.

8:30 - 11:00 PM  Friday Night Dance Party
Dance in our elegant ballroom to a nice mix of music from the '30s to today.  We play only the best Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa and Hustle for your dancing enjoyment.

Special Events and Dates
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February 12 The Manhattan Ballroom Society Valentine's Ball
Special Buffet Dinner, Champagne Punch, Fun Fun Fun!
Come with your special Valentine, or find one tonight!  Admission $25
March 12, May 7
GUEST NIGHTS --  New guests come for free!  Spread the joy!!
April 2
Classes and dance cancelled for Good Friday

  

  
Brush-up Lesson
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Feb 5    Swing
Feb 12  Cha Cha
(See Special Events)
Feb 19  Salsa
Feb 26  Hustle

Mar 5    Tango
Mar 12  Hustle
(See Special Events)
Mar 19  Mambo
Mar 26  Waltz

Apr 2     Dance cancelled
Apr 9     Rumba
Apr 16   Foxtrot
Apr 23  
Samba
Apr 30   Merengue

May 7    Bolero (See Special Events)
May 14 
Lesson TBA
May 21  Salsa
May 28  Paso Doble

  

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