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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 Autumn 2010, we're working on the elegant Silver Foxtrot. Come join us!
               
                              Silver Foxtrot Performance Class:           September 24
                                8 weeks for $155 (No Drop-ins)       October 1,8,15,22,29
                                                                                             November 5,12,(19)

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 '40s 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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September 3
We're back dancing at St. Jean, Lexington Ave & 76 St,
                            on our brand new floor!
September 10,
  November 5
GUEST NIGHTS --  New guests come for free!  Welcome!!
   
September 17

 Brush-Up Class at 6:30 tonight only!  Dancing from 7:30-11:00 PM
   
October 29
  All Spooks Halloween Party  --  So much fun, it's scary!
Ghoulishly Delectable Buffet  --  Costumes Encouraged
          Prizes  --  Fun  --  Games  --  Admission $25
   
November 19
The 13th Annual Manhattan Ballroom Society Anniversary Ball
   Help us celebrate our Thirteenth Anniversary in Grand Style.
Special Gourmet Buffet, Champagne Punch, Entertainment, Awards
    Exciting Free Raffle for Fabulous Prizes!   Admission $30
   
November 26
Classes and dance held at Church of the Covenant, 310 East 42nd St
                 (between 1st and 2nd Ave) for this night only.

  

  
Brush-up Lesson
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We're back dancing at St. Jean
on our brand new floor
starting September 3

Sept 3    Merengue
Sept 10  Tango (see Special Events)
Sept 17  Bolero at 6:30!  (see Special Events)
Sept 24  Waltz

Oct 1    Mambo
Oct 8    Samba
Oct 15   Peabody
Oct 22   Hustle
Oct 29   Swing  (see Special Events)
 
Nov 5    Bolero (see Special Events)
Nov 12  Salsa
Nov 19  Tango (see Special Events)
Nov 26  Waltz (see Special Events)

 

 

  

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