The Friday Night Dance Party

“The Friendly Place to Dance”

 

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 P.M.  Our Friday nights are open to the public and are held every Friday in the spacious and elegant Ballroom at St. Jean Baptiste, Lexington Avenue and 76th Street. 

 

Take the #6 train to Lex Ave/77th Street.  There is also plenty of free street parking after 7 P.M.  We use the side entrance to the church—it’s on 76th Street, right near the corner, downstairs. 

 

Admission is $20, which includes one of the lessons, the dance, and coffee, tea and refreshments.  You can take both lessons for just $10 more.

 

6:30 Advanced Lesson

7:30 Brush-Up Lesson (for any level dancer)

8:30-11:00 Dance Party

 

 

 

 

Advanced Routines (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 Summer 2008, we're working on a Fantastic Samba Formation!                                   Come join us.

6:30-7:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Class       Samba Formation         11 weeks for $215       (No Drop-ins)               

September 5,12,19,26                  October 3,10,17,24,31               November 7,14,21

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brush-Up Classes in all popular dances.
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 P.M.

7:30-8:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 1

 

Polka

 

 

 

 

August 8

 

Rumba

 

 

 

 

August 15

 

Peabody

 

 

 

 

August 22

 

Hustle

 

 

 

 

August 29*

 

Dance Cancelled

 

 

 

 

September 5

 

Tango

 

 

 

 

September 12

 

Waltz

 

 

 

 

September 19

 

Swing

 

 

 

 

September 26

 

Samba

 

 

 

 

October 3

 

Foxtrot (see below)

 

 

 

 

October 10

 

Cha Cha

 

 

 

 

October 17

 

Bolero

 

 

 

 

October 24

 

Mambo

 

 

 

 

October 31**

 

Merengue (see below)

 

 

 

 

November 7

 

West Coast Swing

 

 

 

 

November 14

 

Rumba

 

 

 

 

November 21**

 

Tango (see below)

 

 

 

 

November 28

 

Paso Doble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Dates:

 

 

 

 

 

August 29

Classes and Dance Cancelled

for floor refinishing at St. Jean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 3

Threesixzero Productions will be filming tonight for an upcoming tv show “Come Dance With Me”
Dress Your Best.  You could be a star!
Our famous champagne punch, wine and cheese,
and light refreshments will be served

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31

All Spooks Halloween Party

So much fun, it’s scary!

Ghoulishly Delectable Buffet – Costumes Encouraged

Prizes – Fun – Games – Admission $25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 21

The 11th Annual Manhattan Ballroom Society Anniversary Ball

Help us celebrate

our 11th Anniversary in Grand Style.

Special Gourmet Buffet, Champagne Punch,

Entertainment, Awards

Exciting Raffle for Fabulous Prizes!

Admission $30