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Swing Steps

Feb 17, 2010 12:58pm

Here are the steps that are written on the board in the studio. Level 1 Basic Turning Basic (Left and Right) Underarm Turn (Follower) Reverse Underarm Turn (Follower) Belly Slide Leader’s Underarm Level 2 4 Steps - 4 Kicks Shoulder Check Cuddle Pretzel Tuck-In and Spin Sugar Push He - She Turn A Tisket A Tasket Arm Slide Hope you enjoy!!...

New Afro-Samba Class!

Sep 24, 2009 11:21am

We are pleased to welcome Lana Mendonca as a new instructor at Top Hat. Born and raised in Brazil, Lana has been dancing for over twenty years and has been teaching for ten. Lana started to dance at the age of five and her strong and powerful style reflects the...

Dance Party October 3

Sep 24, 2009 5:42am

You are invited to join us for an evening of dancing on Saturday, October 3. The music makes the dance and Top Hat offers some of the best music selections around. Our large, cushioned dance floor makes it more comfortable to dance the night away. You will find the nicest people...

Dance Party September 12

Sep 7, 2009 3:00pm

You are invited to join us for an evening of dancing to great music on Saturday, September 12th. Our large, cushioned dance floor makes it more comfortable to dance the night away. You will find the nicest people who love to dance at Top Hat. We welcome you to join us...

Beginner Classes at Marshall Recreation Center Sept. 21

Sep 3, 2009 5:56am

Ballroom dance is great for people who are looking for an activity they can do as a couple. It’s a very special way to spend quality time with a partner. There is nothing quite like the feeling of moving together to the rhythm of beautiful music! Social dance is easy...

Night Club Two Step Recap

Sep 3, 2009 5:46am

Here is a recap of the steps we learned last month in Night Club Two Step: Basic Follower’s Underarm Turn Alternating Underarm Turns Patty Cake Turns (both turn at once - Paul calls this the bananna peel turn) Shoulder Check Arm to Arm Left Turn to Side Cross Basic - leader turns follower 1/2 turn - end...

Beginner Ballroom Classes in Huntington

Jul 15, 2009 7:21am

Arts Resources of The Tri-State and Top Hat Ballroom will offer beginner classes in Waltz, Merengue and Bachata at the Renaissance Center Ballroom in Huntington beginning July 27th. The classes will meet from 7:00 – 8:30PM on Monday evenings and run for six-weeks through August 31st. Paul and Gail...

Dance Party August 1st

Jul 15, 2009 6:18am

You are invited to join us for an evening of dancing to great music on Saturday, August 1st. Our large, cushioned dance floor makes it more comfortable to dance the night away. You will find the nicest people who love to dance at Top Hat. We welcome you to join us...

Jitterbug Routine

Jul 1, 2009 6:52am

The routine is made up of combination steps in order to make it easier to remember and execute. The main one is the Lindy Combo. A Lindy Combo is a Basic Step, Two Lindy Whips and another Basic. Here is the way the routine goes: Lindy Combo Four Turn Combo - Follower’s...

Dance Party July 11

Jun 26, 2009 5:26am

You are invited to join us for an evening of dancing to great music on July 11th. Our large, cushioned dance floor makes it more comfortable to dance the night away. You will find the nicest people who love to dance at Top Hat. We welcome you to join us no...