Pre-Silver Step For December: Charleston and East Coast Swing

Happy Holidays!

This month we're doing Charleston mostly, with maybe a little East Coast Swing.  I should warn you that this is going to be a tricky month, so if you're not too comfortable with the Charleston from last month, this is going to be a little overwhelming.  Also, remember that I do teach private lessons, which could help you a lot with this level.

Pre-Silver Charleston

1. Charleston Basic
2. Tandem Charleston
3. Overturn and Push-Out (to get in and out of Tandem Charleston)
4. Half-Moon a.k.a. "Rainbow"
5. Charleston Crossovers with Double-Kick apart turn
6. Half-Moon with kick choreography

November Full Bronze Step List: East Coast Swing And Charleston

It's November!  And time for some Swing and Charleston!  Lots of fun but we're definitely going beyond basic turns now.  If you're not sure this is the level for you, then click here for the step list from last month.  Make sure you're familiar with the majority of steps from the Intermediate level before taking this class.

Keep in mind that this step list is only a complement to the class; it doesn't replace actually attending the lesson yourself, so come to class as often as you can so you can improve your skill!

Full Bronze East Coast Swing And Charleston

1. Basic Charleston

2. Toe-Heel Swivel

3. Inside Turn With Chasse (the skippy one)

4. Overturn With Swivels 
5.  Double Inside Turn (changes rhythm slightly)
6. Charleston Crossover
7. Kicks While Turning Right

Nate Has A Swing Workshop!!!!

Hey folks!  I haven't been posting a whole lot lately, but we've got a workshop coming up next weekend!

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Nate is teaching a 3-part workshop on Saturday, November 22nd.  You've all seen him dance, so you know you'll probably learn some fun new tips and tricks to better improve your swing!

Swingin' Saturday Workshop

with Nate Evans

Saturday, November 22nd

3-6:45 p.m. (45-minute lessons with 15-minute practices)

$10 general, $7 students (with student ID)

Here's the workshop schedule below:

3 p.m.--Beginner Friendly East Coast Swing: A beginner workshop for triple-step East Coast Swing, with turns, drops, and quirky little tricks!

4 p.m.--Intermediate East Coast Swing: A workshop using single-step East Coast Swing, where you'll learn various sorts of Charleston!

5 p.m.--Shim Sham: Learn the Shim Sham Line Dance!  This is a FREE class provided you attend one of the other classes. 

5:45 p.m.-- Basic West Coast Swing: learn the basic steps of West Coast Swing, such as the sugar push, the passes, and the whips.  Learn to lead it and work it!




Keep in mind that this is a walk-in workshop (no pre-registration required).  However, Nate would like to know you're coming, so either post on Facebook, or throw him a line!

Nate Evans Info:
Phone: 860-922-1550
E-mail: nate@hartfordballroom.com

Event Facebook Page: Click here.

October: Intermediate East Coast Swing Step List

Hellooo October!

This month it's East Coast Swing, and Mom's got a lot of fun steps for us to do!  I'll be updating this weekly, so check back frequently!

Keep in mind that this list is a guide only.  It's not meant to replace the lessons themselves, so come to class as often as you can in order to improve your skill!

East Coast Swing:

1. Underarm turn

2. She goes/he goes

3. Hand change behind the back

4. Hand change behind the back with ladies underarm turn

5. Open break to cuddle

6. Cuddle with yo-yo ending

7. Single tuck

8. Double tuck

9. Over the head
10. Back walk
11. Back breaks
12. Promenade Walk, a.k.a. "Promenade Swivels" (works well if followed by back walk)
13. Peekaboo
14. Windmill (new as of Sunday 10/26)

Basics September Step List: East Coast Swing

September's here and it's time to swing!

This post is for the whole month, so check back each week for updates.

Keep in mind that this a guide only.  It cannot replace the actual lessons, so take as many classes as you can in order to improve your skill!

East Coast Swing List:

We covered all this both in single step and in triple step
1. Basic

2. Underarm turn

3. Hand change behind the back

4. open break to pickpocket
5. Open Break to cuddle

Hartford Ballroom's Absolute Beginner Class Monthly Recap For August 2014: Tango and East Coast Swing

 Well, August somehow flew right by!  And we managed to get a lot done in the beginner class this month!
 
For those who aren't familiar with Hartford Ballroom's absolute beginner class, we host it every Monday night at 7:15 pm.  The class only costs $10 per person, and it's a very comfortable class for newcomers.  We always start the class with a little Merengue, which is the easiest dance to learn, and therefore the most beginner-friendly dance we have to offer.  After Merengue, we take a quick break and then we teach one of two monthly dances (2 weeks one dance, 2 weeks another dance).

For August, our monthly dances were American Tango and East Coast Swing, and I've listed the steps we covered below!  Hope it helps!
-Lisa Spiro

Merengue:

cuddle (inside turn)
basic outside and inside turns
backwrap (outside turn)
hand change behind the back
tangle

Tango:
Basic step
Corte
Forward Rock (bonus step)

East Coast Swing:
Basic step (single step)
Ladies' Underarm Turn
Hand Change Behind The Back