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Ballroom Dance Club

Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance Club
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: NONE!
Fee: 1.00 for water during lessons

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of social dancing? Do you want to show your friends that you can salsa, waltz, swing, and cha-cha with the best of them? Now is the time! The MIT Ballroom Dance Club in conjunction with the MIT Ballroom Dance Team is offering introductory lessons for NINE different dances. All you have to do is pick the lessons you want to attend, dress comfortably, and show up!

NOTE: First class starts 1/3! DON'T MISS OUT!

Session Dates: 1/3, 1/8, 1/10, 1/15, 1/17, 1/22, 1/24, 1/29, 1/31. See the website for a detailed schedule of dances and locations.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/
Contact: Ballroom Dance Club, bdc-officers@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Ballroom Dance Team

Salsa
Ballroom Dance Club
CLASS IS ON 1/3!!!

Salsa is undoubtedly one of the most well-known latin dances. Because it is popular at both night clubs and social events, don't miss out on our salsa class.
Mon Jan 7, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

Foxtrot
Ballroom Dance Club
Foxtrot is a slow, versatile dance. The basics are simple and provide a good introduction to ballroom and partner dancing.
Tue Jan 8, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

Merengue
Ballroom Dance Club
This fun, upbeat dance is sure to get your heart pumping on the ballroom dance floor or in the club!
Thu Jan 10, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

Waltz
Ballroom Dance Club
Waltz is a slow, graceful dance done to three beat music. It is a popular performance dance as well as an easy, enjoyable social dance.
Tue Jan 15, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

East Coast Swing
Ballroom Dance Club
Swing is an upbeat, fun dance that has developed a league of devoted followers. It can be danced to a wide variety of music and tempos.
Thu Jan 17, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

Tango
Ballroom Dance Club
American tango, a sultry dance developed with a latin flair, is a must for anyone who wishes to develop their Don Juan.
Tue Jan 22, 07:30-09:00pm, La sala

Hustle
Ballroom Dance Club
DO THE HUSTLE! Come see what it's all about! The hustle resembles both swing and salsa steps, so if you've ever wanted to do both at the same time, come try out the hustle.
Thu Jan 24, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell

Rumba
Ballroom Dance Club
Rumba, the most romantic of the latin dances, can be danced to latin or pop music. Because the music is slower and the basic steps are not complicated, rumba provides a good introduction to latin dancing.
Tue Jan 29, 07:30-09:00pm, La Sala

Cha-Cha
Ballroom Dance Club
Cha-cha, a flirtatious yet often forgotten latin dance, can be danced to anything from latin to hip-hop to pop music. This lesson is not to be missed.
Thu Jan 31, 07:30-09:00pm, Lobdell


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