The Caltech Ballroom Dance Club aims to promote the growth of dancing at Caltech. We want to build an energetic and viable dance community on campus, and hope that you will join us! As a first step, sign up for our mailing lists to stay updated on what's happening.
In addition to our classes on many ballroom and social styles, we also host many special workshops and fun parties, as well as organizing trips to nearby events. We also have a competitive ballroom dance team that travels to regional ballroom dance competitions.
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Summer Ballroom: Cha-Cha and Foxtrot
When:
Repeats every week until Mon Jul 08 2013 .
Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Cha-Cha and Foxtrot.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Beginner Lindy Hop with Heather Martelle and Eric Eltringham
When:
Repeats every week on June until Mon Aug 19 2013 except Mon Jul 22 2013.
Monday, June 24th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Heather Martelle and Eric Eltringham
This 8 week series is a fun-filled focus on the foundations of Lindy Hop. It is perfect for beginners and will include extra tidbits for those with more experience.Our goal is for you to safely navigate the social dance floor and feel comfortable with the basics of the vibrant swing style. We will work on technique, footwork, spins, musicality, music appreciation and more. Come get inspired!
Summer Ballroom: Cha-Cha and Foxtrot
When:
Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Cha-Cha and Foxtrot.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Summer Ballroom: Cha-Cha and Foxtrot
When:
Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Cha-Cha and Foxtrot.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Summer Ballroom: Triple Swing and Waltz
When:
Repeats every week until Mon Jul 29 2013 .
Sunday, July 14th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Triple Swing and Waltz.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Ballroom
Summer Ballroom: Rumba and Tango
When:
Repeats every week until Mon Aug 19 2013 .
Sunday, August 4th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Rumba and Tango.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Summer Ballroom: Triple Swing and Waltz
When:
Sunday, July 14th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Triple Swing and Waltz.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Summer Ballroom: Cha-Cha and Foxtrot
When:
Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Jay Daigle
This summer CBDC is offering a series of introductory class series in a number of different dance styles, suitable for those with little or no experience with social dancing. This three-week series focuses on Cha-Cha and Foxtrot.
Classes will focus on leading and following in social situations, teaching both dance moves and technique for better social connection.
Social Sampler Series with April Wong
When:
Repeats every week until Sun Jun 02 2013 .
Sunday, May 12th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
April Wong
A grab-bag class for fun and sometimes silly dances we rarely manage to teach. April Wong will spend two weeks on Viennese Waltz, one week on the dramatic Paso, and one week on the fun and goofy Polka. Absolutely no dance experience is required--we'll teach you everything you need to know.
International Tango with April Wong
When:
Repeats every week until Sun Jun 02 2013 .
Sunday, May 12th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
April Wong
April Wong will teach an introduction to the technique of International Ballroom Tango. The class will focus on technical aspects of performing the slow foxtrot. Though no experience with ballroom dance is required, students with no dance background at all may find this class challenging.
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Swing
Beginner Blues with Aaron and Katie
When:
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 03 2013 .
Monday, May 13th, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Aaron Brown and Katie Belsky
May 13th: General Beginner Lesson
Are you new to Blues? Do you want to dip your toes into the pool of possibility of this dance? Well then get ready to put on your swim trunks, as this lesson will give you everything you need to start your adventures in Blues dancing! With an introduction to the fundamentals of the dance, this lesson is great for anyone who has never danced Blues before or wants to really master their technique.
May 20th: Rhythms
Because Blues does not have a standard basic...
Intermediate WCS with Demetre Souliotes
When:
Repeats every week until Mon Apr 29 2013 .
Monday, April 8th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Demetre Souliotes
This 4 week series class will take your basic West Coast Swing to the next level. We will introduce new intermediate level patterns, leads, follows, timing, and technique. Introducing the idea of varying your current basic patterns by adding different "dimensions" in your dancing. Each week we introduce new patterns during which, we will work on new ideas and practices for leading and following technique.
Advanced Beginner WCS workshop with Demetre Souliotes
When:
Repeats every week until Tue Mar 12 2013 except Mon Feb 11 2013.
Monday, January 14th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Demetre Souliotes
This class series will be a (re-)introduction to west coast swing, suitable for beginners and for those with a little experience. We will feature two four-week segments, each with three classes covering variations on basic patterns with follow-up patterns and movement that flows from that variation organically,and one class of choreography to a set piece of music with all new moves and variations.
The class will be followed by free open dancing. Drop-ins are welcome.
Video of Demetre: htt...
Int. WCS workshop with Demetre Souliotes: "Stepping up the Basics"
When:
Monday, November 12th, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Demetre Souliotes
This is a workshop with professional instructor Demetre Souliotes, with co-teacher Terra Deva. The workshop will be on "Stepping up the Basics," focusing on how to improve your dancing through connection, technique, and style within basics.
The class will be followed by free open dancing. Drop-ins are welcome.
Video of Demetre: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw79gGIRGS8&playnext_from=TL&videos=hg-MmkP-lCE
Intermediate West Coast Swing with Cameo Cross
When:
Monday, November 19th, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where:
Winnett Lounge
Instructor(s):
Cameo Cross
This class will focus on the fundamentals of connection, the base you need to skyrocket your West Coast Swing Dancing!
The class will be followed by free open dancing at 10:15pm. Drop-ins are welcome.
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