Ball Review
Get ready to step into the St. Nicholas Holiday Ball with confidence and joy! Join us for a special Ball Prep & Review Class held one week before the event, led by caller Darlene Hamilton.
LEARN:
Victorian Rotary Waltz basics
(Yes, YOU can waltz! Let us show you some basics.)
Congress of Vienna
Bohemian National Polka
Läendler
(As seen in the Sound of Music movie)
PLUS: the historical set dances featured on our ball program!
BONUS: Victorian Rotary Waltz
After a dinner break*
come back for a full lesson in
Victorian Rotary Waltz
with teacher Christopher Gauntt
This will be an in-depth beginners Waltz class
with coaching and guidance time.
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What to Expect
Program
Doors open at 12:30pm
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FIRST SESSION: 1:00-5:00pm
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With tea & snack breaks along the way
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* DINNER BREAK: at 5:00pm we will break for dinner (bring your own or visit a local restaurant)
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BONUS Victorian Rotary Waltz
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6:00-7:30pm
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Who is Welcome
New, newer, and anyone who enjoys a refresher! This is a safe space for all to dance & learn!
(You do not need a ticket to the Ball to enjoy these lessons!)
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​​​​No partner required.​​​​
What to Wear
Costumes are not generally worn for workshops, ball reviews, and lessons. Wear comfortable everyday wear; skirts that twirl are always fun to wear!
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Most wear dance-type shoes such as ballet slippers, jazz shoes, and other comfortable shoes.
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If you have ballroom dance shoes, or rubber soled shoes, you may wish to add felt to the bottoms.
Location & Parking
1126 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Street parking is available; free on Sundays on Fair Oaks & surrounding blocks.
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There are a few spaces, for those truly in need, in the back of the building.
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NO parking in TRADER JOES lot; they will tow! You may park in the Pavilions lot.
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Entering from Fair Oaks - there is a grand STAIRWAY to the 2nd floor hall. If you require an elevator there is a small 4-person elevator in back of the building.
Still have questions?
