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New Flyers Coming Soon!

8/31/2017

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Hello Dancers!
Just a quick alert to let people know that I'm currently updating our flyers and planning out the monthly dance rotation for next year.
Clearly, we've been out of flyers for ages, and I've hesitated printing more due to the amount of work that was needed to make sure the information on them is accurate.
After the website was updated, I felt confident enough to update the flyers as well.  I'll be sending them over to Michele and Nate for their approval, and then I'll be able to print everything by next Saturday.
So, be sure to visit our studio within the next couple of weeks to grab some new flyers!
Happy dancing!
-Lisa Spiro
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The Website has been updated!  Yippee!

8/17/2017

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Hello dancers!  Lisa Spiro here with good news!  I've finally fixed the website!  Whoo-hoo!

A long while back, I made an attempt to re-arrange the website to make it more streamlined and easier to use.  I discovered that I could use something called "anchor links" to redirect people to another section on the same page and was really excited about it.

Suffice it to say, I sorta kinda failed in my quest.  The anchor links refused to work, so half the buttons and links wouldn't work, and I kept overlooking update changes.  I got discouraged and gave up for a time.

This past week, I put my foot down, and forced myself to re-examine every page and fix all the glitches.  I discovered that the anchor link conundrum had a very simple fix and found that the Weebly web design program had some other useful tools I could use.  

Now, after three days of editing, re-arranging, and updating, I am proud to say the website is finally the way I want it to be!  There's more information on each page, but the pages are easier to navigate (no more constant scrolling down!)  All the links and buttons now work, and while I can't accurately update every single step list for the past year, I have posted the step lists for this past June and July.  

So, dancers, please feel free to take a look around!  I'm still learning about web design, and I do plan on making other minor changes and add-ons over the next few days.  If you spot any glitches or typos, please go to our Contact page and write me an e-mail.

Enjoy!
-Lisa Spiro, Hartford Ballroom
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Berkshire Hall Step List For July 2017

8/15/2017

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Dances Covered:

Beginner: Bolero
​Intermediate: Argentine Tango

Beginner Bolero

  • Basic
  • Crossover
  • Back breaks
  • Open break
    • to underarm turn
    • to back wrap
    • to copa

Intermediate Argentine Tango

  • Crusada
  • Cross system crusada
  • forward ochos
  • back ochos
  • ocho cortado
  • Parada and Pasada
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Step List For July 2017

8/15/2017

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​Dances Covered:

Level 1: Rumba and Waltz
Level 2: Bolero
Level 3: Argentine Tango
Level 4: West Coast Swing
Level 5: Viennese Waltz

Level 1: Rumba and Waltz

Waltz:
  • box
  • progressive/travelling step
  • underarm turn
Rumba:
  • box step
  • chasse
  • underarm turn

Level 2: Bolero

  • Basic
  • Crossover
  • Back Break
  • Open Break
    • to underarm turn
    • to backwrap
    • to copa

Level 3: Argentine Tango

Milonga:
  • Baldosa Box
  • Traspie (rock step)
    • best done on either step 3 and/or 4
  • Repeat 5+6
  • Repeat 3,4,5,+6
Argentine Tango
  • Crusada
  • Calisita (keeping follower in one spot while leader circles around)
  • Forward Ochos
  • Back Ochos
  • Parada and Pasada

Level 4: West Coast Swing

  • Styling
    • music break ("freeze")
  • Right Side Pass with hand change behind back
  • Tick tock
    • with ladies' free spin
    • with right handshake
      • shoulder check
      • underarm turn (with optional man's loop at the end)
  • Twinkle

Level 5: Viennese Waltz

  • Cross body lead with turn into chasse
    • optional backwards chasse
  • Cross body lead with turn into explosion and braid, ending with a runaround
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Berkshire Hall Step List For June 2017

8/15/2017

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Dances Covered:

Beginner: Argentine Tango
​Intermediate: West Coast Swing

Beginner Argentine Tango

Milonga:
  • Baldosa Box
  • Repeat 5+6
  • Repeat 3,4,5,+6
  • Traspie (rock step)
Argentine Tango:
  • Crusada
  • Forward Ocho

West Coast Swing

  • New Styling
    • tap step
    • kick 'n point
    • sailor step
  • Backwrap
  • Left side pass with a tuck turn
  • Whip
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Step List For June 2017

8/15/2017

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Dances Covered:

Level 1: Tango and Hustle
Level 2: Argentine Tango
Level 3: West Coast Swing
Level 4: Viennese Waltz
Level 5: Bachata and Salsa

Level 1: Tango and Hustle

Hustle:
  • basic
  • inside turn
Tango:
  • basic
  • corte
  • ​promenade

Level 2: Argentine Tango

Milonga
  • Baldosa Box
  • Traspie ("rock-and-rock")
  • repeat steps 5+6
  • repeat steps 3,4,5,+6
  • rhythm play
Argentine Tango
  • Crusada with an 8-count
  • Crusada with only a 5-count
  • forward ocho
  • back ocho with crusada ending
  • calisita
  • parada and pasada

Level 3: West Coast Swing

Steps:
  • back wrap (aka "hammerlock")
  • left side pass with a tuck turn
  • whip
Styling:
  • tap step
  • sailor step
  • kick 'n point

Level 4: Viennese Waltz

  • Left turn (involves a cross)
  • Right turn
  • Cross body lead with inside turn
    • end with open break
    • end with open break, ladies turn, then leaders turn
  • Back spot turn (taught by Nate only)

Level 5: Salsa and Bachata

Unfortunately, the step list for this class is missing.  If we find the list, we will update this post
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