Our Lessons And Events
We are open for private lessons and group lessons!
Because of Covid-19, dancing has taken a hit, and business has gotten slow.
We would appreciate any help we can get.
Click Here To Make A Donation.
We would appreciate any help we can get.
Click Here To Make A Donation.
Private Lessons
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Your very own personalized lesson!
Learn what you want, when you want, for however long you want! You can do just one lesson, or make a regular habit of it. It's up to you! Great for wedding couples!
Make your first dance the highlight of your special event! We'll customize it to suit your preferences and needs. We'll even edit your song for you if you like! Great for families or groups!
We don't just offer private lessons for individuals or couples, we offer it for groups as well! (Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can only do maximum groups of 9 at the moment) |
Lesson Rates:
Individual/Couples: $50 an hour Groups of 4 or more: $15 per person/hour Our Teachers: Nate Evans call/text: 860-922-1550 email: nate@hartfordballroom.com Lisa Spiro
call/text: 860-655-5731 email: lisamarie@hartfordballroom.com |
Please Note: Because of the pandemic, we must require that all students wear masks during their lesson and wash/sanitize their hands frequently. Our teachers will conduct lessons with as little contact as possible.
Group Classes
Note: We are currently doing group classes on Mondays and Thursdays with Lisa Spiro. Classes that were cancelled last year due to Covid (Tuesdays at Brodie Park and Michele's Sunday lessons) will resume later in the year (dates to be determined).
How It Works:
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There are 4 classes total, each one a different level:
We teach one dance in each class each month. The following month, each dance rotates up to the next level, so you can choose to follow a dance up the levels if you like! |
Each class costs $15 per person, all forms of payment accepted.
No partner is required. However, because of the current climate, we recommend coming to class with a person, or a group of people that you would feel comfortable dancing with. Registration is not required, but because of the current climate, there is a class size limit (10 students). Please call/text Lisa Spiro at 860-655-5731 and let her know which class you're planning to attend. |
Click on the class you want below to see what we're teaching each month! Remember, each dance rotates up to the next level the following month.
Level 1 Beginner: Mondays at 7:15 p.m.
January: Slow Waltz
February: Merengue (the goal with merengue is to be able to turn the partner and self and eventually create long complex turning patterns that can be used in other dances)
March: Hustle
April: West Coast Swing
May: American Tango
June: Quickstep
February: Merengue (the goal with merengue is to be able to turn the partner and self and eventually create long complex turning patterns that can be used in other dances)
March: Hustle
April: West Coast Swing
May: American Tango
June: Quickstep
Level 2 Beginner/Intermediate: Mondays at 8:15 p.m.
January: Night Club Two Step
February: Slow Waltz
March: Merengue (more intricate turning patterns)
April: Hustle
May: West Coast Swing
June: Tango
July: Quickstep
February: Slow Waltz
March: Merengue (more intricate turning patterns)
April: Hustle
May: West Coast Swing
June: Tango
July: Quickstep
Level 3 Intermediate: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
January: Cha Cha
February: Night Club Two Step
March: Slow Waltz
April: Merengue (an opportunity to figure out complicated turning patterns and hand changes, and create long intricate patterns that look awesome and can be seen in other dances)
May: Hustle
June: West Coast Swing
July: Tango
August: Quickstep
February: Night Club Two Step
March: Slow Waltz
April: Merengue (an opportunity to figure out complicated turning patterns and hand changes, and create long intricate patterns that look awesome and can be seen in other dances)
May: Hustle
June: West Coast Swing
July: Tango
August: Quickstep
Level 4 Intermediate/Advanced: Thursdays at 8 p.m.
January: Fast Waltz
February: Cha Cha
March: Night club two step
April: Slow Waltz
May: Merengue (focusing on really long and complex turning combinations in order to make turns comfortable not only in merengue, but easy to figure out in other dances as well)
June: Hustle
July: West Coast Swing
August: Tango
September: Quickstep
February: Cha Cha
March: Night club two step
April: Slow Waltz
May: Merengue (focusing on really long and complex turning combinations in order to make turns comfortable not only in merengue, but easy to figure out in other dances as well)
June: Hustle
July: West Coast Swing
August: Tango
September: Quickstep
Because of Covid-19, dancing has taken a hit, and business has gotten slow.
We would appreciate any help we can get.
Click Here To Make A Donation!
We would appreciate any help we can get.
Click Here To Make A Donation!
Salsa Classes
We're currently offering salsa twice a week.
No partner or registration is required. However, because of the current climate, we can't change partners and we have to have a class size limit, so we recommend trying to come with a partner (or a small group of people you feel comfortable dancing with), and to call ahead to let us know you're coming.
Contact Nate Evans at 860-922-1550 (call or text) to let him know you're coming.
No partner or registration is required. However, because of the current climate, we can't change partners and we have to have a class size limit, so we recommend trying to come with a partner (or a small group of people you feel comfortable dancing with), and to call ahead to let us know you're coming.
Contact Nate Evans at 860-922-1550 (call or text) to let him know you're coming.
Each class is $15 per person. All forms of payment accepted.
Sundays With Jason Pepin3 p.m. Bachata
4 p.m. Intermediate Salsa 5 p.m. Advanced Salsa |
Fridays With Nate Evans7 p.m. Beginner
8 p.m. Salsa Flow |
Argentine Tango Classes
Tango Tuesdays are back!
No partner or registration is required. However, because of the current climate, we can't change partners and we have to have a class size limit, so we recommend trying to come with a partner (or a small group of people you feel comfortable dancing with), and to call ahead to let us know you're coming.
Contact Nate Evans at 860-922-1550 (call or text) to let him know you're coming.
Each class is $15 per person, $20 if you take both classes. All forms of payment accepted.
No partner or registration is required. However, because of the current climate, we can't change partners and we have to have a class size limit, so we recommend trying to come with a partner (or a small group of people you feel comfortable dancing with), and to call ahead to let us know you're coming.
Contact Nate Evans at 860-922-1550 (call or text) to let him know you're coming.
Each class is $15 per person, $20 if you take both classes. All forms of payment accepted.
Every Tuesday Night
7 p,m. Argentine Basics and Patterns
8 p.m. Tango Flow
Please note that these classes are not for beginners. If you are interested in Argentine Tango, but have never tried it before, Nate is offering a discounted private lesson to help get you started. Please contact Nate for more info.
7 p,m. Argentine Basics and Patterns
8 p.m. Tango Flow
Please note that these classes are not for beginners. If you are interested in Argentine Tango, but have never tried it before, Nate is offering a discounted private lesson to help get you started. Please contact Nate for more info.
Special Events And Workshops
New! Semi-virtual Group LessonWe understand that you miss dancing but don't feel comfortable coming to class yet. So we are offering two classes in February to give you a chance to take a class virtually! Don't want to do a virtual lesson? That's okay! You can come to these classes in person too! In-Person class size: limit 10 Virtual class size: unlimited! These classes will take place on Saturday, February 13 and February 27. 7 p.m.- Beginner and Intermediate (level of difficulty will depend on who is attending the lesson). For February 13, we will be teaching Salsa 8 p.m.- Intermediate and Advanced (level of difficulty will depend on who is attending the lesson). For February 13, we will be teaching Swing. Cost: $10 per person, all forms of payment accepted. How To Sign Up: Please contact Lisa at 860-655-5731 (call or text, text preferred) to sign up either for in-person and virtual. If you are doing the virtual option, Lisa will provide an email for the zoom link, and for the billing invoice. |
Monthly Line Dance SocialWe have event every month. This is an event that you can join either virtually or in person. Better yet, it's free! In-Person event size: limit 10 Virtual event size: unlimited This event takes place on every 3rd Saturday of the month. 6:30-7:30 p.m.- open dance (in-person only) 7:30-9 p.m.- line dances Upcoming Dates: January 16- Click Here For The Zoom Invite Link February 20 March 20 Cost: free, but donations to our GoFundMe page is appreciated. The page title is "Help Hartford Ballroom" How To Sign Up: Please contact Lisa at 860-655-5731 (call or text) for more information, or if you are planning on coming in person. If you are planning on joining us virtually, there is no need to contact us unless you have questions. The link for the Zoom meeting is up in the "Upcoming Dates" section. |
Our Safety Guidelines:
- We're keeping class sizes to a max of 10 people. Because of this, we recommend that students call or text ahead to let us know they are coming.
- We will not be rotating partners like we have in the past. We recommend coming to class with a partner. If you do not have a partner, you can either choose to dance with the teacher or another student, or you can choose to dance alone.
- All students must wear a mask. If you choose to dance with another student, we will also be recommending wearing gloves.
- We do provide plenty of hand sanitizer and we recommend using them frequently. We also recommend washing your hands before and after class.