Social & Ballroom Dancing

Take advantage of personal enrichment courses at Adelphi University.

This course offers an opportunity to gain experience in social and ballroom dancing. It is an excellent choice for those looking to develop fundamental social dance skills as well as building on previous experience. The instructor will demonstrate and break down all dance figures. The figures will then be combined to form amalgamated routines. Best practice syllabus based techniques in timing, feet positions, alignment, footwork, and lead and follow will be demonstrated. This class is suitable for first time dancers as well as those with previous experience. It is designed to build confidence and enhance social enjoyment on the dance floor.

Enrollment with a partner is recommended. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and leather bottom or dance shoes. Sneakers or rubber bottom shoes are not recommended.

Candidate Dances

• Smooth: Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango
• Rhythm: Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing Salsa, Bachata, and Meringue

Instructor

Richard Fiore
Dual Licentiate, USISTD

Class Schedule

All classes meet from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with an option to stay until 9:00 p.m. for practice.

Registration

Program Cost:

• $75/person for all 9 sessions for Adelphi community members and their dance partners
• $125/person for all 9 sessions for general admission

It should be noted that there will be no refund of this fee unless the course is canceled. Also, the payment for non-credit courses cannot be applied to courses taken in the future for university credit. Make all checks payable to “Adelphi University”.

View the Syllabus

Download Registration Form

For further information, please contact:

Noreen DeNicola
ndenicola@adelphi.edu
516.877.4260
Fax: 516.877.4258