Ballroom Dance and Social Etiquette

A lifetime investment in poise, confidence, and grace.

 

Course Description:  Students in grades 3 -5 will learn proper social etiquette and ballroom dance in a fun, semi-formal setting.   Social Etiquette portion of the course will include welcoming behaviors, proper introductions, common courtesies, verbal and non-verbal communication, host and guest responsibilities, and table manners.

Ballroom dance for first year will include Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, and Salsa.

Investment:  $180.00.

 

Staff:     Dance Instructor:  Mr. Souhad Chawi, 25 years teaching experience, 20 years member of the National Dance Council of America

Etiquette Consultant:  Patricia Persson, President, Hobby Hall, LLC

Certified by the International School of Protocol

 

Dress Code: As recommended by the National Dance Council of America

 

                Boys:     Trousers:  Black or dark blue (no shorts or jeans)

Shirt:  Plain white long sleeved collared shirt only

Tie:  Long or bow (properly tied)

Socks:  black or dark blue

Shoes:  loafers or dress shoes (no sneakers or flip flops)

                                Hair combed. Nails clean and trimmed

 

                Girls:     Skirt with top or simple dress.  The length of skirt must not be shorter than 2 inches above the

Knee cap and no longer than 1 inch below the knee.

Necklines:  boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, “peter pan” collars are allowed

Sleeves:  Long, short, elbow length, cap, puff (sorry, no spaghetti straps for this course)

                                Shoes: Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches – blocked heel style only

                                Socks:  White ankle socks or flesh colored pantyhose must be worn

                                No jewelry.  No makeup                   

White gloves

                                Hair neatly combed and pulled back away from face

 

Location:  Renaissance on 9th, Meals on Wheels Plus

1816 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL  34205

Dates:  Friday afternoons 4:00 – 5:30

Ladies:  January 9, 23, February 6 & 27

Gentlemen: January 16, 30, February 20 & 27

Fee:  $180.00

 

Registration Form

Name of Individuals Attending

First Name                         Last Name                          Grade                                   Course

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Parents’/Guardians’ Names_____________________________________________________

 Address___________________________________________________________________

                                Street Address                                    City                                         Zip Code

Phone Number________________________                 E-mail ____________________________

 

Emergency Contact:___________________Emergency Phone:__________________________

 

Parent Signature:____________________________________________________________

 

 

There will be a reduction of 10 per cent on the subscription of the younger child made to parents having more than one child in the class.

 

Cost per course is due at time of registration.  Make checks payable to:  Hobby Hall, LLC.

Mail to:  Hobby Hall, LLC, 1505 Fourth Street W, Palmetto, FL  34221