Last updated on June 30, 2008

1910's One-Step ~ Tango ~ Half & Half ~ Hesitation Waltz ~ Maxixe
Sundays, June 29 ~ August 3 ~ September 7, 2008 ~ 4:00-6:00pm
Dick Shea's Studio, 104 W. 14th St at 6th Ave, New York City

This trio of classes will examine both popular and exotic dances of the 1910s. The end-of-June ("July") class will cover new and interesting moves for the one-step and tango. The August class will explore the novelty half and half (a 5/4 time ragtime hesitation waltz) and the 1914 "Twinkle Hesitation", a simple hesitation waltz sequence. September's class will focus on the maxixe, or "Brazilian tango". For those who may have learned the maxixe as a choreographed sequence, this will be a quite different experience in leading and following various moves freestyle.

No previous experience is needed, but any prior couple dance experience will be helpful. A handout describing the steps taught in each class will be provided.

Workshop cost is $12 per person in advance or $15 at the door per class. To preregister, please make checks payable to The Elegant Arts Society and mail them to P.O. Box 1186, New York, NY 10159-1186. Please include your full name, address, phone number, and email address and indicate which class(es) you are registering for.

If you have a Paypal account linked to your bank account, you may pre-register for these classes here:

August 3 Class:

September 7 Class:

Pre-registrations must be received by (and are refundable only through) the Thursday before a class. Please provide your name and email address or phone number so we can contact you in case of some change.

Directions to the class location are here.

Street shoes are not allowed on the studio floor. Please bring dedicated dance shoes or be prepared to dance in socks! Low heels (no spikes) are appropriate for ladies.

We also encourage you to investigate our ongoing Regency-era (early 19th century) classes. More information about EAS classes can be found on our class information page.

If you or your group would like to schedule a class or workshop, please email our New York City coordinator for more information.