June 19th, 2009, 9:16 pm
The Second Annual Spring Showcase on May 2, 2009 was an even bigger success than the Club’s first Showcase! This year featured even more group numbers, including some performers from NYU’s very own NYU Swing Dance Society. This year’s Ensemble was an amazing Salsa number comprised of 18 dancers and choreographed by Liz Allison, Laurie Scherer and Brian Lawton. Here are some pictures from the event and be sure to check back because the video of the ensemble number is coming soon!
Jitterbug, Swing Ensemble
Jitterbug, Swing Ensemble
Everything I Can’t Have, Salsa Ensemble
Everything I Can’t Have, Salsa Ensemble
Everything I Can’t Have, Salsa Ensemble
Liz Allison, Brian Lawton
Everything I Can’t Have, Salsa Ensemble
November 25th, 2008, 6:34 am
This year’s Top Hat & Tails special 20th Anniversary celebration was a wonderful success! To see what an amazing and memorable night it was, here are some fantastic pictures taken by our photographer, Michael George. Thanks to all who helped make this year’s Top Hat a night to remember!
To view the entire album visit this link:
June 5th, 2008, 4:27 am
Some select shots from this past year’s Top Hat & Tails Competition!
To view the entire collection of pictures click on the link: Top Hat & Tails 2007
E-Board Performance, Liz Allison, The Bobcat, Laurie Scherer, Catherine Zhu
Beginner Winners
Intermediate Winners
Advanced/Alumni Winners
Jack & Jill Winners
June 4th, 2008, 7:57 am
SOCIAL DANCING
Looking for some great opportunities to show off the amazing dance moves you learned in Club this year? Here are a few choice events happening in and around the city - some are especially tailored for the summer season and others are happening all year round!
Free Guest Night at Dance Chelsea.
Free Latin & Ballroom social dancing the third Friday of every month! Dance the night away at one of the friendliest studios in NYC. In this warm environment, you’ll be sure to see a lot of friendly and familiar faces ranging from beginners to competitive collegiate dancers. Snacks and beverages are served along with a great student performance (featuring some of your very own E-Board members!).
Free Guest Night at the Sandra Cameron Dance Center
A Free way to shake those salsa hips of yours to a live band. The studio also has separate rooms for ballroom, swing and hustle/west coast and complimentary wine and cheese. Located in Soho.
You Should be Dancing at Club 412
Home of Frim Fram every Thursday night - great swing dancing all night long for only $5 with student ID. (You’ll be sure to run into many NYU and CU students who are members of the respective swing societies!)
Various events held and lessons offered throughout the month. Located at 412 8th Ave. on the corner of 31st St. right near Penn Station/Madison Square Garden.
SUMMER IN THE CITY
Great dancing opportunities to heat up the dance floor this summer!
Summer on the Hudson in Riverside Park South
Sundays 6pm-9pm starting June 7 and going through June 28 there is music with dancing and lessons. Advertised as salsa, cha-cha and bachata and other dances!
Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center
July 7-25th, 2009 Dance Lessons at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center, 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Dance under the stars to live music in the plaza outside of Lincoln Center for FREE! Just be sure not to pay for the dance floor, most people dance on the concrete and that is perfectly free! Every night is something new and exciting and a great way to get a little taste of everything!
Hudson River Park Moondance at Pier 54 at 14th Street
Sundays from July 12- August 9
Dance under the stars with a great view of the River. Dancing with live music from 6:30pm onwards. Lessons, courtesy of Dance Manhattan, at 6:30pm. Live music starts at 7pm featuring swing, salsa and tango on different nights.
LESSONS
Looking for a way to continue your dancing while Club’s not in session? Here are some different studios in the area that offer both group and private lessons in all forms of social dancing!
Dance Chelsea
115 27th Street between 6th and 7th Ave., 7th floor
Sandra Cameron Dance Center
199 Lafayette Street
Dance Manhattan
39 West 19th Street
Stepping Out Studios
37 West 26th Street
DanceSport
22 West 34th Street
You Should be Dancing
412 Eighth Avenue
June 4th, 2008, 7:02 am
Thank you to all who participated in our First Annual Spring Showcase! It would not have been such a great success without the hard work, help and dedication of our Club members and performers!
Check out our Spring 2008 Club members in the Shake Your Love Maker Ensemble performance!
And here are some great shots from the Showcase, enjoy!
Fever, Brian Lawton & Laurie Scherer
Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing!), Brian Lawton & Laurie Scherer
Smooth, Courtney Pease
Jive, Krisy Koh & Howard Wang
Social Dancing
Shake Your Love Maker, Micki Balder & Jayson Mamaclay
Shake Your Love Maker, Ensemble
E-Board ‘07-’08 & ‘08-’09
September 3rd, 2007, 4:29 am
Please read all the rules before entering.
Please note that registration is for couples. Dancers looking for partners are advised to attend Club Meetings and fill out a paper registration form - we will try and pair you up then and there!
Registration is NOW OPEN and will end Thursday, November 5th at 11:59pm.
All dancers who wish to enter after this time can register at the door, but will not be listed in the program.
If you have other questions/concerns, contact Liz at: ema294@nyu.edu
Please note that she will not make any changes to or delete any registrations until on-line registration has closed.
September 3rd, 2007, 4:27 am
1. The competition is only open to currently matriculating NYU students and NYU alumni and their partners. General guests are welcome to participate in the Jack and Jill Fun dance.
2. Contestants will enter as a couple
3. Contestants may enter any of the following categories:
4. Contestants may only enter one category. Two categories may be entered only if the contestant in question is competing as a follower in one category and a leader in another.
5. Alumni can only dance in the Alumni category.
6. Non-NYU affiliated dancers must register as Alumni and may only dance in the Alumni category with partners who are alumni of NYU or who are affiliated with NYU.
7. No more than eight couples will be on the dance floor at any given time. Should more than eight couples enter, there will be two or three heats.
8. Dancers will be judged by two criteria: showmanship and enjoyment. Showmanship may include (but is not limited to) factors such as poise, confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. Enjoyment refers to the degree to which the audience and dancers are enjoying the performance.
9. As Top Hat and Tails is a social event, the competitors will not be held to a competitive standard. Therefore, thought technique may be considered, it will not be weighed heavily. In fact, technique will be scored only to enhance, and not diminish, the dancers’ scores
10. Judges will enter their marks on score sheets, which will then be tallied by an appointed scrutineer. The three highest-scored couples in each category will be recognized.
11. The deadline for online registration is Saturday, November 1 at 11:59pm. Dancers who wish to enter after this time can register at the door and will not be listed in the program.
September 3rd, 2007, 4:26 am
Q: How do I sign up?
A: Sign up online at Top Hat Registration.
Q: How do I find a partner?
A: Ask around. Or come to our weekly Saturday meetings and fill out a partner search sheet.
Q: I’ve never danced before. Can I compete?
A: Yes. The beginner level is designed for students who just started dancing this semester.
Q: Can I compete in only one category?
A: No. You can lead in the role you normally dance in your level and follow in the other role at the level below you.
Q: Can I only compete in one dance?
A: No. You must compete all three dances listed in your category if you would like to be judged for placement.
Q: I want to help. How can I?
A: You can sign up for the food, decoration, or advertising committee. This will be available later in the year.