Caltech Ballroom Dance Club: CBDC Resources

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Class Materials

You can find all related material, including basic figures and patterns, for the following classes in the links below, as well as information about the dance, the instructors and the music. You will also find demos of the figures if available.

Figures & Media from Spring 2008 Classes

•	Beginner Quickstep 2 \| Figure diagrams part 1 (leader's steps) \| \| Figure diagrams part 2 (leader's steps) \| Beginner Ballroom 2, Spring 2008. Courtesy of Robert Nissen.

•	Beginner Waltz 2 \| Figure diagrams part 1 (leader's steps) \| \| Figure diagrams part 2 (leader's steps) \| Beginner Ballroom 2, Spring 2008. Courtesy of Robert Nissen.

Figures & Media from Fall 2007 Classes

•	International Waltz \| Intermediate Class Steps Timing \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Jerry More.

Figures & Media from Past Classes

		West Coast Swing Figures & Music Beginner Class, Spring 2007. Courtesy of Gary Ulaner
International Waltz \| Figures, Technique & Diagrams PowerPoint (mostly for leaders) \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Robert Nissen	International Waltz \| Follower's Steps for Whisk to PP, Chasse, and 1/2 Natural \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Myriam Ruiz and Ghislain Granger	International Quickstep \| Figures, Technique & Diagrams PowerPoint (mostly for leaders) \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Robert Nissen
International Rumba \| Figures, Technique & Diagrams PowerPoint (mostly for leaders) \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Robert Nissen.	International Rumba \| Follower's Steps for Closed Hip Twist & Fan \| Beginner Ballroom Standard/Latin Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Myriam and Ghislain Granger.	Swing \| Figures \| Beginner Class, Fall 2006. Courtesy of Andre Fortin.
Argentine Tango \| Figures & Demos \| Adv Beginner-Intermediate Class, Summer 2006. Courtesy of Miguel Cardoso & Daniel Martinez.	American Cha-Cha \| Figures \| Beginner Class, Summer 2006. Courtesy of Andre Fortin.	American Rumba \| Figures \| Beginner Class, Summer 2006. Courtesy of Andre Fortin.
Modern Jive \| Beginner \| Variations \| \| Demos & Resources \| Beginner & Variations Class, Summer 2006. Courtesy of Megan Ferguson.	Lindy Hop Shim Sham Demo \| 1 \| 2 \| Please right-click and "save link as". Beginner Class, Winter 2006. Demo 1 with Ben Morris & Neil Halelamien. Demo 2 with Ben Morris (close-up).	West Coast Swing \| Figures \| Music Selections \| Intermediate Class, Winter 2006. Courtesy of Gary Ulaner.
West Coast Swing Tracks Winter 2006. Mix courtesy of Gary Ulaner.	West Coast Swing \| Figures \| Resources \| Beginner Class, Fall 2005. Courtesy of Gary Ulaner.	Modern Jive \| Video Demos \| 2003-2005. Featuring both basic & advance figures.
Modern Jive \| Figures \| Resources \| Beginner & Variations Class, Summer 2005. Courtesy of Megan Ferguson.	Bolero Bolero Figures Spring 2005. Courtesy of Andre Fortin.	Hustle Hustle Figures Beginner & Intermediate Class, Winter & Spring 2005. Courtesy of Gary Ulaner.
Hustle Tracks Winter 2005. Mix courtesy of Ettie & Gary Ulaner.	Latin & Standard Syllabus Figures Beginner Team Class, Fall 2004. Courtesy of Derrick Bass.	Quickstep \| Leaders \| Followers \| Both \| Beginner Team Class, Fall 2004. Courtesy of Derrick Bass.
Lindy Hop Figures & Resources Summer 2004. Courtesy of Rosalyn Sayaman.	Salsa Figures & Resources Summer 2004. Courtesy of Rosalyn Sayaman.	Argentine-Tango Figures & Resources Spring 2004.
Modern Jive \| Beginner \| Variations \| Spring 2004. Courtesy of Megan Ferguson & Rosalyn Sayaman.	West Coast Swing \| Figures \| Resources \| Fall 2003. Courtesy of Alex Samuel.	Modern Jive \| Beginner \| Spring 2003. Courtesy of Megan Ferguson.

Etiquette

Dance Etiquette

Dancing is a social event that we all enjoy, and it is all our duty to maintain a respectful & pleasant atmosphere at all the events we attend.

Please take a moment to read some select links that will help you navigate both the dance floor and the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics at a social event, e.g. asking for/accepting a dance, expected decorum etc.

GENERAL BALLROOM & NIGHTCLUB:

Elements of Dance Etiquette by Aria Nosratinia, U of Texas, at Dallas
Simple Rules of Ballroom Dance Etiquette by Jean Kim, Harvard
Dance Etiquette - Floor Navigation, Cornell

ARGENTINE TANGO: Milongas have their own unique characteristics, please be sure to check out the following links to find out more about them!

Tango Manners by Tine Herreman, Yale Tango Club
A Code of Tango Etiquette musings by Mitra Martin, http://www.1times1.com/
Argentine Tango Dance Etiquette - Floor Navigation, © 1999-2005 InScenes Magazine

Library

DVDs • Videos • Books • Music

The CBDC Library makes accessible dance training DVDs, videos, music and books to CBDC members and affiliates. Find out more about the CBDC Library loan policy and the available media here.

Dance Links

Dancing at Caltech

Caltech Salsa Club Salsa Club offers Beginner & Intermediate level Salsa classes. Plus some Cuban Casino de Rueda! http://www.salcita.org/	Caltech Dance Troupe Dance Troupe offers different level classes each quarter -- from ballet, jazz and tap, to hip-hop and bellydancin, and International dance workshops. http://troupe.caltech.edu/	Caltech Dance Show An annual revue featuring Caltech's very talented dancers! http://www.its.caltech.edu/ ~dance/performance.html
Caltech Hawaiian Club Learn to Hula with the Hawaiian Club! Look out for their traditional dance workshops. http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/ ~lilinoe/	Club Latino Each May, Club Latino holds its annual Semana Latina celebration which features musicians, dancers & artists from different Latin-American countries. http://www.its.caltech.edu/~clatino/	Caltech Public Events Check out the Performing Arts & Special Events calendar for special performances of renowned dance troupes throughout the year. http://events.caltech.edu/

Dance Resources

Videos & Other Media

DanceVision
http://www.dancevision.com/

Shoes

Regardless of where you buy and which shoes you pick, keep in mind that the quality of your shoes can greatly impact your balance, movement and general enjoyment while dancing, and in the long term the health of your feet... so please choose carefully a well-balanced pair that fits you best.

Distributors

Worldtone Dance 2138 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 234-9100 http://www.worldtonedance.com/ **10% academic student discount with valid ID. Bonuses with purchase for USADance members with valid ID.	Very Fine Shoes 4920 Santa Anita Ave. El Monte, CA 91731 Tel: (626) 575-8801 http://www.veryfineshoes.com/ **Be sure to call about their buy-1-get-1-free deal!	Champion Dance Shoes 3383 Barham Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90068 Tel: (323) 874-8704 http://www.championdanceshoes.com/
Capezio 1777 North Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: (323) 465-3744 http://www.capeziodance.com/	Dance Fantasy 22 S Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626)795-6715 http://www.dancefantasy.net/

Shoe Brands

•	Recommended women's brands: Freed, Supadance
•	Recommended men's brand: Diamant
•	Recommended dance sneakers: Capezio, Bloch

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