Special Theme Ballroom Dances

2008-2009 Calendar
All Dances 9:15pm - 11:30pm

The Mobster Dance

October 10th, 2008

Find your favourite mobster tonight at the ballroom!

Dances will be familiar ones, with a demonstration of the Charleston, of course!

The music has the typical 1920's, 1930's flavour.

On the menu, you will find Italian style pizza and refreshments!

So come on over.... you know what I mean!

• The Years: 1920's, 1930's


• The Events: Prohibition and the Great Depression


• Popular Dances: Charleston, Peabody, Shag


• The Fashion: Flappers, Fedoras, and cigars, gangster style!


• Famous People: Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde



• The Music: Jazz, Blues, Ragtime


• The Entertainers: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Al Jolson,

The Motown Dance

November 14th, 2008

Dust off your Fortrel, and get ready for those good old Motown tunes!

Don't worry about your hair...A little Pssst! should do it!

Lot's of Motown Jive and Cha Cha going on tonight, with a few good slow ones just to mix it up.

There's plenty of Motown Munchies on the menu too, so you don't want to miss this one!

Groovy.... Far Out, Man!

• The Years: 1960's, 1970's


• The Events: Vietnam War, Woodstock, 1st Moon Walk


• The Technology: Touchtone phones, cassettes, microwave ovens


• Popular Dances: Jive, Twist


• The Fashion: Beads, bell bottoms, mini skirts, and platform shoes!


• Famous People: JFK, Elvis, The Streak


• The Music: Soft Rock


• The Entertainers: Diana Ross, The Tempations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder.....

The Rock'N'Roll Dance

January 16th, 2009

Brylcreem and Penny Loafers!

Don't forget your Hula Hoop!

It's time to Rock N Roll!

Jitterbug on over for one of those famous Coca-Cola Ice Cream Floats while you're here!

You're just going to Flip, it's such a Blast!

Later, Gater!

• The Years: 1950's


• The Events: Korean War, Suez Crisis, Civil Rights


• The Technology: Polio Vaccine, Organ Transplants


• Popular Dances: Sock Hop, Hand Jive, Madison


• The Fashion: Poodle Skirts, Bobby Sox, T-shirts, Motorcycle Jackets


• Famous People: Charles Schulz, Albert Schweitzer, Martin Luther King


• The Music: Doo Wop, Rock N Roll


• The Entertainers: Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard

The Valentine's Dance

February 13th, 2009

Love is in the air!

It's a romantic evening on our agenda tonight!

Plenty of Rumbas and other Slow Ballroom Dances, by some of the world's best crooners!

Don't forget to save a rose for the Tango! (hehe)

And watch out for those Little Arrows too!

Did I mention the chocolate?

That's Amore!

• The Years: St. Valentine (Roman Priest) 270 AD


• 1st Valentine's Card: Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife, 1415 (from prison)


• 1st Valentine's Day: February 14th, 1537 (Henry VIII)


• The Fashion: Cards, Poems, Roses, and Chocolate!


• The Music: The Music of Romance!


• The Entertainers: Dean Martin, Michael Buble.....

The Hollywood Dance

March 20th, 2009

Welcome to Hollywood!

Take a walk down the Red Carpet!

Play any role you want, because you're the star tonight!

Enjoy a fantastic mix of ballroom dances from the best movie soundtracks!

So what's a movie without the Popcorn! Ah, Yes...Here it is!

And That's a Wrap!

• The Years: 1906 - Present


• 1st Hollywood Movie: The Squaw Man, 1914


• 1st Colour Movie: Allegedly, Cupid Angling, 1918 (Silent)


• Box Office #1 Movie: Titanic


• Most Oscar Wins: Titanic, Ben Hur, Lord of the Rings (11 each)


• Best Ballroom Dance Movies: Dirty Dancing, Take the Lead, Shall We Dance?


• More Ballroom Dance Movies: Strictly Ballroom, Dance With Me, Havanna Nights

The Spring Swing Dance

April 24th, 2009

Hi-Di-Ho all you Hep Cats and Kittens!

Get your Kicks on and let's Cut The Rug!

Move over, Fred Astaire!

It's Big Band Swing music all night long here, and we're definitely In The Mood!

It just don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!

Have a Ball!

• The Years: 1940's Big Band Era


• The Events: WWII, United Nations, NATO


• Popular Dances: Foxtrot, Lindy Hop, Swing


• The Fashion: Zoot suits, Fashion Boots, and full skirt dresses!


• Famous People: Christian Dior, Orson Welles


• The Music: Swinging Jazz, Bebop


• The Entertainers: Les Brown, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby