Susan's polka, galop, & two-step workshops


Galopade!
The original figured galopades of the pre-Victorian era. Sequences for lines or circles of couples incorporate early nineteenth-century step sequences interspersed with vigorous galops. Energetic!

Polka & Galop
Beginners: basic polka and galop plus the Esmerelda and the Bohemian.
Intermediate: reversing plus the Sicilienne and other challenging variations from the mid-19th century. (must be comfortable with basic polka and galop)

The Hongroise
A flying, heel-clicking dance from mid-19th-century. Prior couple dance experience required.

Turn of the Century Two-Step
The dance for Sousa and Joplin tunes, the two-step was the dance rage of the late 1890's and early 1900's. Basic two-step, reverse turns, and easy variations such as the Glide Two-Step, Military Two-Step, Tres Chic, and Tantivy.

The Pasadena
Lively waltz galop-based dance from 1900 created to dislodge the two-step from the ballroom. Prior couple dance experience required.