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9:17 AMSee our new Covid-19 compliant dance program.
Pre-registration Dance 7/19/20 – form page
1:10 AM
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Pre-registration Dance 7/15/20 – form page
12:20 AM
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2:50 PM
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2:56 PM
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Ballroom spruced-up while closed during pandemic
4:07 AMThe Ballroom might have been closed for public events during the Covid crisis,
but activities continued to keep it looking at its best!
Before refinishing, the entrance to the Ballroom showed wear from the footsteps of many dancers.
Chip Greenfeld sands the floor in the entrance to the Ballroom.
Both Chip Greenfeld (foreground) and instructor Paul Huston help to sand the large dance floor of the Ballroom.
Al Espinoza repaints the walls of the Ballroom.
After much work, the floor is starting to look like new again!
The Ballroom entrance area has a refinished floor and freshly painted walls.
The Ballroom is looking better than ever!
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8:55 PMTempo Recommendations for Dance Music
8:38 PMRecommended Tempo for Dance Music 
Tempo Recommendations for Dance Music
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The tempo recommendations for various types of dances are listed below. The list includes tempos for International
and American Style Ballroom as well as Latin tempos, Country-Western tempos and some specialty tempos.
Dance |
Smooth or Ballroom/Standard |
| Foxtrot – American — the recommended tempo is 120-136 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Foxtrot –International — the recommended tempo is 112-120 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Quickstep (International) the recommended tempo is 192-208 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Tango – American and International — the recommended tempo is 120-132 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Tango – Argentine — the recommended tempo is TBD |
| Two Step (Country) the recommended tempo is 168-200 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Viennese Waltz – American — the recommended tempo is 150-180 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Viennese Waltz – International — the recommended tempo is 150-180 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Waltz – American — the recommended tempo is 84-96 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Waltz – International — the recommended tempo is 84-93 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Waltz – Country –76-98 BPM (beats per minute) |
Rhythm or Latin |
| Bachata the recommended tempo is TBD |
| Bolero (American) the recommended tempo is 96-104 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Cha Cha – American and International — the recommended tempo is 112-128 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Cha Cha – Country–the recommended tempo is 96-118 BPM (beats per minute) |
| East Coast Swing – American — the recommended tempo is 136-144 BPM (beats per minute) |
| East Coast Swing – Country — the recommended tempo is 124-142 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Jive (International)152-176 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Hustle the recommended tempo is 104-121 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Mambo (American) the recommended tempo is 188-204 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Merengue the recommended tempo is 58-64 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Nightclub Two-Step the recommended tempo is 54-64 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Paso Doble (International) the recommended tempo is112-124 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Polka the recommended tempo is 104-124 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Rumba – American — the recommended tempo is 120-144 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Rumba – International — the recommended tempo is 96-112 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Salsa the recommended tempo is 150-250 (TBR) BPM (beats per minute) |
| Samba – American — the recommended tempo is 104 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Samba – International — the recommended tempo is 96-104 BPM (beats per minute) |
| Sway the recommended tempo is TBD |
| West Coast Swing the recommended tempo is 102-128 BPM (beats per minute) |
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Sources:
NDCA (National Dance Council of America)
“ND CA Rule Book” (8/30/11)
USISTD (United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
“Syllabi, Step Lists & Tempi”: “ISTD & USISTD Syllabus Lists”
Last updated Sep 3, 2011
ISTD
“Modern Ballroom Dance Society Faculty: Syllabus Outline,” 31 May 2011
National Syllabus May 2011; and
“Latin American Dance Faculty: Syllabus Outline,” 30 Nov. 2011
Latin American Dance Syllabus Outline
WDSF (World DanceSport Federation)
Was ICAD (International Council of Amateur Dancers), then IDSF (International DanceSport Federation)
WDSF COMPETITION RULES
Status: Conclusion of 2011 AGM, Luxembourg, June 19, 2011
USA Dance
3.5 MUSIC TEMPI in “USA Dance: Dancesport 2011A Rulebook,” Edition 13, Jan. 2011 (page 11):
“The tempi for each dance shall be as specified by the IDSF.”
USA Dance = IDSF tempo recommendations
WDC (World Dance Council)
Was ICBD (International Council of Ballroom Dancing)), then WD&DSC (World Dance and DanceSport Council)
WDC Competition Rules – June 2011
UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council)
“The 2011 UCWDC Rules, Contest Procedures and Scoring Format,” Revised 2010
IHDA (International Hustle Dance Association)
Pro/Am Structure Guidelines for Competing, and Am/Am Structure Guidelines for Competing
Links to Ballroom Dance Organizations
NDCA (National Dance Council of America) www.ndca.org
USISTD (United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) www.usistd.org
WDSF (World DanceSport Federation) www.worlddancesport.org
USA Dance usadance.org
WDC (World Dance Council) www.wdcdance.com
UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council) www.ucwdc.org
IHDA (International Hustle Dance Association) – IHDA website could not be found (December 2020)
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Information on this post compiled by Rich Gross
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1:33 AMAdditional Requirements for Events with an Admission Charge of Any Kind
6:20 PMAdditional Requirements for Events with an Admission Charge
When tickets are sold to an event, or there is any kind of admission charge for the event, additional requirements, as listed below, apply.
There must be a cut-off time for ticket sales. Generally, this is 90 minutes before the end of the event. Guests arriving after the cut-off time will not be admitted.
Tickets must state the same event start and end times as the rental contract.
No more than 600 guests will be admitted, including those who leave.
If a live band will perform, female and male security staff must be present to check for off-site alcoholic beverages and weapons.
One additional security staff is required to supplement the standard security of one security staff per hundred guests.
If alcoholic beverages will be sold, one Montgomery County, Maryland, police officer must be present per 300 guests, or any portion thereof, for four hours prior to one-half hour after the end of the event. For example, if the event ends at 3 am, the officer(s) must be present from 11:30 pm until 3:30 am. The cost, payable in cash directly to the police officer(s), is $240 per officer ($60 per hour, 4-hour minimum). Hollywood Ballroom will find suitable officers for you, but it makes no profit from this
If alcoholic beverages will be sold, unless other terms are agreed to, the cost of alcoholic beverages to you is 40 percent above wholesale. You may then sell such beverages at prices of your choosing, under control of Hollywood Ballroom staff.
Security Deposit. The security deposit will be $1500 for ticketed events.
If Hollywood Ballroom deems that other provisions are needed to ensure the safety of patrons or the favorable outcome of an event, those requirements will be communicated to the renter on a case-by-case basis.
Safety at Hollywood Ballroom is paramount, which is why the above is required.
Partner4Dance-Extra
2:39 PM
SPECIAL EVENT: Partner4Dance
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
Saturday, August 3, 2019, 6:30 pm
Men and women of any age, style of dancing, or level are invited to attend this event!
The Partner4Dance program will consist of an organized social time, allowing you to meet other dancers, getting to know their thoughts and preferences about dancing, and potentially finding someone to take lessons or go dancing with.
The more people you meet, the more comfortable you will feel at our dance events! Experience a joy of dancing, socializing and meeting new friends.
Cash bar will be open!
The price of $28 includes a ticket to the live music Ballroom dance event featuring Helmut Licht’s 14-piece Ballroom Big Band Orchestra which follows after the Partner4Dance event.
Register early and purchase your ticket here
or, pay $28 at the door. Enjoy Ballroom dancing with your new friends at the ballroom dance that follows and attend other Hollywood Ballroom dances with your new friends.
Email your questions to:
partner4dance@gmail.com
Protected: Retrospect Band ~ Saturday, March 30, 2019
3:26 PMProtected: 2018 New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
7:30 PMThe Fabulettes ~ Friday, Nov 16 !
2:29 PM
The Hollywood Ballroom presents an evening of live music and dancing !
Friday, November 16, 2018
8 pm ~ East Coast Swing lesson
9 pm – midnight ~ The Fabulettes
Steve Ferrara, Dance instructor and DJ
Admission $20
Light Refreshments
Full Bar offering Beer, Wine, Spirits
Business Rental Application Form
6:17 AMBusiness Rental Application
Thank You for Submitting a Business Rental Application
10:42 PMThank you for submitting a Business Rental Application for the Hollywood Ballroom.
You should receive an email shortly confirming that you sent a completed “Business Rental Application” form to us.
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12:52 PMConferences and Business Meetings
9:41 AMCONFERENCES and BUSINESS MEETINGS
The Ballroom, with its vast floor space and plenty of free parking, is ideal for conferences and business meetings.
The main Ballroom has approximately 6,400 square feet of open space which can be configured in many different ways. A reception area and a separate studio are also included in most rentals.
The Ballroom is handicapped accessible.
Chairs can be arranged auditorium style for hundreds of guests.
Break-out groups can be set up with or without the use of pipes and drapes.
The studio is available during the day as an additional room with most rentals.
Light catering can be provided at an additional charge. The customer is also welcome to arrange outside catering.
Plenty of restaurants–Panera Bread, Five Guys, IHOP, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Siu’s Asian Bistro, Potbelly Sandwiches, Chick Fil-A and TGI Friday’s–are within easy walking distance of the Ballroom.
Also within easy walking distance is a Hilton Garden Inn.
Times the Ballroom is available for business meetings for groups up to 200 participants
The Ballroom is available for rent to businesses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between 7am and 6 pm; on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Sundays from 1 pm – 6 pm.
Pricing
• Rents are in the ballpark of $300 per hour with a four hour minimum.
• Prices also vary with different accommodations needed by a group.• Events that are catered, e.g. with hot dishes, the hourly rate is $350 per hour.
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Pricing on Saturdays: See Event Rentals
Rental may include: 
Chairs for up to 300 participants
Tables
Internet
Cable TV
One Ballroom staff member
Cable TV
One Ballroom staff member
Extra-charge Items:
Audio system
Overhead projector
Dividers (cloth drapes)
Computer (PC-based using Windows 10)
To inquire about renting the Ballroom for your business and to receive an estimate for your business meeting, please fill out the Business Rental Application Form.
