Exercise with Latin Dancing

Wally Mara, President

The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is in its 15th year of providing professional level instruction in authentic Latin dance styles for SaddleBrooke residents.

About Dancing

Taking a dance class – with its defined steps and different tempos – provides deeper cognitive and balance challenges than repetitive movement fitness training, like walking or cycling. Dancing improves joint mobility, flexibility, and balance since one has to shift weight while moving in different directions. Plus, depending on the dance, you may burn 400 calories an hour! And it’s a real “upper.”

Thursday Dance Classes

We begin by covering the basics needed for the dance patterns that follow. As we introduce our enjoyable dance patterns, we emphasize leading and following techniques, transitions, and crucial beginning and ending moves. We schedule plenty of practice time, so you can master the new steps. Dance step summary sheets and practice music CDs are provided to all class participants. Classes meet Thursday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vermilion Room at SaddleBrooke One.

Quickstep Basics, A Fast Classic – March 5, 12, 19

Fast, aerobic, and surprisingly easy to learn.

American Tango Plus, A Modern Approach – April 9, 16, 23, 30

We supplement classic tango with modern music and many new steps.

Note: Latin dancing is vigorous, aerobic, and very good for seniors’ bodies, minds, and balance. Be sure your doctor approves!

In General

Dance is exercise that integrates mind, body, and soul, and works for all ages and skill levels. For starters, it helps counteract the daily effects of sitting too much. Also, even at the beginner level, dancing improves posture.

For More Information

For more information about Latin Rhythm Dance Club classes and dance parties, our popular dance instructional DVDs, or membership, contact [email protected] or call 520-818-0604. Ask to be included on our email dance events list.