Dr. Mark Magdanz Fitness.com reports that “Dancing can be used in place of regular low–impact exercise such as cycling, walking or aerobics. Depending on the form of the dance, you can actually burn a large amount of calories doing it. Who would have thought you could have fun and lose weight at the same time?…
Jane Gromelski Our dancers are very enthusiastic about learning and practicing their Western dance moves. I offer a case in point. During the massive blackout that occurred on March 9 stretching from Catalina to Oracle, Stan and I were delayed getting to SaddleBrooke to start our Coached Practice. We called our trusty sidekicks, Ned and…
Lidia and Hector Legrand If you are interested in learning more about Argentine Tango and Argentine Tango events in SaddleBrooke, please visit our website http://tangoargentino.sharepoint.com, where you can also read Parts 1 through 18 of this series. What are the characteristics of Argentine Tango? For us here in the U.S., the characteristics of dance identified…
Britt O’Grady The SaddleBrooke English Country Dance Group is in full swing. English Country Dancing is an excellent way to get great exercise for both the mind and the body and have lots of fun at the same time. We dance year round, and even though a number of dancers are snowbirds they have no…
Tucson’s Studio West School of Dance is hosting the second Spring Dance Expo at MountainView HOA 2 on Sunday, March 15. The Spring Dance Expo (modeled after the successful 10 year running Summer Dance Expo held in August) features professional ballroom dancers exhibiting their trade with dance amateurs for a day long dance gala. The…
Steve Holdener Growing up in the 1950s in Tacoma, Washington, I was aware of dancing in our Swiss community with polkas, waltzes, landlers, etc.; however, it made quite an impression on me as I was watching an old black and white movie on TV one day, which featured a beautiful woman dancing to a lively…
Lidia and Hector Legrand So far we’ve reviewed the similarities between Argentine Tango and Jazz from their beginnings in the late 19th Century to the 1940s. To read the start of Part 18 published last month and Parts 1 through 17 of these series, please visit our website http://tangoargentino.sharepoint.com. You can also visit this website…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Holiday festivities are done, it’s still about as dark as it gets. Oh, what shall we do? How about line dancing? All three line dancing levels will have classes starting the middle of January. Never danced with Rebecca? It’s all about fun, learning and laughter in her classes. December 9 brought a…
Learn to dance in 2015 Wally Mara Latin dancing is an aerobic activity that exercises your body and mind while improving your body’s balance all at the same time. And it’s fun! The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is SaddleBrooke’s premier dance organization dedicated to bringing professional level dance instruction to SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents.…
Enid Fowler Drop that extra weight, that is! Dancing not only combines physical exercise, social interaction and the mental challenge of following new steps, but moving to the music subtracts stress and adds joy and gives you an opportunity to dance off those extra calories; who could ask for anything better! So come and have…