Linda and Roger Shamburg
Pat Knepler
The foxtrot originated in the United States around 1914. It was named after Harry Fox, a vaudeville entertainer who developed a style of trotting to ragtime music. Today it is one of the most popular ballroom dances in the world due to its versatility. It is a graceful dance using long walking steps and short quick steps where the dancers seem to be gliding across the floor. Knowing how to foxtrot will serve you well the next time you find yourself attending a special occasion, such as a wedding, where there is dancing.
Your instructors will be Roger and Linda Shamburg, two experienced teachers and elegant dancers. Beginner and Intermediate Foxtrot will be taught in September on Sundays and Tuesdays in the MountainView ballroom. The beginner classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. Intermediate classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. Classes are free for club members, with non-members able to attend one class to be sure it is a fit before joining. Registration is required, so please sign up online.
Where Do I Start?
Thinking about joining the club and wondering where is the best place to start?
Novice: Designed for those who have never danced before
Beginner: Designed for those who have made it through Novice and/or have danced before
Intermediate: Designed for those who learn quickly and are comfortable and eager to dance at parties
Novice Classes and Review Session
The SaddleBrooke Dance Club also offers Novice classes for those who are new to ballroom dancing or have not danced in quite some time. Classes are held on the first and second Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room at DesertView. The first class is Sept. 3 and will focus on the hustle. The second class, on Sept. 10, will be tango. There will be a review session for both dances on Sept. 24, also at 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room. To register, email countmein@sbballroomdance.com with your name and the classes you wish to attend. No prior dance experience is required, and there is no need to be a member of the club to attend.
Western Partner Review
Start the weekend off with a review of several Western Partner dances with Harry and Dottie. It’s boot-stomping fun every Saturday morning in the Vermilion Room from 10 a.m. to noon.
Back to School?
Be sure to save the date of Sept. 16 for our Back to School Sock Hop dinner-dance! It’s your chance to once again be a “bobby–soxer.” Remember those poodle skirts, varsity jackets, and saddle shoes? It should be a fun and nostalgic night! Please register on the club website at sbballroomdance.com.
Please check out our website sbballroomdance.com to see all upcoming classes and events. No matter what “level” of dancer you are, there is a place for you in the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club. Remember, SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club is where the learning continues and the fun never ends!