Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha January is cha cha time! The cha cha (or cha cha cha) is a lively and fun dance that really gets you moving on the dance floor. The dance is of Cuban origin and was introduced by a Cuban composer in the early 1950s. Like the rumba and mambo,…
Tom Marshall Is it difficult being a single member of our Ballroom Dance Club, which is mostly couples? In this continuation of the article on singles, we hear from two men in our club. Denis Greenland grew up in the Philadelphia area, but he began dancing to music by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.…
Diana Wille November provides an opportunity to learn rumba in lessons from the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC)! Rumba is characterized by its sensual and romantic feel and is therefore often referred to as the Dance of Love. Although it has a Latin feel, it is one of the most versatile dances, easily compatible with…
Step to It! Judy Saks The Texas 2-step is a popular dance that has its roots in the country and western music scene. Characterized by its quick-quick-slow rhythm, the dance involves partners moving in a smooth, gliding motion around the dance floor. It’s related to the polka, the Texas waltz, and the jitterbug. Why not…
It’s September in SaddleBrooke, and the returning snowbird migration begins. Time for them and us year-round SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) members to don our dancing shoes and get ready for the classes and events offered by the SBDC. The September class will be Merengue for Beginners, taught by Roger and Linda Shamburg. This lively…
Hot August Nights/Cool Dancing Vivian Herman The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) has some very cool events planned to shake up those hot August nights. Salsa! A vibrant and energetic form of dance that originated in the Caribbean with strong influences from Latin American cultures. Characterized by its lively and rhythmic movements, salsa incorporates a…
Judi Saks SaddleBrookers are fortunate to have so many clubs and activities available to us in our community. There is something for everybody, regardless of their interests. But the one thing essential for the existence of every one of these organizations is volunteers. The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club is no exception. Three important tasks that…
Judy Saks You have no doubt heard the term “better late than never.” That was certainly the case when the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club held their Valentine-themed dinner dance on Feb. 16. The evening began with a delicious Italian buffet featuring fettuccine alfredo with chicken and asparagus, stuffed shells, and garlic bread. For dessert, a…
Tom Marshall “We’re a social club where we enjoy dancing and also learning new dance steps,” says SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance President Rich Adinolfi. Rich and his wife Deb became members almost immediately after moving to SaddleBrooke eight years ago. Growing up in New Jersey, Rich’s entire family always loved to dance. Growing up in Chicago,…
Vivian Herman The March class is in Latin Hustle, a vibrant and rhythmic dance style that originated in New York City during the 1970s. Fusing elements of salsa, mambo, and hustle, this energetic dance, characterized by intricate footwork and spins, creates a lively and energetic atmosphere on the dance floor. Hustle instructor Steve Hess learned…