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…
Pat Knepler It’s time to think about the exciting holiday season events being planned by the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC). Our holiday-themed December Dance Party is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, in the MountainView Ballroom. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the festivities begin with an open bar and time to catch up…
Check Out Upcoming Free Dance Lessons for You Diana Wille SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) Novice Classes This program is designed for novice dancers who have little or no knowledge of dancing. Our instructors Ann and Dale Pizzitola are professional dance instructors who know how to get you on the dance floor quickly and easily,…
Dance is an opportunity to socialize with other people, immerse ourselves in music and choreography, and boost our endorphins (chemicals that trigger positive energy and good vibes, they help improve our emotional state). And dance gives you other benefits as well. You’ll burn calories, of course, and improve your health in other ways, like becoming…
Diana Wille First, the good news. Our social distancing requirements are easing, and we are more and more able to meet socially. Our facilities are opening up more, and SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) has scheduled activities. Those of us who have felt unsafe during the pandemic are starting to feel safer. That’s all great.…
Diana Wille What is it like to walk into a Ballroom Dance Club get–together for the first time? Imagine for a moment you are planning on making a first trip to a place far from your familiar SaddleBrooke oasis. You have no prior experience with this new culture, and you have no idea what to…
Diana Wille In the 15th through the 19th century, the Minuet and the Waltz were the dances and music of the day. Then the revolution started. Jazz and the dances that accompanied it—Swing, Charleston, Foxtrot, and Lindy Hop—became popular. In the 1930s the ballroom dance trend really began to boom. Dancers like Fred Astaire and Ginger…
Wanda Ross Now that the snowbirds are returning to SaddleBrooke, the ballroom dance parties are even bigger and better. This is an excellent time to dance to a wide variety of music provided by our valued DJs and to enjoy dinner with both friends and new members. On Oct. 3, members and guests enjoyed a monthly…