Judy Saks The waltz is an elegant ballroom dance with origins dating back to 18th century Europe. It’s characterized by its smooth, flowing movements and a distinctive 3/4 time signature, where dancers move in a one-two-three rhythm. It’s a popular choice for weddings and social dancing because of its timeless beauty and ease of learning…
Move, Bond, Thrive—Health and Friendship at SBDC Tom Marshall Mary and Tom Borkovec began taking dance lessons at the YMCA when they lived in State College, Pa. Why did they take dance lessons? Tom’s quick response is, “Mary loves to dance, and I love Mary.” When they retired and settled in SaddleBrooke, they took Latin…
Vivian Herman Spring is for lovers. So, it is fitting that the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is teaching Argentine tango, the most romantic of dances, in March. Argentine tango is one of the most fun couples dances you can learn, because it is all about the communication between partners, inspired by the dramatic tango…
Tom Marshall Kaye and Rick Baumgartner’s love of dance was inspired by her parents who took them to dance clubs in Denver, Colo. When they moved here in 2006, Kaye saw an ad for the Ballroom Dance Club and thought it would be a good activity they could do together. The club was much smaller…
Fran Berman On March 11 and 12 talent from all over SaddleBrooke will entertain audience members with music, dance, and comedy from the 1970s. Director Gail Nelli and Assistant Director Monica Gray have been working with an exciting line-up of singers, dancers, musicians, and comedic actors to present “A Seventies Shindig”! Comedy: Prepare yourself to…
Fran Berman “Do you remember?” That’s the first line of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. The 2025 SaddleBrooke Variety Show performers remember the seventies and are ready to take you back in time to relive the music of your youth. Come and move to the groove of your favorite 1970s songs, dances, and comedy…
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…