Judy Saks Introductory level classes are designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics of ballroom dance. The classes to be featured in June will be Merengue and American Tango. The Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic in the mid-19th century, with African, Spanish and Creole…
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March 2026, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Squares Twirl, Spin, and Swing: The Magic of Square Dancing!
Mary Klootwyk Members from the SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club, along with several hundred other dancers, participated in the annual Tucson Square Dance Festival held Jan. 16-18 at the beautiful hall in the Casino Del Sol Resort and Convention Center. The mood of the entire weekend was upbeat and festive, as dancers were led by two…
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
British Club Christmas Dinner Dance
Mary (Twink) Gates The holiday spirit was in full swing on Dec. 10 when 26 members and three guests of the British Club attended their annual Christmas Dinner Dance. This year they teamed up with Unit 5 and Unit 11 at the SaddleBrooke TWO MountainView clubhouse ballroom. Everyone had a fabulous, festive evening, which began…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Partners Western Dance Classes
Jane Gromelski Partners Western Dance Club will start our next series of classes on Jan. 5. We will be teaching the western waltz. The waltz progresses around the dance floor. It is a beautiful dance. It is a very easy dance to learn, and we make classes easy and fun! Dancing is fun! So the…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Would You Like to Dance at the MountainView New Year’s Eve Party?
Jane Gromelski Would you like to be on the dance floor enjoying the music Wild Ride provides! Last year’s dance was the best New Year’s Eve party we have attended! Our dancers had a great time dancing to Wild Ride! Partners Western Dance will start classes this fall on Monday, Oct. 13. We will teach…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Want to Be Healthier? Give Square Dancing a Whirl
Mary Klootwyk Are you looking for an alternative to going to the gym? Want to make some new friends? Why not give square dancing a try? We all know that exercise is good for you. Isn’t there a form of exercise that is fun and doesn’t seem like hard work? Yes, there is. It’s called…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Would You Like to Dance at the MountainView New Year’s Eve Party?
Jane Gromelski Would you like to be on the dance floor enjoying the music Wild Ride provides? Last year’s dance was the best New Year’s Eve party we have attended! Our dancers had a great time dancing to Wild Ride! Partners Western Dance will start classes this Fall on Monday, Oct. 13. We will teach…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Dance Your Way to Better Health? Learn Square Dancing!
Mary Klootwyk Square dancing is low-impact but still a great aerobic exercise. Mayo Clinic encourages square dancing: it burns a lot of calories, strengthens bones, and helps the cardiovascular system. A study comparing this type of dancing with walking and stretching suggests that the demands that dancing places on the mind and body make it…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Attention Dance Lovers
Calling all ladies who love to dance. If you love to dance and want to learn a few new dance moves, join us every Friday in Craft Room 3 at SaddleBrooke One from 9:15 to 10 a.m. No reservations are required. Just show up and have fun!
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club Christmas Dinner Dance
Mary (Twink) Gates The holiday spirit was in full swing on Dec. 11 when 21 members of the British Club attended their annual Christmas Party, this year teaming up with Unit 5 and Unit 11, at the MountainView clubhouse ballroom in SaddleBrooke TWO. Surrounded by sparkling Christmas trees and Christmas garlands, the camaraderie was palpable,…