Britt O’Grady We’re back dancing after the holidays. It’s a fun way to get some exercise. We would like some more men to come and join us. Even with a shortage of men, there is no problem since we ladies double up which is very simple since the male and female parts are much the…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Ballroom dance parties galore
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club members love to dance so we have parties galore. Our most elegant dance of the year, the annual Ballroom Dance Gala, was held on February 2. Over 40 people enjoyed a delicious dinner at the MountainView Ballroom then danced the night away to music provided by our guest…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Partners Western Dance classes and activities for spring 2019
Jane Gromelski We have Partner Pattern dance classes on Thursdays; they will continue through April. Beginner Partner Pattern dance classes will be offered at 6:00 p.m. Intermediate classes will start at 7:00 p.m. These Partner Pattern dances offer a change of pace for our Western dancers. Some are easy, others more complicated, but they are…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
Sue Robisch T’was just before Christmas when down in the ‘Brooke The Vermillion Room glistened with a festive holiday look. The tables were covered with bright red and green, Poinsettias and holly wreaths set a welcoming scene. Then out on the dance floor who should appear Those SaddleBrooke Line Dancers filled with holiday cheer. The…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
Listen to the music What would a line dance be without music? It wouldn’t! A couple months (issues) ago we, the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club, explored the origin of our dances. Now let’s look at where the music comes from. The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club has a Music Committee whose responsibility is to provide a…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Line Dance lessons with Rebecca can be fun for you
Dr. Mark Magdanz Why line dance after the fun of seasonal celebrations fade? The lessons provided in SaddleBrooke promote the maintenance and improvement of your mental and physical health. How can an activity do this? Just to review a few ways: (1) Memory and Learning: Choreographed movements require some memorization, concentration, reading skills. Learning new…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Latin Rhythm Dance Club
Spring 2019 Dance Class The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is in its fourteenth year of providing professional level instruction in authentic Latin dance styles to SaddleBrooke residents. This season’s classes feature some of our members’ favorite Latin dances. Free Latin Basics Dance Classes Free Monday Basic Dance Classes meet in SaddleBrooke One’s Vermilion Room Mondays…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Move to the music: a line dance based exercise
You are born to dance. Have you ever been listening to music and automatically start tapping your feet or otherwise moving to the beat? “It’s an instinctive response,” says Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., a music and sports researcher and coauthor of Inside Sport Psychology. That’s because you’re hardwired to move to the music, possibly because even…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Ghosts and goblins – Boo!
Ghosts and goblins. Witches and wizards. They were all present at the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club’s annual Halloween party. More than 40 of the club’s members celebrated Halloween with food, fun and, of course, dance. We enjoyed dressing up in our favorite Halloween costumes. Our creativity was on display, each hoping to be named best…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Partners Western Dance activities for Dec. & Jan.
Jane Gromelski, President In January, Jane and Stan Gromelski, SaddleBrooke residents, will start Beginner and Intermediate Texas 2 Step and Western Waltz dance classes on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Classes will start on January 9 in the MountainView Ballroom. They will run for five weeks. We try to make classes relaxed and fun, it is…