Dorothy Wood Monsoon madness-—that delight we all feel when the rains begin, delivering relief from the grueling summer heat and humidity-—makes us want to run outside and dance! But here in Tucson, the lightning capital of the world, that could be deadly! On July 30, the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club had a better and safer,…
Ruth Birkhead It’s time to put away the flip flops and put on the dance shoes. The Let’s Dance Club of SaddleBrooke is offering an ambitious lineup of ballroom dance instruction. From the peppy West Coast Swing to the elegant American Tango there is a dance for every one coming this fall. Even if you…
Lidia and Hector Legrand If you are interested in learning more about Argentine Tango and Tango events in SaddleBrooke, please visit our website http://tangoargentino.sharepoint.com where you can also read Parts 1 through 23 of this series. It has been hard for Argentinean classical music composers to gain acceptance in international circles for reasons beyond the…
Jane Gromelski Just in time for the ‘50s and ‘60s Sock Hop in the MountainView Ballroom, on November 5, we will offer Beginning Swing lessons in the Aerobics Room by the Mesquite Grill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. If you missed out on the fun of rock ‘n roll when you were young, now…
Rita Fletcher SaddleBrooke residents have access to a professional square dance caller in Larry Kraber who has been calling for 24 years. Larry and his wife Bonnie have helmed the SaddleBrooke Squares dance club for 20 years. As part of the entertainment Larry called at the opening of the HOA 2 models, at the grand…
You’ve seen others dancing on the floor, now see how easy it is; we invite you to come and learn the Texas-Two-Step and the Western Waltz and experience a boot stomping, ground pounding good time! Our next series of Beginner’s classes will start Wednesday, October 14, in the HOA 1 Vermilion Room at 6:00 p.m.…
Lidia and Hector Legrand If you are interested in learning more about Argentine Tango and Tango events in SaddleBrooke, please visit our website http://tangoargentino.sharepoint.com where you can also read Parts 1 through 22 of this series. Argentine Tango dancing is different from other social dances in the sense that seasoned dancers do not dance to…
Bolero – Spanish or Cuban? Part 2 Steve Holdener Last month I wrote that Bolero is a very slow and deliberate romantic Latin dance originating in Spain in the late eighteenth century. The music at that time was sung and accompanied by castanets and guitars. The Cuban Bolero tradition originated in Santiago de Cuba in…
Hot August nights are back Latin dancing is an exciting activity that exercises your body and mind while improving your balance. And it’s fun! The Latin Rhythm Dance Club is dedicated to bringing professional level dance instruction to SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. Our dance activities include basic classes, specialized workshops, private instruction, members’ social…
Jane Gromelski Just in time for the 50s and 60s Sock Hop in the MountainView Ballroom on November 5, we will offer Beginning Swing lessons in the Aerobics Room by the Mesquite Grill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. If you missed out on the fun of rock ‘n roll when you were young, now…