Tag: dancing

Sunday Dance Venue—Season Opener

John Yu Sunday, Sept. 24, will be the beginning of our 35th season as Sun Lakes’ longest-running Sunday Dance Venue. Our performing band will be The Breeze Trio who will delight every type of dancer, couples, singles, and non-dancers who enjoy pop music from all generations. The music and dances span the decades from swings…

Dance Classes at Oakwood

Edie Gilbertsen Latin Social Dance group classes, including salsa and cha cha, are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (maximum six couples). Country Two-Step group classes are held on Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. (maximum six couples). Line Dance classes (easy to…

Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue

John Yu At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, at the Cottonwood Country Club San Tan Ballroom, The Breeze trio, by popular demand, will make their third visit to the Sun Lakes Sunday Venue. Music and dancing will continue until 8:30 p.m. Enjoy your Sunday evening with the pop music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and…

November 13 – Sunday Music, Dinner & Dance “Latin Venue”

John Yu On Nov. 13 at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Venue continues with the dynamic singing voices and instruments of the Palmer & Rossana duo. With their Latin renditions of “Bésame Mucho,” “Sway,” “Patricia,” “Tea for Two,” “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” “Jalousie,” etc., be prepared to be brought…

Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue October 9

John Yu On Oct. 9 at the San Tan Ballroom, our Sunday Music, Dinner and Dance Venue brings back the “Sock Hop”—a time when we kicked off our shoes and danced in our socks, swinging to “Rock Around the Clock” and hugging our sweethearts, because the Everly Brothers told us “All I Have to Do…

Ballroom Dancing and Music Making a Comeback September 11

John Yu Ballroom dancing and crooner music is back on center stage, along with Big Bands, orchestras, and lounge bands. Audiences listen and ruminate back to carefree days, while ballroom dancing has never been more vibrant. Old time tunes “Begin the Beguine,” “Mack the Knife,” “Strangers in the Night,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Rock Around the…