Rob Spade The planned Jan. 8, 2022, dance has been canceled. The member/guest survey concluded on Nov. 8, and results indicated an insufficient attendance forecast for the upcoming January event. Forty percent of polled members and guests indicated they “would attend the January dance based on information available at this time.” We need a minimum…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Ballroom and Line Dance Classes at Oakwood with Edie
Edie Gilbertsen Ballroom and Line Dance classes will be offered at Oakwood. Classes are $20 for all four weeks or $5 drop-in if there is room. Wednesday, Nov. 3: Line Dance from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn Good Times, Watermelon Crawl, and more. Wednesday, Nov. 3: Cha Cha from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., and Swing…
Generals, November 2021
The British Are Coming!
John Yu On Nov. 7, grab your muskets (no live ammo, please) and come to San Tan Ballroom’s Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dancing Venue and defend against the second British invasion. We will be invaded by the music of our favorite redcoats: The Beatles, Sir Elton John, Herman’s Hermits, etc. Mrs. Brown will be bringing…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Dancing Slows the Aging Process
Mary Lou Kaye No kidding! Getting out on the dance floor keeps you “Younger than Springtime.” While having fun with your partner on the dance floor, you’re also increasing your fitness level and staying strong and mentally alert. Gentlemen, there is no memorizing to do. Just listen to the music and impress that lovely lady…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Cotillion Dance Club: 2021-22 Season—Fall Updates
Rob Spade Some sad news: The planned Saturday, Nov. 13, dance has been canceled. The member/guest survey concluded on Sept. 10, and results indicated an insufficient attendance forecast for the upcoming November event. Forty percent of polled members and guests indicated they “would attend the November dance based on information available at this time.” We…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
Basic Social Dance—Simplest Form of Ballroom Dancing
Mary Lou Kaye There’s nothing to memorize, and we focus primarily on the music being played and our connection with our partner. It’s dancing reduced to its simplest format ever. There will be a Basic Social Dance class starting soon in September. Call to get details on start times, location, etc. You may have several…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
Line Dancing with Judee
Judee Curtis “To everything there is a season and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) There also comes a time when one is unable to dance and teach. Thank you to Linda Robson and all the girls at the Robson newspapers for publishing my articles for almost 28 years, especially the last 20-plus years regarding…
Generals, October 2021
October 17 Sunday Music, Dinner, and Dance Venue
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Cotillion Dance Club Announces 2021-22 Season!
Rob Spade Cotillion Dance Club plans to present four dinner dances to be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes. Be sure to mark your calendars with next season’s dinner dance dates: Saturday, Nov. 13, Break Out the Glitz and Celebrate; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022; Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022; and Saturday, March…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Activity Classes in Oakwood Ballroom and Line Dance Classes
Edie Gilbertsen Following is the schedule for dance classes in the Oakwood ballroom: Sept. 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Line Dance. Learn boot scoot, new line dances. Sept. 1 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., private lessons (Line Dance, Ballroom, or Country) Sept. 1 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Ballroom (Tango, some Argentine and American…