Mark Magdanz We are so lucky to live here in the sunshine and warmth. There is also an expanding opportunity to dance or learn to dance as the community grows. The task of learning to dance can be more daunting for the guys out there wanting to spin the ladies around the floor—but, more about…
Rebecca Williams The Rancheros Square Dancers joined their sister club, SaddleBrooke Squares, and danced to the sounds of the islands on Aug 15. Dancers dressed in their favorite “island theme” attire, from Hawaii and the Caribbean. The caller, Dean Singleton, had a great selection of music such as “Island Song” from Zack Brown Band, “Sloop John B” from the Beach…
Dr Mark Magdanz Line dancing classes are all but set for the fall season beginning on Oct. 2. So, what’s up? It’s the last days to get signed up for the series. Line dancing is about fun and exercise. It has long been the third most participated in senior exercise worldwide. Why? Because it’s fun and…
The Rancheros and SaddleBrooke Squares enjoyed dancing to Elvis music on Thursday, August 1. Dancers showed up in their best “bling” as well as “Man in Black” and Route 66 outfits. Their caller, Dean Singleton, did an outstanding job impersonating The King, dressed in full regalia, and playing and singing many favorite Elvis tunes to…
The entire SBR community is invited to attend the first dinner/dance sponsored by the newly formed SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Ballroom Dance Club. Our club was formed to create and provide a fun and social environment through dancing. Our first group dance lessons were on East Coast Swing. If you missed that session, don’t worry! There…
Mark Magdanz On July 1, a long-delayed party arrived for Rebecca Magdanz’s line dancing students. It was a rousing success with 55 of your Saddlebrooke and Saddlebrooke Ranch friends and neighbors spending the afternoon on the MountainView Ballroom dance floor. About 25 different dances were performed in the fun and energetic afternoon party. Just look…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Line dancing is good for you, as demonstrated by a story from a Ranch dancer, J. H. “A little more than four years ago, I was working ten-hour days, sitting at a desk, stressed out. When we decided to retire earlier than planned, I did so with the intent to get healthier.…
Dr Mark Magdanz It has been said that, “You don”t stop dancing because you’re getting old – you get old because you stop dancing.” There is no excuse for not dancing in SaddleBrooke these days. Maybe not ballet, but most everything else is out there for all to enjoy. Movement with music and socialization has…
Rebecca Williams On Thursday, May 9, the Rancheros and SaddleBrooke Square Dance Clubs graduated 45 new dancers. The new dancers did 16 weeks of lessons to learn the basic and mainstream calls of square dancing. During that time, they learned over 90 calls. Club members assisted in the lessons by filling in the squares so…
Dr. Mark Magdanz Fun exercise fact for your brain: It turns out that dancing in all forms is among the very best activities; line dancing as well as partners! Dancing provides some aerobic activity, learning, balance, coordination, social interaction and fun. Lots of laughter is also proven to be great for the immune system. Since…