Janelle Arthur Ranch residents with a passion for Western dancing gathered at the Cadillac Chaparral in Catalina on Saturday, March 23. Twelve Ranch couples enjoyed dinner, then took to the dance floor. Ranch residents Bill and Judy Henderson provided the music and demonstrated the two-step for first-timers. By the end of the evening, dancers had…
Tag: dancing
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Hacienda line dance lessons start in April
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…
Sports, April 2019
SaddleBrooke Squares are growing
J.P. Blount The SaddleBrooke Squares recently celebrated their 25th year in the community! But the club isn’t resting on its laurels. Instead, the club decided to reach out to the entire SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO communities to let them know about square dancing. The club’s efforts were led by members Richard and Donna Martin…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Rancheros at the U of A Mirror Lab
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Why do we dance…or how do I slow my aging brain?
Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one highly researched topic as our Boomer Generation retires. Aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things, if done, delay brain decline caused by aging. These are well established: 1) Stay socially active, read and mental activities,…
Clubs & Classes, March 2019
Rancheros kick off the new year in style with an ice cream social
The Rancheros Square Dance Club celebrated its inaugural year in style. The members helped their sister club, the SaddleBrooke Squares, with a chili dinner and ice cream social to welcome prospective dancers and show them a little of what square dancing is all about. Then the two clubs joined in celebrating 25 years of the…
January 2019
Line Dance lessons with Rebecca
Dr. Mark Magdanz The fall dancing season was a rousing success. Level 1/Beginner dancers learned and enjoyed nine new dances. Level 2/intermediates danced 13. That’s a great accomplishment and it includes a generous helping of fun, too. So, what’s up next? It’s last minute now to get signed up for the winter season. Classes will…
December 2018
Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca
Dr. Mark Magdanz Classes are swinging on into the holiday season. So, what’s next? It’s time to get signed up for the winter season. By January the floor will most likely be full. Rebecca restricts class size so all students can have the best experience of fun and learning. So, we like to think like…
November 2018
Improve your balance and foot speed with fun!
July 2018
Partners Western Dance Activities – summer 2018
Jane Gromelski, Partners Western Dance Club President Partners Western Dance Club will continue dancing in the summer months in the MountainView Ballroom on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. The practices will start in May and run through September. These are not classes but informal practices. Harry and Dottie Adams have volunteered to provide music and will…