It’s time to get your groove on and dance because it’s in our DNA.
Dancing has been part of every culture for 4,000 years according to written records and cave paintings, and rock art show dance dates back 20,000 years.
Studies in several countries have shown dancing improves balance and coordination, improves brain plasticity and helps those who have Parkinsons.
Recently, classes were taught in West Coast Swing, Arizona Two Step, New York Hustle and the Viennese Waltz. In April, in an innovative first, the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club is offering an opportunity to review these four dances. This is an opportunity to rethink and reinvigorate the steps and patterns learned and improve your technique… whether you took the beginner or intermediate classes or just want to refresh your dancing technique. Sign up for any or all classes on sbballroomdance.com.
ScheduleWest Coast Swing will be taught by Dave Proferl and Dottie Adams.
- Beginner class — Tuesday, April 1 at 5 p.m., Advanced class — 6 p.m.
- Beginner class — Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m., Advanced class — 4 p.m.
Texas Two Step will be taught by Brian Hand and Sheila Honey.
- Beginner class — Tuesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. , Advanced class — 6 p.m.
- Beginner class — Sunday April 13 at 3 p.m. , Advanced class – 4 p.m.
Viennese Waltz will be taught by Dale and Ann Pizzitola.
- Beginner class — Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m., Advanced class — 6 p.m.
- Beginner class — Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m., Advanced class — 4 p.m.
Hustle will be taught by Roger and Linda Shamburg
- Beginner class — Sunday April 27 at 3 p.m., Advanced class — 4 p.m.
- Beginner class — Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. , Advanced class — 6 p.m.
- All classes are held in the MountainView Ballroom.
Our Novice ProgramThis program was designed for new dancers, those who have never danced before, those who think they have two left feet, or those who are apprehensive about starting to dance. Ann and Dale Pizzitola, our resident professional dance instructors, use teaching techniques which include step by step demonstration of simple steps and patterns reinforced with personal observation and good music and help to ensure you feel comfortable and ready to take our regular classes. BEST of all, the novice program is FREE to residents; you do not have to a SaddleBrooke Dance Club (SBDC) member. The classes are held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room at Desert View; on Wednesday, April 2, our class will feature Foxtrot and Meringue; on Wednesday, April 9, our class will feature Tango and Swing.
Novice Dance PartyFor those taking the Novice program, there will be a Dance party with instructors where you can review and practice the steps and patterns that you learned. The dance will be held at 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room at Desert View on Wednesday, April 23.
Upcoming Events—
Be There, Or Be SquareDetails are still in the planning stages, but our next dance is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 in the MountainView Ballroom. Check the SaddleBrooke website at sbballroomdance.com for more information on this dance party and to register. Also, use the website to register for classes, dances, updates on times and venues. Remember, dancing has been shown to improve your health in so many ways, and it is just plain FUN.
