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| OHCC LIVING | MARCH 2020 | 17 Ocean Hills Dance Troupe As the famous Choreographer Martha Graham once described, "Dance is the hidden language of the soul." The Ocean Hills Dance Troupe couldn't agree more! The Dance Troupe is a wonderful collection of male and female dancers of all ages whose dance experience ranges from brand-new beginners to those who have danced for decades. Everyone is there for the joy of dance and the camaraderie of working together as a team. Beginning dancers will find how easy it will be to transition from a mere exercise activity to developing a passion. The friendships that have grown from the spirit of teamwork, support, and laughter are an unexpected delight in addition to all the other benefits we enjoy through attending our dance classes and practices. Dancing is not only good for our souls, dancing is wonderful exercise and we get quite a workout, most of the time without even realizing how much we are exercising. In addition to the cardio benefits, there is stretching and core strengthening which just help us to stand a little taller and feel a little more well-balanced. Additionally, learning the choreography, technique, and really cool "moves" is so helpful for keeping our brains young! We have three very talented and caring instructors who have taught and performed professionally throughout their careers (but more about them in the coming months' articles). Our Tap and Jazz classes are so popular we have a wait-list for new members until after our Show in June. We enjoy a free Belly dance class at 9 am on Saturdays, which is taught by OH resident Sharon Lair (760) 822-2670; and also Hawaiian/ Polynesian dance at 10 am on Saturdays taught by Kailani Adreotti, of Kailani's Wahines, who perform throughout San Diego and Orange Counties. Please contact Valerie Thompson (valgene2@cox.net) if you would like to join that class. So, as Martha Graham so aptly said, "Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion." We hope you will come see our show, "Dancing Under the Big Top" in June, and maybe we might entice you to stop by and take one of our classes to share our fun and express your dancing soul! If you have any questions about any of our classes, membership, or the show, please email me – Allison Stewart als2art@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. Ballroom Dance We have lessons on Wednesdays. Professional instructors, Maria Tee and Larry Clenendon, provide a wonderful opportunity for OHCC residents to learn Ballroom dances in the comfort of Abravanel Hall. We start a new dance nearly every month so you can learn or improve the dances of your choice. • Beginner – 3 to 4 pm • Intermediate – 2 to 3 pm It is $5 for club members, $7 for nonmembers, pay at the door We have dance parties monthly. Our Holiday Gala was so much fun! A big shout out to Larbi Loucif for donating his time and talent to take treasured keepsake photos. The opportunity to hear quality live music is a treat you won't want to miss! Most of our dances are casual, bring your own refreshments, and cost only $12.50 for club members and $15 for non-members, payable at the front desk. Two dances include dinner and are fun dress-up special occasions. Our monthly dance parties are as follows: March 13; April 10; May 8; June 12; July 10 – Black Tie optional dinner dance; Aug. 14; Sept. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 13; Dec. 18 – Holiday dinner dance. Annual dues are $10. Join now! Put your check in the Ballroom Dance Club's envelope at the front desk. You will receive a weekly email, keeping you up to date on club activities. Need more information? Have any questions? Email Club President Carrie McBride at ohccballroom@gmail.com. Clarice and Len Holness Annie Mintle Miriam and George Mozes