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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | APRIL 2022 45 Country Line Dancing The very beginner class that started Feb. 1 is really doing well and they have learned about 12 dances. Even they are amazed how far they have progressed, from knowing basically nothing about line dancing to really being able to dance to country songs. And although I teach the steps, I want to thank my more experienced dancers for all the assistance they give individuals who need extra help. I also want to thank Elizabeth and Phillip Westbrook who teach the advanced class each week. And Doug and Cathe Streuber, Debbie Aiello, and Cindy Schwinn who bring new dances to the classes and help with teaching. We keep adding more dances to our groups to challenge our minds and our feet. Some steps are harder to conquer and take many repeated attempts before you manage to be able to do them. It is so good for the brain! We have some upcoming events to place on your calendars. The first will be our Country Line Dance and More Dance Party in the Ballroom on April 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome. Buy your dinners from the Bistro, grab a table, and just dance. The Westbrooks will be our DJs for a fun evening. The second event is an outing to the Brandin' Iron Restaurant (BI) in San Bernardino on May 12. We are there from 5 to 8 pm. They will be playing some of the dances we have learned in class. Usually they teach us a new line dance. This is our third trip to the BI and we always have a fabulous time. Stop by any Tuesday in the Ballroom from 1:30 to 4:30 pm to check out what you may be missing. ~ Martha Franck, marthafranck@ icloud.com, (714) 345-8588 Let's Dance! The dance for April is waltz and Viennese Waltz. The waltz is a lovely traditional and easy ballroom dance. It is a graceful dance characterized by its rise and fall, and distinctive lilting three beats. The waltz has flowing, slow movements that couples enjoy, almost floating around the ballroom floor. In contrast, the Viennese Waltz is faster paced and has a few distinctive techniques that make it easy to dance this delightful, twirling dance. Both versions are danced to music that is often intoxicating – it lingers in your spirit and one can get lost in its melodies. Please plan to join us for this lovely, traditional and easy ballroom dance. We guarantee you will enjoy yourselves! We meet in the Ballroom Mondays with open practice from 6 to 6:30 pm followed by Beginners class 6:30 to 7:30 pm and Advanced 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost is $10 per person and you are welcome to stay for both classes. For more info, contact Gary and Puring Stifter at (951) 922-8333 or purings@verizon.net. ~ Sue Condurachi Heart & Soul Line Dance Spring has arrived. Our days are now longer. Many of the COVID restrictions are being modified and/or removed. People are coming out of hibernation. We start thinking about getting in shape for those shorts and bathing suits. Want a fun way to exercise? Join our line dance group. Dancing is a great way to burn calories while giving your heart, body, and soul a workout. You won't even feel like you're exercising. Our mission statement is "to infect the Inland Empire and beyond through dance." Line dancing can be good for you, physically, mentally, and spiritually. It can help keep joints supple and build up strength in your leg muscles. It's good for the heart and lungs, memorizing the step patterns exercises your brain, and it is just GOOD FUN! Heart and Soul Line Dance meets on Wednesdays at 4 pm in The Lodge Ballroom. There is never any pressure and plenty of opportunity to learn the dance. All steps are broken down and repeated so you can catch on. All we want to do is have fun. We have an awesome group of dancers, some may even be your neighbors. Join us. If you have any questions call me, Priscilla Robles, at (909) 239- 6464. See you on the dance floor! ~ Priscilla Robles The Let's Dance group enjoys a Valentine's gathering

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