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Have you always wanted to try Ballroom dancing or are you an experienced dancer? The Ballroom Dance Club has something for everyone! Join us at our August dance that will be held on Fri., Aug. 8 in Abravanel Hall from 7 to 9:15 pm. Get some exercise, have fun, and make new social connections. Dress is casual. We will dance to the music of the popular Music Station Duo. The cost will be $15/ member or $20/nonmember. Checks will be due by Fri., Aug. 1. The Club hosts an open dance party in Abravanel Hall each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. These parties are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. The events are free to Club members. Non-members may attend one dance party free. Thereafter, the cost for attending a dance party for non-members will be $5. A variety of recorded music will be played that will include music for many of the ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, Hustle, Rumba, NightClub 2 Step, and more. The events are Bring Your Own Everything except pitchers of water, glasses, and napkins will be provided. Open Dance Practice sessions are held in Abravanel Hall from 2 to 4 pm each week on Mondays. Our experienced dancers will review previous dance lessons and provide help upon request. After the review, you can practice your dancing to a variety of ballroom music. These sessions are FREE and are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. The annual membership dues for the Ballroom Dance Club are $10 per person. With this membership you will receive regular emails describing club activities as well as discounts for lessons and dances. To join, just drop your check off in the Ballroom folder at the front desk. Indicate your email address(s) on the check. Written by Marv Todd (978) 239-5440, mtodd941@gmail.com. 16 | OHCC LIVING | AUGUST 2025 | Ballroom Dance One of the great things about dancing is that you get to listen to wonderful music at the same time. Music and dance naturally go together. As we prepare for our show in the spring of 2026, we first pick a theme and then find music to fit that theme. Sometimes the music is current and sometimes it's from the past, but you can always count on it to be entertaining. The music we choose must be choreographed to fit the genre. Once we have the music and choreography, we have to learn the steps, positioning, hand motions, and of course get our beautiful costumes. Yvonne Romano, our teacher for Tap and Jazz, is the Show Director. We're keeping our theme secret for now but look for upcoming clues about it. We are busy learning, practicing, and perfecting the new steps, and are looking forward to performing for you. Besides our dedication to the show, we also managed to have some fun party. Recently we had our summer party on the lanai. We had lots of food from our members and even got some goody bags. It's always a good time when we get together and just enjoy each other. Written by Gloria Lipitz Ocean Hills Dance Troupe