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Have you always wanted to try Ballroom dancing or are you an experienced dancer? e Ballroom Dance Club has something for everyone! Join us at our October dance that will be held on Fri., Oct. 24 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. e cost is $15/ member or $20/nonmember. Checks will be due by Fri., Sept. 5. e Club hosts an open dance party in Abravanel Hall each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm except for Oct. 15 when the Hall is unavailable. ese parties are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. e events are free to Club members. Resident non-members may attend one dance party free. ereaer, 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 Two Step, and more. e night kicks o with a 15-minute friendly lesson taught by our experienced dancers. Learn some basic social dance steps, then hit the oor. e 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. Aer the review, you can practice your dancing to a variety of ballroom music. ese sessions are FREE and are open to all residents of OHCC and guests of members. e 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 o 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 | OCTOBER 2025 | Ballroom Dance Someone told me recently that she was "aging with attitude". I thought that phrase well describes our Dance Troupe members. ough there can be some problems with knees and backs, for the most part we are in good shape and ready to dance. Our active lifestyles keep us feeling young and we want to continue to enjoy the movement, the music, and the companionship of our dance troupe. e friendships that have grown from the spirit of teamwork, support and laughter are an unexpected delight in addition to all the other benets we enjoy from attending our dance classes and practices. Our men's group will soon begin to practice for the April show. eir dance is oen the comical highlight of our performance, and it is easy to see how much the guys enjoy strutting their stu up on the stage. Some of our new members will participate in our upcoming show for the rst time. While it is hectic and a bit scary to be on stage performing for a crowd, we have fun doing it. Our couple's dance group has also started practices and will be performing ballroom dances in the show. We are looking forward to sharing with you all that we have learned. e Dance Troupe welcomes new members whether you are new to dance or have experience. We are a troupe that is show based, so be prepared to perform! Written by Gloria Lipitz Ocean Hills Dance Troupe