After a one-month hiatus in January, the
Ballroom Dance Club is back this month
with our monthly dance and weekly practice
parties.
Join us at our February dance to be held on
Fri., Feb. 6 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.
The Club hosts an open practice 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. Resident 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, Samba,
Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2 Step, and more.
The events are Bring Your Own Everything
… pitchers of water, glasses, and napkins
will be provided.
Open Dance Practice sessions are held
on Mondays from 2 to 4 pm in Abravanel
Hall. Our experienced dancers will provide
help upon request. 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 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.
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