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14 | OHCC LIVING | SEPTEMBER 2026 | The Ballroom Dance Club has something for everyone regardless of whether you are new to ballroom dancing or are an experienced dancer. We offer monthly dances with live music and several opportunities to learn and/ or practice your dancing. Join us at our September dance to be held on Fri., Sept. 11 in Abravanel Hall from 7 – 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 The 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. You can practice your dancing to a variety of recorded music that will include music for many of the ballroom dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, Samba, Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2 Step, Mambo/Salsa and more. You can also learn a Mambo line dance taught by Tai Lien. The events are Bring Your Own Everything except pitchers of water and glasses will be provided. Open Dance Practice sessions are held in Abravanel Hall from 2 to 4 pm each week on Mondays except for Mon., Sept. 28 when the hall is not available. 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, mtodd941@gmail.com. Ballroom Dance Getting to Know Our Members: Couples Who Line Dance Many couples enjoy line dancing together, and each has their own reason for joining the fun. One of the great things about line dancing is that everyone dances individually — even when you come with your partner! Teri and Tim Solwell (above) moved to OHCC a year ago from nearby Vista. Curious about line dancing, they joined in January 2026 and discovered it's much different from ballroom dancing — no leading or following a partner in line dance! They also belong to the Racquet Club and Music Lovers Club and especially enjoy that line dancing is active, social, and non-competitive. Teri is a retired art historian, and Tim continues to work as a vending technician. Elizabeth and Chris Pericles (above) moved to OHCC from Carlsbad two years ago. They enjoy line dancing because it's an easy, fun way to stay active while sharing plenty of laughter and meeting new friends. Chris is a retired realtor, while Elizabeth is a retired attorney — and a cat behavior consultant! Sue Marcan and Tom Ball (above) are the club's newest couple, having moved to OHCC in May from the San Francisco Bay Area. Although Tom is new to line dancing, he once took ballroom lessons in what Sue jokingly calls "a very successful effort to get me to fall for him." They enjoy encouraging each other, laughing through the occasional misstep, and celebrating each new dance they learn. Tom also plays Fling Golf, while Sue belongs to the Mahjong, Garden, and Aerobics Clubs. Drora and Michael Oren share a love of line dancing both on and off the dance floor. Drora serves as Club President, and Michael is a Club Director. They enjoy the music, the exercise, and the fun — and often find themselves humming class tunes on the way home. They also look forward to practicing together using the club's YouTube dance videos available on the club website. Class Schedule & Fees (Abravanel Hall) • Level 1: Tuesday, 10:30–11:30 am — $5 • Level 2: Monday, 12:30–2 pm — $7 • Level 3: Tuesday, 12-1:30 pm — $10 New dancers are always welcome! You're invited to attend up to two classes (paying the class fee) before deciding to join the club. Annual membership is just $10. For more information, contact Drora Oren at (801) 673-0140. Written by Jane Pimentel, Line Dance Club Publicity Director Line Dancers