June is busting out all over and the featured dance from the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) will be Bachata, taught by Harry and Dottie Adams. The Bachata is a vibrant and passionate genre of music and dance originating in the Dominican Republic. Its themes of love, heartbreak and passion using guitar rhythms, deep bass and percussion instruments like bongos have captivated audiences worldwide and given it global popularity. It is a sensual and intimate dance with four-step rhythm and hip movements. Bachata classes begin Sunday, June 1 and will be held every Sunday and Tuesday in the MountainView ballroom. Beginner classes start at 3 p.m. on Sundays and at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, with Intermediate classes immediately following on both days. Harry and Dottie are experienced bachata teachers and will make you feel comfortable retting on the dance floor and having fun.

Question: Feet feeling rusty? Never ever danced? Answer: Novice Classes

Novice classes are an introduction to ballroom dancing and run by our resident professional dancers, Dale and Ann Pizzitola. In these classes, you will learn the basic steps to several partner dances. This program has been a tremendous success, and hundreds of SaddleBrooke residents are now enjoying the fruits of their labor. Best of all… It’s FREE; SBDC membership is not required. Novice classes are held on the first and second Wednesday of each month, so Wednesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mariposa room at DesertView. A review session of the dances taught will be held on Wednesday, June 25, also at 4 p.m. in the Mariposa Room.

Upcoming Event

Our June Dance Party is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, in the MountainView Ballroom. The details for this event are still in the planning stages, so check our website, for more information.

Western Partner Review

Start the weekend off with a review of several western partner dances with Harry and Dottie. It’s boot stomping fun every Saturday morning in the Vermillion room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

And On a Healthy Note

Doctors and Physical Therapists agree that ballroom dancing is excellent for coordination, balance and energy boosting. In addition, ballroom dancing is a great exercise for the brain. So, keep yourself fit from head to toe by dancing. If you are a member, we look forward to seeing you this month. And if not, come check us out. The SBDC is where the learning begins and the fun never stops!

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