Line dancing is not just cowboy boots and country music. We dance to a variety of music from contemporary, Latin, country and classics. It’s a fun way to work out and is good for both the body, the mind and, helps improve memory. That is why we “keep on dancing!”
LINE DANCE LESSONS OFFERED:
Monday Night “New Beginner” Line Dance Schedule:
Meet: 2nd & 4th Monday in the CSB Exercise Studio from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn basic line dance steps at a slower pace in a very laid back and fun class. Sessions run 4 months, three times a year. You can repeat a class as often as you want.
Tuesday Evening Line Dance Schedule:
The first 30-40 minutes is for beginners. The remaining time is for more experienced dancers. The pace is faster with more challenging dances.
Meet: First, Second and Third Tuesday in the S&T Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meet: Fourth Tuesday in the CSB Exercise Studio from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We do not meet on the fifth Tuesday unless the room is available.
Wednesday Morning Line Dance Schedule:
Every Wednesday in the CSB Exercise Studio from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., except after a Dance Club party the night before. Easy dances are done the first 30-40 minutes and then pace increases with more challenging dances.
FORD’S COLONY DANCE CLUB INFORMATION:
· Membership is $30 per year
· We hold several free themed “Dance Parties” a year for our members and spouses. Instead of lessons, we socialize and have enjoy line dancing and getting to know each other better. We’ve danced to: Disco Night, A Bit of Country and a Bit of Rock & Roll, Back to the 60’s, Cinco de Mayo, Magic of Christmas, Happy Halloween. Our most popular is our Valentine Party for couples with catered food and a band.
·You do not need a partner. Singles are welcome, as well as couples. All members are welcome. No prior dancing experience needed.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LINE DANCING:
· Cardiovascular: Dancing is a safe and fun way to exercise. You can choose to do a high intensity workout or take it easy and do a slower pace.
· Dancing is good for the heart, can lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol. A 21-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
· Strengthens bones and prevents the slow loss of bone mass
· Dancing burns between 200 to 400 calories every 30 minutes
· Improves balance: studies have shown that adults who have a history of activities such as dance tend to have less incidents of falling as they get older.
· The president’s council on physical fitness and sports recommends 10,000 steps daily to maintain physical fitness. It is estimated a dance can clock 9,000 to 10,000 per dance.
· Dancing keeps your joints moving and is a nice alternative to jogging or other high-intensity activities.
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