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Each year, on the fourth of July, we like to celebrate our country in various ways. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t still celebrate any other day in July. On Friday, July 18, the SaddleBrooke Dance Club (SBDC) had its “Red, White and Blue” dinner-dance. Of course, folks were encouraged to wear our flags colors. During dinner dancers enjoyed listening to “In the Mood” by the Glen Miller Band, a very popular song during World War II. We also heard “American Pie” by Don McLean, “America” by Simon and Garfunkle and “Only in America” by the country duo, Brooks and Dunn. And just what were we eating? What else but a yummy cheeseburger.

After dinner, it was time to get up on the dance floor. Our dances covered the United States from one side to the other. We did East Coast Swing to “That’ll Be the Day” by Buddy Holly and “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” by Alan Jackson. There was some West Coast Swing to “She’s Got the Rhythm” by Alan Jackson and “The Thrill is Gone” by BB King. Dancers enjoyed doing the Foxtrot to “I’m Beginning to See the Light” and “Cheek to Cheek”. The Foxtrot originated in the United States and was named after Harry Fox, a vaudeville entertainer who developed the style. The slow and smooth Nightclub Two Step was done to “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga and “The Long Goodbye” by Brooks and Dunn. This dance was also developed by an American, the West Coast Swing dancer, Buddy Schwimmer. Coming out of the Disco craze of the 1970s was the “Hustle.” Two great songs for this dance were “Dancing Queen” by ABBA and “Night Fever” by the BeeGees.

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Each month, the SBDC gives Novice, Beginner and Intermediate ballroom dance classes. But we don’t just teach. We have lots of fun events like the “Red, White and Blue” dinner-dance. Our monthly parties are a great way to have a meal, socialize and get up on the floor and dance, dance dance! Be sure to check out website (sbballroomdance.com) or the Saddlebag Notes and SaddleBrooke Progress to see what’s in store in the coming months. Parties we have planned are a Sock Hop in September, a Fright Night in October and our annual holiday party in December. The SaddleBrooke Dance Club is where the learning continues and the fun never ends!