Category Archives: Dance

JFK’s Niece’s Message to Americans as Trump Plans To Rename Kennedy Center

By Melissa Fleur Afshar in Newsweek (thanks to Bob P.) Maria Shriver, a journalist, advocate and niece of the late President John F. Kennedy, condemned President Donald Trump’s effort to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, calling it … Continue reading

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How to Live to 100, According to Dick Van Dyke

The star of “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” still hits the gym and touches his toes. By Jancee Dunn in the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F.) When I learned that Dick Van Dyke — the singing, dancing star … Continue reading

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Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!

By Anna Griffin and Aaron West in the NYT (thanks to Linda T.) Animal costumes are the new black. Exceedingly aware that the black garb worn by demonstrators in 2020 informed President Trump’s apocalyptic view of Portland, Ore., protesters this year have gone … Continue reading

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Global Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party

Thu 12/7 at 7:30 PM | $20-$25 | In-Person & LivestreamGlobal Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of the globally renowned Klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics. On the first night of Hanukkah, Town Hall … Continue reading

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“SHALL WE DANCE?” THE IMPACT OF DANCE CLASSES ON DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS

By Jacquelyn Stephens from the Mather Institute Dance classes are not only fun, but they may also benefit your well-being. A dance class may improve your physical fitness, cognitive functioning, and mood, and a recent study shows it may also make … Continue reading

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Dance, dance – and dance!

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Where the Hell is Matt

Need a smile? Here it is! Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Amazing tango

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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the Shanghai Ballerina

Thanks to Sybil-Ann  Remarkably, this the graceful Ballerina was born in 1945 – she is 75 years young.   Not only is her performance a spectacular feat, but she is partnered with her grandson. (Ed note – I’ve been unable to … Continue reading

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Amazing couple at the Bluwater Bistro in Leschi

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Y.M.C.A – sing and laugh along!

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Just to make you smile

Thanks to Donna D.

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Oh, to be dancing again!

Thanks to Sybil-Ann!

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Let’s dance

Thanks to Donna D for keep us smiling!

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Birds can dance

Thanks to Donna D.

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It’s time to dance!

Thanks to Sybil Ann!

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Do you love me, you robot?

Thanks to Marilyn W. – an AP story in the Seattle Times Boston Dynamics released a video on Tuesday showing four of its robots dancing to the 1962 hit “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours, and it caught fire … Continue reading

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An inspiration for us all

Thanks to Donna D.

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Africa with love

Thanks to Donna D.

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Take a break and dance!

Thanks to Donna D.

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Let’s dance!

Thanks to Sybil-Ann!

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Ukrainian line dancing

Thanks to Rosemary W!

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Love and loss

Thanks to Linda W. Today is the birthday of choreographer Donald Byrd AND composer Emmanuel Witzthum. To celebrate, we’re sharing a full dress rehearsal recording of one of their collaborations: Love and Loss. This video is open to the public, so please … Continue reading

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Bolero Juilliard

Thanks to Mike C.!

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We didn’t need the gym in the 60’s

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