Category Archives: Dance

Line dancers at Skyline!

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Jim deMaine

This is from 2017 at Skyline. Can we have a performing group of line dancers once more? Hope so!

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

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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!

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Where the Hell is Matt

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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

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Amazing tango

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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the Shanghai Ballerina

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Y.M.C.A – sing and laugh along!

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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