A quality ballroom instructor will encourage students to goal-set and practice. Our Quail Creek resident instructor Kathi Bobillot practices what she preaches. She recently competed in the Expo at SaddleBrooke with her pro partner Lucas. Kathi offers private lessons and group classes. Choose from Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Night Club, or Country. The next Dance Expo…
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Clubs & Classes, May 2023
It’s Wedding Season … Don’t Forget About Dance Lessons
Lessons for the bride and groom, father and bride, mom and groom, or for anyone! Plan ahead, like newlyweds Wayne and Victoria, who started to take lessons in January. We offer private lessons (one couple) and semi-private lessons with your friends (two or more couples). The instructor has more than 30 years of experience training couples for…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
And You Thought Dancing Was Just Fun
Did you know dancing is one of the best activities for anti-aging? As reported in The New England Journal of Medicine, a 21-year study of senior citizens showed dancing integrates several brain functions at once—kinesthetic, rational, musical, and emotional—improving cognitive performance. Furthermore, dancing can reduce brain atrophy in adults who are at increased risk for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Learn to Dance for Each Other
It’s a fun hobby! Enhance your relationship with dance lessons. Whether you are preparing for a wedding, a cruise, or a Quail Creek social dance, all you need are dance shoes and each other. Private and semi-private lessons are available by appointment. All classes are taught in the Anza Athletic Club by a certified professional…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Exercise Your Body and Brain
Dance Courses for Beginners: 1. Slow Dancing to Romantic Music Don’t just sway back and forth to love songs. Learn simple steps to have more fun with your partner. Perfect for upcoming weddings, cruises, and social dances at Quail Creek. Three weeks: Thursdays, Feb. 16 and 23 and March 2, from 6:30 to 7:25 p.m.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Private Dance Lessons
Group classes will resume in January, but private lessons expedite your progress. You can study any dance, work on steps/techniques, and learn at your own pace. Semi-private lessons (two or more couples) are also available by appointment—a fun idea with friends. Kathi is a Grand Master Instructor (doctorate degree) who can train beginners through advanced…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom dancing is the perfect activity! What else has a combination of documented physical and mental health benefits, can enhance your marriage and social life, improve posture and flexibility, reduce stress and depression, and is a creative outlet? And it’s fun! Choose from the following: Ballroom (foxtrot, waltz, tango) Latin (salsa, cha cha, rumba, samba,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Keep Learning … Quit Aging
Practicing what she preaches by always learning, our resident dance pro Kathi Bobillot just graduated from veterinary assistant college. She is using her training as a volunteer in the surgical center at our local animal shelter, the Animal League of Green Valley. Dancing is the best form of exercise for your brain and body. Plus,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Grab Your Partner … Let’s Dance!
Learn a few steps, brush up on technique, or become an accomplished dancer. Book a private dance lesson (one person or one couple) or a semi-private lesson (two or more couples) with certified instructor Kathi Bobillot. Choose from: Ballroom (foxtrot, waltz, tango) Latin (salsa, cha cha, rumba, samba, mambo, merengue) Swing (East Coast—single time and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Learn to Swing and/or Salsa
Enroll now! Intro to Swing: Thursday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. Intro to Salsa: Friday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. Classes are $10 per person per class (couples only). Each class is 55 minutes. Space is limited. Pre-payment is required. Classes are taught in the Anza Cholla Room. Please contact Kathi at 520-777-7077 or kathi@u-rDancing.com…