Category Archives: Dance

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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Just to make you smile

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Oh, to be dancing again!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann!

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Let’s dance

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D for keep us smiling!

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Birds can dance

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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It’s time to dance!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann!

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Do you love me, you robot?

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Africa with love

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Take a break and dance!

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Let’s dance!

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann!

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Ukrainian line dancing

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W!

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Love and loss

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.!

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We didn’t need the gym in the 60’s

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Wish we could dance that well

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Ballet at home – Opera National de Paris

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diane S.

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A new way to dance

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C for giving us ideas for how to “dress”

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