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Category Archives: Dance
“I’m out of breath just watching”
Thanks to Margarete B. for keeping us moving
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The dancing species: how moving together in time helps make us human
Dancing is a human universal, but why? It is present in human cultures old and new; central to those with the longest continuous histories; evident in the earliest visual art on rock walls from France to South Africa to the … Continue reading
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Tanya Brno – Dancing in the air made easy (it’s not)
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Classical ballet transforms into a dance of the surreal in this duet from 1968
From Aeon: “In classical ballet, a pas de deux (‘step of two’ in French) is a duet that showcases the skills of masterful dancers. This BAFTA-winning and Academy Award-nominated short from 1968 marries two distinct kinds of virtuosity – the innovative cinematography … Continue reading
Thanks for your care!
Ed note: Are you having trouble pronouncing the name of your doctor, nurse, aide or caregiver? Do you understand that the shake of a head can mean “yes” instead of “no.” We are so fortunate at Skyline and in Seattle … Continue reading
“Putting on the Ritz” – in Moscow, no less!
Thanks to Gordon G for sending this in: The dancing was filmed on Moscow’s “overlook” in Sparrow Hills. Looking down from the “overlook” you see the largest stadium in Russia (140K capacity). The ski jump is for practice and training … Continue reading
British doctors may soon write prescriptions for dance, art or music lessons
Thanks to Peg H from the Washington Post: “What if you were ill and instead of — or along with — a prescription for a pharmaceutical drug, your doctor wrote a prescription for a music, dance or painting class? Doctors … Continue reading
Chanukah at Skyline
We were happy to celebrate the holiday of Chanukah with our friend Rabbi Mirel and his band Shalom Klezmer and neighbors at the First Hill Plaza. Here is a brief clip with one prayerful song. The music, dancing and food were … Continue reading
Dancing to Chuck Berry – Wow!
From Ann Milam – I think it’s from a dance studio in Linz, Austria…the music is, “Mama’s cookin’ chicken in bacon grease!”
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Anyone can dance
Anyone (bird) can dance! Fred Brandauer sent this quirky video along to the line dancing group. Come join us! Every Monday at 2PM.
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Remember the 60’s dance parties?
From Big Geek Daddy; “The video is a compilation of several classic 60’s television shows with Let’s Dance by Chris Montez (1962) as the song they are dancing to. I recognized many of these shows as I watched the reruns … Continue reading
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Remember how crazy we were in the 60’s?
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Skyline’s Liz French at the 5th Avenue (2014)
Liz French did a great presentation on vaudeville last Wednesday. Some got to see this clip of her performance in 5th Avenue Theater’s production of A Christmas Story back in 2014. Wow, what talent!
Skyline trip to Winterfest
Thinking of taking the trip to Winterfest on December 29? That annual experience at the Seattle Center with the train village, the ice skaters, the cute kids, and all the food, people-watching, and holiday decorations you could want? If you’ve … Continue reading
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Dancing: Good for the Brain
According to Consumer Reports (and Fred Brandenauer) dancing is indeed good for the brain as reported in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, June 15, 2017: “When 26 older adults took dance lessons or did endurance and flexibility exercises at least once a week … Continue reading
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Dancing with the FIPs
Sundays may prove a great time to get us up and moving – line dancing, swing, cha cha, waltz and even a few lessons thrown in! Plans are being made for another Sunday on November 19th (no Seahawks game that … Continue reading
Socializing this Sunday Evening – Glacier Lounge 5:30PM
Les McCants has an idea that is going to be tried out this Sunday evening that we hope will be enjoyable to all. Please stop by and listen to DJ Wilson Acuario play the music we’d like to hear (we all … Continue reading
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Square Dance in the Park – Thursday
We are having a square dance and you should join us because dancing is fun and summer is almost over so let’s have fun! Delicious Beer from Optimism Brewery * all proceeds go to the Park! Plus and other fizzy beverages for … Continue reading
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“Dancing til Dusk” at the Freeway Park
Dancing til Dusk: Free dance lessons and live bands. Visit DanceForJoy.biz for more information. Lessons begin at 6pm, live band and dancing from 7-9pm Thursday, August 3 – Ben Thomas Quartet – Tango Thursday, August 10 – Zydeco Sound – Zydeco … Continue reading
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