Dancing is a good thing and more and more research is pointing specifically to our American folk dance, square dance as an important tool in successful aging and good health. Yes, there is actual scientific evidence to support that.

– It’s easy. If you can walk and shake hands, you can do it.

– It’s inexpensive: a dance admission is $10 or less for three-plus hours of activity—less than a movie, or gym membership.

– It’s fun: you meet friends old and new, enjoy refreshments, listen to music of all kinds.

– It’s local: Beginner classes take place at Valencia Meadows Park, and monthly dances take place at Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

The 10 week class begins Tuesday, March 29, through the Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department and take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Casual dress. The 10 week class is $50. See the spring issue of Seasons Magazine for details. Online registration is underway, and at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. The class is sponsored by the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club, which has been supporting our American folk dance in Santa Clarita for 55 years.

And now thanks to a new national program, our instructor Janienne Alexander will be teaching a new “SSD” curriculum that will have you dancing throughout the area quickly and confidently.

Instructor Janienne Alexander

– Healthy exercise

– Fun with friends

– No partner needed

– Casual clothes

Valencia Meadows Park is located at 25671 Fedala Road, Valencia

Register online at santa-clarita.com/Seasons.

For more information call (661) 262-9525, email hillbillies.pres@gmail.com or visit www.sierrahillbillies.org
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