Geelong Ballroom Dance Club will throw open its doors on Sundays throughout March and April in the hope of attracting new members.
Located at Hamlyn Reserve, next to Bell Park Football Club, the club will be welcoming families for an easy and entertaining way to spend a few hours.
“Our aim is to get families, including grandparents, engaging together in some simple, easy to learn dances, away from social media and screens with the hope that some may further pursue dancing in the future at our facility or at the other studios found around our town,” club president Peter Dearnley said.
“The media have recently lauded the benefits that dance gives the mind, body and soul. Our facility is highly regarded and our qualified dance teachers are some of the best in Geelong.”
Zaza Bozanic, 71, is a dance teacher and Geelong Ballroom Dance Club member.
Her 91-year-old mother and 41-year-old daughter dance and her grandchildren, aged four and 18 months, can’t sit still when the music comes on.
“We intend to introduce dance as a holistic way of life,” she said.
“It’s good for the brain, body and soul. We are stuck to our gadgets and computers, it’s not just the kids.
“Dance is a wonderful way to build bridges between people.”
Dancing begins Sunday March 5 and continues for 10 weeks from 2pm to 4pm.
Entry is free for the first three weeks and then $5 per person or $20 per family.
Participants are asked to wear ‘non marking’ shoes and afternoon tea is supplied.
Contact Zaza for further details on 0409-321 643.
