Positive Moments

Golden Seniors is what this column will be called and will encourage seniors, not yet seniors and almost seniors and yes, maybe a few younger folks to go out and ballroom dance weekly.

I started to dance in a serious mode on November 2, 1977 and now almost 31 years later am still dancing even with arthritic knees and a rotator cuff problem in the right arm.

Ballroom dancing is a serious endeavor that demands love, respect and continuation. Some times it will get on your nerves learning a new step or routine, but continue on and you will profit from the exercise to your body no matter how old you are. You will profit because your mind will constantly be absorbing the new information and your mind will be kept alive.

You will go out to a dance and practice what you learn and dress up in nice clothing and you will come home tired and happy that you accomplished this feat for your feet and brain.

Believe me when I say that the word dance makes me think of happiness, movement, peace and most of all achievement and fullfillment.

Future columns will delve into the realization of your goings and comings in the ballroom world and the delight you will have doing this wonderful sport, hobby and love.