Your full name: Carolyn Flippin
Tell what vocation you had before retirement?
Nursing, I am a Registered Nurse
How did you learn about senior line dance?
A member of my church told me about it and I was immediately interested in learning more. Dance is something I’ve always loved since childhood days.
What was the first group you attended and what was your reaction to that first encounter?
The first group I attended was “Young At Heart” at Washington Park .
How often do you line dance?
Usually dance twice weekly.
How would you describe the atmosphere and settings where line dance occurs?
The atmosphere is very welcoming. I enjoy the fellowship and the spirit of shared accomplishment with the other dances. Learning the different and new line dance steps is both challenging and fun. The instructors at all the line dance sites are flexible and very supportive of our progress. They want you to have a good time with others. Line dancing keeps a smile on my face.
How does line dance benefit your life on a personal level?
The exercise and supportive community is very encouraging. Line dancing leads to a good feeling of achievement. Line dance groups keep me busy with dance, birthday celebrations and from time to time dance performances in front of an audience at local Community Centers, Churches or Rehabilitation Centers, etc.
Have you had occasion to recommend line dance to other seniors? I have recommended line dance to others by emphasizing that it’s a good way of forming wonderful new connections with like minded people.
Any other comments you’d like to share? Yes! Line dance groups are available every day and several times daily. instructors are always helpful, knowledgeable and patient.Finally, thanks so much to Anyonecanachieve for highlighting line dance as a great form of exercise and Community Support.
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Your full name. Lisa Jorman
Tell what vocation you had prior to retirement. Home Healthcare
How did you learn about senior line dance groups? Someone told my sister about them, and she told me.
What was the first group you attended and what was your reaction to that first encounter? Washington Park. I had a lot to learn, and a long way to go until I’d feel comfortable dancing.
How often do you line dance? Twice monthly.
How would you describe the atmosphere and settings where line dance occurs?
Wonderful! It is very accepting. I love being together with other dancers. We have a common interest. It is fun in any of the settings where we line dance. Success in learning the various line dances is a nice achievement. We line dance is a variety of settings, for example: a gym, outside, a church, a school, a restaurant, a club, a museum or on a ship.
How does line dance benefit your life on a personal level?
It’s exercise for me, social hour, and fun!
Have you had occasion to recommend line dance to other seniors?
Yes, I have recommended it to other seniors. Some joined in, and some are just too shy. And some just aren’t interested.
Any other comments you’d like to share?
It’s a wonderful way of life! Everyone comes together to get foot loose and fancy free. We love seeing each other, and we show each other respect. We’re special. We bad.
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Your full name. Mary Johnson
Tell what vocation you had before retirement? Healthcare, Radiology Department.
How did you learn about senior line dance groups?
Shirley Ward at madam CJ Walker.
What was the first group you attended and what was your reaction to that first encounter? Ward line dance group.
How often do you line dance? 4 to 5 days a week
How would you describe the atmosphere and settings where line dance occurs?
Very welcome and friendly atmosphere.
How does line dance benefit your life on a personal level?
My physical and emotional well-being is good and line dance is one of my happy places.
Have you had occasion to recommend line dance to other seniors?
Every day!
Any other comments you’d like to share?
Line dancing is a community social affair. music and dancing relieve stress it’s it also give you a chance to express yourself while relieving stress I love it it’s a part of my life line and you get to meet new people, lots of people, I took a cruise last summer (2025) we had 3,000 plus line dances on the ship we had the whole ship…