One thing I’ve always enjoyed doing is dancing. I became widowed in 2009 and began dancing again. I once read if a person learns to dance, they’ll never be lonely. In 2010 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. When I dance I DO NOT have Parkinson’s symptoms at all. I used to laugh at people who once the music was on, they couldn’t wait to get on the dance floor. And now, that’s happened to me. My balance is near perfect. I’m dancing!

Lone Star Ballroom has provided a place for me to dance. Ann Michelle encouraged me to do a showcase performance 3 years ago, and I’ve been in every showcase but 1 since. 

For my Christmas gift, my husband bought a package of ballroom dance lessons. We’ve been having a wonderful time. The private lessons with Gary are full of great instruction. We enjoy the group lessons and practice parties on Friday nights – we haven’t missed one since we started. Ann Michelle and Gary are very professional and knowledgeable and make the learning process fun!